Buying new servers and more direct-attached disks solves short-term storage issues but creates a bigger problem—the storage management nightmare. Network attached storage, which separates disks from servers, is one answer. We evaluate three top NAS solutions running Windows Storage Server.
Have any of you switched to Microsoft's SMS 2003 since it became available in November of 2003? If you've made the move, we want to hear your stories.
One forest is easier to manage than multiple forests, but it might not be secure enough.
- By Stephen Perry
- 02/01/2004
This tool creates scripts for tweaking remote systems.
- By Chris Brooke
- 02/01/2004
Many security-related tasks can be tedious—and, therefore, overlooked. Using these 10 scripts can make your life easier, while simultaneously locking down your network.
Safely find your way to Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003.
- By Bill Boswell
- 02/01/2004
Cull unused or deleted accounts using the LDIFDE tool and some scripting trickery.
- By Bill Boswell
- 02/01/2004
Use free tools from Microsoft to monitor your systems and make sure they are running properly
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 02/01/2004
- By MCP Magazine Readers
- 02/01/2004
What you need to know to set up your network.
- By MCP Magazine Readers
- 01/01/2004
Help for working through the steps.
- By Chris Brooke
- 01/01/2004
First, adopt a method and then take inventory.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 01/01/2004
This requires managing expectations, data and the computing experience.
- By Mark Wingard
- 01/01/2004
Stub zones can beef up your DNS infrastructure. Here’s a practical guide to when and how to use them.
- By Bill Boswell
- 01/01/2004