SQL Server Magazine July 2001

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Active Directory—Do It Right
In the July 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we cover Active Directory. We show you how to build the DNS structure you need to make the most of AD. We also tell you how single-domain administrators can migrate their Windows NT infrastructure to Win2K and make the switch to AD.
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[Focus]

DNS and Active Directory

Use these techniques to build the sturdy DNS structure you need to make the most of AD.

Single-Domain Migration

Learn how to make the switch to AD, and you need never look back.




[Feature]

Superior RIS: Deploying Alternative OSs

A free utility from 3Com lets you make any bootable disk routine a RIS Cient Installation Wizard menu option.

Valuable VoIP

Become familiar with VoIP's applications, underlying technologies, and H.323 standards, and explore several VoIP deployment considerations.

Win2K Security Log Roundup

Use these audit categories to track application use and changes to user rights, Group Policy, and system events.




[Reader to Reader]

BAT vs. CMD

Learn to create and name batch files that Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 9x will universally support.

Corrupt Event Log File

One reader shares his tips for troubleshooting a corrupt event-log file in Windows 2000.

Easy DHCP Conflict Resolution

Learn how to resolve a situation in which two clients are trying to grab the same IP address on your network.

Interesting Win2K Feature

Discover a glitch in Windows 2000 that might inadvertently apply changes you make to a similarly named folder or HTML file.

Multihoming Win2K Pro

Find out how you can multihome between two networks using Windows 2000 Professional.

Slow Performance

Learn how one reader overcame a slow moving system running Windows 2000 and Internet Explorer 5.5. after he accidentally powered off his laptop.

Win2K Network Printer Installation

Learn how to configure an HP OfficeJet network printer to work with Windows 2000 Professional.




[Editorial]

Stay on Target

Paul Thurrott gives you his take on whether you should move forward with Windows 2000 or leap frog to Windows XP.




[ForefroNT]

The Trouble with AD

Why are users staying away from Win2K's directory service?




[Product Reviews]

Centerwise 1.11

Bandwidth triage for users and applications.

HighGround Storage Resource Manager Exchange Edition

Plan, monitor, and administer Exchange Server storage.

NTRama 3.0

Scan your network for a global view of your infrastructure.

Security Analyzer 3.5a

Protect your network against internal or external attacks.

Service Explorer 1.31

An enterprise-level tool for managing Win2K and NT server and workstation services.




[Lab Notes]

Breaking the Rules

Don't let API workarounds deter you from using innovative and effective products.




[Inside Out]

Making .msi Files

AD lets you easily install applications on users' desktops, but you need to repackage most applications in .msi format first.




[Tricks & Traps]

Exchange Server Backup Dilemma

Discover some of the intricacies of Exchange Server recovery.

Win2K Backup Problems

Learn about a bug in Win2K Backup ERD-creation process that prevents the program from backing up the \%systemroom%\repair folder.

Win2K Nslookup Peculiarity

Find out how to work around a problem with Win2K's NSlookup when querying an NT 4.0 DNS server.

Word 2000 Hyperlink Headache

Learn how to stop Word 2000 from constantly converting URL text to hyperlinks.




[News Analysis]

Apple Provides Viable Competition for Win2K

Apple Computer released its UNIX-based Mac OS X, the company's first viable alternative to Windows.

Microsoft Extends Windows Source-Code Licensing

Microsoft is extending Windows source-code access to its high-end enterprise customers.

Microsoft Hotmail Service in New Privacy Flap

Microsoft's Hotmail service sends its subscribers email address, city, and state information to InfoSpace, which uses the information to create a user database available to spam advertisers.

The Yukon Question

Microsoft might combine its database engines into one model that a future version of Exchange would use.

Windows XP Fights Piracy

To reduce casual copying of the software, Windows XP includes an antipiracy measure.




[Getting Started With Win2K]

Kick-Start Startup with Boot.ini

Use boot.ini to troubleshoot startup problems or to let users choose an alternative OS.




[TOP 10]

Essential FTP Commands

Just discovering the convenience of FTP? Here are 10 key tools that you need to master.




[Buyer's Guide]

802.11 Wireless Devices

Access your network from a distance through a wireless connection.




[Lab Feature]

Endurance 6200 3.0

This new fault-tolerant server array doesn't suffer from the shortcomings of clustered servers.




[Windows 2000 Pro]

Share Your Internet Connection

Check out Win2K Pro's ICS feature, and learn how you can configure it to share your SOHO's Internet connection.




[Exchange & Outlook Troubleshooter]

Exchange 2000 SP1 on Datacenter

Exchange 2000 SP1 leverages Datacenter and can make a real difference in your organization's mission-critical deployments.




[Best Practices for Exchange]

The Art of Leadership Is in Delegation

These easy-to-use Outlook features make life more manageable for you and your Exchange Server's users.



 

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