Network Management


Give the My Computer Icon a User Name

It is handy to be able to just look up at the My Computer icon and see where you are and what name you are using.

Active Directory Single Object Restore

When you accidentally delete an Active Directory object, can you bring it back without performing an authoritative restore on the entire directory? This tip shares a little known service built right into AD that you'll want to know about.

Searching Active Directory

Forego scripting—try this LDAP query in the ADUC.

Get the Message

Straight talk on meshing your enterprise e-mail systems.

Backup (in) a Minute

Rest easy: Your data’s safe with UltraBac.

Windows 2003 Exams Added to MCDBA Roster

New Windows 2003 exams can be used to fulfill core networking requirements of the MCDBA on SQL 2000 track.

Windows Update

Here are the latest service packs from Microsoft as of June 28, 2003:

At the Fork In the Exchange Migration Path

The road behind has no signposts for what's to come.

Exchange 2000 Forest Preparation Error

Can't prep the forest for the trees.

More MCSE on Windows 2003 Core Betas on the Way

Microsoft plans to test two more exams for the MCSE on Windows 2003 track later this month.

Safe Waters

How do you dive into the sea of networks in an efficient and secure way? We look at four firewall products—both hardware and software—that will help keep the sharks at bay.

Home as Office

You can conceivably set up most of your company for telecommuting with Windows Server 2003’s much-improved RRAS and VPN features. Here’s how.

Registry Rights

Changing the registry is a scary concept, but WMI makes it simple.

Windows 2003 Training: $249 (U.S. Offer Only)

Microsoft is offering $100 off the retail price for its Windows Server 2003 training; offer valid until Dec. 31, 2003.

MCSE-Win2K Core Exams Getting Refreshed

Two key exams to be repopulated with new question types that are being developed for Windows Server 2003 exams, according to Microsoft.

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