February 2007

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
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
February 28, 2007 28 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

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
February 27, 2007 27 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
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
February 27, 2007 27 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
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
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
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

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
February 26, 2007 26 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
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
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
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
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
February 22, 2007 22 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
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
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
February 21, 2007 21 Feb'07
The Microsoft Junk E-Mail Reporting Tool

Microsoft now offers a junk email reporting tool that allows Microsoft Outlook users to mark and report spam. The reported email will in turn be used to help generate the next iteration of Microsoft Outlook's built-in spam filter. Continue Reading