SQL Server Magazine January 2004

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Now's the time to reap some of the benefits Microsoft promised AD would bring. Take easing the doldrums of printer support, for example. Publish printer information in AD to enable users to find printer resources without any help from IT and more.
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[Focus]

AD Printer Publishing

Find out how to publish printer information in AD and how to prune information for printers that are no longer available for use.

Planning and Customizing AD Delegation

Ready to decentralize the burden of administering your network? You can delegate control over AD by using and customizing the Delegation of Control Wizard.




[Feature]

L2TP Remote Access

Learn how you can use L2TP to enable a strong, two-factor authentication VPN for your remote users.

Microsoft Certification Messaging Specialization

Windows 2003 and Win2K MCSEs and MCSAs can easily add a messaging feather to their caps.

Microsoft’s New Security Specialization

An extra exam or two can add a Security designation to your MCSA or MCSE certification.

The Windows Server 2003 Certification Upgrade Path

Discover what steps you need to take to update to the Windows 2003 certifications and why upgrading now can save you time and money later.




[Reader to Reader]

Cell Phone Windows XP Connection

Use your cell phone to connect through XP.

Expand Windows XP’s Add/Remove Programs

Expand the list of applications you can remove from XP after installation.

Microsoft CRM Beta

A reader solves a problem installing Microsoft’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) beta software.

Shortcut to Lock Windows XP Workstation

Secure your XP workstation when you leave your desk.

Various Services Won't Start: Another Explanation

If an ImagePath value contains a space in the path name, the system expects a parameter when the ISA Server service starts.




[Editorial]

Plug the Mobile Worm Hole

Defend your network! Mobile systems demand more than just perimeter security.




[Internals]

The Memory-Optimization Hoax

Don't believe the hype. At best, RAM optimizers have no effect. At worst, they seriously degrade performance.




[Tricks & Traps]

Finding Desktop Videoconferencing Solutions

Take a new look at videoconferencing options.




[TOP 10]

Cool Things to Do with Netsh

Manage your networks from the command line with one of the most underused and powerful tools for Windows.




[Buyer's Guide]

Change and Configuration Management for AD

AD's out-of-the-box auditing capabilities come up short when you require advanced functionality. Step beyond basic AD auditing with these tools.

Change and Configuration Management Tools

If you administer a large environment, these Change and Configuration Management tools will make your life simpler.




[Best Practices for Exchange]

Skinning Exchange 2003 OWA

Brand OWA with your corporate logo and color scheme.




[Letters to the Editor]

Letters to the Editor

Readers share their thoughts about configuring array management software and securing the Administrator account.




[Market Watch]

64-Bit Servers

If you haven't migrated to a 64-bit platform, these servers driven by powerful new 64-bit processors from AMD and Intel will provide compelling reasons to reconsider.




[Need to Know]

What You Need to Know About Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003

InfoPath builds on industry-standard XML to provide knowledge workers a familiar tool they can use to create and work with data.

What You Need to Know About Update Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft released Update Rollup 1 to protect XP systems in the interim between now and XP SP2's release in 2004.

What You Need to Know About Windows Mobile 2003

Windows Mobile 2003 offers performance and connectivity improvements for Pocket PC and smart phone devices.




[Windows Power Tools]

Integral Reg

Control registry settings with the powerful and reliable command-line Reg tool.




[New & Improved]

New & Improved

Learn more about newly released software and hardware products.



 

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