SQL Server Magazine September 2004

[Feature]
Exchange 2003 SP1 offers new and improved functionality that simplifies migration, configuration, and management.
By Tony Redmond
This simple script will not only automatically check and change Administrator account passwords but also get you started in Windows shell scripting.
By Dick Lewis
To diagnose and solve maddening problems that users have while starting their computers, you need to understand the basics of the boot process.
By Kathy Ivens
[Reader to Reader]
A reader has a server problem because of a full event log.
By Readers
Users can often update their own patches.
By Readers
Learn how to fix a PDC that’s leaking memory.
By Readers
A reader offers 2 tips for restoring objects.
By Readers
Win2K’s compatibility mode lets the OS run programs from previous Windows OSs.
By Apostolos Fotakelis
A reader presents a solution for using reserved words in file and directory names.
By Readers
[Tricks & Traps]
Get a solution for a password-related problem that can occur after you run Windows XP System Restore.
By Bob Chronister
Dr. Bob offers further advice about getting the most from Serial ATA (SATA) RAID.
By Bob Chronister
Newly attached USB devices might be at the heart of the problem.
By Bob Chronister
The doctor discusses his experience with a keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) over IP product.
By Bob Chronister
To combat viruses without compromising user access, consider a "behavioral management" solution.
By Bob Chronister
[TOP 10]
Future PCs will bring VoIP to the mainstream, simplify wireless security, and introduce dual-core chips.
By Michael Otey
[Buyer's Guide]
Protect your valuable systems with the host- and network-based firewall software products that these 12 vendors provide.
By Jeff Fellinge
[Letters to the Editor]
Readers comment on VMware, the ADSI Edit built-in limit, geographically distributed clustering, and Windows scripting overhaul.
By Readers , et al.
[Need to Know]
Microsoft's new Voice Command technology lets you interact with mobile computing devices through voice commands.
By Paul Thurrott
Microsoft has outlined its plans for updating its Windows Server product line for the next several years.
By Paul Thurrott
[What's Hot]
Readers highlight favorite products: Codework Browse Control, Wise Solutions Wise Package Studio, Advantage International Add2Exchange for Calendars.
By Carolyn Mader
[Windows Power Tools]
Download these free tools, which let you list and kill processes on remote Windows NT 4.0 or later systems.
By Mark Russinovich
[New & Improved]
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace.
By Carolyn Mader
[Industry Briefings]
Editors share insights from their conversations with industry vendors.
By Editors
[IT Pro Perspective]
Windows IT Pro: More than the name has changed.
By Karen Forster
[Hey Microsoft!]
Readers ask Microsoft to help them justify its SharePoint products to management.
By Karen Forster
[The Business End]
A little preparation can help you win the battle of justifying the cost of new purchases.
By Ben Smith
[Coming Soon]
Federated Identity Management—an emerging technology that standardizes user authentication—offers a new hope for streamlining collaboration among multiple companies.
By David Chernicoff
[Review]
This newest MetaFrame version offers many useful enhancements.
By Elias Khnaser
If you’re into scripting, a more powerful editing tool can make you more productive.
By Michael Otey
This device's built-in wireless functionality is particularly impressive.
By John D. Ruley
VAS integrates Linux and UNIX computers with AD and lets you use standard Windows server tools to perform basic admin tasks.
By David Chernicoff
[Solutions +]
The GPMC with Service Pack 1 streamlines backing up, restoring, and migrating GPOs and offers one additional benefit: You don't need a Windows Server 2003 license to use it.
By Jeremy Moskowitz
Use this batch file to update your Office clients from an administrative installation point.
By Ed Roth
[Cover Story]
DNS problems are often at the root of AD troubles. Here are some common faulty-DNS scenarios, along with the lessons you can learn from them.
By Mark Minasi
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