The Encrypting File System, while serving a need, can also cause big headaches—especially with the XP implementation. Here’s how to do it right.
- By Bill Boswell
- 03/01/2002
Try this trick to give user the permission they need to update SQL Server records via Microsoft Access.
- By Mike Gunderloy
- 02/01/2002
Writing scripts for remote computer management can save man-hours and shoe leather. But like any part of Windows, it has to be properly secured, or you risk opening up your network to the bad guys.
- By Roberta Bragg
- 02/01/2002
Knowing how NTFS passes down file access attributes would have helped one systems administrator avoid exile to the basement. It could do the same for you.
- By Bill Boswell
- 02/01/2002
Two books from Coriolis help prep you for the same ISA Server exam. Question: Why did they do it that way?
- By James Carrion
- 02/01/2002
After this last lesson—which looks at the flexibility of Runtime tags—you’ll be ready to bravely face bold, new scripts.
- By Chris Brooke
- 02/01/2002
This month, Greg and Steve discuss the pros and cons of taking a leadership role on your company’s next project.
- By Greg Neilson
- 02/01/2002
Remember the wave of dot-bomb failures? You ain’t seen nothing yet.
Security risks, the "right" security policy, and certification as a foot in the career door.
- By MCP Magazine Readers
- 02/01/2002
Changes are afoot to make Active Directory more flexible.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 02/01/2002
Web Services will evolve as it meets the real world.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 01/01/2002
A TechNet article that blames the messengers, not the source, for Microsoft’s security lapses gets Auntie seeing red.
Boot camp training, spying on coworkers, and tips for preparing for the CISSP exam.
- By MCP Magazine Readers
- 01/01/2002
Knowing how and when to use null sessions, those invisible connections, can get you out of—or into—trouble.
- By Bill Boswell
- 01/01/2002
The ISO17799 is a group of policies that would be well worth your time to get to know.
- By Roberta Bragg
- 01/01/2002
This month, Greg and Steve address the value and importance of certification vs. good, old-fashioned experience.
- By Greg Neilson
- 01/01/2002
Finding out that .WSF scripts—based on XML—allow you to declare just about anything can be a flexible timesaver.
- By Chris Brooke
- 01/01/2002
Will Cert21’s Web-based practice exams lead you to certification success?
- By James Carrion
- 01/01/2002
This year has been a trying one for many, but it’s time we remind ourselves about what’s really important in life.
E-Labs is a good idea, but has significant weaknesses that should make a prospective buyer beware.
- By James Carrion
- 12/01/2001