October 2005

October 31, 2005 31 Oct'05
SQL Server 2005 reaches RTM at long last

Microsoft's SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 were released to manufacturing last week. The new database server is positioned to make inroads in the large enterprise market. Continue Reading
October 31, 2005 31 Oct'05
Halloween Quiz: Tech or treat!

Tech or treat! Here's a gruesome collection of Halloween horror for technophiles and technophobes alike. How many of these terrifying IT terms can you guess without shrieking? Continue Reading
October 31, 2005 31 Oct'05
Easily access details for multiple IP addresses

IPNetInfo goes beyond limitations of the Windows WHOIS tool and retrieves full details about IP or multiple domain name addresses. Continue Reading

October 31, 2005 31 Oct'05
Exchange public folders FAQs

Creating and managing Exchange Server public folders can be a tricky business. In this collection of frequently asked questions, you'll discover a wealth of information on the topic. From configuring and troubleshooting permissions to recovering and... Continue Reading
October 31, 2005 31 Oct'05
Password prompt when attempting to view a replicated public folder

If a user is being prompted for a password when trying to access a replicated Exchange public folder, you could be dealing with an information store permission problem, rather than a directory or client permissions (a.k.a. folder rights) problem. ... Continue Reading
October 28, 2005 28 Oct'05
Migrating Exchange Server public folders

How to migrate Exchange public folder content using Microsoft's pubmerge utility. Continue Reading
October 28, 2005 28 Oct'05
Outlook Inbox is empty after MS Office upgrade

After an upgrade from Office 2000 to Office 2003, users have empty Microsoft Outlook inboxes. Expert Patricia Guerrero explains what happened and how to fix it. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
restore point

A restore point is a saved "snapshot" of a computer's data at a specific time. Restore points are a component of the Windows System Restore utility. By creating a restore point, you can save the state of the operating system and your own data so ... Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
SQL Server 2005 reaches RTM

Microsoft's SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 were released to manufacturing today. The new database server is poised to make real inroads in the large enterprise market. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
Best Practice #6: Simulating a disaster

Best Practices Checklist: Exchange Server disaster recovery planning, Best Practice #6: Simulating a disaster. Continue Reading

October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
Best Practice #7: Learning from others' mistakes and successes

Best Practices Checklist: Exchange Server disaster recovery planning, Best Practice #7: Learning from others' mistakes and successes. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
What you need to know about storing magnetic tape

Magnetic tape is resilient, but you need to be a watchdog when it comes to exposing it to temperature variations between the tape and its operating environment. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
Best Practice #9: Familiarizing yourself with the right resources

Best Practices Checklist: Exchange Server disaster recovery planning, Best Practice #9: Familiarizing yourself with the right resources. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
Best Practice #2: Building your plan around the technology at hand

Best Practices Checklist: Exchange Server disaster recovery planning, Best Practice #2: Building your plan around the technology at hand. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
Best Practice #8: Considering offsite storage and remote recovery

Best Practices Checklist: Exchange Server disaster recovery planning, Best Practice #8: Considering offsite storage and remote recovery. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
The end of the road for Exchange Server 5.5

It's curtains for one of Microsoft's most used enterprise products -- Exchange Server 5.5. But IT administrators have plenty of breathing room with Exchange 2000 Server. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
Can I administer a Windows 2003 Server without Terminal Services?

Expert Laura Hunter explains how a user can remotely administer a Windows 2003 Server without Terminal Services. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
Securing the Windows gateway: a checklist

Make sure your Windows gateway, the entry point to your network, is as secure as possible by following these five steps. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
Best Practice #5: Configuring Exchange for disaster recovery

Best Practices Checklist: Exchange Server disaster recovery planning, Best Practice #5: Configuring Exchange for disaster recovery. Continue Reading
October 27, 2005 27 Oct'05
With Active Directory, interoperability is a must

Many networks today do work within a non-Windows environment. Expert Laura E. Hunter says it is here where Active Directory integration and interoperability is vital. Continue Reading