With a bit of SQL and the NT Resource Kit, you can create a log file management system to stay on top of potential intrusions.
- By Chip Andrews
- 06/01/2000
When you're calculating TCO to justify Windows 2000, don't forget Remote Installation Services, a neat tool to deploy the OS to your client PCs.
- By John M. Gunson II
- 05/01/2000
The author shares his insights about taking high-tech position in the U.S. It's not all sunshine and stock options.
- By Greg Neilson
- 05/01/2000
Ever failed at a project because you didn't understand how to manage it? A new GartnerInstitute program wants to teach you a better way.
Microsoft's new domain name service is enticing but requires significant planning, especially across platforms and operating systems. Perhaps the greatest challenge is interoperability with Unix DNS.
An understanding of COM+ will help you troubleshoot and resolve application problems.
- By Rachelle Reese
- 04/01/2000
The AD Revolution
- By Greg Neilson
- 04/01/2000
Use Windows 2000's default security to make sure no one gets in without your permission. First step: Understand what ships in the product.
- By Roberta Bragg
- 03/01/2000
Windows 2000 licensing can be complex if your needs go beyond the basics. Our intrepid reporter sorts it all out, and offers some hints on where you can get the best deals for your company's needs.
- By Mike Gunderloy
- 03/01/2000
Do your homework! Setting up a small network running Win2K is just the ticket if you want hands-on experience immediately.
- By Thomas A. Geis
- 03/01/2000
Heroix RoboMon acts as a beacon for systems administrators whose networks are about to flounder on the rocks.
CompTIA's latest vendor-neutral certification
proves your knowledge of Internet applications.
- By Patrick Santry
- 02/01/2000
Microsoft set a lofty goal of creating a consistent interface to help you manage a variety of network tasks. MMC takes us partway there; here's what works— and which pieces still are missing.
- By Catherine Moya
- 02/01/2000
How one company applies its understanding of the psychological issues surrounding troubleshooting to make it an efficient and painless process.
- By Lee Christopher Grant
- 02/01/2000
Preparing an SMS 2.0 installation requires people, training, data-gathering, design, and testing. Here's an approach to guide you through the entire effort.
- By Ethan Wilansky
- 02/01/2000
Those who test products and changes before rolling them into production stand a higher chance of continued employment. Use that technical version of Darwin’s natural selection to your advantage.
- By Ethan Wilansky
- 02/01/2000
Hunting for that first compelling reason to install Windows 2000 now? Consider putting IIS 5.0 to work increasing your Web site’s security and performance.
- By Tony Northrup
- 01/01/2000
Test with Microsoft Web Stress Tool to tune IIS <i>before</i> it hits the wall. Then use Performance Monitor to measure the improvements.
Maybe you have an MCSE, or maybe you're working on the title. But equally important (if not more so) is experience. How do you get it?
- By Joseph Phillips
- 01/01/2000