Windows 10


A 12-Step Plan for File Server Security

Securely bringing a Windows file server on the network may not sound difficult. But when it's running Windows Server 2003, there's a lot you need to know to do it right.

Palm Reading

It’s a moment every administrator dreads: Your network is crying for help, and you don’t know why. Wouldn’t it be great if, right in your hand, you had a tool that could diagnose the problem? We test four handheld analyzers to see just how they can make your job easier.

Searching Active Directory

Forego scripting—try this LDAP query in the ADUC.

The Odd Couple

Can older applications and Windows XP share a network without driving each other crazy?

A Simple Plan

Microsoft sets new securityspecializations for MCSE and MCSA titles.

At the Fork In the Exchange Migration Path

The road behind has no signposts for what's to come.

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.