If PowerShell's learning curve has kept you from embracing it for daily use, "cool" might not be a word you'd associate with it. But PowerShell is here to stay. It's a core part of Exchange 2007, Windows Server 2008, and SQL Server 2008, and it has immense power worth tapping into. Here are some examples of how to put PowerShell to work.
Creating and managing trust relationships can be a little tricky, and a misconfigured trust could have serious repercussions for your network. IT pro Rick Vanover put together a list of facts and pointers to keep in mind as you work with domain trusts.
If you're looking to segment a TCP/IP network, subnetting is not your only option. CIDR, or supernetting, is another way to accomplish the task and offers some unique solutions. Here's how to use supernetting on your network.
It's not enough to get an IIS Web server up and running. You must also be able to manage the log files to track site utilization and user activity.
Changing the permissions on files or folders for multiple users and groups can be a major administrative nuisance. Luckily, the Windows command-line tool Cacls.exe can help, especially when used in batch files.
Provide a visual picture of your rack equipment so you will be better equipped to handle change and transfer knowledge within your IT department.