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Tech Tip: Apply changes to the registry with a click

December 8, 2003 2:05pm PST

You're probably well aware that the Windowsregistry provides a wealth of opportunities to tweak, fix, andprotect your systems. That means you're also probably well aware ofthe potential danger of...

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Tech Tip: Change a remote system from static to dynamic IP

December 8, 2003 2:05pm PST

You may occasionally need to change a remotesystem from a static IP to a dynamic IP (DHCP). Follow thesesteps: Open the Registry Editor (Regedt32).Navigate to...

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Tech Tip: Protect shares from prying eyes

December 8, 2003 2:04pm PST

Since hackers are well aware of the C$, D$,etc. shares, these shares can pose a security risk on your systems.But deleting the shares creates its own problem: Every rebootre-creates them. To...

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Tech Tip: Speed up application shutdowns

December 8, 2003 2:04pm PST

No matter how quick and reliable theirsystems are, users are always complaining about waiting a fewseconds for an application to shut down--how quickly they'veforgotten the days of DOS. Of...

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Tech Tip: Modify the command prompt's appearance and functionality

December 8, 2003 2:04pm PST

Administrators often find themselves at thecommand prompt for long periods of time. To make the command promptenvironment a bit more comfortable, you can customize itsappearance. Right-click...

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Tech Tip: Protect your server with TCP/IP security

December 8, 2003 2:03pm PST

Windows NT is not known for its rock-solidsecurity, but that doesn't mean you should leave your servers openfor attack. NT includes some security features that can help youcontrol what kind of...

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Tech Tip: Add users to the administrative alerts list

December 8, 2003 2:03pm PST

When a dialog box pops up on the server screenand no one is there to see it, is there really a problem? If no onereceives administrative alerts from your NT server, you might notknow when a...

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Tech Tip: Prevent accidental registry changes

December 8, 2003 2:03pm PST

When you double-click a registry (.reg) file,Windows merrily merges the information from that file into theregistry without any further prompting of the administrator.Imagine if you accidentally...

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Tech Tip: Don't discount the value of NT Backup

December 8, 2003 2:02pm PST

Often written off as a useless utility in theshadow of heavyweight tools such as ARCserve and Backup Exec, theWindows NT Backup utility is actually both beneficial andcost-effective. For...

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Tech Tip: Learn the basics of command shell variables

December 8, 2003 2:02pm PST

Variables are indexes for memory countersthat hold a specific value. To display the Windows NT commandshell's preset environment variables, type the command SET.To declare a new variable and set...

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Tech Tip: Create a share on a remote computer

December 8, 2003 2:02pm PST

As an administrator, there are times whenyou'll need to create a shared directory on a remote computer.However, you must first create a directory on the remotemachine. If the server is named...

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Tech Tip: Remotely edit the registry

December 8, 2003 2:02pm PST

Are you looking for a quick way to deal witha driver that's hanging your system? If Windows NT is running butthe user interface isn't functioning, chances are that NT's 32-bitnetwork services are...

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Tech Tip: Patch your systems to correct an RPC flaw

December 8, 2003 2:01pm PST

On July 16, 2003, Microsoft issued securitybulletin MS03-026 in response to a buffer overrun vulnerability inthe Remote Procedure Call (RPC) services for all NT-based versionsof Windows, including...

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Tech Tip: Correct a buffer overrun situation

December 8, 2003 2:01pm PST

On July 9, 2003, Microsoft released detailsregarding a patch for a vulnerability that results from a bufferoverrun situation. While there's not a high chance of encounteringthis problem on a...

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Tech Tip: Secure your network with Password Restrictions

December 8, 2003 2:01pm PST

A solid password aging policy forces users toselect different passwords periodically and choose long passwordsthat are not frequently reused. Not only does this make it moredifficult for intruders...

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Tech Tip: Disable login caching

December 8, 2003 2:01pm PST

When a domain controller goes offline orisn't accessible, a number of previous logins are cached at each NTworkstation. However, this is a potential security risk becauseusers who have been...

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Tech Tip: Be aware of support deadlines

December 8, 2003 2:00pm PST

The Windows NT operating system line is quickly approaching the end of its supported life. As of July 1, 2003, Microsoft discontinued support for Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Its primary method of...

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Tech Tip: Clear the contents of the paging file

December 8, 2003 2:00pm PST

If you work in a highly sensitive environment, security controls help make sure information stays where it’s supposed to. You can add an extra level of security to a server when you shut it down...

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Tech Tip: Make regular backups of the registry

December 8, 2003 2:00pm PST

Since the registry is the heart of a Windows server, it’s a good idea to back up the registry on a regular basis. This will help provide painless system restoration in the event of a failure.There...

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Tech Tip: Understand how the registry is created

December 8, 2003 2:00pm PST

Windows NT’s registry exists completely in RAM and is created through the combination of numerous files. The top-level keys in the registry are actually made up from the information in two...