02/01/2003
February 2003 - Build a Better Web Structure
Inside IIS 6.0; Web-based Monitoring Tools; Microsoft Operations Manager; 70-300 Analyzing Requirements Exam; MCSA Growth; Wireless Networking
In-Depth
Microsoft’s Internet Information Server has struggled with performance and security issues its whole life. The latest version, though, shows just how far the Web server has come.
Committed to a true Microsoft monitoring solution? Microsoft Operations Manager 2000 may be for you.
Tired of 3 a.m. trips to the office? Enjoy a good night’s rest with these five Web-based monitoring tools.
Book Reviews
Windows XP Professional Network Administration is best suited for neophytes
The Windows XP/2000 Answer Book brings complex topics into focus.
Exam Reviews
This Microsoft exam challenges you in areas such as envisioning solutions, gathering and analyzing business requirements; developing specs; more.
Product Reviews
Handy DBA tool for handhelds.
DeepMetrix's Web-based monitoring tool is easy to use and set up, and comes with a comprehensive set of monitors.
Enough look-and-feel improvements to contend with the best browsers.
Undelete 3.0 can bring a dead file back to life.
SiteScope 7.5 can monitor services and applications that reside even outside the reach of your domain.
Upper-crust code generator.
RoboHelp Office X3 can make help apps a snap.
InfoCare 3.5's hardware/service combination comes with live assitance to help you get what you need out of Web-based monitoring.
Peer-to-peer collaboration tool gets better.
Self Test's MCSE exam tools help get you ready for the real thing.
IPSentry has a bevy of features that you can buy as needed; what's lacking is a Web-based administration interface.
What VisualPulse 3.0 lacks in sexiness, it makes up for in features.
Call Me Certifiable
OK, so maybe Licensing 6.0 wasn't such a stupid idea after all.
Certified Mail
Scripting tools; upgrading to .NET; .NET by any other name.
Drill Down
Sangoma’s WAN EduKit puts experience in your hands.
Editor's Desk
Tech workers span the spectrum of industry, from fast food to furniture.
Mr. Script
When it comes to sluggish hard drives, this handy script will help keep you moving.
Professionally Speaking
This month, our columnists address the role of ethics in the IT industry.
Security Advisor
You know about security for networks and laptops. But what about security for hand-helds? What? You don't have a plan?
Windows Foundation
It's a confusing wireless world out there. We sort through the protocols that are gaining momentum.
Windows Insider
In the last of his two-part series on Windows 2000 Server installations, Bill tackles the complexities of Remote Installation Services.
News
MCDBA, MCSA make list of CertCities.com's top 10 list of “Hottest Certifications for 2003.”
In an effort to standardize naming conventions for its technical articles, Microsoft has eliminated the letters at the beginning of the article identifiers.
Despite initial flood of negative comments, respondents to a poll on MCSA/MCSE program changes overwhelmingly positive.
The past year saw the introduction of two new Microsoft certifications, and one grew by leaps and bounds in its first 12 months.
Microsoft announces that it's dropping ".NET" from name of upcoming network operating system family of products as release date looms.
Robert Keppel to get prison time, ordered to pay half a million in restitution to Microsoft Corp.
The company has modified the requirements of its certification programs for the MCSE and MCSA on Windows Server 2003 and provided an upgrade path for people certified on Windows 2000.
IT Academy rolls out training for Microsoft Office Specialist and Microsoft Certified Application Developer certifications to participating schools.
Microsoft to offer MCSD on Microsoft .NET candidates one free chance to take key required exam. Offer good until Sept. 30, 2003.
Anyone for MCSD on .NET? Exam 70-300, Analyzing Requirements and Defining .NET Solution Architectures, the final exam requirement for this premium title, is expected to be released next week, possibly