SQL Server Magazine February 2005
[Feature]
JFFNMS uses SNMP to monitor and report a plethora of useful system statistics—such as resource utilization, service availability, and process status—and, best of all, it's free!
By Douglas Toombs
Get the most out of Windows 2003 SP1's smart new server-hardening tool.
By Jan De Clercq
NTBackup is useful but has limitations that make automating backup jobs difficult. Here’s a solution that’s easy to implement—no script-writing experience is necessary.
By Bill Stewart
[Reader to Reader]
Microsoft’s Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK) provides an easy way to configure connections for remote users.
By Readers
Ntldr and Ntdetect.com solve a dual booting problem.
By Readers
A Spooler service error causes a user’s printers to disappear.
By Readers
A GPO causes downloading problems with XP’s Windows Update Web site.
By Readers
[TOP 10]
Microsoft's upcoming MSH scripting environment promises to revolutionize Windows scripting. Here are the top 10 new features.
By Michael Otey
[Buyer's Guide]
Small offices and home offices need the same level of protection that enterprises do. This Buyer's Guide showcases 9 firewall appliances that offer such protection.
By Jeff Fellinge
[Letters to the Editor]
By Readers , et al.
[Need to Know]
Learn about WUS, Microsoft's upcoming patch-management technology.
By Paul Thurrott
Windows XP Starter Edition offers new opportunities for users in developing countries.
By Paul Thurrott
[What's Hot]
Readers highlight favorite products: GlobeSoft MultiNetwork Manager, Siber Systems RoboForm, OQO OQO uPC, VERITAS Software VERITAS i3 for SQL Server, and Home Run Help Desk HRHDe.
By Carolyn Mader
[Ask the Experts]
Here's how to limit a user's permissions on a sensitive folder.
By Randy Franklin Smith
Here's how to set up a disaster-recovery location.
By Bob Chronister
Discover why this user is having authentication problems on his wireless network.
By Bob Chronister
A managed computer is one that can connect with a RIS server to download a Windows installation tailored for that computer.
By Randy Franklin Smith
Find out whether IMF catches non-English spam messages.
By Paul Robichaux
Find out what IMF does with email that's been signed or encrypted using the Secure Mime (S/MIME) standard.
By Paul Robichaux
[Windows Power Tools]
This free tool offers flexible shutdown functionality for multiple remote systems.
By Mark Russinovich
[New & Improved]
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SonaSoft SonaSafe Point-Click Recovery Suite
By Carolyn Mader
[Industry Briefings]
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Sana Security, Configuresoft, NetPro, and Storactive.
By Editors
[IT Pro Perspective]
Uncover what's behind obscure error messages and deepen your understanding of Group Policy.
By Janet Robbins
[The Business End]
Use this scorecard to assess the effectiveness of your organization's IT policies and services.
By Ben Smith
[Review]
This dedicated appliance takes the burden of stopping spam and viruses off of your already overworked email servers.
By David Chernicoff
This robust Windows Syslog server is simple yet rich in features.
By Jeff Fellinge
This software lets you deploy patches and software across Windows and non-Windows clients in organizations of all sizes.
By John Green
Paul rates the Dell Axim X50v and the MSN Toolbar Suite.
By Paul Thurrott
Powerful, easy to use software gives you control of VMware virtual machines from a central console.
By Michael Otey
[Cover Story]
Learn how to track down, identify, and eliminate 2 common categories of Group Policy–related problems.
By Darren Mar-Elia
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