07/01/2001
July 2001 - Sonic Boom! Windows 2002 Smashes Barriers
Plus: Win2K boot problems; SQL Design Exam reviewed; Certificate Authority planning and implementation; setting up ISA Server 2000
In-Depth
The next version of Windows is a worthy upgrade from Windows 2000, addressing several weaknesses and adding needed functionality. A Windows expert briefs you on the features and the limitations.
Some quick basics about Windows XP, including reliability and recoverability.
Knowing exactly how your Windows 2000 Server starts up can get you out of some tight spots.
Does your resume need a cover letter? If you insist, what traits make for an effective, attention-getting one?
Book Reviews
The truth is, O'Reilly's MCSE guide works well as either.
Product Reviews
Is the thought of migrating your NT network to AD giving you sleepless nights? This tool can help you rest easier.
This replacement adds thread and window management.
Syncsort’s Backup Express is a powerful package, but that strength comes at a price.
You may think of PERL as something for Unix gurus, but wise Windows administrators can also benefit from this powerful scripting language.
Moving personality profiles from another OS to Windows 2000 used to be a tedious process. These tools can turbo-charge that task.
Moving personality profiles from another OS to Windows
2000 used to be a tedious process. These tools can turbo-charge
that task.
Call Me Certifiable
Hey, Redmond! When it comes to the latest, take the time to make sure it’s the greatest.
Drill Down
Digging into practice questions reveals strategies that may help you pass the Windows 2000 Professional exam.
Editor's Desk
Has your training center hugged you today?
Mr. Script
By digging into the advanced capabilities of classes, you can harness the power of VBScript and do some pretty darn amazing things.
Professionally Speaking
With so many roads to choose from, which certification path should you follow?
Security Advisor
As a company grows, so does its need for fast, secure connectivity. Enter ISA Server, a caching firewall that also serves as a nifty VPN endpoint.
Windows Foundation
These Windows 2000 administration tools will help you get through the day more quickly.
Windows Insider
CAs play a vital role in managing identity between networks and aren’t difficult to install—as long as you plan wisely.
News
New exams planned for general availability in early 2002.
Redmond examining exam matrices for new tracks, which candidates may attain as early as first quarter 2002.
You rescue the network from a server failure and what do you get? Maybe a pat on the back...
Windows XP/.NET Server exams outlined at Microsoft Fusion.
Selected MCSE core and electives exams available for 25-percent until end of September.
"Best practices" papers now available on Microsoft's Windows 2000 resources site.
Microsoft's Certification and Skills Assessment group plans to announce new tracks for systems administrators and developers.
Microsoft demonstrated Microsoft Operations Manager 2000 at Networld+Interop.