SQL Server Magazine June 2003

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Tame Your Unruly Network
Keeping the network running smoothly is the top priority for most administrators. In this issue, you'll find a basic network troubleshooting guide and an in-depth explanation of how to implement redundant network connections.
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[Focus]

Build Redundancy into Your LAN/WAN

To build reliable network communications paths, you need to understand how to implement redundant connections.

Network Troubleshooting Basics

Learn basic techniques to get you through various troubleshooting scenarios.




[Feature]

Automatically Audit Access to Files and Folders

Over time, permissions on shared files and folders can become unmanageable. Here’s an alternative to manually checking file and folder permissions.

Exchange 2003: Ready to Roll

Exchange Server 2003 aims to improve manageability, mobility, scalability, security, and client functionality.

Integrate Microsoft IAS with Cisco Systems' AAA

Discover how to integrate Microsoft IAS with Cisco Systems' AAA to facilitate user authentication for non-Microsoft network clients.

The LDIF Directory Exchange Tool

Discover how Win2K's Ldifde and Csvde utilities let you easily import and export directory data for myriad uses.

Trouble-Free DC Installations

Follow this checklist to ensure a successful DC promotion.

Using Ntdsutil to Defrag AD

When you need to perform an offline defragmentation of AD, Ntdsutil makes the job easy.




[Reader to Reader]

Disable APIPA on Windows XP Pro and Win2K Pro

Disable APIPA for selected interfaces on your system without disabling DHCP.

Easier Way to Determine Who Has a File Open

Winfile lets you determine who has a file open.

Failed Cluster

Discourage your administrators from mapping home directories on their Administrator accounts.

More on Autosave

A follow-up to a previous Reader to Reader about Word’s autosave feature.

Parallel Installation Saves the Day

A parallel installation fixes a system hive corruption that results from a system crash.

Remote Control Software

Offer Remote Assistance to a user’s computer without the user having to request assistance.




[Editorial]

Rolling Out a Platform for the Future

To maximize ROI, plan future implementations around the platform that will be current at the time of the rollout.




[Tricks & Traps]

Adding the EnableUserControl Registry Subkey

The EnableUserControl registry value lets users dictate installation parameters in much the same way an administrator can.

Fixing a Time-Synchronization Problem

A conflict between the time on clients and servers can cause logon problems.

Getting VERITAS Backup Exec to Recognize a New Tape Library

A reader runs into a problem upgrading an AIT-2 tape library to an AIT-3 library.

Preventing the Use of Cmd.exe and Batch Files

You can tweak the registry to prevent users from running cmd.exe and batch files.

Securing Remote Access to a Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator

Learn how to enforce security measures for users who connect to a Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator from home.

Simplifying New Windows XP SP1 Installations

You can use slipstreaming to simplify the process of performing new installations of Windows XP and XP SP1.




[Getting Started With Win2K]

The Magic of Drive Mapping

Mapped drives let users simply point and click to access network resources and can reduce the number of calls to your Help desk.




[TOP 10]

Scripts and Primers in the Win2K Scripting Guide

The Microsoft Windows 2000 Scripting Guide contains hundreds of useful scripting building blocks.




[Buyer's Guide]

Disk Recovery Tools

Prevent a data-loss disaster.




[Mobile & Wireless]

Going Wireless with Your Mobile Device

Find out how to use a wireless network card to surf the Web, browse for files, locate public APs, and make VoIP calls from your mobile device.




[Letters to the Editor]

Letters to the Editor

Readers share their thoughts about Apache and IIS coexistence, using Windows thumbnail preview, and Microsoft's role in serving its customers.




[Market Watch]

License Management and Metering Tools

Finding the right license management and metering tool for your organization can be daunting because of the number and variety of tools available. Here’s how to narrow the field.




[Windows Client]

Image-Based Windows XP Deployment

Learn the best techniques for using system images to deploy XP.




[What's Hot]

What's Hot

Readers tell us about their favorite products.




[Lessons Learned]

Are Your Users Getting All They Can from High Screen Resolutions?

Many users are stuck in the twentieth century when it comes to making the best use of high screen resolution.




[Ask the Experts]

Configuring IIS to Stop Logging Requests for Web Site Graphics

If you have graphic-intensive Web sites, learn how to prevent IIS from logging requests for graphic files.

Factors that Influence the Speed of Upgrading Exchange 5.5 Databases to Exchange 2000 Databases

Learn what factors speed the process of upgrading your databases to Exchange 2000.

Manually Granting the Access this computer from the network User Right

Learn how to edit a GPO's gpttmpl.inf file to solve a documented problem that causes administrative tools not to work.

Providing Exchange Server Access to Linux Desktop Computers

Find out how to let your Linux users access Exchange.




[Fast Forward]

The Active Directory Dilemma

Deploying AD is expensive, but organizations that implement AD’s advanced features will reap many rewards.




[Windows Power Tools]

Nltest Revisited

This tool is perfect for deleting old SRV records from your domain’s DNS zone.