SQL Server Magazine February 2003

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Remote Administration: Anytime, Anywhere Support for Windows
In this issue, you'll find tips for using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) for remote support and guidelines for installing, configuring, and using the Terminal Services Client for Pocket PC 2002.
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[Focus]

Remote Administration with WMI

Take advantage of WMI’s remote administration agility by transforming WMI scripts into remote-savvy scripts that you can run against all the computers on a remote IP subnet.

Terminal Services for Pocket PC

Learn how to install and use the Microsoft Terminal Services Client for Pocket PC 2002.




[Feature]

A VMware Clustering Recipe

Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a 2-node server cluster on your desktop or laptop system.

Controlling User Account Logons

By understanding and using NT’s global, user-specific, and registry-level policies, you can effectively guard entry into your domain.

Implement Sticky Security and Control Role Assignment

Secure your enterprise network by assigning and reassigning forestwide roles.

Internet Telephony Is Calling You

Despite some technical limitations, Internet telephony lets you make inexpensive across-the-world calls, add phone lines, and avoid hotel phone charges. Follow this guide to implement the hardware and software you need to make Web-based calls.

The Exchange 2000 Message Tracking Center

Use the message tracking logs and the Message Tracking Center to hunt down missing messages and analyze message traffic.




[Reader to Reader]

An Easier Way to Automatically Name Log Files

Use standard NT DOS functions to automatically name log files with the current date and time.

Find a File

Easily check every machine on your network for a particular file.

Various Services Won’t Start

ISA Server services won’t start after an ISA Server 2000 installation on a Win2K server.

Windows Update Feature

Customize the Windows Update settings to avoid losing your updates if you need to reinstall Windows.




[Editorial]

Taking Out Your E-Garbage

A combination of commonsense precautions and technology provides the best solution to spam.




[Inside Out]

What Security Templates Can Do for You

Save time by using security templates to easily change settings.




[Tricks & Traps]

Adding USB 2.0 Support to an XP PC

Check with your USB adapter vendor to see whether it has drivers for XP.

Choosing an AIT-2 Autoloader

Here are some AIT-2 autoloaders that cost less than $10,000.

Choosing an EIDE RAID Solution

Here are several options for an inexpensive RAID solution.

Cleaning up Corrupt Outlook Reminders

If you experience problems with Outlook Calendar meeting reminders, deleting corrupt reminders might solve the problem.

Dealing with NT 4.0's Drive-Size Limitations

Win2K overcomes NT 4.0's drive-size limitation of 8GB on the system volume.

Disabling the Ctrl+Alt+Del Requirement

To disable the user login requirement, clear the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete before logging on option on the User Accounts Advanced tab.

Evaluating 802.11 Performance and Security

Here's a brief look at 802.11a and 802.11b speeds and security information.

Reinstalling Norton SystemWorks 2002

Remove Symantec's LiveReg directory before reinstalling Norton SystemWorks 2002.

Roaming Causes Deleted Files to Reappear

Win2K's synchronization algorithm checks every file and folder in a roaming profile to see whether it exists in the local profile and propagates missing files and folders to the appropriate destination.

Starting Windows XP's Workstation Service

If your XP notebook won't connect to your desktop machine using the infrared port, check to make sure the Workstation service is started on the notebook.

Updating Video Drivers for Better Audio

Video adapters not fully compatible with XP can result in problems with audio playback.




[TOP 10]

Windows Server 2003 Features

Windows Server 2003 boasts a tremendous number of exciting new features. Here are the best of the best.




[Buyer's Guide]

KVM over IP Solutions

These products provide KVM access to administrators wherever they need it by transmitting KVM information over IP.




[Best Practices for Exchange]

Instant Messaging

Exchange 2000 includes an IM server that's easy to install and manage.




[Mobile & Wireless]

ActiveSync Bugs and Fixes

If you're having problems getting Microsoft ActiveSync to work, you're not alone. Learn tips for synchronizing your Pocket PC.




[Letters to the Editor]

Letters to the Editor

Readers share their insight about VERITAS Volume Manager for Windows, restricting Anonymous access with the computer browse service, resolving network settings, and more.




[Market Watch]

Desktop Profile Management

Learn about 3 products for managing user and message profiles.




[Snap Stats]

Bluetooth Optimism

Sales of the wireless-protocol chipsets will grow over the next 4 years.

Companies Lack Business-Continuity Plans

Many companies lack disaster-recovery plans or don't regularly update and test the plans they have.




[Need to Know]

What You Need to Know About Outlook 11

Outlook 11 is the first major upgrade since Outlook's debut in 1997 and brings UI improvements, a new Cached Exchange mode, and other enhancements for better performance and usability.

What You Need to Know About Titanium: Exchange Server 2003

The next version of Exchange Server offers mobile messaging enhancements, better backup tools, and a new Outlook Web Access client.




[What's Hot]

What's Hot

Readers tell us about their favorite products.




[Lessons Learned]

What's Up with VNC?

If you need to remotely manage NT 4.0 servers or a cross-platform server environment, this application can be a big help.




[Storage Admin]

Remote Storage Service

Evaluate remote storage technology and its potential for your organization.




[Ask the Experts]

Learning About Location-Based Services Technology

Find out what LBS technology offers the mobile and wireless industry.

Using Account Lockout Policies to Hinder Attacks on Your Systems

Setting appropriate lockout policies can hinder, although not prevent, an intruder's ability to attack your system.




[Fast Forward]

The Hazards of Closed-Process Development

Microsoft should take a tip from the open-source community and incorporate real-world experiences into its product-development process, perhaps by paving the way for open-source wizards.