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Why don't I have proper Windows Server 2003 rights to open a GPO?
Learn what could be causing the error message 'Fail to open Group Policy Object. You may not have appropriate rights' in Windows Server 2003.
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What factors need to be considered during an NT4 to Windows Server 2003 migration?
Active Directory expert suggests some helpful resources to help when performing a migration from NT4 to Windows Server 2003.
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How to grant rights to users needing to traverse directory trees
An admin needs to grant user access rights for those needing to traverse directory trees. Our server management expert explains how to use Group Policy complete this task.
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How to join two Active Directories but limit user access
An admin has two domains and two Active Directories. He wants to know how to join the Active Directories so that internal staff can access both, but outside staff can only access the newer Active D...
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Can I restore a server without overwriting the OS?
A Windows administrator moving from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2003 R2 wants to perform a restore of a previous server to a new one without overwriting the OS on the new server. Server m...
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How to recover a DNS database from registry/MMC
A Windows administrator needs to recover a DNS database from the registry in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC). Our server management expert explains how.
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How to move from a NT to Windows Server 2003 Active Directory
A Windows administrator wants to move from an NT Primary Domain Controller (PDC) domain to Windows Server 2003 Active Directory. Our server management expert explains how to complete this task.
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How to perform an inter-site replication between two domain controllers
Our server management expert explains how to perform an inter-site replication between two domain controllers.
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Can 32-bit and 64-bit domain controllers co-exist?
An admin wonders if running two new 64-bit servers and one 32-bit server as an Active directory server will cause problems. Our server management expert addresses this concern.
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Can I install Exchange 2003 on a 64-bit machine and upgrade it to Exchange 2007?
Our server management expert explains why Windows administrators cannot install Exchange 2003 on a 64-bit machine and then upgrade to Exchange 2007.
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How to disable the Open File Security Warning dialog box
Our server management expert reveals two ways that admins can disable the Open File Security Warning dialog box.
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Is there a way to input multiple user accounts into a Windows 2003 database?
An admin wonders if it's possible to input multiple user accounts into a Windows Server 2003 database. Our server management expert supplies a method that administrators can use to complete this task.
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Can native OS tools enable file-access auditing?
Our systems management expert explains how to set up file-access auditing using native tools in Windows and where third-party tools fit into the file-access auditing process.
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How to define a batch script that saves working documents into dated folders
Our systems management expert explains where to find tutorials on writing batch scripts to create date-based folders.
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How to reset a BIOS password
Our systems management expert explains how to reset a BIOS password.
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How can I boot to a floppy and receive a command prompt without being directed to the system drive?
Our systems management expert suggests tools and tactics administrators can use to boot into a command prompt without being directed to the system drive.
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Can I change network settings on the fly?
An admin works in two different offices in the same company. Each office has its own domain. He wants to know if there's an easier way than changing network IDs at each office.
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How FAT and NFTS differ
Learn how FAT and NFTS differ and uncover how these systems could have potential forensic implications on data recovery.
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SMS installer won't work with 64-bit Vista's HKLM Registry key
Learn what admins should do if the SMS installer wont work with 64-bit Windows Vista HKLM Registry key.
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Use RoboCopy to copy files from crashed hard disk drives
By using the RoboCopy admins can avoid having to manually determine which files need to be copied over from crashed hard disk drives, says Desktop Management expert Serdar Yegulalp.
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FAQ: How to run WSUS in a Hyper-V VM
What do you need to consider when virtualizing WSUS? Our expert answers some common questions.
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Ask the Expert: Hyper-V traffic monitoring
The more information you want about Hyper-V traffic, the harder it will be to get. Our expert explains why things will get better in Windows Server 8.
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Manage administrator rights in Windows Server 2003
Learn how to prevent users with administrator rights from deleting files in a Windows Server 2003 network.
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