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The Code Handyman

If it ain't broke, well, you might try refactoring to make sure your systems remain that way.

Standing Guard

Security is a full-time job, but keeping an eye on your perimeter network can cut down the work.

Peers Helping Peers

We solicited readers to provide us with their technical problems, and we were inundated with letters. Here are some of the more provocative problems that we put to you—the readers—to solve.

Certified Mail: July 2002

BIND unbound, the benefits of obtaining an MCSD, and where Auntie gets her crow pies.

Balancing Act

Component Load Balancing, a feature of Application Center 2000 that works in the middle tier, can help your Web and other applications scale out in a new way.

After the Crash

It’s not a matter of “if,” but “when,” your system turns that particular shade of blue that makes administrators see red. That’s when you’ll need to know what your options are to bring the dead box back to life.

Addressing the Issue, Part 2

This month, Chris shows you how to use an Excel spreadsheet to read and apply IP addresses and get your network connected.

Help for the Help Desk

Keep track of support requests with one of these packages.

Peek Under the Windows 2000 Hood

Test driving <i>Inside Microsoft Windows 2000</i>, a DVD training pack from David Solomon Seminars.

License, Please

Staying on top of your organization’s software licenses will keep you gainfully employed and out of court.

A Cry for Help

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?

Addressing the Issue

Whether adding workstations or reconfiguring your network, this script helps ensure connectivity (and may save you some time, to boot!)

Documenting Your Network

Mapping your hardware, devices and network connections will help you pinpoint your troubles, so don't put it off. Here's what you need to document.

Remote Operator

Windows 2000 offers a number of ways to manage your servers and user applications when you aren’t, or can’t be, physically present. Come along for a guided tour, including a peek into the .NET future.

Smart Software Distribution

SMS packages are notorious bandwidth hogs. This unique four-step method overcomes the main drawbacks you face in using SMS for software distribution.