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Create shares remotely in Windows 2000 Server

September 18, 2006 7:00am PDT

Share, and share alike—share the contents of your folders throughout the Windows 2000 Server network. Here's how to create shares on a remote computer by configuring the Computer Management Console.

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Windows 2000 Server needs its space

September 11, 2006 7:00am PDT

Find out why Windows 2000 Server requires so much free hard disk space. You'll also learn best practices for installing the OS in your network.

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Install a Windows 2000 Professional new copy and leave the old copy intact

September 11, 2006 7:00am PDT

If you've ever reinstalled Windows 2000 Pro, chances are the old copy is still there—and that's not necessarily a bad thing. You can use one for backup, or remove the old copy altogether. Here's...

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Prevent encryption when copying files to a server in Windows 2000 Professional

September 1, 2006 7:00am PDT

Here's how to transparently encrypt a local file or folder in Windows 2000 Professional, and copy them to a server without that extra step. This tip will take the mystery out of the process.

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Farewell to long domain logon times in Windows 2000 Server

September 1, 2006 7:00am PDT

After installing the Active Directory in Windows 2000 Server, setting up all the computers in a domain, and creating users, are end users grumbling about long logon times? This common complaint is...

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Reduce hassle by using one network interface card for two networks in Windows 2000 Professional

August 28, 2006 7:00am PDT

Do you ever find yourself reconfiguring your Windows 2000 Professional network settings wherever you take your laptop? Here's how to configure one network interface card for two different...

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Utilizing Diskuse in Windows 2000 Server

August 28, 2006 7:00am PDT

Storing files on your Windows 2000 Server can help users by limiting their hard drive usage while creating a unified repository for shared files and anything else that may need to be accessed by...

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Utilities for working with security templates in Windows 2000 Server

August 21, 2006 7:00am PDT

Windows 2000 Server provides three utilities for working with the security templates throughout the network: the Security Templates snap-in, the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in, and...

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Install Windows 2000 Professional over Linux

August 21, 2006 7:00am PDT

If you're returning to Windows 2000 Professional after trying Linux, you might run into a small problem caused by incompatibilities on the Master Boot Record. Here's how to untangle the problem...

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Manage multiple identities masterfully in Windows 2000 Professional

August 14, 2006 7:00am PDT

Do you use different identities for home and business? If so, you can easily separate them in Windows 2000 with Windows Address Book and Outlook Express, keeping your data where it belongs. Here's...

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Understanding Windows 2000 Server's Svchost.exe process

August 14, 2006 7:00am PDT

If you've spent any time working in Windows 2000 Professional, the Svchost.exe process is probably a familiar sight. Learn what it means and why it appears so frequently in your Task Manager.

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Increase Windows 2000 Pro disk space with Dfrg.msc and Disk Cleanup

August 7, 2006 7:00am PDT

Regular defragmentation can help improve system performance. There's no need to purchase disk defragmentation software—Windows 2000 Professional has its own. Here's how to use Disk Cleanup and...

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Use TCP/IP filters in Windows 2000 Server

August 7, 2006 7:00am PDT

Despite their name, firewalls aren't the most effective solution for protecting individual servers. Jim Boyce explains TCP/IP filtering in Windows 2000 Server, which allows you to choose the...

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Prevent stressing over an upgrade from Windows 2000 Professional to XP

July 31, 2006 7:00am PDT

Windows XP is Microsoft's standard operating system of the moment, but if you're looking to upgrade in anticipation of Vista's unveiling, there are several things to consider before making the leap.

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Know your recovery options in Windows 2000 Server

July 31, 2006 7:00am PDT

If your Windows 2000 Server crashes, you may not have to take the long way back to data recovery. Jim Boyce explores several options that may be able to solve a server problem in a fraction of the...

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Move Certificate Authority to another Windows 2000 Server

July 24, 2006 7:00am PDT

At some point when working with Windows 2000 Server you may find that you need to install your Certificate of Authority (CA) on a different computer. Jim Boyce explains how to prepare both old and...

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Enable services through the Windows 2000 Professional registry

July 24, 2006 7:00am PDT

Did you know that you can use the registry on your Windows 2000 Pro machine to enable and disable services? Learn how to use the Registry Editor to create your own defaults.

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Clean up old profiles in Windows 2000 Professional

July 17, 2006 7:00am PDT

If you've upgraded at any time, chances are your old profiles are still on your machine. Learn how to clean up your old profiles and free up disk space on your Windows 2000 Professional system.

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Close all files from the command line in Windows 2000 Server

July 17, 2006 7:00am PDT

If you're doing maintenance on your Windows 2000 Server, it’s important to do a comprehensive shutdown from time to time. Jim Boyce gives the rundown on making sure everything is closed before you...

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Optimize system services in Windows 2000 Server

July 10, 2006 7:00am PDT

Too many Windows 2000 Server services to handle? You're free to disable them—but know what you're turning off before you start. Jim Boyce explains how to tell the critical apps from the...

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