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Microsoft Launches Small Business Server 2000 Incentive Program

Company to offer consultants up to $500 back for purchasing, implementing SBS for clients; rebate good until Jan. 31, 2002.

Systems Administrators: 'Thanks!'

Showing appreciation to systems administrators worldwide on July 26 for their relentless, hard work year-round.

Need Help Designing Your Network?

Do you have a problem with your network design? If so, let Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine's experts come to your aid.

Vol 1-9: Small Business Best Practices

Microsoft Releases 8-hour Small Business Server E-learning course

After the Crash

It’s not a matter of “if,” but “when,” your system turns that particular shade of blue that makes administrators see red. That’s when you’ll need to know what your options are to bring the dead box back to life.

Peers Helping Peers

We solicited readers to provide us with their technical problems, and we were inundated with letters. Here are some of the more provocative problems that we put to you—the readers—to solve.

Help for the Help Desk: BridgeTrak

Keep track of support requests with one of these packages.

Standing Guard

Security is a full-time job, but keeping an eye on your perimeter network can cut down the work.

Addressing the Issue, Part 2

This month, Chris shows you how to use an Excel spreadsheet to read and apply IP addresses and get your network connected.

Help for the Help Desk: NetSupport TCO, NetSupport Help Desk

Keep track of support requests with one of these packages.

Staying on Top of What You’ve Got

You’ve Got Files! lets you know what’s knocking on your door.

Automated System Recovery and System Restore in Windows XP

Windows XP has more efficient tools for backup and recovery.

Balancing Act

Component Load Balancing, a feature of Application Center 2000 that works in the middle tier, can help your Web and other applications scale out in a new way.

More Bang for Your Buck

ERD Commander 2002 can save you time by avoiding rebuilds.

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