SQL Server Magazine January 2005

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Migrating to Windows Server 2003
Find out why upgrading AD to Windows 2003 is a smart decision and what to watch for in the migration process. Learn how an IT pro upgraded more than 5000 desktops and servers in over 100 locations to Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003 in less than a year.
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[Feature]

ExBPA: Analyze This!

Use this free add-on to find the fatal flaws in your Exchange organization.

The Rise of the 64-Bit System

To show you how you might benefit from high-end 64-bit systems, Michael looks at the major features of today’s 64-bit processors.




[Reader to Reader]

Customized Shortcuts for Locking Windows Workstations

You can set up Windows 2003, XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT to use any key to lock the workstation.

Using Personal Firewalls: A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Firewalls and other programs can have UI components that, when disabled, might not terminate the underlying processes.




[TOP 10]

Phishing Scams

Phishing exploits customers' trust in big companies. Here are the 10 most common scams making the rounds.




[Buyer's Guide]

Business Backup and Recovery

Whatever the size of your business, protecting your data is imperative. These 19 products provide the most up-to-date backup and recovery capabilities.




[Letters to the Editor]

letters@windowsitpro.com





[Need to Know]

What You Need to Know About Microsoft Data Protection Server

Microsoft is developing a separate backup and recovery server that will provide robust data protection features for Windows 2003, Win2K, and Windows Storage Server.

What You Need to Know About Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Learn about Microsoft's plans to offer 64-bit Windows server and client OSs.




[What's Hot]

What's Hot

Readers highlight favorite products: ScriptLogic SecureCopy, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, and BMC Software Marimba.




[Ask the Experts]

Encrypting RDP Traffic When You Use Terminal Services to Remotely Manage Your Servers

Learn how to secure your RDP traffic when you use Terminal Services to remotely manage your servers.

Knowing Which Clients Work with Delegate Access

Here's a list of Exchange clients and how they support delegate access when used with Exchange 2003.

Receiving Notification When New Microsoft Updates Become Available

You can subscribe to the SUS email notification service to receive notification of new security updates.

Simultaneously Promoting More than One Computer to a DC

Promoting more than one computer to a DC at the same time can cause can cause log on difficulties and other problems.

Troubleshooting Event Log Errors that Occur with Promise RM Series Arrays

Dr. Bob offers a solution to the errors that can occur when using a Promise UltraTrak RM series array.

Using DHCP with Printers and Other Devices Without Needing to Create MAC Address Reservations

Learn how to use a DHCP printer without needing to create a MAC address reservation.

Using OWA with Windows Server 2003

Some security enhancements in Windows 2003 can cause problems accessing OWA.




[Windows Power Tools]

Fingering More Eventtriggers

Dive more deeply into the syntax of this helpful event-response tool.




[New & Improved]

New & Improved

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SSH Communications Security SSH Tectia.




[Industry Briefings]

Vendor Briefings

Our editors share insights from their conversations with Asigra and ClearSight Networks. Plus, find out the winners of the 2004 Windows IT Pro Editor’s Choice Awards.




[IT Pro Perspective]

Unscramble the Complexity

Is an OS upgrade pending? Help is on the way.




[Hey Microsoft!]

What’s in Store for Microsoft Clustering Services?

Microsoft product managers for clustering talk about plans to provide some intriguing new tools and functionality for MSCS in the areas of storage and ease of configuration and management.




[Your Career]

Women in IT

Fewer women pursue IT careers each year. Find out why that matters.




[The Business End]

Are IT Certifications Still Relevant?

Certification still has value, as long as it's used appropriately.




[Review]

EdgeSight 3.0

The data you gather with this client-management solution can help you make upgrade decisions, troubleshoot client problems, and maintain license compliance.

HP ProLiant ML350 G4

This heavyweight 64-bit server is ideal for a small or midsized business.

Paul's Picks

Paul rates Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Windows Media Player 10 Mobile.

Security Explorer 4.8

This handy utility lets you quickly and easily manage permission attributes for NTFS file systems, the registry, and shares.

Server-Based Spam Control

Which of these 5 antispam software products designed to integrate with Microsoft Exchange Server make our Editor's Choice list?

VisualRoute Personal Edition 8.0

With this versatile tool, you can quickly determine the source of an Internet latency problem or a malicious attack.




[Solutions +]

Build a Virtual PC Honeypot

A virtual honeypot has some advantages over a traditional one. Learn how to set up a virtual one with Virtual PC 2004.

Make Remote Shutdowns a Snap

Windows' built-in tools offer limited support for large-scale computer shutdowns. Enter StopComputer, which lets you remotely shut down, reboot, or perform test shutdowns on multiple computers.




[Cover Story]

Lessons for an AD–to–Windows 2003 Upgrade

Upgrading your AD infrastructure to Windows Server 2003 is a major decision—and a smart one. Here's why, and what to watch for when you upgrade.