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Second Guessing Game

The Microsoft split begs the question: Which part will get the name?

IPSec, Your Private Communications Security Cop

Implementing this emerging data communication security standard can tighten up your network. Here’s how its default policies work.

Salary Surveys: Managing The Pain

Dealing with the fallout from the salary surveys—increasing your salary and evaluating the salaries of your IT professionals.

Resource Kit Riches

You want to use the right tools to manage Windows 2000. Make sure this set of documentation is in your toolbox.

AD Administrator’s Toolbelt

In this second phase of your Active Directory testing, it’s time to try out the utilities included in Windows 2000 to simplify your networking duties.

Get Yourself Organized, Part 2

Keeping your scripts structured with procedures is great for organization and flexibility—but show caution in their use.

It's a Wonderful Life

If you're an IT pro, consider yourself among the lucky and well compensated.

Keeping Your Win2K Server Happy

Now that you've implemented Windows 2000, you'll need to keep all your systems running smoothly via day-to-day diligence.

Law of Averages

A close look at the numbers will reveal why your salary may differ slightly.

What do the Numbers Really Mean—For You?

That MCP salaries remain strong is no surprise, given the increasing need for skilled IT professionals and developers.

Marketing Your MCSE

In an ocean of MCSEs, how do you make yourself stand out?

Splitting Image

With Microsoft breaking up, here are a few guesses where the certification group will end up.

An IT Pro's Job is Never Done

Too busy to take a break? Do yourself a favor and make time.

Active Directory Install, Step by Step

Even if you lack a Windows 2000 lab, you can still map out the process of directory service installation.

Get Yourself Organized

Functions not only help you organize your scripts into subroutines, they also let you choose between going global or staying local.

Securing Terminal Services

Running Windows 2000 Terminal Services is the next best thing to being there--but how do you do it securely?

Master of the Server

Passing the Windows 2000 exam won't be easy--at all. <i>Mastering Windows 2000 Server, Second Edition</i> can help you weather the storm.

Exchange 2000 Calls for a New Way of Thinking

Exchange 2000 offers new features aimed at making it a true collaboration platform.

DNS, How Do I Love Thee?

WINS is outta here!... sort of. Microsoft's adoption of DNS makes our IT lives much less complicated. Here's a guide to working with it.

A Niche in Time

Marketing cliché waiting to happen: Windows on Everything

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