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  • Is a Group Policy setting changing my user rights?

    Have you ever noticed a sudden change in your privileges in Windows Server 2003? In this thread from our IT Knowledge Exchange (ITKE), see how one user learned to combat this issue.

  • Virtualization and 64-bit: A match made in heaven

    As virtualization becomes more popular in Windows environments, it's important to know how to get the best performance from the technology. Christa Anderson explains why the implementation of 64-bi...

  • New IIS 7 security adds value to Windows Server 2008

    IIS 7 in Windows Server 2008 has several new security features, including an improved modular design and delegation of administration options. Learn about these new security features and more in th...

  • Give your system memory a boost with x64

    It's no secret that memory for 32-bit systems has its limitations. By upgrading to x64 processor architectures, IT pros can access more memory while still executing the same application codes. Micr...

  • Data backup and recovery for SANs

    Backup and restore procedures for SAN- and NAS-based storage systems differ from traditional direct-attached storage, with minimal effects on system performance.

  • Mastering account lockout values

    Tweaking account lockout values can save money for your company by eliminating help desk calls for users' account lockouts.

  • Disk management basics for iSCSI deployments

    Develop a better understanding of how client computers can use iSCSI to connect to remote storage devices, with details on the inner-workings of LUNs and iSCSI initiators.

  • Troubleshooting Windows service dependency failures

    Debugging a dependency service that has failed to start is easier than you think. Check out this step-by-step approach to resolving problems with Windows services that do not start automatically du...

  • Determining the cause of server hang

    Using the Windows Kernel Debugger (Windbg), learn to fix Windows server hang by analyzing a forced crash dump to determine the cause of the hung server.

  • Making financial sense of disk-to-disk backups

    Due to lower hardware costs, disk-to-disk backup solutions are more practical than ever. Even so, it's still important to occasionally perform a traditional backup (and store that backup offsite) ...

  • Troubleshooting Windows service failures

    Fixing problems with services is a common challenge for Windows administrators. Microsoft MVP Gary Olsen offers some useful troubleshooting tips for services that misbehave.

  • Tracking a deleted Active Directory object's replicatio

    Learn how to track a deleted Active Directory object's replication status and how to determine if the object has been replicated throughout the DC forest.

  • Moving structured data sources to networked storage

    There are many advantages to hosting structured data on a SAN or NAS. Microsoft MVP Mark Arnold breaks down the migration process and provides details on how networked storage can benefit your Wind...

  • How to use a GPO to improve Windows folder security

    Ever notice how difficult it is to set user permissions and rights exactly the way you want them in Windows folders? In this thread from our IT Knowledge Exchange, learn how you could accomplish th...

  • Remote management for Windows system upgrades

    If you've ever wanted to learn how to perform a Windows upgrade without having to visit every single machine on your network, then this topic from our IT Knowledge Exchange is just for you. In this...

  • Preparing to troubleshoot a hung server

    Microsoft MVP Bruce Mackenzie-Low breaks down the preparation process for debugging Windows server hang and explains how to install Windbg, a useful troubleshooting tool from Microsoft.

  • Reducing the size of network backups

    By excluding network backups of unwanted file types, admins can decrease the amount of space consumed on a network while speeding up the nightly backup process.

  • Security testing tools for Windows handheld devices

    Who doesn't love a new security testing tool, especially when it's free? Enumerate NetBIOS name tables, scan ports, gather DNS information and more with this group of freebies for testing Windows s...

  • How to build redundancy in Active Directory replication

    Building redundancy in Active Directory replication is one way an administrator can ensure AD replication continues even if critical domain controllers fail.

  • Making the move from DAS to SAN and NAS

    In the first of this three-part series, Microsoft MVP Mark Arnold explains why so many organizations have moved unstructured data from Windows file servers to SAN and NAS and then breaks down the p...