SQL Server Magazine January 2006

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[Feature]

A Real-World Network Makeover

Thinking of a complete network makeover? This article walks you through the process at a wireless ISP called UtahWISP.

Windows 2003 Security Log Account Management

Learn how to audit user and group maintenance activity for compliance and increased security.




[Reader to Reader]

Exchange Connection Problems? Check This Registry Key

If you’re having Exchange connection problems after reinstalling a user’s OS or moving a user’s PC to a different domain, the problem might lie with missing entries in a registry key.

Helpful Utility for Email Archiving and Compliance Systems

If you maintain an email archiving and compliance system, you might be interested in this low-cost utility that converts emails in various mail file formats to a format of your choosing.




[TOP 10]

XP Downloads

Cool Microsoft software for XP users is just a download away. Get Windows AntiSpyware, the Malicious Software Removal Tool, Photo Story 3, SyncToy, the Shared Computer Toolkit, and more for free.




[Buyer's Guide]

Ultra-Portable Laptop

Tired of lugging your laptop through the airport? Try one of these lightweight little powerhouses.




[Letters to the Editor]

Letters@windowsitpro.com

A product-review response from the maker of GOexchange, and your letters about Sony and rootkits.




[Need to Know]

What you need to know about Microsoft Client Protection

Microsoft Client Protection is one of Microsoft’s new security products and consolidates antispyware tools, virus protection, and antimalware technology. It will provide prebuilt reports and alerts that focus on the "right issues."

What you need to know about Microsoft's Virtualization Licensing Plans

Microsoft has decided to enhance the licensing for both Windows Server 2003 R2 and Longhorn Server to cover Virtual Machine (VM) usage.

What you need to know about The Future of Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft's new Exchange 12 release includes Service Pack 2 (SP2), which is a major upgrade. Some of the new features in SP2 are Direct Push Technology, support for Sender ID, and antiphishing technology.




[What's Hot]

What's Hot

Readers highlight favorite products: Aloaha Software's PDF Suite, Meru Network’s Meru Controller, Lieberman Software’s Service Account Manager, Netopia’s Timbuktu Pro.




[Ask the Experts]

Ask the Experts

Learn how to find the logged-on user's groups, how to configure intranet access without giving Internet access, use IP Security Policies to protect data, and more.




[Windows Power Tools]

Powercfg

Use Powercfg to control whether Windows dims your laptop’s LCD panel and how Windows reduces your CPU’s speed to save power.




[New & Improved]

New & Improved

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Senforce Technologies Senforce Endpoint Security Suite (ESS)3.1.




[Industry Briefings]

Vendor Briefings

Our editors share insights from their conversations with Wave Systems, ScriptLogic, Xyratex, and Network Instruments.




[IT Pro Perspective]

The Year of the Rootkit?





[The Business End]

4 IT Resolutions for the New Year

The start of a new year is a great time to make resolutions to improve your IT organization. Here are four resolutions that will help get you started.




[Review]

Dual-Core Desktop

Considering a dual-core processor? Check out the results of our test drive of the latest multicore offering from HP.

Dual-Core Powerhouse

How do dual-core Opteron systems perform against similar single-core Opteron systems with equivalent cores and clock speeds?

Exchange Server EKG

This report compares 5 Exchange reporting tools, evaluating them according to data collected, reporting options, and ease and availability of use.

Network Instruments Full-Duplex Probe and nTAP

Check out our test drive of some high-end Network Instruments equipment, as compared with the use of our usual packet analyzer.

Paul’s Picks

Why is Paul happy about the recent Windows Vista CTP? And should your business take another look at Windows Server 2003 R2? Find out here.

VMware ESX Server 2.0

VMware ESX Server is leading the way in providing virtualization software technology for mission-critical environments.




[Solutions +]

Deactivate ActiveX to Protect Your SBS Network

Decrease your network's chances of downloading malware by creating a GPO that enables only the ActiveX controls that you approve

Harness the Power of the Command Line

Batch files let you perform administrative tasks quick and easily. A batch-file pro shows you how to create and use these handy utilities.




[Cover Story]

Deconstructing DNS

DNS is the cornerstone of a properly functioning AD environment, so you must be able to quickly spot and solve DNS problems on your network. Here’s a foundational primer that reveals the intricacies of DNS troubleshooting.