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Tip:
How to access SharePoint sites through Outlook
If you have both Microsoft Exchange Server and SharePoint, you can
easily access SharePoint sites directly from Microsoft Outlook.
Here's how.
Source: SearchExchange.com
Video:
Breaking down the RODC with Windows 2008
In part two of our interview with Microsoft's Justin Graham, learn
how the read-only domain controller can help improve branch office
security. Source: SearchWinComputing.com
What's
in a name: Keeping track of virtual servers
Virtual servers can be difficult to keep track of. Learn how a
specialized naming scheme can help admins keep an eye on a virtual
server's location and purpose. Source: SearchWinComputing.com
Free
security tools that can improve IIS security
These free security tools can go a long way toward improving the
security of Internet Information Services (IIS) in your enterprise.Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Screencast:
SQL Server PerfMon counters for Windows OS
SQL Server MVP Kevin Kline walks you through best practices and
maximum values to watch for when using PerfMon counters, including
percent usage for page files, processor counters to monitor CPU and
server activity on both SQL Server and Analysis Services. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Mark
Minasi dissects Windows Server 2008
In this exclusive video interview, best-selling author Mark Minasi
offers his usual trenchant opinion to help you decide on deploying
Windows Server 08 by analyzing the pros and cons and why R2 is
making some IT pros wait. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Fast
Guide: How to improve OWA security
Two big Outlook Web Access security issues are
email attachments and OWA user authentication. Get tips on how to
improve Outlook Web Access security here. Source:
SearchExchange.com
Application
Virtualization Guide
In this five-part series, Danielle and Nelson
Ruest break down the basics of app virtualization and detail its
impact on Vista, Windows 2008 and Terminal Services. Source:
SearchWindowsComputing.com
Vista
SP1 vs. XP SP3 -- upgrade or business as usual?
Vista Service Pack 1 just came out and XP Service Pack 3 will be
here soon. But which should use? Learn about the pros and cons of
each SP in this tip. Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Podcast:
The impact of Windows 2008 on an Exchange 2007 migration
Before installing Exchange 2007 SP1 on Windows 2008, learn about
Windows 2008 features and deployment concerns that will impact your
Exchange migration. Source: SearchExchange.com
Why
do Windows servers hang?
Troubleshooting a hung server begins with understanding why the
problem occurs in the first place. Bruce Mackenzie-Low explains some
common causes of Windows server hang. Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
Tutorial:
Managing an Exchange 2007 CCR setup
Get an overview of the Cluster Continuous Replication (CCR) feature
in Exchange Server 2007 and learn how to configure and manage a CCR
setup. Source: SearchExchange.com
Screencast:
SQL Server PerfMon counters for Windows OS
SQL Server MVP Kevin Kline walks you through best practices and
maximum values to watch for when using PerfMon counters to monitor
OS performance. Source: SearchSQLServer.com
How
to format NTFS: More tricks to improve file system performance
The best security features are the ones that protect a system without slowing down the NTFS. Microsoft MVP Brien Posey offers some suggestions for finding the right balance between NTFS performance and system security. Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
Admin
Guide: Recovering from configuration changes to Windows XP
In this three-part series, Microsoft MVP Brien Posey runs through
the best practices and strategies for returning Windows XP to a
functional state -- with minimal effort. Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
Special
Report: Windows Server 2008 ready to make its debut
Windows Server 2008 was officially released on Wednesday. Learn what
to expect with the new features and how to plan for migration. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
All
in One Guide: Microsoft security testing tools
Learn which tools, such as Metasploit, you can use to test the
security in your Windows shop and read about some of the top free
tools available today. Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Webcast:
Application virtualization -- Ending DLL hell once and for all
In this webcast, Nelson Ruest looks at the myths and realities
surrounding app virtualization, with details on what the technology
means to Microsoft apps and Terminal Services. Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
Podcast:
Top
Exchange tip of 2007 -- How to fix corrupt Outlook calendar entries
Discover how to fix Microsoft Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007 corrupt
calendar entries with the step-by-step strategies revealed in this
tipcast. Source: SearchExchange.com
How
secure is your SQL Server network design?
Here are SQL Server network designs to avoid when designing your SQL
Server system and tools to protect your SQL Server databases. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
2007
New Product Showcase
Editors in TechTarget's Windows Media Group have pulled together a showcase of new products to help orient Windows professionals who have little time to search on their own. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Windows
Vista security: Top 10 tips of 2007
The top 10 Vista security tips of 2007 include advice on hacking
Windows Vista for security purposes, encryption best practices for
Vista and reviews of Vista's security features. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
The new System Center: What happened to SMS and MOM?
Microsoft MVP Gary Olsen looks at Microsoft System Center and describes the things administrators should know about the new enterprise server product suite. Source: SearchWinComputing.com
Tutorial:
Group Policy basics for Windows Vista
These book excerpts provide Group Policy management tips for working
with Windows Vista, with info on troubleshooting, configuration and
more. Source: SearchWinComputing.com
Editing
content with Windows PowerShell
In this month's Scripting School column, Christa Anderson continues
her in-depth look at Windows PowerShell with scripting advice for
finding and setting content in text files. Source: SearchWinComputing.com
Application
lifecycle management made simple with AppV
Danielle and Nelson Ruest break down the basic components of app
virtualization and explain how it can be used to simplify
application lifecycle management. Source: SearchWinComputing.com
eBook:
Email archiving -- Planning, policies & product selection
Learn the essentials of email archiving from the perspective of an
IT manager in the ebook, "Email archiving: Planning, policies
and product selection." Source: SearchExchange.com
Podcast:
Planning Windows security tests
Listen to this podcast to hear Windows expert Kevin Beaver's eight
main reasons why you need to plan out your security testing well in
advance! Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
App
virtualization: The Terminal Services killer?
There are many reasons to deploy Terminal Services. But new
virtualization technologies that simplify application management and
lower server costs could change all that. Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
Making
the most of the Terminal Services Gateway
When you mention Windows Server 2008 features, you will likely think
of things like BitLocker, Server Core and PowerShell. However, the
new Terminal Services Gateway, in combination with the new Remote
Desktop client, provides a powerful and secure connection to network
resources in remote locations. Source: SearchWinIT.com
How
to use app virtualization for server consolidation
Learn how to take advantage of new application virtualization
technologies for operating system migrations and other server
consolidation projects.
Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
Moving
mobile user mailboxes to Exchange 2007
Read about the potential pitfalls of moving mobile user mailboxes
from Exchange 2003 to 2007, and find out how to simplify ActiveSync
mailbox policy management. Source:
SearchExchange.com
Sniffing
out security problems in Windows networks
Learn what tools to use to uncover security vulnerabilities on your
Windows network and how to use them. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Solving
Active Directory replication failure
Every now and then, AD admins are faced with
replication failure. While fixing the error is critical, knowing how
to find the cause of the failure can be just as important. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
A
guide to troubleshooting BIOS beep codes
A pocket guide to BIOS beep codes can help systems administrators quickly troubleshoot the startup error sounds for motherboards using BIOSes from AMI, Award and Phoenix Technologies.
Source: SearchWinComputing.com
Web
security tactics that harden Windows networks
Improve Web security by learning how your Windows network can be
breached via the Web, including how to protect yourself against the
number one Web-based security threat. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Exchange
Server and Internet Information Services (IIS)
Learn to install, configure and secure
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) for Exchange Server
email communications with these tips, tools, and tutorials. Source:
SearchExchange.com
Upgrading
to SQL Server 2005 FAQs
Here's a list of frequently asked questions that address your SQL
Server 2005 upgrade issues, including DTS packages, copying
databases and creating passwords. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Can
Active Directory benefit from 64-bit technology?
Directory services expert Gary Olsen explains
what 64-bit technology means to Active Directory and compares the
benefits of IA64 and the x64 chip. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Microsoft
Exchange Server 2003 Administration Guide
Browse Exchange Server 2003 administration
best practices, tips, and tools that will help you manage all
aspects of your Microsoft email environment. Source:
SearchExchange.com
The ultimate Microsoft Vista tutorial on security
Read about User Account Control (UAC), Encrypting File System (EFS) and other Windows Vista security features and management best practices in our potpourri grab-bag.
Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
SQL
Server 2005 Express: Beyond the basics
Find examples of SQL Server stored procedures and parameters not
documented by Microsoft. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
When
and how to migrate to a 64-bit platform
It's
time to get educated on the technical aspects of 64-bit so you can
make informed business decisions on how to take advantage of this
powerful technology. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
What's
hot in Microsoft security: Critical patches
In
this Microsoft security podcast we discuss the implications of
August's critical Windows patches and how admins can better manage
patches in the future.
Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
IT
Disaster Recovery Planning Guide
In
this series, expert Russell Olsen describes the keys to developing a
solid disaster recovery plan.
Source: SearchWinIT.com
Configuring
Microsoft Exchange Direct Push technology
Learn how Microsoft Direct Push technology works and find out how to
configure and implement Direct Push in an Exchange 2003 SP2 email
environment. Source: SearchExchange.com
SQL
Server patch pros and cons
A patch to your SQL Server system can cause problems, but an
unpatched SQL Server is unprotected. Learn the pros and cons of SQL
Server patches. Source: SearchSQLServer.com
Outlook
2007 and Exchange 2007 calendar features
Discover new calendar features in Outlook 2007 and Exchange 2007 and
find out how the new Scheduling Assistant improves meeting and
resource scheduling.
Source: SearchExchange.com
Five
Windows desktop tasks you should automate
Automating desktop tasks is one way for Windows administrators to
make better use of their time. This guide suggests five desktop
tasks that should be automated.
Source: SearchWinComputing.com
Screencast:
Cracking Windows passwords
Learn to use password cracking tools to crack Windows passwords and
test their strength in this screencast by Kevin Beaver.
Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Domain
Name System (DNS) Guide
Active Directory relies heavily on DNS to
function. This guide breaks down the basics of DNS, and provides
some helpful tips on how to assess, manage and protect your
environment.
Source: SearchWinIT.com
Active
Directory Learning Guide
This comprehensive guide provides the
information every administrator should know, from the basics of
Active Directory, to tips and explanations regarding DNS,
replication, security, migration planning and more.
Source: SearchWinIT.com
What
is Analysis Services in SQL Server 2005?
Want to learn about Analysis Services 2005 in SQL Server? These Top
10 tips outline helpful features and give examples of this BI tool's
functionality..
Source: SearchSQLServer.com
Getting
to know the RODC for Windows Server 2008
One of the most common questions surrounding
the new Active Directory technologies for Windows Server 2008
involves the read-only domain controller. Active Directory expert
Laura Hunter breaks down the key details of the RODC and how it can
increase AD security and flexibility.
Source: SearchWinIT.com
How
to set up MOM for Exchange Server monitoring
Learn how to set up Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 to
monitor Exchange Server 2003 performance, interpret the results and
display them in an easy-to-understand manner. Source:
SearchExchange.com
Storage
management tasks that are a waste of time
Here are six administrative tasks related to storage and storage
management that aren't worth the time they take. Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
News
from Microsoft TechEd 2007
TechEd, Microsoft's annual showcase event for enterprise IT
professionals and application developers, was held June 4 to 8 in
Orlando. Check out these articles below to learn more about what
happened at this year's event. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Windows
security testing: Five tips for the summer
Testing Windows security is necessary to ensure that hackers stay
out of your network. Read these five tips to learn security testing
best practices. Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Microsoft
Vista interoperability: What's at stake for IT managers?
How well will Vista interoperate within a corporate environment?
Expert Laura Hunter presents key aspects of Windows Vista
interoperability for IT managers' consideration. Source: SearchWinIT.com
FAQ:
SQL Server features comparison
In this FAQ, our SQL Server experts answer your questions about
comparison features in both SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Taking
on Windows configuration management
Windows configuration management is certainly a difficult task.
While it may not be the most fun you've ever had, it will save you a
lot of pain down the road. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Inside
Windows Vista: Windows Defender
Will Windows Defender in Vista be the cure-all solution that ends
malware infestation for good? Learn more about Windows Defender in
this tip by Microsoft MVP Brien Posey. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Microsoft
Windows Vista: What's new under the hood
Check out these excerpts from Microsoft Windows
Vista Unleashed by Paul McFedries, with details on the new
performance, stability and security features in Windows Vista.
Source: SearchWinIT.com
8
tips in 8 minutes: Microsoft Outlook email security
Become a Microsoft Outlook security expert! Learn how to use a wide
range of Outlook email security features, including the Outlook
security update, RPC over HTTP, S/MIME and IRM. Source:
SearchExchange.com
A
disciplined approach to the Windows change management process
While change management is a very simple concept,
the process can be very complex. Expert Harris Kern highlights the
IT staff's roles in the Windows change management process.
Source: SearchWinIT.com
Stop
malware from infecting your system
Learn everything about protection and preventing malware from
infecting your Windows system in this third chapter of the Windows
Security Threats All-in-One Guide. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Book
Chapter: Installing Windows Vista
Mark Minasi's new book provides a step-by-step
explanation of how to install, configure, run, and troubleshoot
Windows Vista. Check out this series of excerpts from chapter two of
Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals.
Source: SearchWinIT.com
Tip:
Fixing a corrupt Outlook profile after a Vista upgrade
After a Windows Vista upgrade, you may experience a corrupt Outlook
profile that requires troubleshooting. Here are step-by-step
instructions that will resolve the problem. Source:
SearchExchange.com
Windows
Vista: Inside User Account Control (UAC)
UAC is a new Vista security feature, and security expert Serdar
Yegulalp shares his experiences, both good and bad, working with it.
He's got plenty of UAC advice for you as well. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Checklist
for creating a cluster in Windows Server 2003
Here's a checklist for creating clusters in Windows Server 2003
using either the GUI-based Cluster Administrator or the command-line
utility Cluster.exe. Source: SearchWinComputing.com
Stored
procedures in SQL Server: A dozen must-have tips
Your SQL Server stored procedures can run more effectively. Check
out these popular tips offering guidance on structured exception
handling to debugging stored procedures. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Windows
Vista: Inside the new security features
Learn about Windows Vista's new security features, like BitLocker
and the Security Center, with these tips by industry experts.
Vista
Deployment: What's In The Box And What's Not
In this live webcast, Mark Minasi walks you through the best and
worst of the Windows Automated Installation Kit and Vista Business
Desktop Deployment tools. Available now On Demand.
RSA
Conference 2007 coverage
Follow TechTarget's coverage for the latest and greatest from the
RSA Conference 2007 in San Francisco. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
TechTarget
names best Windows products for 2006
Judges evaluated more than 160 entries in 15 categories based on
innovation, performance, ease of integration into existing
environments, functionality and value. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
When
AD replication fails: Debugging Event ID 1311
Perhaps the most infamous Active
Directory replication error is Event ID 1311. But how do you resolve
it? Expert Gary Olsen breaks down all of the factors you must
consider when troubleshooting the error. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Top
10 Exchange administration tips of 2006
Based on your clicks, here are the top 10 most popular Exchange
Server administration tips from 2006. Source:
SearchExchange.com
Scripting
School: Managing Group Policy with VBScript:
Scripting expert Christa Anderson explains how you can use scripting
to manage Group Policy with VBScript. Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
Configuring
IE7 security in Vista
In our step-by-step guide, read about the new security features
present in IE7 and which of these features are user configurable.
Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Windows
backup and recovery
Having
a fast and secure backup and recovery plan is a major priority for
any IT manager. This series of webcasts and podcasts offers valuable
information for protecting your Windows network and successfully
backing up Exchange Server, SQL Server and your Windows operating
system. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Is
domain controller virtualization really a good idea?
As virtual application servers continue to
grow in popularity, many IT managers are beginning to explore the
idea of virtualizing domain controllers as well. Expert Gary Olsen
tackles some of the many unanswered questions involving DC
virtualization. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Using
the NETSETUP.log to debug domain join problems in Active Directory
One of the most overlooked features of MPS
Reports is the NETSETUP.log. Expet Gary Olsen breaks down the tool
and explains its value when troubleshooting Active Directory. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Windows
Firewall Basics
In this excerpt from Mark Minasi's latest book, learn the rules of
Windows Firewall, what it does and why it does it. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Terminal
server-based computing: A change management strategy can make a big
difference
IT managers with terminal server-based
computing farms would be wise to integrate a change management
strategy to make their IT infrastructure easier to manage down the
road. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Evolution
of the VML flaw
Prepare for the next time a vulnerability arises in your Web
applications by checking out this series of Web security tips and
guides. Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Run
32-bit applications on x64 Windows servers
Because most applications are 32-bit, the x64 version of Windows
makes use of an emulator known as WOW64 to allow 32-bit applications
to run. Source: SearchWinComputing.com
Windows
Weekly Newscast: Email packages and IE flaws
This week, listen to how Dell's partnership with Symantec could pay
dividends in the email management market, the dangers of the latest
security threat for Internet Explorer, and how upgrading to Office
2007 could affect your bank account. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Chapter
Download: Windows ADM templates for Group Policy
Anyone
who has administered Group Policy knows that it can often be just as
maddening as it is helpful. Understanding the concepts and details
is essential to managing and configuring your Windows network
successfully. With this book, Jeremy Moskowitz provides all the GPO
know-how you need for Windows 2003, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Simple
Active Directory tricks: Event logs
When
troubleshooting a problem, looking through event logs in Active
Directory can make you crazy. Read expert Gary Olsen's tricks for
making the process less tedious. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Resetting
Microsoft Outlook's 'nickname cache'
Outlook uses name lists called "nickname caches" as part
of the auto-complete feature. These lists occasionally become
corrupted and need to be manually erased and rebuilt.
Source:
SearchExchange.com
10
tips in 10 minutes: Windows IT management, part 2
Were the first 10 tips in 10 minutes not
enough for you? No problem! We've compiled an all new list of our
top IT management tips and articles for those managers with too much
time on their hands. Learn more about the latest technology and
organizational tools, and prevent network problems before they arise
with this fresh list of tips on Windows IT management.
Source:
SearchWinIT.com
When
an AD design goes bad -- and how to fix it
Sometimes the best way to learn how to do
something right is by examining someone else's mistakes. Expert Gary
Olsen presents a poorly designed Active Directory replication
topology, and leads the way toward fixing some common design flaws. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Expert
answers to your scripting questions
Scripting expert Christa Anderson tackles readers' email and answers
questions about managing variables and string names, killing a
process and whether you should learn to script. Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
Best
practices for Active Directory replication topology design
A well-designed replication topology is the
key to an efficient Active Directory infrastructure. Expert Gary
Olsen highlights the most important rules to live by when designing
topologies for large, complex networks. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Checklist:
Data mining 101 in SQL Server 2005
Data mining in SQL Server 2005 provides the tools to better
understand your clients. Study this checklist to see if this is a
feature you can benefit from. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Exchange
Server 2007: 32-bit versus 64-bit hardware
SearchExchange.com contributor Serdar Yegulalp explains your 32-bit
and 64-bit options for Exchange Server 2007 and offers warning about
an important installation caveat. Source:
SearchExchange.com
Active
Directory trust relationships, SID filtering and the authentication
firewall
Expert Dean Wells continues his dissection of
the Active Directory architecture by breaking down AD trust
relationships and security identifiers (SIDs), as well as
lesser-known features such as SID filtering and the authentication
firewall. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Data
destruction
Make sure that old data on old hardware gets disposed of properly.
This article covers some secure methods. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Customizing
a RIS installation script
Customizing the default Remote Installation Services (RIS)
installation script requires nothing more than a few simple edits,
which you can do without any real programming. Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
Outsourcing
your Windows environment: It isn't as bad as you may think
Hiring an outsourcer to take over some of your IT operations is a
concern for many mangers, but Mark Arnold says while it might change
your daily life, it won't change everything. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
FAQ:
Domain Controller Management
Got a question about domain controllers for our Server Management
expert Laura Hunter? Check this FAQ first to see if she may already
have answered your question. Source:
SearchWinComputing.com
T-SQL
Learning Guide
Improve your Transact-SQL (T-SQL) skills with these overviews, best
practices and stored procedures. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Registry
hacks that improve Exchange and AD performance
Learn two registry hack
techniques that will ease the burden on overloaded Active Directory
domain controllers and boost Exchange Server performance. Source:
SearchExchange.com
Step-by-step
guide: Laptop hacking
Laptops
with sensitive data are getting stolen every day. Contributor Kevin
Beaver says the best way to secure your laptops is to understand how
they will be attacked. He provides the basic attack methods and a
set of preemptive measures in this step-by-step guide. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
GPO
replication: Understanding the ins and outs
Replication services for Group Policy Objects are key to the
stability of a GPO. Expert Derek Melber breaks down the process for
GPO replication, and explains how to ensure a more stable
environment. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Patch
Management Toolbox
 Patch
Tuesday only comes once a month, but keeping up with the latest
security fixes is no easy task. Use the tools in this toolbox to
make patch management as easy as possible. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Fixing
your AD design with GPO Loopback processing
Just
because you're an IT manager with Active Directory design issues
doesn't mean you're stuck. Using GPO Loopback processing puts you on
the road to AD design recovery. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Active
Directory tools ease import/export of data
Expert
Gary Olsen explains how to use LDIFDE import and CSVDE export
features to better manage your Active Directory architecture. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Microsoft
Longhorn features worth watching
Expert
Gary Olsen offers observations on some of the more notable features
in Longhorn that will make a difference in Windows administration.
NAP, Terminal Services and Unix integration are just a few of the
Longhorn features that Olsen discusses. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Top
5 cool Longhorn/Vista features
Expert
Gary Olsen gives an overview of some of the exciting new features
for Windows Longhorn and Vista that were presented at Microsoft's
TechEd 2006. Source: SearchWinIT.com
64-bit
Watch
No
longer a futuristic technology, 64-bit technology is what's
happening right now. So, to show you which 64-bit products are
available now for your Windows network, SearchWinIT.com has put
together these easy-to-read tables as a reference guide. We've
organized the tables into three sections: processors, operating
systems, and software and drivers Source: SearchWinIT.com
Fast
Guide: Active Directory security
Windows
Active Directory has become one of the key components to enterprise
management, and many compaines use it to control large portions of
their networks. With so many factors dependent on the successful
administration of AD, security is especially important. This guide
offers plenty of must-know tips on maintaining a secure AD
environment, starting with the basics and moving on to more advanced
practices. Source: SearchWinIT.com
TechEd
2006 Best Session picks
The
experts of various sites at TechTarget have picked their must-attend
sessions at TechEd 2006 in Boston. You'll find a wide range of
topics that will guide you while at TechEd. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Windows
security toolbox: Network security
Check out these 12 free tools from SearchWindowsSecurity.com to
prevent attackers from crippling your network. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Mastering
the LDAP search filter
Expert Gary
Olsen breaks down the principles of the LDAP search filter, making
it easy for an admin to formulate whatever search he or she wants in
Active Directory. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Top
10 Questions: Setting user rights and restrictions with Group Policy
Group
Policy was designed to make an IT pro's job easier, but it sure
seems like the opposite sometimes! Fortunately, we've gathered our
top reaer questions on dealing with Group Policy user rights and
restrictions to help keep you and your admins on the same page.
Source: SearchWinIT.com
Simplifying
LDAP scripting behind the scenes
It is
important for every admin to have an understanding of LDAP when
searching for information in Active Directory. Expert Laura E.
Hunter breaks down the syntax into its component pieces and provides
some essential tips for AD scripting. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Managing
Active Directory users: Getting from Point A to Point B
This is the
second in a two-part series on the use of multi-platform management
tools to unify heterogeneous environments under Microsoft Active
Directory. Source: SearchWinIT.com
10
tips in 10 minutes: Getting technical with Active Directory
The
inner workings of Active Directory can get so complex, it can drive
an admin crazy. Not to fear, though. No one is more adept at the
technical side of AD than our own expert Gary Olsen. Here we have
gathered Gary's ten best tips from the past year, as rated by you,
our readers. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Fast
Guide: Keeping pace with Microsoft certifications
Microsoft
certifications are some of the most sought after certs on the IT
market, and with the upcoming release of Windows Vista, even more
cert exams are hitting streets. This guide features all the latest
developments in the world of Microsoft certifications, as well as
must-know info on MCSA and MCSE to get your IT career on the fast
track to success. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Learning
guide: Patch management
Check out this collection of tips, expert Q & A's, webcasts,
downloads and more that will ensure that you are properly prepared
to handle all of your patch management issues. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Tip:
Extracting AD info quick and easy with LDIFDE
Gathering
data in Active Directory can be a simple task if you know the right
commands. Expert Gary Olsen offers a few helpful scripting tips for
LDIFDE. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Top
10 Questions: MCSA and MCSE
Microsoft
certifications are always a hot topic among IT professionals, and no
one knows more about MCSA and MCSE than our career development
expert Ed Tittel. Here we have gathered our top readers questions
dealing with the two popular Microsoft certs, so before you send
your own question to Ed, check out the great advice he's already
shared! Source: SearchWinIT.com
Top
10 Questions: Printing with Terminal Services
Printer
management is a fact of life for most network administrators.
Consider this Top 10 list as required reading for understanding the
ins and outs of setting up, fine-tuning and troubleshooting those
pesky printer mishaps. Source: SearchWinIT.com
10
tips in 10 minutes: Windows IT management
IT
managers spend a great deal of time troubleshooting issues that pop
up in a variety of different areas. Whether it involves upgrading
new technology or solving security mishaps, it's always a better
idea to prevent problems before they arise. Stay one step ahead of
your next IT dilemma with this collection of our 10 best tips on
Windows IT management. Source: SearchWinIt.com
Fast
Guide: Know your DNS inside and out
Your
Active Directory relies heavily on DNS to function, whether you're
using Windows Server 2000 or 2003. This guide breaks down the basics
of DNS, and provides some helpful tips on how to assess, manage and
protect your environment. Source: SearchWinIT.com
All-in-One
Guide: Active Directory backup and recovery
Ensure that
your Active Directory network remains intact -- even when the worst
happens -- with this collection of tips and advice. Our categories
of Backup Basics, Replication and Disaster Recovery include tips on
establishing secure Active Directory boundaries, backing up DNS
servers and creating a disaster recovery plan. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Group
Policy Under the Hood: Applying a 'master' set of policies in a
non-AD environment
In
this series, expert Jeremy Moskowitz helps readers with such issues
as using Group Policy to force all PC homepages to a specific Web
site and using a registry key to monitor security template changes.
Source: SearchWinIT.com
Tip:
The effects of GPO version numbers on Group Policy replication
The
relationship of the version numbers for the Group Policy Template
and Group Policy Console of each GPO are important for proper Group
Policy replication. Expert Derek Melber discusses this relationship
and explains why the numbers don't always add up. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Fast
Guide: The ABCs of GPOs
You
can use Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to control almost every aspect
of your computing environment. This guide breaks down the basics of
GPOs, and offers helpful tips for managing them and keeping them
secure. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Exchange
tips to make backup a breeze
Your Exchange
Server may be humming but there are always ways to make it run just
a bit smoother or tricks for faster and more reliable back up and
recovery. Discover the secrets to more efficient Exchange backups.
Source: SearchWinIT.com
Active
Directory Under the Hood: Monitoring AD performance
In
this series, Active Directory expert Laura E. Hunter gives tips on
monitoring AD usage and totaling users in a specified group. She
also works out issues when trying to add a child domain in a Windows
Server 2003 Active Directory. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Special
Report: Server virtualization
The
big players in the server virtualization market are vying for the
hearts and minds of IT shops as well as the partner community. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Status
of Microsoft certs: An interview with Al Valvano, Microsoft Learning
Career
expert Ed Tittel recently spoke with Microsoft Learning Group
Project Manager Al Valvano about what's on tap for Microsoft's
certification programs, and how they will be affected by the
upcoming release of Windows Vista. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Active
Directory Under the Hood: Trouble starting AD Users and Computers
In
this series, Expert Laura E. Hunter helps readers with such Active
Directory issues as authorizing the DHCP, resetting the AD Restore
Mode password and starting AD Users and Computers. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Quick
fix for a non-replicating DC
While
it doesn't come up every day, one of the most frustrating
experiences for an AD administrator is to try to fix a
non-replicating DC. Expert Gary Olsen breaks down the process
step-by-step to make troubleshooting your next non-replicating DC a
snap. Source: SearchWinIT.com
All-In-One
Guide: SQL Server backup and recovery
Find out how to successfully back up and
recover SQL Server data with this collection of tips and expert
advice. Our three categories include Basics, Restore Procedures
Maintenance and Troubleshooting, with tips on selecting a SQL Server
backup model, steps to faster backups, optimizing backup performance
and more! Source: SearchWinIT.com
Under
the Hood: Certifications
Career expert Ed Tittel helps readers get on
the right track toward a successful IT career. In this series, Ed
explains the benefits of MCSA and PMP certifications, as well as the
hot new cert trends for 2006. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Featured
Topic: Getting secure with Vista
Both
experts and users seem to have high expectations of the security
features to be included in Microsoft's upcoming release of Vista.
Click here
to see what's being planned. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Rootkit
prevention and detection
Rootkits are virtually undetectable tools used by hackers to control
your Windows systems. Learn how to prevent, locate and eliminiate
these attacks in this learning center. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Utilities
for a surrogate key architecture
Learn how to maintain a surrogate key architecture with this
collection of utility routines and stored procedures. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Cleaning
up orphaned domain controllers in Active Directory
If a domain controller loses its connection
with the Active Directory (AD) database, it is considered to be
"orphaned" and leaves many configurations wedged in the AD
database and interfaces. This tip explains how to clean orphaned
domain controllers and your AD environment. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Eight
reasons to plan out your security testing
Why
take the time to plan before you test your security? Here are eight
reasons why you should take your time before searching for
vulnerabilities. Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Active
Directory's inner workings influence backups and restores
Expert Laura Hunter reviews some of the inner
workings of Active Directory, which directly impact the AD backup
and restore process. Source: SearchWinIT.com
Vista's
security features: What to expect
It is still a few months away, but Windows Vista will provide quite
a few security features that administrators will be able to take
advantage of right away. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Fast
Guide: Interoperability
Are
too many different platforms making your network impossible to
manage? Have no fear -- we're here to help! This quick guide has the
latest news and expert advice on interoperability for Windows
Server, Active Directory, SQL Server and open source applications. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
User
rights for Windows domain controllers and servers
Some
Active Directory user rights are more critical than others because
they control key aspects of the server that an attacker could
exploit. This tip reviews the differences between some critical user
rights settings for domain controllers versus member servers. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Hacker
Valentines - Top 5 Windows threats
Hacker's need love too, well maybe not. Watch out for these
not-so-happy Valentines. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Use
command line tools to monitor Active Directory
Monitoring
Replication is critical to maintaining Active Directory health.
Repadmin is a powerful, but often overlooked, Windows Support Tool
that can make AD monitoring a much easier process. Source:
SearchWinIT.com
Learning
Center: Certification trends for 2006
Could
Microsoft certifications help you obtain a better job? In some
cases, the answer is yes. Learn how to make the most of your
certification efforts here! Source: SearchWinIT.com
Getting
more FRS debug help from FRSDiag
Expert Gary Olsen explores some powerful
features of FRSDiag that can be used to troubleshoot your Active
Directory network. Source: SearchWin2000.com
New
developer and database exams coming fast and furious
VS.NET
2005, .NET Framework 2.0 and Sequel Server 2005 are the focus of
Microsoft's latest certification offerings. Source:
SearchWin2000.com
Active
Directory scripting secrets
While
the Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides great options for many
common administrative tasks, there are times when an admin still
needs more help to get the job done. Expert Laura E. Hunter reveals
some helpful scripting tools to help admins in ways the GUI cannot. Source:
SearchWin2000.com
Quest
wins for best Group Policy product of 2005
The
judges gave the gold award for SearchWin2000.com's Group Policy
Products of the Year to Quest Software's Group Policy Extensions for
Desktops 2.0. The silver and bronze awards went to FullArmor's
IntelliPolicy for Clients 1.5 and DesktopStandard's GPOVault 2.1,
respectively. Source: SearchWin2000.com
NetPro
takes gold for best Active Directory product
The
top two awards for SearchWin2000.com's Active Directory Products of
the Year for 2005 went to NetPro Computing, Inc. for their products
ChangeAuditor 2.6 and NetPro RestoreADmin 1.0. Rounding out the top
three was Specops Deploy 3.0, a Group Policy-based software
deployment product. Source: SearchWin2000.com
Best
Exchange Server messaging products of 2005
The SearchExchange.com Products of the Year for 2005 are unveiled,
with awards going to nine products in three categories: Archiving
and Compliance, Backup and Recovery and Security.
Source: SearchExchange.com
Best
SQL Server products of 2005
 The
editors of SearchSQLServer.com sat down this past fall to assess the
2005 crop of products. Here are the winners in the General Database
Utilities category. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Firefox
security
What if Firefox was as big a target as Internet Explorer? Would it
still be the more secure option? Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Third-party
patch management tools
Where
do you go if you are unsatisfied with Microsoft's patch management
offerings? This article examines a few options. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Open
source security in a Windows enterprise
Open
source security products provide a low-cost and, often, highly
effective option for enterprises. So why are many of us reluctant to
adopt them? Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Learning
Center: Curing Active Directory security issues
Recent concern about the new worm threatening
Windows security has made patch management and network security a
hot issue again. This series of links will help you to maintain a
secure Active Directory network, as well as advise you on what to do
when problems slip through the cracks. Source: SearchWin2000.com
Don't
use backup to distribute database tools
You may be tempted to use a full backup to distribute
database-packaged tools to end users, but contributor Serdar Yegulap
advises against it. Find out why in this tip. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Learning
Center: Active Directory backup and recovery
One
the most critical jobs for an Active Directory administrator is the
ability to recover from unexpected mishaps. This series of links
outlines a number of recovery tips to help ensure that your AD
network remains intact; even when the worst happens. Source:
SearchWin2000.com
Getting
inside DNS
With the emergence of Active Directory, having
a properly deployed DNS is a must to keep your network running
correctly (or at all). Expert Laura E. Hunter breaks down the
mechanics of DNS and explains how DNS clients and servers work
together to resolve human-readable DNS names into IP addresses.
Source: SearchWin2000.com
Checklist:
Test SQL Server security
You must regularly test SQL Server security if you hope to identify
security weaknesses before an intruder does. This checklist will
help you find and fix vulnerabilities. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Controlling
Access-based Enumeration with Group Policy
The addition
of Access-based Enumeration to the latest Windows Server 2003 server
pack shows that Microsoft has finally jumped on the security
bandwagon. Expert Derek Melber explains how the feature can be
controlled using Group Policy. Source: SearchWin2000.com
Free
SQL Server tools
Manually
maintaining and managing SQL Servers can be overwhelming. Before you
become dismayed, try out these free tools to automate various DBA
and developer tasks. Source: SearchSQLServer.com
Debugging
NTFRS using FRSDiag and the Propagation File Tracer
Debugging FRS can be a major headache for most
network admins. Fortunately, Microsoft has released some useful
tools to make the process less painful. Expert Gary Olsen goes
through these solutions step-by-step, beginning with the FRSDiag
tool and specifically the Propagation File feature. Source:
SearchWin2000.com
Checklist:
Top 5 Windows domain settings to audit
Microsoft
has improved its default security settings, but older software might
still have some dangerous default settings. In particular, keep an
eye on your domain controller. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Learning
Center: Hacking SQL Server
Evildoers are constantly seeking new ways to breach SQL Server
systems and take control of database installations. Get help fending
off various attackers in this Learning Center. Source:
SearchSQLServer.com
Microsoft's
ABE keeps users honest
The inability to hide files and folders from
users has been an administrative problem for several years, but not
anymore! Expert Derek Melber breaks down Access-based Enumeration
(ABE), a new tool from Microsoft that allows admins to control which
resources users see. Source: SearchWin2000.com
How
to create a VPN for your wireless network
Protect
resources on your wired network from those who might attempt to
access it wirelessly by implementing a wireless gateway VPN (Virtual
Private Network). Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Hack-proofing
your clients
The basic steps to make your clients less hacker friendly. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Four
ways to lock down mobile devices
Mobile
devices can transport your company's data away from your secure
network. Try these steps to protect that data. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
New
MCP exam betas already underway
The next
incarnation of Microsoft certifications has finally arrived. Expert
Ed Tittel runs through the new roster, including individual exam
objectives and planned data test periods where applicable. Source:
SearchWin2000.com
Which
is the best antispyware?
A consolidation of reviews and rankings points to a top antispyware
product. Source: SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Step-by-step
guide: Simple e-mail encryption
An
easy, step-by-step way to set up e-mail encryption using the GnuPG
standard and public keys. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
The
four layers of Internet Explorer security
The
best way to secure IE is with a layered approach, highlighted by
careful configuration and user education. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
Trinity
to the (system) rescue!
 The
Trinity Rescue Kit, a system recovery toolkit, contains drivers to
provide access to almost every commonly used variety of network,
mass storage or system hardware. Source:
SearchWinSystems.com
Group
Policy Learning Guide
This guide provides an introduction to Group
Policy, explains how it's used, outlines best practices and provides
troubleshooting help and advice. (Source: SearchWin2000.com)
Understanding
the GPC for Group Policy
Understanding
the structure of object and object properties is an important part
of dealing with Group Policy issues. Expert Derek Melber clarifies
the responsibilities of the Group Policy Container (GPC). Source:
SearchWin2000.com
Checklist:
Securing the Windows gateway
Your gateway is the entry point to your network, and ISA Server
might be your most important server. Make sure it is the most secure
by following these five steps. Source:
SearchWindowsSecurity.com
New
Microsoft database and developer credentials have arrived
Certification programs have evolved toward
more job-based credentials. Expert Ed Tittel delves into Microsoft's
revamped cert structure and discusses the new credentials available
to IT pros. Source: SearchWin2000.com
Knowing
key settings in Group Policy Template speeds problem resolution
Knowing how to use the Group Policy Template
is vital to successfully managing your Group Policy. Expert Derek
Melber breaks down the folder and file structure of GP and explains
how it can help solve management and application problems. Source:
SearchWin2000.com
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