10/01/2000
October 2000 - Tales from the Trenches -- 6 Stories of IT Victory and Defeat
Front-line install nightmares, server room shutdowns -- IT pros share their stories.
In-Depth
In this column, Mole burrows into the dark mysteries of Defragmenter.
The next time your company plans a move, you just might want to consider a change in careers.
The “easy” part of installing new software isn’t always what it should be.
Mix a $50,000 server, NetWare, and a nitwit consulting company to get a true recipe for catastrophe.
Learn the basic behind-the-scenes steps for Smart Card logon under Kerberos.
Is poor data storage management putting you through “network hell?” Perhaps a software-based storage management solution can save you.
Wherein our hero spends the wee hours staring down servers, rustling up disks, reaching out for help, and pondering his own stupidity.
Sometimes you need to troubleshoot the people before the technology.
Only a hunch saved the day.
Book Reviews
In an easy-to-use format, this book offers a wealth of information on Win2K.
Delve into this book’s pages, and discover the ins and outs of Site Server Commerce Edition.
Exam Reviews
The Windows 2000 Accelerated exam lets you prove mastery in four areas-and it's free! This coaching guide warms you up properly for your four hours of exertion.
Product Reviews
With its reliance on standard hardware, CallXpress proves to be a comprehensive, yet cost-effective, unified messaging solution.
Is poor data storage management putting you through "network hell?" Perhaps a software-based storage management solution can save you.
Is poor data storage management putting you through "network hell?" Perhaps a software-based storage management solution can save you.
Server catastrophes? These two tools can be lifesavers.
Undelete 2.0 protects data on Windows 2000 systems.
Is poor data storage management putting you through "network hell?" Perhaps a software-based storage management solution can save you.
Can’t afford a Cisco router home study lab? With RouterSim 2.0, set up a simulated router network at a fraction of the cost.
@Microsoft
You’ve heard the hype about the .Net vision. Here’s how Microsoft’s strategy effects you.
Call Me Certifiable
Microsoft hums a new tune with a familiar beat.
Drill Down
In his third and final look at the Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit, James divulges his favorite support utilities.
Editor's Desk
Read manuals or self-study materials in an electronic device near you.
Mr. Script
Get ready for Active Directory Services Interface, the powerful scripting tool that helps you manage Active Directory and much more.
Professionally Speaking
An honest performance appraisal will keep things on track.
Security Advisor
With last month’s foundation in smart card technology under your belt, it’s time to implement the test system.
Windows Foundation
Don't be fooled by the simplicity of Windows 2000's Task Manager.
Windows Insider
The domain file system in Windows 2000 lets you set up a logical representation of network shares. Here’s how to build a new namespace that’s easier for users to traverse.