11/01/2000
November 2000 - SQL Server 2000: All Charged Up!
Scalable, reliable, and speedy, this version wins the Web-enabled race.
In-Depth
Microsoft's made its relational database management system fully Web-enabled, scalable, reliable, and faster for development. What justifies putting it into a qualifying heat in your organization?
CompTIA’s product-neutral Network+ exam tests your skills outside the Microsoft mold. Here’s your guide to preparation.
How does the release of SQL Server 2000 affect your Windows 2000 certification upgrade efforts?
Is SMS still necessary if you’re running Windows 2000? The fact is, each has its role when it comes to helping you take care of your network.
Book Reviews
One that gets it right — mostly.
This Win2K Pro study guide will appeal to a broad audience, from novices starting out in IT to advanced Win2K implementors.
Ready for the Implementing SQL Server exam? Be sure with this book.
Look to this book for a well-rounded overview of Windows 2000 Active Directory.
Product Reviews
An intrepid systems engineer divulges his most-loved
Windows utilities. (A guy could get sentimental about
this stuff.) Should these programs be in your toolbox?
Make security administration a breeze with this trio of Small Wonders Software tools.
Drive Image Pro raises the bar for Windows deployment.
SPQuery organizes and installs service packs and hotfixes.
@Microsoft
ISA Server 2000 offers speedy Web access and security without compromise.
Call Me Certifiable
What really happens when Microsoft diversifies.
Drill Down
MeasureUp’s Win2K practice exams are technically accurate, but do the questions focus on too much detail?
Editor's Desk
Test takers have noticed: training materials don't quite track with exam content. Now, Microsoft has taken steps to correct that discrepancy.
Mr. Script
Mandatory password expirations should apply to everyone, even the network administrator.
Professionally Speaking
Does a change in responsibilities mean you're closer to the top or closer to the door?
Security Advisor
Microsoft’s Internet Security and Acceleration Server performs proxy and firewall services. This briefing educates you on its firewall capabilities.
Windows Foundation
Keep your network healthy with these five key System Monitor interfaces.
Windows Insider
.NET acknowledges that the Internet is now the application platform environment. And Windows? Just a significant port in the storm.