04/01/2002
April 2002 - 54 High-Voltage Tips
Plus, many more tips online! Also in this issue: Understanding Interdomain Active Directory Access; Security a la PKI; Job-Scheduling Utilities; Biometric Security Tools
In-Depth
Become the network master of all your domains. This ultimate guide spells out new, smart ways to upgrade systems, set up services, monitor traffic, install applications and more—better, faster, cheaper.
Become the network master of all your domains. This ultimate guide spells out new, smart ways to upgrade systems, set up services, monitor traffic, install applications and more— better, faster, cheaper.
These three packages let you automate tasks you need to accomplish daily.
Wouldn't it be nice if your computer just knew you! Security Advisor's Roberta Bragg evaluates several solutions.
Salary Surveys
Pass/Fail causes a storm; XML; Exchange and Active Directory; salary survey unrealistic?
Book Reviews
Exchange application guide needs a makeover
Here’s a tool from Sybex that changes—just like the real exams
A thorough reference manual for the ASP.NET beginner
Exam Reviews
This core exam for the new MCSA certification runs broad rather than deep on many of the concepts you need to understand to administer Windows 2000.
Product Reviews
Translate projects from the whiteboard to computer without the expensive equipment
Create centralized messaging apps in a snap
Key-View II really will make you feel like you’re sitting in front of the server.
Got coding issues? This will find them for you
The standard for documenting Access databases
Manuals for brainstorming.
These three packages let you automate tasks you need to accomplish daily.
These three packages let you automate tasks you need to accomplish daily.
An interesting curiosity—VeriVoice saves keystrokes but doesn't enhance security
My hamster doesn't have a creaky wheel
Exposing holes in your SQL security
Wise Package Studio provides a setup factory for the sysadmin.
New features for the best code editor ever
Service Pack Manager provides solid patch tracking and management
The eyes have it—affordable iris scanning from Panasonic and Iridian
These three packages let you automate tasks you need to accomplish daily.
Call Me Certifiable
Did I say Redmond wasn’t serious about security?
Drill Down
Will this passport take you to the end of your certification journey?
Editor's Desk
The pluses and minuses of Microsoft's new MCAD certification.
Mr. Script
Turn this script loose and see how easy it is to maximize processor performance across multiple workstations!
Professionally Speaking
How many times can one company call a candidate for an interview before suspicions of a runaround surface?
Security Advisor
It’s been a long time coming, but it’s nearly here. Key recovery in .NET server promises to improve your Public Key Infrastructure.
Windows Foundation
Understand how hubs, switches, and routers direct traffic on your network.
Windows Insider
Keep your hair from turning gray by understanding how Active Directory access works between domains.
News
New version adds wireless support.
In February, Microsoft began offering Accelerated MCSE Certification Bootcamp through Infinity+1, a Microsoft Service Provider Partner, in effect, sanctioning this method of training.
U.S. Dept. of Education's FAFSA application is like free money, but deadline is looming.
Dragging your feet on a Windows 2000 server deployment? You’re not alone, according to a new study from market researchers at IDC.
Betas for Web-based versions of Visual Basic, Visual C# core exams set for summer.
Simplified password admin and storage resource management tools, plus networked classrooms among offerings being showcased.
April 2, 2002 marks one decade in the life of the Microsoft Certified Professional program.
IBM and VeriSign to join Microsoft in developing specifications.
Special Report from TechMentor: Web services and .NET has many IT managers and systems administrators wondering how Web services will affect their jobs and responsibilities.
Microsoft close to releasing two core options for MCAD.NET and MCSD.NET tracks in May this year.