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Tech Tip: Learn about improvements to EFS

December 8, 2003 3:51pm PST

One of Windows 2000's most compellingfeatures was the introduction of the Encrypting File System (EFS).Windows Server 2003 improves this system with a variety of newfeatures, many of which work...

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Tech Tip: Get to know IPConfig's available parameters

December 8, 2003 3:51pm PST

Even though the networking GUI tools inWindows Server 2003 have been refined, the IPConfig command-lineprogram is still your best bet for performing certain operations.So it's important to...

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Tech Tip: Protect your systems against an RPC flaw

December 8, 2003 3:50pm 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: Examine the four editions of WS2K3

December 8, 2003 3:49pm PST

Windows Server 2003 is available in foureditions, and your organization's needs will dictate which one ismost suitable. It's important to clearly understand the differencesin the various versions...

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Tech Tip: Create snapshots with the Shadow Copies service

December 8, 2003 3:49pm PST

A new, compelling feature in Windows Server2003 is the Shadow Copies service, which enables you to create"point-in-time" snapshots of the data on your disks. This serviceis available only on NTFS...

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Tech Tip: Protect your server with this IE hot fix

December 8, 2003 3:48pm PST

So far, Windows Server 2003 hasn't had anysecurity bulletins. This is most likely due to the locked-downnature of the operating system upon installation. However, vulnerabilities within other...

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Tech Tip: Keep accurate time on your server

December 8, 2003 3:48pm PST

On any directory-based network, keepingaccurate time is critical to running an efficient network andpreventing replication problems. The best way to keep the timeaccurate in your environment is to...

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Tech Tip: Run older programs

December 8, 2003 3:47pm PST

One promise that Microsoft didn't make withthe release of Windows Server 2003 was the ability to run all ofyour older applications. In fact, Microsoft is very clear that someof the new features...

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Tech Tip: Enable the CD-burning service

December 8, 2003 3:47pm PST

Like Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 includesthe ability to burn CDs without adding additional software.However, this feature isn't enabled by default. Here's how to startthe service: Go to...

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Tech Tip: Export data from Administrative Tools

December 8, 2003 3:46pm PST

In Windows Server 2003, you can export thetable view of data for most Administrative Tools to a tab-delimited.txt file or a comma-delimited .cvs file. You can then import thisfile into other...

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Tech Tip: Use ISO files instead of CDs

December 8, 2003 3:46pm PST

CD-ROMs are easily lost and/or damaged.Furthermore, if a CD isn't available when it's needed, it canresult in a major inconvenience for the organization. However,there's a two-step solution for...

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Tech Tip: Quickly access important applications

December 8, 2003 3:44pm PST

Unless you change the Start menu to "classic"mode, Windows Server 2003 sports a slightly modified version of theStart menu that was first seen in Windows XP. WS2K3 also featuresthe Quick Launch...

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Tech Tip: Add roles to your server

December 8, 2003 3:44pm PST

Windows Server 2003 introduces the concept of"roles" to the Windows server world. Out of the box, WS2K3 isn'table to handle very much because almost everything is locked downby default. To...

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Tech Tip: Find IP addresses with network adapter details

December 8, 2003 3:41pm PST

Windows Server 2003 makes it easier to obtainIP addressing information. Previously, to find out the IP addressfor a Windows NT or 2000 system, you had to use the Ipconfigcommand-line tool. While...

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Tech Tip: Track down default registry values

December 8, 2003 3:40pm PST

As you know, dealing with the Windowsregistry can be a harrowing experience. Not only is editing theregistry potentially dangerous, but it can also be confusing. For example, have you ever been...

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Tech Tip: Create a Run command shortcut

December 8, 2003 3:38pm PST

As you know, using the Run dialog box toquickly launch certain applications or utilities can come in handyin a number of situations. For example, suppose you regularly usethe Run dialog box to...

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Tech Tip: Disable the Log Off and Turn Off Computer buttons

December 8, 2003 3:38pm PST

Do you support users who, regardless of whatyou tell them, insist on logging off or shutting down publiccomputers in common areas? If so, you'll be glad to know that youcan disable the Log Off and...

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Tech Tip: Put shortcut icons in an alternative place

December 8, 2003 3:37pm PST

Have you ever wanted the ability to placeshortcut icons somewhere other than the Start menu or the desktop?For example, suppose you're troubleshooting a problem with a user'scomputer, and you've...

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Tech Tip: Disable XP's splash screen

December 8, 2003 3:36pm PST

Have you ever been in the process oftroubleshooting a Windows XP startup problem and wondered what goeson behind the Windows XP splash screen while the system boots up?To find out, you can disable...

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Tech Tip: Disable the Windows XP Tour prompt

December 8, 2003 3:36pm PST

As you may know, when you install Windows XPon a computer, it prompts you to take the Windows XP Tour. Thisprompt appears as a balloon that pops up from the Windows XP Touricon in the notification...

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