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Finding files in Windows 2000 Pro with the Where.exe utility

February 13, 2006 8:00am PST

Using the Where.exe utility in Windows 2000 Professional is useful for finding files on the local file system or even on the network.

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Integrate UNIX systems with Services for UNIX

February 6, 2006 4:20pm PST

Whether your network contains UNIX, Linux, or a combination of the two, you are likely looking for ways to integrate these systems with Windows Server. Jim Boyce shows us how.

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Searching the registry from a command line in Windows 2000 Professional

February 6, 2006 8:00am PST

Jim Boyce shows us a command-line registry search alternative that will save you time and effort when working with Windows 2000 Professional.

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Secure traffic between SMTP servers in Windows 2000

January 30, 2006 8:00am PST

You can use Windows 2000's SMTP service to route incoming mail to a smart host running Exchange Server or another mail server application. One of the ways you can prevent relay through the...

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Installing applications as services in Windows 2000

January 30, 2006 8:00am PST

Install your own service or configure an app to run as one. Windows 2000 columnist Jim Boyce walks us through it.

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Manage the DNS client cache in Windows 2000 Pro

January 23, 2006 3:29pm PST

If a lookup fails for a host because the target domain's DNS server is down, then subsequent attempts to look up the host will also fail because the failed results are cached. Learn two ways to...

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Create Internet shortcuts in Windows 2000 Pro to simplify resource access

January 9, 2006 5:30pm PST

Read this Windows 2000 Pro tip to learn how to create Desktop shortcuts to access frequently-used Internet resources.

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View and manage permissions in Windows 2000 from a console

December 22, 2005 8:00am PST

Sometimes it's useful to be able to view and manage permissions from a console. In this Windows 2000 Server tip, learn about two tools you can use to view and manage access control lists from a...

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Lock floppy drives on Windows 2000 Pro machines with Floplock.exe

December 19, 2005 4:46pm PST

One Windows 2000 Resource Kit utility that can help you better secure your systems is Floplock.exe. Read this tip to find out how Floplock.exe makes your computers more secure.

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Delete user profiles in Windows 2000 Pro with Delprof.exe

October 31, 2005 11:22pm PST

The Delprof.exe tool included with the Windows 2000 Resource Kit makes it easy to remove user profiles locally or on a remote computer. Find out how this tool can save you time and help you free...

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Identify services from a Windows 2000 command console with Sclist

October 24, 2005 7:41pm PDT

There are times when it's very useful to be able to view service status from a command console. Check out how the Sclist.exe utility makes it easier for you to review and manage resources on...

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View and modify document association and behavior in Windows 2000 Pro

October 17, 2005 8:13pm PDT

Windows 2000 Professional associates documents with applications through the document's file extension. Learn how simple it is to change the behavior of an application in relation to specific...

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Set FTP banners in IIS on Windows 2000 Pro

October 10, 2005 2:13pm PDT

IIS in Windows 2000 includes a component service that lets you host an FTP site on a workstation. Learn how to set FTP banners that you can use to display messages to users when they log on, log...

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Protect data during power outages by adding a UPS to Windows 2000 Pro machines

October 3, 2005 6:12pm PDT

A great way to ensure that you don't lose data during a power outage is to add an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to a Windows 2000 Professional workstation. Jim Boyce outlines how you can...

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Time commands and processes in Windows 2000 Pro with Timethis.exe

September 26, 2005 6:24pm PDT

Have you ever wondered how long it takes to execute a command or complete a process? If so, check out how you can use the Timethis.exe tool to determine how long it takes a job to complete.

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Sniff out trouble with Windows 2000 Server's Network Monitor

September 26, 2005 7:00am PDT

The ability to analyze network traffic passing through a server can be a valuable tool for troubleshooting problems with services, client applications, network access, and other problems. In this...

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Learn the pros and cons of configuring reverse lookup for SMTP in Windows 2000 Server

September 19, 2005 6:15pm PDT

Last time, we told you how to create a DNS reverse lookup zone in Windows 2000 Server, which queries DNS for a host name based on an IP address. However, you can also configure reverse lookup in...

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Timestamp events in Windows 2000 Pro batch files with Now.exe

September 19, 2005 5:30pm PDT

The Windows 2000 Resource Kit contains the Now.exe command, which allows you to keep track of how long a particular command takes or when specific processes start and stop in the batch file. Learn...

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Create a DNS reverse lookup zone in Windows 2000 Server

September 12, 2005 6:25pm PDT

A reverse lookup queries DNS for a host name based on an IP address. If you want your DNS server to support reverse lookups, you need to create a reverse lookup zone for each subnet you want to...

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Delegate subdomains in DNS in Windows 2000 Server

September 2, 2005 6:28pm PDT

In DNS, a subdomain is a portion of a domain that you've delegated to another DNS zone. The New Delegation Wizard makes delegating a subdomain easy. In this Windows 2000 Server tip, Jim Boyce...

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