February 2007
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February 28, 2007
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Feb'07
Server data sheets: How they can simplify your server installations
Servers are complex environments that are constantly changing, especially if users are assigned to them. A server data sheet allows you to keep track of all those changes. Here's what a server data sheet should contain. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2007
28
Feb'07
Microsoft Outlook error: 'One or more rules could not be uploaded to Exchange Server'
SearchExchange.com expert Brad Dinerman helps troubleshoot the Microsoft Outlook error "One or more rules could not be uploaded to Exchange Server." Continue Reading
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February 28, 2007
28
Feb'07
Defragment Microsoft Outlook .PST files for better performance
Learn how you can use the Sysinternals Contig tool to defragment Microsoft Outlook .PST files and improve their performance. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2007
28
Feb'07
Finding memory leaks using Performance Monitor
Locating a memory leak in Microsoft Windows often involves watching Performance Monitor counters and interpreting the results. Continue Reading
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February 27, 2007
27
Feb'07
Missing Active Directory profiles messing up printer management
An admin discovers that because the previous IT person did not set up the profiles in AD to load the default network printer to all users when they log in, he now has install the default network printer every time a new person logs in. Continue Reading
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February 27, 2007
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Feb'07
Server consolidation: Modeling your consolidation server
In performing a server consolidation, it's hard to figure out how many servers can be safely consolidated into one without running into diminishing returns. You should learn what each server's real needs and behaviors are, then model your ... Continue Reading
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February 27, 2007
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Feb'07
Managing Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in Exchange Server and Microsoft Outlook
Find out how Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in 2007 will affect Exchange Server and Microsoft Outlook, and learn what you need to do to prepare your Exchange servers and clients. Continue Reading
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February 27, 2007
27
Feb'07
Changes to Active Directory: Windows Server 2003 SP1
While Active Directory changed a lot with the release of Windows Server 2003, even more changes took place when the first service pack came out. Expert Laura E. Hunter walks through what's new in AD with Windows Server 2003 SP1. Continue Reading
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February 27, 2007
27
Feb'07
Keeping your IIS server secure
Don't allow your IIS file server to remain vulnerable. Be proactive and learn how to better secure it while running Windows Server 2003. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2007
26
Feb'07
Dial-a-fix utility repairs Windows by returning settings to defaults
A new utility, called Dial-a-fix, repairs Windows problems by returning settings to factory-supplied defaults. With Dial-a-fix, applications are neither deleted nor uninstalled, and any changes made are simply meant to bring Windows back to its ... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2007
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Feb'07
Debugging USB boot support helps PC pass POST
An external USB hard drive with some kind of bootable partition can be connected to a PC and booted directly. But if the boot support for a USB device is not thoroughly debugged, this could prevent the PC from coming out of POST. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2007
26
Feb'07
RAM is wrong: Video hardware makes Windows misreport RAM
The newest integrated video controllers share out a section of the PC's RAM to render the display graphics. Shared memory can cause Windows to misreport how much physical memory is available. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2007
26
Feb'07
All features now available in new SMS beta
Systems Management Server v4 beta 2 is ready for download. The new desktop manager supports Wake-On-LAN and sports a new console. Continue Reading
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February 23, 2007
23
Feb'07
Compliance worries could shut out Google business apps
The search engine company is making a play for corporate users, but the jury is still out on whether Web-based apps can meet strict requirements for compliance and security. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2007
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Feb'07
Adding self-signed root certificates to Windows mobile devices
Learn how you can avoid the cost of third-party SSL certificates by turning a self-assigned root certificate into a .CAB file that you can deploy to your Windows mobile devices. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2007
22
Feb'07
IT jitters grow as DST deadline nears
What's patchable for daylight-saving time and what is not? What will it cost to patch? The experts lay it out here. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2007
22
Feb'07
Shared calendar discrepancies between Microsoft Outlook and OWA
Learn what to do when OWA shows different appointments in the shared calendar than you see with Microsoft Outlook 2003. Continue Reading
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February 21, 2007
21
Feb'07
Mid-market management package reaches RC status
Microsoft gathers together some management tools for mid-sized IT shops in its System Center Essentials Release Candidate. Continue Reading
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February 21, 2007
21
Feb'07
Loaded USB stick helps fend off hacker attacks
A tool inspired by hackers can give IT managers the edge they need to thwart attacks directed at their Windows systems. Continue Reading
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February 21, 2007
21
Feb'07
WinStorage: an ezine for Windows storage administrators
WinStorage, an ezine from the editors of SearchWinComputing.com, helps Windows administrators address storage-related challenges unique to Windows server environments and infrastructures. The Feb. 2007 issue features Not Your Father's DFS, an... Continue Reading