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  • AGDLP reduces account management, permissions management headaches

    AGDLP is a practice that can greatly reduce your administrative headaches related to account management and permissions management. 

  • Simple WMI tricks for AD administrators

    Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) can be a great asset for Active Directory admins. Expert Gary Olsen offers useful WMI tips and tricks for locating and gathering information from objects in an enterprise. 

  • Redeploy application to client machines using SMS

    Can I redeploy the same application to client machines using System Management Server? Is it allowed, or is it a limitation? 

  • Tracking users' Web site visits

    An admin reports that his company's Internet connection slows down considerably at times. He wants to know how to monitor which Web sites his users are going to and when. 

  • Restrict Internet usage for users

    How can I restrict the usage of the Internet when our DHCP server supplies all the necessary IPs including gateway and DNS? I tried to put 0.0.0.0 as proxy setting in local Group Policy in the Internet connection, but they still can browse the Intern... 

  • Getting 'access denied' error with wireless router

    I have a PC running XP Pro connected by cable to a router and a laptop running XP Pro connected by WiFi to the router. Both the PC and the laptop can see each other and they both have permissions set for File & Printer Sharing. The PC can access th... 

  • Automate Active Directory tasks with scripts

    Scripting can be very useful in automating Active Directory tasks. This tip provides a consolidated script that demonstrates a number of Active Directory related tasks you can automate using VBScript. 

  • Expert picks: Favorite downloads

    Want to know what the experts stash in their favorite downloads toolbox? From desktop management to server management tools, our experts share their preferred downloads and explain why they are so valuable to them. 

  • Remove NT fault-tolerant disk sets before upgrading to Win2003 Server

    If you have classic NT fault-tolerant disk sets, you must remove them prior to upgrading to Windows Server 2003. 

  • Set the number of media copies for Remote Storage

    The Remote Storage service in Windows Server 2003 can improve reliability and recoverability by keeping disk space available and by reducing the amount of data that needs to be backed up or restored in case of a disk failure.