SQL Server Magazine August 2003

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Mobilize!
In this issue, we present several how-to guides for keeping mobile workers productive, including a primer on the 802.11i standard, an overview of Voice over IP (VoIP) technology, a review of tablet PCs, and tips for planning a Wi-Fi implementation.
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[Focus]

Greater WLAN Security with 802.11i

The new 802.11i standard is on the horizon. Here's a primer about how its security components provide stronger security than 802.11 provides.

Planning for Wi-Fi

Discover several key technical considerations that you need to address to successfully deploy Wi-Fi.




[Feature]

GPMC Scripting

The GPMC scripting interfaces provide a level of automation that surpasses what has been available to date.

Optimizing Global Catalog Server Placement

Planning and deploying GC servers can be confusing. Learning some basic guidelines can clear up the confusion.




[Reader to Reader]

Disabling APIPA on Windows XP

Disable APIPA on multiple interfaces at once.

Predefine Printers for Computer Lab Users

Define network printers for everyone by default.

Reserved Words

User logon IDs also shouldn’t use reserved words.

Resetting Administrator Password to Recover Lost Offline Files Doesn’t Work

A user tries resetting the Administrator password to recover offline files.

Uninstall UdfReadr.sys in Win2K

UdfReadr.sys isn’t necessary in Win2K Pro.

Win2K Recovery Console

You can use Windows 2000’s Recovery Console (RC) to fix Windows NT 4.0 installations.




[Editorial]

The 64-Bit Race

Microsoft has announced that Windows 2003 and XP will natively support AMD's as well as Intel's 64-bit architecture. Businesses will be among the winners.




[Tricks & Traps]

Adding Inexpensive Storage

The doctor makes some recommendations for inexpensive storage when performance isn't a key concern.

Finding SAN and Cluster Training Information

The doctor recommends some resources for information about SANs and clusters.

Following Up a Question About the Server Service

Dr. Bob answers a few follow-up questions regarding Win2K Server service errors.

Hiding Control Panel Applets

A reader wants to prevent users from accessing Control Panel applets.

Preventing Naming Conflicts During a Domain Upgrade

A reader is upgrading an NT domain to Win2K and wonders whether the domain name will cause problems.




[TOP 10]

Command-Line Scripting Tools in Windows 2003

Windows Server 2003 incorporates more than 60 new command-line tools. Here are 10 of the most useful.




[Buyer's Guide]

AD Migration Tools

When it’s time to migrate, these tools help you get through the process smoothly.




[Lab Feature]

Tablet PCs

New devices from Acer, HP, Motion, Toshiba, and ViewSonic capture your handwriting and could replace your full-time PC.




[Mobile & Wireless]

Voice over IP

Discover why VoIP is one of the most important technologies to emerge for mobile devices and might even be the long-awaited mobile "killer app."




[Letters to the Editor]

Letters to the Editor

Readers share their thoughts about network troubleshooting, going wireless, license management tools, and more.




[Market Watch]

Assessing Vulnerability Assessment Tools

To outwit malicious intruders, you need a vulnerability assessment tool that tries all the tricks the crackers use. Here’s how to choose the best tool for your environment.




[Windows Client]

Remote Assistance in the Corporation

When used in conjunction with Group Policy, Remote Assistance provides a usable, secure solution for corporate Help desks and support staff.




[Need to Know]

What You Need to Know About RTC Server 2003

Microsoft will release a sweeping set of products to give enterprises the logging, security, and manageability features they need to roll out a new generation of IM solutions companywide.

What You Need to Know About The Intel Centrino Mobile Platform

Intel's new mobile platform will lead to a new generation of mobile computing solutions that offer substantially better functionality than past systems.

What You Need to Know About the Microsoft Shared Source Initiative

Microsoft hardware partners can now view and modify the Windows CE .NET source code, then create and sell products that take advantage of those changes.




[Ask the Experts]

Disabling Socket Pooling to Let Another Service Use Port 80

Learn how to let applications use the same port on different IP addresses.

Migrating Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000

Learn what you can do to help ensure that your migration to Exchange 2000 goes smoothly.




[Fast Forward]

TiVo for the Enterprise

Imagine a system that lets you save and retrieve data in the same way you can use a TiVo device to record TV programs.




[Windows Power Tools]

Eventquery

Learn how to gather and filter event-log entries from local and remote machines.




[New & Improved]

New & Improved

Learn more about newly released software and hardware products.



 

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