Clustering in the Real World
If you're thinking about running Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or Exchange Server 2003 on a Windows Server 2003 cluster, read this for some valuable advice. David Gestner
Scan Your Network for Missing Office Updates
MBSA can scan only the local computer for missing Office patches. But the Office Update Inventory Tool gives you a way to scan all your network's computers and consolidate the results into one actionable report. Randy Franklin Smith
Per-User Auditing
New in Windows Server 2003 SP1 and Windows XP SP2, you can fine-tune event logging by including or excluding a particular security principal from audit categories. Roger A. Grimes
Ask the Experts
Our experts explain how to give your workstation team authority to add computers to the domain and how to limit remote users' privileges; discuss WiMAX, the next big thing in wireless connectivity; and tell you about the security changes in Windows 2003. Editors
Reparse Points Solve Path Problems
Some folder paths changed between Win2K and NT, which led to a problem for an NT program with hard-coded paths and no source code. Here’s how a reader solved this problem and was able to run the NT program under Win2K Apostolos Fotakelis
What Do You Mean Not Enough Memory for My Virtual Machine?
If you frequently receive a not enough memory message when you try to start your virtual machine, the problem might lie with the memory usage of your SQL Server or MSDE instance running on the host OS. Readers
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The Power of the IT Pro
How you're helping Microsoft improve its products, and an introduction to Culminis, the organization dedicated to IT pros. Karen Forster
WSUS Addresses the Shortcomings of SUS
WSUS addresses the pressing need for patch management solutions. Readers ask Microsoft about the role of WSUS in relation to Microsoft Update and SMS and how WSUS improves on SUS's reporting, distrubution, and management capabilities. Karen Forster
Set Your Sights on DropMyRights
Are you so security conscious that you spend your days logged on as a regular user rather than as a local or domain administrator? A better solution is out there. Mark Minasi
Supercharged Windows Scripting Editors
In response to readers disappointed that his recent comparative review didn't include their favorite products, Michael Otey lists the 10 most popular editors for Windows script writers. Michael Otey
A Great Tool for MCSEs
I read Michael Otey's article "Virtual Server 2005 Cluster Setup Kit" (May 2005, InstantDoc ID 45901) with glee. I have been an MCSE since 1988 and have never been able to complete the practical Readers
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Postini's Perimeter Manager Small Business Edition Carolyn Mader
Disk-Based Backup Appliances Go Head-to-Head
If you're a small-to-midsized business (SMB) that has limited IT resources, a disk-based backup appliance might be for you. Check out 4 products that offer an assortment of features to simplify backup on an SMB budget. Adam Carheden
Exchange Archiving Tools
Email archiving and retention mean a lot more than just making sure Joe can find that old message from Mary. Use one of these 13 Exchange archiving tools to meet the demands of legal and regulatory compliance. Paul Robichaux
Vendor Briefings
Our editors share insights from their conversations with LiveVault, MessageOne, Editors
What's Hot
Readers highlight favorite products: MPC Computers servers, ContentWatch ContentProtect Professional, Nemx Software SecurExchange, Quest Software Quest Spotlight on Windows, and SomarSoft DumpSec Carolyn Mader
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