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Sweet Enticement

Honey drops can help you detect attacks in progress--without sticking you with false positives.

Scripting DSN Creation

Mr. Script explains how you can edit the Registry with scripting to automate the creation of Data Source Names.

Reaching Password Nirvana

Using password filters and longer passphrases will help keep your passwords from being cracked.

After Slow Start, Exchange 2003 Begins to Take Hold

Incremental enhancements make for slower uptake.

Storage to Share

Fastora's entry-level NAS unit is well-suited for small and expanding workgroups.

CALL FOR USERS: MCSA: Security for Windows Server 2003

Looking for experts for advice on how to get the security certification.

Easy Database Creation

Three scripts that will make creating and populating your databases a breeze.

Master and Command Line

Using the Windows GUI is fine—if you want to go slow. Learn to use the command line and move into the administration fast lane.

Gaining Group Control

Using GPOs to control local groups on any computer in the AD domain.

Feel Free To Be a Stick in the Mud

Treading softly with SP2 makes for sound security policy.

Updates Made Easy

Make way for WUS! Don Jones takes an early look at this SUS upgrade, with its expanded grouping, security and control features.

Bring Order to Hard Drive Chaos

PerfectDisk is an industrial-strength defragmentation solution.

Virtual Servers in the Real World

Server consolidation may be a necessary evil, but either Virtual Server 2005 or GSX Server can ease the pain.

SharePoint Gets (Mostly) Top Marks

Once clear of the administrative learning curve, users give SPS 2003 high marks for ease of use and integration features.

Cut From Longhorn, WinFS Is in Peril

Does Windows Future Storage really have a future?

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