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Backing up Windows 2000 Server's Active Directory
September 7, 2007 12:00am PDT
Even though you can use several fault tolerant mechanisms, such as RAID arrays, there's no real substitution for actual backups with Windows 2000 Server. Here's what you need to know about backing...
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Learn about Windows 2000 Server's non-authoritative Active Directory restore
August 31, 2007 12:00am PDT
Restoring Active Directory in Windows 2000 Server is a very important part of your recovery strategy. Failed tapes and corrupted data can cause a lot of problems, so learn about non-authoritative...
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Customize Microsoft Management Console (MMC) consoles in Windows 2000 Professional
August 31, 2007 12:00am PDT
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins are a handy part of a fully-functioning Windows 2000 Professional system. Learn how you can create your own customized set of snap-ins to get the most...
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Change drive letters in Windows 2000 Professional
August 27, 2007 12:00am PDT
If you're dealing with an application that's hard-coded to expect a particular drive letter but you're using a different one on your Windows 2000 Professional system, all is not lost. Here's how...
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Learn about Windows 2000 Server's Active Directory authoritative restore
August 24, 2007 12:00am PDT
Restoring, not simply backing up, Active Directory in Windows 2000 Server can be a bit complicated -- but it doesn't have to be. Learn about AD authoritative restore and be prepared.
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Troubleshoot with Windows 2000 Server's Ipconfig and NetDiag
August 17, 2007 12:00am PDT
Ipconfig and NetDiag are two of the TCP/IP troubleshooting tools that's invaluable when troubleshooting basic connectivity and DHCP problems -- but that's not all. Get the lowdown on these Windows...
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Reserve a specific IP address in Windows 2000 Professional
August 13, 2007 12:00am PDT
If you use DHCP, your computer's IP address may vary from time to time, along with any Web pages or ftp sites hosted on your Windows 2000 Professional system. Here's how to reserve a consistent...
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Using DNS Notify in Windows 2000 Server
August 10, 2007 12:00am PDT
DNS Notify in Windows 2000 Server is more efficient than polling in that it allows a secondary server to not have to ask the master server at regular intervals -- but it's not automatic. Learn...
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Explore the Nslookup.exe tool in Windows 2000 Server
August 3, 2007 12:00am PDT
Nslookup.exe is a powerful troubleshooting tool for DNS included with Windows 2000 Server, allowing you to perform DNS queries, obtain detailed information from the command prompt, and debug DNS...
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Automatically assign IP addresses to Windows 2000 Professional computers
July 30, 2007 12:00am PDT
Automatically assigning addresses and other IP properties when your Windows 2000 Professional system boots may be the easiest way to go, but don't be fooled into thinking you need new equipment to...
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Windows 2000 Server network troubleshooting tools
July 27, 2007 12:00am PDT
Looking for tools? Windows 2000 Server includes a plethora of command prompt tools to help you troubleshoot network problems.
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Change boot options in Windows 2000 Professional
July 23, 2007 12:00am PDT
Boot.ini is a text file that determines the specifics of many of the menu options that appear on startup -- but it's hard to find and adjust. Here's how to get to the root of your boot options in...
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Searching the Windows 2000 Server Global Catalog
July 20, 2007 12:00am PDT
Think locally, search globally! There's more to Windows 2000 Server's Search than just Search. Learn about searching the Global Catalog, which allows you to find files from anywhere across the...
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Understanding the Windows 2000 Server Global Catalog
July 16, 2007 12:00am PDT
Without Windows 2000 Server's Global Catalog, manually searching every domain in your network would take hours -- or more. Here's what you need to know about the Global Catalog and how it can help...
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Find a better Windows 2000 Professional calculator
July 16, 2007 12:00am PDT
Your desktop calculator is fine for simple equations, but you may not know that Windows 2000 Professional has its own scientific calculator for more exotic applications. Learn about a few of its...
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See current client connections to your Windows 2000 Professional system
July 9, 2007 12:00am PDT
More than one user may have access to your Windows 2000 Professional computer -- even if you're on it at the time. Here's how you can find out who's connected to your network computer and allow or...
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Troubleshooting Active Directory installation in Windows 2000 Server
July 9, 2007 12:00am PDT
Nobody's perfect -- and neither is Active Directory (AD) installation on your Windows 2000 Server. Here's what you need to know about looking for (and repairing) trouble if you can't get AD...
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Take command of Windows 2000 Server with the Active Directory Diagnostic Tool
July 2, 2007 12:00am PDT
Ntdsutil.exe is an advanced command line tool that allows you to do a variety of tasks on your Windows 2000 Server, including diagnostics for Active Directory and database maintenance. Learn what...
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Enforce your company's password settings in Windows 2000 Professional
July 2, 2007 12:00am PDT
It's relatively easy to crack a Windows 2000 Professional password, so it's not unusual for organizations to create password standards based on length, combination, or change frequency. Here's how...
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Add Shut Down to the Windows 2000 Professional logon dialog box
June 25, 2007 12:00am PDT
Restart your system frequently -- and easily -- by adding a shutdown option to your logon dialog box. Here's how to create this extra button on your Windows 2000 Professional computer.
