SQL Server Magazine July 2005

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Windows Clusters for Exchange
Setting up clusters in an Exchange Server 2003 environment is tricky. We show you how to get the job done right. Plus, this month's IT Pro Hero gives real-world advice about Windows Server 2003 clusters.
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[Feature]

Collaborate in Confidence

Tighten up access to your Windows SharePoint Services implementation.

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.




[Reader to Reader]

Recreate Road Warriors’ Connections the Easy Way

You can recreate multiple dial-up connections on laptops by simply copying one file.

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

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.




[TOP 10]

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.




[Buyer's Guide]

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.




[Letters to the Editor]

letters@windowsitpro.com





[Need to Know]

What You Need to Know About Windows Server 2003 Release 2 (R2)

Windows 2003 R2 offers new functionality that some businesses might want to consider; however, for businesses that don't need those particular features, R2 isn't a compelling upgrade.




[What's Hot]

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




[Ask the Experts]

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.




[Windows Power Tools]

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.




[New & Improved]

New & Improved

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Postini's Perimeter Manager Small Business Edition




[Industry Briefings]

Vendor Briefings

Our editors share insights from their conversations with LiveVault, MessageOne,




[IT Pro Perspective]

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.




[Hey Microsoft!]

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.




[The Business End]

Buying a New Line of Business Application

Employ a structured approach to evaluating new LOB applications.




[Review]

Argent Guardian 8.0

This server monitoring software is customizable and easy to use.

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.

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 Small Business SAN Kit

HP and QLogic deliver on their promise to bring reasonably priced and easy-to-manage SAN technology to SMBs.

Paul’s Picks

Paul rates Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and the Experience Pack for Tablet PC.

PeopleUpdate 2.0

This handy Web-based tool lets administrators and users search Active Directory for user information.




[Solutions +]

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.




[Cover Story]

Build an Exchange 2003 Cluster—Part 1: Plan and Prepare

Setting up an Exchange Server 2003 cluster is trickier than the standard Windows Server 2003 cluster installation. But it can be done—and we show you how in this two-part series.

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.



 

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