SQL Server Magazine June 2005

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Long Logons? Do the Two-Step
Logon scripts provide a convenient way for administrators to update software but can result in long startups for users. Here’s how to turn a one-step process into two steps so that both administrators and users are dancing for joy. 		  • Subscribe
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[Feature]

A New, Improved Stab at File Ownership

Learn how to determine file ownership without relying on external tools.
By Steve Seguis 

Gather Failed Logon Attempts

Here's a way to quickly discover failed Kerberos-related logon attempts on your DCs without having to go to each machine individually.
By Steve Seguis 

The Software-Installation Two-Step

Copy software installation and configuration files to the desktop during logon, but use a separate script to install the software.
By Bobby Malik 



[Reader to Reader]

GUI Lets Users Add or Remove Printers

By combining some basic VBScript functions and a simple HTML interface, a reader has created the Printer Management Page. This page can help reduce user frustration and the number of support calls.
By Readers 



[Rem]

Rem

Learn how to change a printer’s published status, retrieve a computer’s manufacturing information, and disable System Restore.
By Bill Stewart 



[Snippets to Go]

A Worry-Free Way to Ping Remote Computers

Instead of using ping.exe, which has some drawbacks, to ping remote computers, you can use the Alive function in your .vbs code and IsAlive.cmd in your .cmd code.
By Bill Stewart