Opinion


Score cards; Password Workout; MX Records; and the Cool Factor.

The Magic of RPC over HTTP

If you have the latest and greatest from Microsoft—Windows Server 2003, Outlook 2003 and Exchange 2003—your users can get seamless remote access to e-mail.

Scripting Tweaks

This tool creates scripts for tweaking remote systems.

Psychologically Acceptable Security

Getting user buy-in for security is critical. Using certificate autoenrollment is a way to make it pain-free.

WINS-WINS Situation

In one domain where the servers seem to be missing, setting up WINS correctly may be the quick fix.

Active Directory Cleanser

Cull unused or deleted accounts using the LDIFDE tool and some scripting trickery.

Free Thinker

Is it time to set your own code of ethics?

The Prime of Life

If you think today’s PC hardware is astounding, stick around for a decade.

Exchange 2003 Migration Roadmap

Safely find your way to Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003.

Secret Agent Plan

A reader's encrypted files are safe and recoverable if he turned on the Data Recovery Agent.

Global Catalog Placement

How the GC plays a role in Active Directory.

Exchanges; Migration Move; A New Job; Getting SMS Right

Separation, No Anxiety

Separation of duties is a good idea in the business world. It’s also a good one in the IT world.

Little-Known Wireless Facts

What you need to know to set up your network.

Taking This Discussion Offline

Clearing the air on Windows Server 2003 offline file servers and offline file clients.

If Cars Were Like Windows…

New frontiers for certification

Grab the Throttle!

Taking control of your environment in 2004

Build a Better NTFS Converter

Help for working through the steps.

The Long and Short of Stub Zones

Stub zones can beef up your DNS infrastructure. Here’s a practical guide to when and how to use them.

Eyes of the World SID

How to find the Everyone group where you might not think to look.