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SolutionBase: Working with migration rule files <br>in the User State Migration Tool
The User State Migration Tool is designed to follow instructions that are contained in migration rule files. Since these files are all in XML format, you have the option of modifyi...
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SolutionBase: Using the Deployment Workbench to install Windows Vista
Windows Vista creates all sorts of new challenges, including trying to figure out the best way to deploy it in the organization. To help speed deployments, Microsoft created the ...
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SolutionBase: Get a handle on managing Exchange with these three new tools from Microsoft
Exchange doesn't come with a whole lot of tools to help you manage it. Fortunately, you can download a lot of tools directly from Microsoft that can help. Brien Posey takes a look ...
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Using the Deployment Workbench to Install Windows Vista
One of the most common methods for deploying the Windows operating system to network workstations involves disk imaging. The basic idea behind imaging is that you can configure a P...
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SolutionBase: Synchronizing Exchange Server 2003 with Novell's eDirectory
Exchange Server 2003 relies on Active Directory in order to figure out who to deliver mail to in your organization. This becomes problematic if you rely on Novell's eDirectory as t...
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Using risk management to develop a corporate security policy
Insurance companies use risk management to set rates and control how insurance policies are written. You can use the same basic techniques to create effective security policies for...
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Checklist for deploying open sourced GroupWare
Consider these basic issues if you're contemplating an open sourced GroupWare deployment.
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Use these scripts to modify a remote registry setting
Learn to use "peek and poke" registry scripts to control advanced registry manipulations.
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Checklist for deploying open sourced GroupWare
Consider these basic issues if you're contemplating an open sourced GroupWare deployment.
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SolutionBase: Implementing Active Directory Application Mode
Learn how to store application data in Active Directory with this tool from Microsoft.
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Go beyond simple file compression with PentaSuite
Learn to use PentaSuite to create self-extracting files that you can view, convert, encrypt, send, or burn to a CD or DVD.
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Get IT Done: Enhance MOM with management packs
Learn about Management Pack Modules and see how they can simplify the process of using Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) filters, alerts, performance monitoring, and threshold ru...
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Lock IT Down: Defend your data with these tips
Discover the best way to keep data on your network secure
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Build Your Skills: Make batch files more useful with branching and decision-making techniques
Tips on advanced branching techniques in DOS batch files
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Build Your Skills: NETSH scripts add network functionality to batch files
Use NETSH scripts to manage a Windows information network
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Access SOAP applications natively in Windows XP
Brien Posey explains how to use Windows XP's built-in SOAP client to execute SOAP-enabled applications. He provides a brief introduction to SOAP and WSDL standards, and offers exam...
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Configure PenguiNet 2.01 for easy Windows terminal emulations
PenguiNet is a robust terminal emulator with a lot of configuration options. In this Daily Feature, Brien Posey explains how to create and configure a profile in PenguiNet and how ...
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Repair corrupt Outlook PST files with two Microsoft utilities
Outlook PST file corruption is a fairly common occurrence. To help you troubleshoot PST failures, Microsoft provides two handy utilities: the Inbox Repair Tool and the Oversized OS...
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Get IT Done: Using the System Configuration Utility to troubleshoot real mode and protected mode drivers
Discover how a problem can stem from a malfunctioning device thats different from the one indicated by Microsofts Device Manager.
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Dealing with inaccurate real-time clocks
If you've ever checked the clocks on your servers, you may have noticed that they can vary widely from server to server. In this Daily Feature, Brien Posey shows you how to synchro...