SQL Server Magazine December 2001

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The December 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine covers network infrastructure. Learn about the 802.11 WLAN standard’s security weaknesses and why the confidential data you send over your wireless network might not be secure. Also, discover several BIND settings to help boost security and discover the tools Microsoft is providing that help vendors use only the Windows components they need in a server appliance.
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[Focus]

802.11 Security Shortcomings

The confidential information you're sending across your wireless network might not be as secure as you think. Learn about 802.11's inherent weaknesses.

Network Appliances

Vendors offer boxes optimized for Web serving, file serving, and other targeted tasks.

Secure Your BIND DNS Service

Use several basic BIND settings to boost security.




[Feature]

Beyond the Active Directory Delegation of Control Wizard

Try this real-world approach to more granular control of AD permissions.

SMS Planning Tips

SMS is a complex and comprehensive product, and planning carefully to implement it in your organization is crucial.

The 27 NT User Rights

Learn how to use NT's 11 standard and 16 advanced user rights to maximum advantage.




[Reader to Reader]

Configuring Laptops to Connect Behind a Proxy Server

A reader uses a script to configure remote users' laptops to connect to an internal network behind a proxy server.

Consolidate Separate .cmd and .bat Files

A solution that lets you use just one version of common task scripts for a mixed workstation environment.




[Editorial]

Looking Back and Ahead

A review of 2001 gives guidance for the high-tech market in 2002.




[Outlook VBA on Demand]

Outlook 2002 Rules Wizard

The Wizard's new run a script action and a new BodyFormat property give you the tools you need to convert HTML messages to plain text.




[ForefroNT]

Managing Connectivity

The exploding wireless market expands the connections you manage way beyond the hard-wired network.




[Lab Notes]

XP's System Restore Feature

System Restore has improved in XP--but the feature still isn't as good as it should be.




[This Old Resource Kit]

AD Replication and Up-to-Date Vectors

Mark explains how AD avoids endlessly replicating an update among DCs.




[Tricks & Traps]

Autoarchiving Messages to Public Folders in Exchange

Configure Exchange Server 5.5 to automatically archive message copies to individual public folders.

Displaying a Count of LAN Connection Errors

A registry change can enable an error-count display for your LAN connection.

Using QChain to Install Multiple Hotfixes Without Multiple Reboots

A new command-line utility simplifies the installation of multiple hotfixes




[Getting Started With Win2K]

Seamless Storage with RSS

Maximize your storage power through Remote Storage Service.




[TOP 10]

Word 2000 Productivity Shortcuts

Learn 10 essential keyboard tricks for the application you probably use the most.




[Buyer's Guide]

Wireless Modems

Use carrier networks for wide-area wireless connectivity.




[Exchange & Outlook Troubleshooter]

Exchange 2000 and SharePoint Portal Server

If you usually ignore Microsoft's advice to install separate server products on separate servers, you need to reconsider.




[Letters to the Editor]

Letters to the Editor

We answer your letters about Windows XP, the whois.cmd command, and adding CPUs to a Win2K system.




[WinInfo]

Dell: No More Linux for You!

Dell gives up on Linux for desktop systems.

Mexico: No More Linux for You, Either!

The RedEscolar project's plan to use Linux seems to have fizzled out.

Microsoft and AOL Fight Over Windows XP Users

Both sides call foul in the battle over preloaded XP desktop icons.

Microsoft Gives Kids' Charity Cold Shoulder

The software company tries to pull the plug on PCs for Kids' use of Win95 on recycled computers.

PC Makers Support 64-Bit Itanium

Intel makes good on its promise of a 64-bit processor.

Pocket PC to Dominate Palm--Eventually

The Pocket PC's benefit to the enterprise will be the deciding factor in its emergence over Palm machines.




[Market Watch]

Videoconferencing

Videoconferencing is coming of age. Mark Weitz provides an overview of desktop and conference room systems and points you to some key products and vendors.




[Snap Stats]

Companies Lack Email Policies

Despite the potential liability, many companies don't have effective email policies in place.

Open Source Still Faces Obstacles

Development managers cite obstacles to open-source development.

The High Cost of Viruses

Computer viruses cost companies billions, and IT professions have been slow to react.




[Windows Client]

Set Up an Administrative Workstation

Discover the essential tools for configuring a basic administrative Win2K Pro workstation.