SQL Server Magazine June 2005

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Douglas Toombs explains how to improve your patch distribution by using Windows Server Update Services. Our IT pro hero deploys patches for the US Navy to 3500 users scattered across a 100-square-mile area by using customized logon scripts.
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[Feature]

SQL Server 101: Essential Concepts for Windows Administrators

Are you charged with managing a SQL Server system but don't know where to start? Sit back, relax, and take this comfortably paced tour of fundamental SQL Server concepts.

Unearthing Root Kits

They hide malware on unprotected systems, and they're easily installed when you run under an administrative account. Before root kits can spread to your enterprise, get the tools for combating them.

Zen and the Art of SP1

The evolutionary changes in Windows Server 2003 SP1 reflect Microsoft's commitment to working on quality, not quantity. Learn more about the service pack's enhancements.




[Reader to Reader]

How Windows IT Pro and Mark Russinovich Saved the Day

When Murphy’s Law struck, this reader struck back. Learn about the resources he used to restore a tombstone in AD.

Restrict a User’s Access to the Local Registry in 10 Steps

Learn how you can restrict a specific user from editing the registry on a machine running XP Pro or Win2K.

Setting Up File Sharing in Windows XP Professional Is Easy

As it’s name suggests, Simple File Sharing (SFS) is easy to set up in XP Pro.

Store Common Shortcuts in a Shared Network Folder

For easy administration of and access to common shortcuts, place them in a shared folder on the network and have users access that folder through a common mapped drive letter




[TOP 10]

Reasons Not to Use XP Home

Small businesses might think they can save money by buying XP Home instead of XP Pro. Here are 10 reasons not to give in to that temptation.




[Buyer's Guide]

64-Bit Dual-Processor Servers

We take a look at 33 systems that boast revved-up 64-bit processing power.




[Letters to the Editor]

letters@windowsitpro.com

Readers comment on size limits in Exchange Server, hardening Windows, Virtual Server clustering, and more.




[Need to Know]

What You Need to Know About Internet Explorer 7.0

IE 7.0 will focus on security, but will also incorporate a host of new functionality, including antiphishing technology and an IP traffic encryption capability.

What You Need to Know About Mozilla Firefox

It might finally be time to ditch Internet Explorer and settle on a more secure and stable alternative.




[What's Hot]

What's Hot

Readers highlight favorite products: Vamsoft ORF, Special Operations Software Active Directory Janitor, SomarSoft DumpSec, and Alexander LAN Alexander SPK for Windows




[Ask the Experts]

Ask the Experts

Learn to track system time changes, create a security template from a configured server, and how to create a script to automatically delete files on a shared computer. Also, learn about security enhancements in Windows 2003 and WiMAX wireless technology.




[New & Improved]

New & Improved

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: FullArmor 's IntelliPolicy for Clients




[Industry Briefings]

Vendor Briefings

Our editors share insights from their conversations with Lucid8 Information Services, Quest Software, EMC, and DesktopStandard.




[IT Pro Perspective]

Recognizing Excellence, Providing Value

We're recognizing best products at TechEd and innovative IT pros, and offering must-have and very cool technical information.




[Hey Microsoft!]

Things Readers Want to Know About SBS 2003

Microsoft answers readers' questions about SBS 2003's limitations and upgrade options and the features and functionality of SBS 2003 SP1.




[Review]

AttachView 2003 for OWA

This product picks up where OWA leaves off when it comes to attachment handling.

ChangeAuditor for Active Directory 2.1

This software tells you everything you would ever want to know about changes that have been made to your AD implementation.

Make Your Move

Still need to migrate to Active Directory? We review 4 tools that can ease the transition.

Paul’s Picks

Paul rates the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and previews Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0.

SSH Tectia

This UNIX-focused product promises cool secure-communications functionality for Windows but comes up short in workability.




[Solutions +]

Script Your Own Desktop Diagnostic Tool

You can build a versatile reporting tool to troubleshoot user and PC problems remotely or locally--before you turn a support technician loose.




[Cover Story]

Let WSUS Ease Your Patch-Deployment Hassles

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is the latest version of Microsoft's patch-deployment service. Doug Toombs shows you how to configure the WSUS Release Candidate (RC) and explains new features that improve patch distribution.