SQL Server Magazine April 2003

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Windows Server 2003
This month, we celebrate our 100th issue and the arrival of Windows Server 2003. Some of our authors reminisce about the magazine's history and the evolution of the computer industry. You'll also find in-depth information about Windows 2003.
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[Focus]

IIS Overhauled in Version 6.0

IIS 6.0 has a new architecture that makes it faster and more robust. Here's what's changed and how to install the server.

Moving On: Valentine Talks About Windows Server 2003

Paul Thurrott talks with Brian Valentine about the new server product and about Microsoft's new focus.

Multiple-Forest Trusts

Windows 2003’s new forest trust feature makes establishing trusts between domains in different forests easy.

Using GPOs to Configure Terminal Services

Learn how to use GPOs to configure terminal servers.

Volume Shadow Copy Service

Cut administrative overhead with this effective backup utility.

Windows Server 2003 Command-Line Utilities

New and improved utilities let you write simple scripts to manage AD objects and perform other tasks more easily.




[Feature]

A Stack of Magazines 100 Issues High

On the occasion of Windows & .NET Magazine's 100-issue anniversary, Mark takes an informal look at the history of our subject matter.

Apache 2.0 on Win2K

Wish you had an alternative to IIS on your Win2K servers? Now you do.

Instant Messaging in the Enterprise

Chat-loving telecommuters and CEOs are using IM over corporate networks, necessitating stronger security and more administration. Corporate IM clients are the answer.

Outlook 11 and Exchange Server

Microsoft's debut of Exchange Server 2003 and Outlook 11 is on the horizon. Here's a sneak peek at the significant networking improvements that a combination of these two messaging powerhouses will deliver to your environment.

Patching Windows with the SMS SUS 2.0 Feature Pack

Learn how to use Microsoft's new SMS SUS Feature Pack, a robust mechanism for central patch management of your client machines.

Scripting with IADsTools

Learn how to script with IADsTools.dll to perform a variety of actions related to AD, AD replication, and Group Policy.




[Reader to Reader]

Adding Zones to Win2K DNS Servers

Use the Dnscmd and For commands to add primary zones in one command.

Repairing Win2K Pro’s NetMeeting

NetMeeting won’t transmit audio to other NetMeeting clients after Intel Create & Share software installation.




[Editorial]

Then and Now

Michael Otey reflects on how computer technology in general--Microsoft in particular--and the magazine have changed since 1995.




[Tricks & Traps]

Avoiding 2.4GHz Frequency Conflicts

Resolve a potential conflict between an 802.11b network and 2.4GHz phones.

Cleaning up the XP System Registry

Discover how to improve performance by cleaning out invalid registry entries.

Disabling Default Error Handling in Windows XP

Disable the dialog box that asks whether to send an error report to Microsoft.

Evaluating Remote Storage and Backup Options

Check out data-replication and data-caching options for configuring storage at remote offices.

Finding Terminal Services Client Keyboard Shortcuts

Find out how to use some common keyboard shortcuts in Terminal Services client sessions.

Hiding Drive Letters from New Users

Discover how to use registry tweaks to hide drive mappings and functionality from users.

Resolving Server Service Errors on a SAN Disk-Array Connection

Discover how to use registry tweaks to hide drive mappings and functionality from users.

Solving Netlogon Service Startup Problems

Fix a problem with the Netlogon service's automatic startup after a reboot of a Win2K AS DC.




[TOP 10]

Awesome Windows XP Tips

Take advantage of XP's best features—and quickly work around some of its biggest annoyances.




[Buyer's Guide]

Enterprise Spam Filters

Too much spam? Check out these antispam solutions.




[Lab Feature]

Web Monitoring Solutions

Five top-of-the-line products handle basic Web monitoring functions, but that’s where the similarities end. Each package brings different strengths to the table.




[Mobile & Wireless]

802.11b Boot Camp

Discover how 802.11b works and what steps you can take to secure your data before you establish a wireless network.




[Letters to the Editor]

Letters to the Editor

Readers share their thoughts on open source, and we reflect on our 100th issue.




[Market Watch]

Windows Powered NAS Solutions

A Windows Powered NAS solution can increase your company's profitability and performance.




[Need to Know]

What You Need to Know About MAC OS X

Based on a BSD UNIX variant and the Mach microkernel, Mac OS X gives Macintosh servers and desktop computers the same stable, reliable underpinnings that Win2K and NT 4.0 users have enjoyed for years.

What You Need to Know About VM Environments

Thanks to today's more powerful and scalable hardware, VM environments present a compelling solution for not only testing solutions but implementing them in production.

What You Need to Know About Windows Server 2003 Certification

For Windows 2003 certification, Microsoft is restructuring the relationship between the MCSE and the MCSA credentials.




[What's Hot]

What's Hot

Readers tell us about their favorite products.




[Lessons Learned]

Adventures in Housecleaning

When client systems behave erratically, don't blame a virus or assume you need an upgrade.




[Fast Forward]

Windows Administration: 1995 vs. 2003

Since the Windows server product emerged on the IT scene, administrators’ duties have changed from battling blue screens of death to ensuring that systems are secure, fast, and highly available.



 

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