The Distributed file system (Dfs), when properly implemented, can help your users get where they want to go. But its usefulness doesn’t stop there.
                    
			            - By Bill  Boswell
 - August 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Sometimes you really have to ponder the meaning behind the numbers.
                    
			            - By Dian  Schaffhauser
 - August 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Moving beyond static IP addresses makes our intrepid script router-friendly and takes you to the great outdoors.
                    
			            - By Chris  Brooke
 - August 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    If you want to do IT security because it’s “hot” right now, or because you think that’s where the money is, forget it. If you truly love the field, read on.
                    
			            - By Roberta  Bragg
 - August 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    "Windowsville" residents chime in on the "which OS is more secure" argument; readers debate Microsoft's longevity.
                    
			            - By MCP Magazine  Readers
 - August 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    You're no security expert, but you should keep an eye on your perimeter network. Implementing intrusion detection and antivirus measures can help.
                    
			            - By Bill  Heldman
 - August 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Just because you don't have a "C" at the beginning of your title doesn't mean you're not influential.
                    
			            - By Dian  Schaffhauser
 - July 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Can academia provide the same quality of MCSE instruction as a CTEC? James attends a local community college and reports his findings.
                    
			            - By James  Carrion
 - July 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    What can you do to help your people roll with the inevitable?
                    
			            - By Greg  Neilson
 - July 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Active Directory’s trust model makes administration easier than NT, but also introduces the potential to do more damage. Make sure your administrators are trustworthy.
                    
			            - By Roberta  Bragg
 - July 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Itanium servers, which utilize 64-bit architecture, are ready for the datacenter. This guide can help you decide whether your company should consider adding these high-muscle machines.
                    
			            - By Bill  Boswell
 - July 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Is your shoestring caught in the tractor?
                    
			            - By Em C.  Pea
 - July 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Security is a full-time job, but keeping an eye on your perimeter network can cut down the work.
                    
			            - By Bill  Heldman
 - July 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    BIND unbound, the benefits of obtaining an MCSD, and where Auntie gets her crow pies.
                    
			            - By MCP Magazine  Readers
 - July 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    This month, Chris shows you how to use an Excel spreadsheet to read and apply IP addresses and get your network connected.
                    
			            - By Chris  Brooke
 - July 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    How useful are personality assessment tests—really? Steve shares his thoughts.
                    
			            - By Steve  Crandall
 - June 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    How do we know when we've had enough of product and certification upgrades?
                    
			            - By Em C.  Pea
 - June 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Test driving <i>Inside Microsoft Windows 2000</i>, a DVD training pack from David Solomon Seminars.
                    
			            - By James  Carrion
 - June 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Public Key Infrastructure is at the core of most e-commerce and, therefore, must be done properly. You can do it yourself—or turn to some outside pros. Which option is for you? 
                    
			            - By Roberta  Bragg
 - June 01, 2002
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Whether adding workstations or reconfiguring your network, this script helps ensure connectivity (and may save you some time, to boot!)
                    
			            - By Chris  Brooke
 - June 01, 2002