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Playing by the Rules

In hindsight, the finding of fact in the Microsoft antitrust case was too obvious. What's next is the real surprise.

X-Ray Vision

Use a handy utility called XRay.exe to scrutinize objects and understand what they can add to your scripting efforts.

Your Future as an MCSE

The changes coming to your MCSE title with Windows 2000 give you a good reason to evaluate your career plans.

Accelerated Demise

As current electives go under the ax, MCSEs can only guess how relevant their certs may be in a year's time.

Make the Management Move

Consider carefully all your options before deciding management is your path to career happiness.

Testing the Practice Test Providers

Microsoft has a new program that gives a stamp of approval to select practice test providers.

Why 2K is Better Than 1

The future's looking pretty good from this partygoer's viewpoint.

Yanking Data from an Active Server Page

Tap this automated method for using a script to drop “unsubscribe” customers from your email lists.

Armchair Security

Roberta culls her considerable library to bring you some of the best and worst that’s been published on her favorite topic.

Installing Windows 2000, Part 1

Planning is the first step to a successful installation.

Fin-de-siècle

The end of the century brings with it a fresh new start for some of our regular contributors.

Looks Like Home

You’ll recognize the architecture of Windows 2000, which builds on the solid foundation poured for NT 4.0.

Start Your Engine

New Riders’ ExamGear exam prep software offers lively questions for the discerning MCSE-to-be.

Set Up a Flame-Proof Firewall

Worried about potential security gaps? Follow these seven steps to make sure your installation won’t melt under fire.

The New MCP Benefits

The MCP benefits package is changing. Microsoft says the changes offer further proof that the company is listening to you and shaping the MCP program to better meet your needs.

Reinvent Yourself

One perk of your Microsoft certification is that it can open new doors along your career path. With so many options, you can choose to reinvent yourself—as Harry is doing.

Your Credentials, Please...

About that new MCSE track...

Flatten Those Domains!

There’s no escaping migration to Windows 2000, and it’s going to be painful. Accept the pain and take the time to design an elegant directory now.

You Said It

MCSE track changes are getting tougher. But are the changes happening too quickly?

Last-Ditch Fix-Its

Repairing systems with old ERDs can spell trouble. If you don’t want to reinstall the machines and restore from tape, try these steps.

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