Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts
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What is a good free tool for testing DNS environments against corruptions?
Expert Laura E. Hunter tells a reader about DNSLint, her favorite tool for testing the security of a DNS environment. Continue Reading
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Can you help us reset our Active Directory Restore Mode password?
Expert Laura E. Hunter shows a reader how to reset the AD Restore Mode password using both Windows Server 2000 and 2003. Continue Reading
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How do I authorize the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) in Active Directory?
Expert Laura E. Hunter explains to a reader what needs to happen in order for the DHCP to accept authorization in Active Directory. Continue Reading
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Why am I getting an Active Directory error message when trying to start Active Directory Users and C
Expert Laura E. Hunter explains to a reader why he is getting an Active Directory error message when attempting to start Active Directory Users and Computers. Continue Reading
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Can I create login script for document that welcomes new users?
An administrator would like to run as a login script a "Welcome new user" document that explains certain installation and set-up mechanisms. Continue Reading
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How valuable is the PMI PMP certification and does it help to be PRINCE2 certified?
Expert Ed Tittel explains to a reader the vaule PMI PMP certifications have in today's IT market. Continue Reading
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I'm certified in MCSA, Network+, A+, MCP and Project+. What now?
Expert Ed Tittel guides a reader on which certification to fous on after he has already completed MCSA, MCSA, Network+, A+, MCP and Project+. Continue Reading
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What will be the hottest certs for 2006?
Expert Ed Tittel explains to a reader what he thinks will be the most important certifications for the next year and beyond. Continue Reading
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Server set up with LAN not connecting to Internet
A user has a 2003 server set up with two NICs- a WAN and a LAN. The server itself connects to the internet fine, but clients connected through the LAN switch do not. Continue Reading
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Admin cannot ping PCs
About 95% of an administrator's desktop units on the floor are not pingable. At the same time, he noticed that he cannot utilize certain remote functions, such as RDP. Continue Reading
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Is there any certification for SAP-ABAP modules?
Expert Ed Tittel tells a reader where information can be found on SAP-ABAP certifications. Continue Reading
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Can a MCSA get you an IT job without experience?
Expert Ed Tittel helps shows a reader how he can make the most out of a MCSA certifiaction. Continue Reading
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Sync offline files/folders in Win Server 2003, XP Pro LAN
An admin is having trouble syncing offline files in Windows Server 2003 and his XP Pro client LAN. He cannot select laptop users who need to sync offline files/folders. Continue Reading
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Can I adjust proxy settings to automatically set at each user login?
I am using a proxy server in our network and I manually set the proxy settings in Internet Explorer on every client computer. However, this exercise is repeated on every new user profile where numerous users are using one client machine. Is there ... Continue Reading
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Does an Active Directory need to have only AD domain controllers?
Expert Laura E. Hunter explains to a reader why it is preferred to have an Active Directory with AD domain controllers. Continue Reading