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Exchange 2000 Forest Preparation Error

Can't prep the forest for the trees.

The State of Software Development

In the world of Microsoft, the last year has been all about .NET. Is it an improvement?

The Dating Game

Will you accept or decline the latest offer?

In-Depth Installer

The Administrator’s Introduction to Application Repackaging and Software Deployment using Windows Installer provides a solid reference.

Certified Mail: June 2003

Who's worth hiring; how fast will you tread to Windows Server 2003 upgrade?

Securing Wireless

Bill wraps up his three-part series on building a wireless infrastructure by discussing security protocols.

Locking up the Office

Office XP is a big product, one that requires close scrutiny to properly lock down.

The Pricing Problem

Your faithful correspondent contemplates exam economics.

Registry Rights

Changing the registry is a scary concept, but WMI makes it simple.

Safe Waters

How do you dive into the sea of networks in an efficient and secure way? We look at four firewall products—both hardware and software—that will help keep the sharks at bay.

The Process That Wouldn't Die

This IT pro should have known better than to reboot the Primary Domain Controller on Friday the 13th. Read on about his special nightmare.

Home as Office

You can conceivably set up most of your company for telecommuting with Windows Server 2003’s much-improved RRAS and VPN features. Here’s how.

What Windows Server 2003 Can Do for You

You've migrated from Windows 2000 in the last year, so why the rush to Windows 2003? Bill examines the pros and cons.

Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam

Put your "Make Money Fast" where your mouth is, Microsoft!

My First 150 Days With a Tablet PC

Is a powerful, lightweight, pen-enabled computer too much to ask for these days? Four contenders are put through their paces in search for the ultimate in mobile computing.