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Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: Using audit logs to monitor DHCP Server
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Audit logs are not really practical for security auditing but can be invaluable in troubleshooting DHCP server-related issues. In this article, Brien Posey discusses the anatomy of a DHCP server...
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SolutionBase: Administering mobile messaging in Exchange Server 2007
May 1, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Users aren't always attached to their desks. When users are on the go and traveling, they may still need access to corporate communications. Brien Posey shows how to configure mobile messaging for...
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SolutionBase: Using the Replication Monitor to monitor your DNS servers
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Name resolution problems can occur if an Active Directory integrated zone on a DNS server and the Active Directory are not kept synchronized. Here's how you can use the Replication Monitor to...
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10 reasons why Windows Terminal Services is becoming more popular
April 12, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Windows Terminal Services has recently been enjoying a resurgence. Brien Posy offers his thoughts on why that's happening.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
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SolutionBase: Preparing to migrate from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007
April 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Exchange 2007 represents a bigger change to Exchange administrators than the move from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003. You just can't put a CD in the drive and click Setup. Here's what you'll need...
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10 reasons why Windows XP will be around a while
September 21, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Windows XP continues to demonstrate formidable staying power. Here are some reasons why many organizations want to hang onto it.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
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10 things you should know about long-term data archiving
July 15, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Archiving data is a far bigger challenge than performing ordinary backups. Here are some factors to keep in mind so you don't wind up with a collection of obsolete or irretrievable junk.This...
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SolutionBase: Increase reliability and performance of your Exchange-based e-mail system with clustering
April 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Does your network have a lone server to handle a heavy amount of e-mail traffic? You probably can't afford to have e-mail down for even a minute. Clustering can come in handy in these types of...
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SolutionBase: Even more new features in Exchange 2007
April 23, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Exchange 2007 has so many new features that we couldn't discuss them all in one article. Here's Brien Posey's follow-up explaining even more about what you'll find in Exchange 2007.
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Using Microsoft Excel with SharePoint 2007
February 13, 2009, 12:00am PST
Excel and SharePoint 2007 offer interactive features that simplify many collaborative tasks. Here's a look at what you can (and can't) do when working with Excel data and SharePoint lists.This...
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10 things you should know about degunking your Active Directory database
May 24, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Sooner or later, you'll need to clean up your Active Directory to remove outdated entries or fix erratic behavior. Here are some tips for handling the chore the right way.This download is also...
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SolutionBase: Determining group policy effectiveness with GPRESULT
May 10, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Properly implementing group policy in a Windows 2003-based network can be confusing and irritating. In this article, Brien Posey shows how you can use the GPRESULT tool to check group policies to...
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10 things to consider before transitioning from Exchange 2003 to 2010
May 18, 2010, 12:00am PDT
The key to a smooth Exchange transition is planning -- and lots of it. Brien Posey takes you through the key aspects of the process.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
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10 signs that software is becoming more standardized
July 6, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Have you noticed that certain features keep turning up in more and more software? Brien Posey has -- and he thinks such standardization is on the rise. See if you agree with his observations.This...
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10 ways to boost traffic to your Web site
September 28, 2010, 12:00am PDT
You can increase the number of visitors to your Web site by following some pretty simple, practical steps. Brien Posey shares some of the strategies that have worked for him.This download is also...
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How do I... Provide remote assistance on computers behind a NAT device?
November 22, 2006, 12:00am PST
Although Microsoft Windows doesn't natively support NAT traversal for remote assistance sessions, there is a way that you can provide remote assistance to someone who is behind a NAT firewall....
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SolutionBase: How pipelining and multiple cores help speed CPUs
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Caching is one mechanism used for increasing a chip's performance without increasing its clock speed. Here are some other things that Intel and AMD are doing to boost CPU performance.
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How do I... Hunt down hard disk resource hogs?
June 3, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Find out how to narrow your search for the cause of system slowdowns by configuring the Performance Monitor and Task Manager to reveal rogue processes that can tie up valuable system resources....
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SolutionBase: Countering DNS Security Threats
April 9, 2007, 12:00am PDT
DNS helps workstations access network and Internet resources, but it can also be a vulnerable point of attack. Brien Posey discusses some of the common DNS attack points and how to counter them.
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10 reasons to consider upgrading to Windows Server 2008 R2
October 22, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Windows Server 2008 R2 offers numerous improvements that should make life easier for a lot of admins. Brien Posey runs down the key features.This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
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10 reasons why you should begin phasing out Exchange public folders
January 22, 2010, 12:00am PST
The Exchange public folders feature has become a little long in the tooth. Brien Posey explains why it's time to consider alternatives.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...
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10 issues to consider when developing a cross-platform backup strategy
January 29, 2010, 12:00am PST
A number of extra factors can complicate the process of backing up multiple server platforms. Asking these critical questions will help ensure that your plan is viable.This download is also...
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10 things Windows Mobile and the iPhone OS could learn from each other
February 24, 2010, 12:00am PST
If you could merge the best features of Windows Mobile and the iPhone operating system, what would your hybrid OS look like? Here's one tech's vision.This download is also available as an entry in...
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10 ways for road warriors to avoid snags and snafus
October 27, 2010, 12:00am PDT
From small aggravations to huge headaches, a lot can go wrong when you hit the road. Veteran globetrotter Brien Posey offers some advice that will help you stay productive when you travel.This...
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10 predictions for Windows 8
January 26, 2011, 12:00am PST
Details on the next version of Windows are mostly nonexistent, but that doesn't mean we can't speculate about what it may offer. Brien Posey shares his ideas about possible features, changes, and...
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10 things network administrators need to know about Windows Phone 7
January 31, 2011, 12:00am PST
If your organization is planning its mobile device strategy and Windows Phone 7 is an option, you'll want to take these factors into account. This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
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SolutionBase: Setting up a key management server for Vista
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft has done away with volume license keys for Windows Vista. Instead, large organizations must rely on a key management server to distribute shared Vista license keys. Here's how to set one up.
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SolutionBase: Planning a MOM deployment using System Center Capacity Planner 2006, part 2
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
The System Center Capacity Planner can create a model that can be used to plan a Microsoft Operations Manager deployment. In this article, Brien Posey showing you how to use the Model Editor and...
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SolutionBase: Changes to Product Activation and Volume Licensing
May 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Windows XP introduced Windows Product Activation, which helped Microsoft control piracy but became a bane to network administrators who installed and needed to activate Windows XP in large...
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SolutionBase: An overview of Unified Messaging in Exchange Server 2007
May 2, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Users need more than e-mail to keep in touch with the outside world; they need access to phones and faxes as well. Brien Posey shows how Exchange 2007 handles the problem of bringing messaging...
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SolutionBase: Determining group policy effectiveness with GPRESULT
May 10, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Properly implementing group policy in a Windows 2003-based network can be confusing and irritating. In this article, Brien Posey shows how you can use the GPRESULT tool to check group policies to...
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SolutionBase: Diagnosing Kerberos health issues, part 1
May 10, 2007, 12:00am PDT
You can greatly increase security on your Windows 2003-based network by using Kerberos. When you do, however, sometimes it's difficult to figure out what's going wrong with it when it doesn't...
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SolutionBase: What makes a fast CPU fast?
May 10, 2007, 12:00am PDT
AMD and Intel are constantly improving their CPU offerings. Things change so fast, it's hard to tell exactly what kind of CPU is inside of your system or what makes it go. In this article, Brien...
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SolutionBase: RADIUS deployment scenarios
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
There are many different ways that RADIUS servers can be deployed, both in ISP and in corporate environments. Here are some of the less common types of RADIUS deployments.
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SolutionBase: Troubleshooting network address translation
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Even though NAT routers are fairly easy to configure, things can go wrong. In this article, Brien Posey describes some common problems that can occur, and the solution to those problems.
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SolutionBase: Using audit logs to monitor DHCP Server
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Audit logs are not really practical for security auditing but can be invaluable in troubleshooting DHCP server-related issues. In this article, Brien Posey discusses the anatomy of a DHCP server...
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SolutionBase: Using the Replication Monitor to monitor your DNS servers
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Name resolution problems can occur if an Active Directory integrated zone on a DNS server and the Active Directory are not kept synchronized. Here's how you can use the Replication Monitor to...
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SolutionBase: Using the Secedit tool to work with security templates
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Windows Server 2003 allows you to create security templates to quickly and easily secure your network. Multiple templates applied to a user can conflict and create unintended results. Here's how...
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SolutionBase: Planning a MOM deployment using System Center Capacity Planner 2006, part 2
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
The System Center Capacity Planner can create a model that can be used to plan a Microsoft Operations Manager deployment. In this article, Brien Posey showing you how to use the Model Editor and...
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: How pipelining and multiple cores help speed CPUs
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Caching is one mechanism used for increasing a chip's performance without increasing its clock speed. Here are some other things that Intel and AMD are doing to boost CPU performance.
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: Setting up a key management server for Vista
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft has done away with volume license keys for Windows Vista. Instead, large organizations must rely on a key management server to distribute shared Vista license keys. Here's how to set one up.
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: Changes to Product Activation and Volume Licensing
May 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Windows XP introduced Windows Product Activation, which helped Microsoft control piracy but became a bane to network administrators who installed and needed to activate Windows XP in large...
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: An overview of Unified Messaging in Exchange Server 2007
May 2, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Users need more than e-mail to keep in touch with the outside world; they need access to phones and faxes as well. Brien Posey shows how Exchange 2007 handles the problem of bringing messaging...
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: Administering mobile messaging in Exchange Server 2007
May 1, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Users aren't always attached to their desks. When users are on the go and traveling, they may still need access to corporate communications. Brien Posey shows how to configure mobile messaging for...
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: Performing common tasks in Exchange Server 2007, part 2
April 24, 2007, 12:00am PDT
New software means learning new ways of doing things. In the second part of this series, Brien Posey presents a list of more administration tasks you have to do with Exchange 2007 and how to do them.
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SolutionBase: Protecting Exchange Server 2007 from viruses and spam
April 24, 2007, 12:00am PDT
As useful and essential as e-mail is in an organization, it's also a huge target for evil-doers that want to cause problems on your network. Brien Posey discusses how to make Exchange 2007 less...
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SolutionBase: Outlook 2007's new features and how they work with Exchange Server 2007
April 24, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Both Outlook 2007 and Exchange 2007 are brand new. Between the two, there are a lot of new features. Brien Posey shows how some of these new features in Outlook 2007 interface with Exchange 2007.
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SolutionBase: Performing common tasks in Exchange Server 2007
April 23, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Deploying new software means learning new ways of doing things. In Exchange 2007, Microsoft has made some changes to way you do common administration tasks. Brien Posey shows you some of the...
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SolutionBase: Installing Exchange Server 2007
April 23, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft has released a new version of Exchange, but how much of a pain is it to install? Brien Posey shows you what you'll face.
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SolutionBase: Even more new features in Exchange 2007
April 23, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Exchange 2007 has so many new features that we couldn't discuss them all in one article. Here's Brien Posey's follow-up explaining even more about what you'll find in Exchange 2007.
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: Diagnosing Kerberos health issues, part 2
April 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Kerberos is a great way to help keep your Windows network secure -- IF it's working properly. Here are some ways you can verify that Kerberos is working correctly and diagnose the problem if it isn't.
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SolutionBase: Increase reliability and performance of your Exchange-based e-mail system with clustering
April 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Does your network have a lone server to handle a heavy amount of e-mail traffic? You probably can't afford to have e-mail down for even a minute. Clustering can come in handy in these types of...
Provided by Brien Posey
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SolutionBase: Implementing role-based security for Windows Server 2003
April 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Role-based security is going to be a new feature for Longhorn server when it ships. You don't have to wait for Longhorn to get those benefits now on your Window Server 2003 server. Brien Posey...
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SolutionBase: Migrating from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2007
April 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Your company may have decided to sit out Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2003 updates, but now you've decided to make the jump to Exchange Server 2007. What's in store? In this article, Brien Posey...
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SolutionBase: Preparing to migrate from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007
April 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Exchange 2007 represents a bigger change to Exchange administrators than the move from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003. You just can't put a CD in the drive and click Setup. Here's what you'll need...
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SolutionBase: Monitoring DHCP server performance statistics in Windows Server 2003
April 10, 2007, 12:00am PDT
DHCP acts as the TCP/IP address librarian on your network--passing out, tracking, and renewing address leases. Usually, DHCP is pretty much a fire-and-forget service. However, when it doesn't work...
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SolutionBase: Troubleshooting a DNS server failure on Windows Server 2003
April 9, 2007, 12:00am PDT
DNS is a vital service on your network. When it goes wrong, you've got big problems. Here are some strategies you can use to diagnose and repair DNS problems on your network.
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SolutionBase: Countering DNS Security Threats
April 9, 2007, 12:00am PDT
DNS helps workstations access network and Internet resources, but it can also be a vulnerable point of attack. Brien Posey discusses some of the common DNS attack points and how to counter them.
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SolutionBase: Developing a DNS Name Resolution Strategy for a Windows Server 2003 DNS
April 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
It would be nice if you could just load DNS on your server and walk away. But it's not quite that simple. How you implement DNS is just as important as it is to begin with. In this article, Brien...
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How do I... Provide remote assistance on computers behind a NAT device?
November 22, 2006, 12:00am PST
Although Microsoft Windows doesn't natively support NAT traversal for remote assistance sessions, there is a way that you can provide remote assistance to someone who is behind a NAT firewall....
Provided by Brien Posey
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