SQL Server Magazine March 2005
[Feature]
If your company doesn’t have the budget for Web analysis software, you can use an open-source package called AWStats.
By Douglas Toombs
The MBSA command-line interface and MBSA sample scripts let you create simple scripts that scan your computers when they restart, aggregate the results, and post them on a Web page.
By Jeff Fellinge
Spyware can be more dangerous than you think. Learn how it works—and how to fight it.
By Joe Kinsella
An expert sheds light on the latest version of the mysterious Security log, with its cryptic event IDs and codes and sometimes inaccurate documentation.
By Randy Franklin Smith
[Reader to Reader]
A reader shares his workaround for installing the MMC Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in in Windows 2000 Professional.
By Readers
Previously installed third-party Bluetooth drivers might become inoperative after you install XP SP2. Here’s how to fix the problem.
By Readers
Until you get a chance to install a VPN, you can secure your remote access system by using private ports and dynamically checking local port usage.
By Readers
[TOP 10]
A safer browsing environment is probably the primary reason users move to Firefox, but an array of other innovative features add to the attraction of this open-source browser.
By Michael Otey
[Buyer's Guide]
You don't need a time machine to restore valuable data after a hardware failure or data corruption. These 12 recovery tools can help you recover your Exchange data.
By Paul Robichaux
[Letters to the Editor]
Readers comment on the Windows Shutdown tool, troubleshooting Group Policy, and women in IT.
By Readers , et al.
[Need to Know]
HIS 2004 is a major update to Microsoft's IBM mainframe integration server that adds important new features and enhancements.
By Paul Thurrott
Windows 2003 SP1 will bring many new features, bug fixes, and a wide range of security enhancements
By Paul Thurrott
[What's Hot]
Readers highlight favorite products: Scooter Software Beyond Compare, NetworkStreaming SupportDesk, and Raxco Software FirstDefense-ISR
By Carolyn Mader
[Ask the Experts]
The deployment is about to begin, but only half the servers have arrived. What can you do?
By Paul Robichaux
Follow along as Dr. Bob builds the ultimate white-box computer system.
By Bob Chronister
Here's how you can automate the task of giving Help desk staff the ability to move mailboxes.
By Paul Robichaux
Here's how to grant permissions to work with user account object properties in AD.
By Randy Franklin Smith
[Windows Power Tools]
Need to quickly create a large number of user accounts? CSVDE is a workable option, but it's got some limitations.
By Mark Minasi
[New & Improved]
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Special Operations Software’s Specops Deploy
By Carolyn Mader
[Industry Briefings]
Our editors share their insights from conversations with Trusted Network Technologies, XOsoft, ManageSoft, and Indicative Software.
By Editors
[IT Pro Perspective]
Five articles help you organize, protect, and manage mission critical data.
By Janet Robbins
[Hey Microsoft!]
Although most of the IT pros we asked think that Microsoft's move into the server backup market is a positive step, many of them don't really understand what Data Protection Manager is. We take their questions to Redmond and return with the answers.
By Karen Forster
[The Business End]
One key to effectively managing is knowing how to reward your employees. Here are some tips.
By Ben Smith
[Review]
The most recent version of L0phtCrack gets cracking on password security.
By Jeff Fellinge
Take the pain out of deployments with a complete, user-friendly solution for creating and testing Windows Installer packages.
By Adam Carheden
Control your users' access to portable storage devices on your network with this easy-to-administer tool.
By John Green
Despite being a bit clunky to administer, this email and collaboration product offers SMBs an easy-to-use alternative to Exchange.
By Michael Otey
Paul rates Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware Beta 1 and Windows XP Starter Edition.
By Paul Thurrott
If you're considering using virtual machines, our comparison of Microsoft's and VMware's products will help you choose the right software for your situation.
By Michael Otey
[Cover Story]
Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) gives companies a roadmap for linking the value of business data to the cost of storing it. Find out how this new technology could help your organization contain storage costs.
By Elliot King
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