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• Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

  Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), also called Windows Update Services (WUS), is a free add-on for managing patches and updates to the Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2000, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems... (Continued) Continue Reading

• Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS)

  Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) is the full version of a portal-based platform for collaboratively creating, managing and sharing documents and Web services. MOSS enables users to create "Sharepoint Portals" that include shared workspaces,... Continue Reading

• Microsoft Group Policy Tutorial

  This guide introduces you to Group Policy. From the basics of using GP to run your environment to the changes you can expect after migrating to Windows Vista, we've got all the tips, article and how-to's administrators need to know. Continue Reading

• Active Directory FAQs

  Browse this Microsoft Active Directory FAQ to find answers to common questions concerning Active Directory replication, DNS, security and more. Continue Reading

• problem management

  Problem management, in information technology, is a process aimed at resolving incidents and problems caused by end-user errors or IT infrastructure issues, and preventing recurrence of such incidents. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • wbadmin
  • ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
  • PowerShell
  • Microsoft Windows PowerShell DSC (Desired State Configuration)

  • Microsoft Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE)
  • Microsoft Exchange Server
  • Microsoft SCOM (System Center Operations Manager)
  • Group Policy Object (GPO)

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• PowerShell Community Extensions and PowerShell Plus

  Both PowerShell Community Extensions and PowerShell Plus are important additions to your Windows PowerShell environment. In this excerpt from "Essential PowerShell" you'll learn how to download and install both, as well as the process of testing and...Continue Reading

• Downloading and Installing Windows PowerShell

  In this excerpt from "Essential PowerShell" you'll learn the steps and procedures for downloading and installing Windows PowerShell. You'll also go over the process of taking WPS for a test run in interactive mode and script mode.Continue Reading

• What is Windows PowerShell?

  This excerpt from "Essential PowerShell" introduces you to Windows PowerShell. Along with a brief history on PowerShell, you'll learn what it is and why you need it.Continue Reading

• Microsoft System Center

  Microsoft System Center is a suite of individually sold systems management products... (Continued)Continue Reading

• Developing a solid Windows Server 2008 backup and recovery strategy

  No organization can survive without a quality backup and recovery plan. This excerpt from "Windows Server 2008: The Complete Reference" provides tips for creating a sound backup and restore strategy for those running Microsoft's latest server ...Continue Reading

• Microsoft Exchange Server and Outlook email archiving FAQs

  Get email-archiving advice for Exchange Server, Outlook and OWA. Plus, learn about email-archiving tools and methods to achieve effective data retention.Continue Reading

• Disaster recovery planning for System Center Operations Manager 2007

  This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" helps prepare you for the possibility of a catastrophic failure, and guides you through the process of recovering from a total loss or a downed RMS.Continue Reading

• A primer on the Exchange Server 2007 Exchange Management Shell

  Don't be wary of the Exchange Server 2007 Exchange Management Shell (EMS). Get an introduction to basic EMS commands and how to use them in this tutorial.Continue Reading

• Backing up management packs in System Center Operations Manager 2007

  This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" guides you through the process of backing up management packs as separate objects in SCOM 2007, which allows you to restore a specific management pack rather than the entire ...Continue Reading

• Backing up reports in System Center Operations Manager 2007

  This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" explains how reports work in SCOM 2007 and guides you through the process of backing them up.Continue Reading

• Tutorial: SAN storage for Microsoft Exchange Server

  Learn the pros and cons of implementing a storage area network (SAN) for Microsoft Exchange Server and how SAN storage technology works.Continue Reading

• Database grooming for System Center Operations Manager 2007

  This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" takes you through the process of grooming your operational, data warehouse and ACS databases in SCOM 2007Continue Reading

• Roles of key System Center Operations Manager files and databases

  This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" takes a look at the different databases and files that should be a part of your backup strategy for SCOM 2007.Continue Reading

• Establishing an SCOM 2007 backup schedule

  This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" provides suggested time frames for backing up databases and files used by SCOM 2007.Continue Reading

• How to test Exchange Management Shell commands

  Understand how to use the Exchange Management Shell parameters WhatIf and ValidateOnly in Exchange 2007 to preview and test EMS commands before executing them.Continue Reading

• Control query results with Exchange Management Shell's Format command

  Get details on how to use Exchange Management Shell's Format command and Pipe symbol to perform complex queries in Exchange Server 2007.Continue Reading

• How to use Exchange Management Shell's Filter command

  Learn how to use the Filter command and operators in Exchange Server 2007's Exchange Management Shell to obtain more granular search results.Continue Reading

• C

  C is a structured, procedural programming language that has been widely used both for operating systems and applications and that has had a wide following in the academic community.Continue Reading

• How to use the Exchange Management Shell command syntax

  Learn the basic syntax of Exchange Management Shell commands in Exchange Server 2007 and how to use the Get-Mailbox command to retrieve a list of mailboxes.Continue Reading

• Global Knowledge Microsoft Training Directory

  Now is a great time to get the Microsoft training that you need to keep your skills up to date. Purchase any Microsoft training course online by September 30th and save $400 instantly. Train on the latest Microsoft technologies including Windows ...Continue Reading

• Microsoft Outlook .PST file FAQs

  Troubleshoot Outlook .PST file issues -- from importing and exporting data to .PST file repair and recovery -- with this collection of Outlook .PST FAQs.Continue Reading

• windows, icons, mouse, and pull-down menus (WIMP)

  WIMP is an acronym describing the desktop user interface familiar to Windows and Mac computer users, significant features of which are windows, icons, a mouse, and pull-down menus.Continue Reading

• Domain Name System (DNS) Guide

  Active Directory relies heavily on DNS to function. This guide breaks down the basics of DNS, and provides some helpful tips on how to assess, manage and protect your environment.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 migration tutorial

  Discover Exchange 2007 migration best practices, planning considerations and potential pitfalls to avoid before embarking on your Exchange 2007 migration.Continue Reading

• A look at Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007

  This excerpt from "Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: The Complete Reference" breaks down some of the new features that have been added to Office Professional 2007.Continue Reading

• Project Web Access with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

  This excerpt from "Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: The Complete Reference" explains some of the new Project Web Access features that are included with Project Server 2007.Continue Reading

• Top 10 Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Web Access tips of 2007

  From recovering deleted items to troubleshooting performance, these were the Microsoft Outlook and OWA issues that piqued the most interest in 2007.Continue Reading

• Top 10 Microsoft Exchange Server administration tips of 2007

  Running the gamut of Exchange 2007 and Exchange 2003 technical topics, these were the 10 most popular Microsoft Exchange Server administration tips of 2007.Continue Reading

• Hungarian notation

  In programming, Hungarian notation is a set of conventions for naming data objects in which a programmer adds a meaningful prefix of one or several characters to the object's name to identify what type of object it is.Continue Reading

• A basic primer on iSCSI storage architecture

  Discover the basic mechanics of iSCSI storage technology and how typical iSCSI standards and components operate, including targets, initiators and LUNs.Continue Reading

• Exchange Global Address List FAQs

  Get help troubleshooting your Exchange Global Address List (GAL) with this compilation of expert answers to frequently asked questions.Continue Reading

• Network security assessment for network infrastructure

  In this excerpt from "Hacking for Dummies," read about the consequences of improper network security assessment and why you should test your network infrastructure vulnerabilities.Continue Reading

• Exchange Server 2003 storage management options

  Exchange Server 2003 supports three primary types of storage technologies: storage area networks (SAN), network-attached storage (NAS), and direct-attached storage (DAS). In this crash course, contributor Brien Posey explains how each option works ...Continue Reading

• An introduction to Microsoft Exchange System Attendant

  Find out how the Microsoft Exchange System Attendant and its subcomponents work to proxy AD requests and to regulate Exchange's internal functions.Continue Reading

• Microsoft network security testing for ARP spoofing

  Learn how to defend your network against address resolution protocol (ARP) spoofing attacks in this excerpt from Hacking for Dummies, 2nd edition.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 cluster configuration

  Master Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 cluster configuration with this crash course, including planning, installation and deployment best practices.Continue Reading

• Exchange Server email compliance guide

  Learn about email-compliance regulations, how to plan and set up corporate email-archiving policies, and how to shop for and implement compliance software tools.Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification exam strategies for different testing formats

  In this excerpt from MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram by Dan Balter and Patrick Regan, learn about testing strategies that can help raise your Microsoft certification exam scores.Continue Reading

• Use a network analyzer to sniff the network

  A network analyzer is a useful tool, helping you do things like track traffic and malicious usage on the network. Learn how to use a "sniffer" and all its capabilities.Continue Reading

• CNAME

  A CNAME specifies an alias or nickname for a canonical name record in a domain name system (DNS) database. (Continued...)Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification exam testing formats

  In this excerpt from MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram by Dan Balter and Patrick Regan, find out about the different testing formats Microsoft includes in the company's certification exams.Continue Reading

• canonical name

  A canonical name is the properly denoted host name of a computer or network server... (Continued)Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification design and special exam question formats

  In this excerpt from MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram by Dan Balter and Patrick Regan, learn more about the types of question formats you'll run into while taking a Microsoft certification exam.Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification exams: What to expect at the testing center

  Check out this excerpt from MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment by Dan Balter and Patrick Regan, with info on how to score higher on your 70-290 exams.Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification exam layout and design

  Check out this excerpt from MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment by Dan Balter and Patrick Regan, to find info on the types of question formats you'll come across when taking a Microsoft ...Continue Reading

• Exchange public folder restore and recovery FAQs

  Uh oh. You've lost Exchange public folder data. Now what? Refer to this collection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for some quick technical advice. Whether you need to recover deleted public folder data or subfolders or restore public folders ...Continue Reading

• VPN security: Testing, troubleshooting and deploying

  In this section of our network access learning guide, learn how to test VPN security, troubleshoot VPN flaws and vulnerabilities as well as learn about VPN alternatives.Continue Reading

• Remote access security measures for Windows users

  Learn how to secure Windows network remote access points and users in this section of the network access control learning guide.Continue Reading

• Microsoft network endpoint security tips and tactics

  Preventing hackers from entering your network through a Web interface or VPN hack is important, but what if they physically get their hands on a machine on your network? Securing network endpoints is imperative when protecting sensitive data. Learn ...Continue Reading

• Managing Windows network access security tutorial

  Learn to control network access and get a comparison between NAQC and NAC in our network access control learning guide.Continue Reading

• defragmentation

  Defragmentation is the process of locating the noncontiguous fragments of data into which a computer file may be divided as it is stored on a hard disk, and rearranging the fragments and restoring them into fewer fragments or into the whole file.Continue Reading

• Open Document Format (ODF)

  The Open Document Format (ODF) is an XML-based open source file format for saving and exchanging text, spreadsheets, charts, and presentations...Continue Reading

• Active Directory Replication Guide

  This guide provides tips and resources on Active Directory replication, including info on replication basics, topology design and troubleshooting replication issues.Continue Reading

• Active Directory Tutorial

  This guide helps Active Directory administrators better understand the basics of the Active Directory infrastructure, including design strategies, DNS, replication and security.Continue Reading

• Windows Remote Management (WinRM)

  Windows Remote Management (WinRM) is a feature of Windows Vista that allows administrators to remotely run management scripts... (Continued)Continue Reading

• Exchange ActiveSync tips and tutorials

  Tune up your ActiveSync administration skills with these tips and tutorials. You'll learn how to configure, troubleshoot and secure ActiveSync in Exchange 2003 and Exchange 2007.Continue Reading

• Hacking for Dummies: Test your firewall rules

  Before someone else hacks your firewall, test your firewall rules during the self-hacking process to test your network's security. Learn about the tools involved in this excerpt from Chapter 9, "Network Infrastructure," from, Hacking for Dummies,...Continue Reading

• relative identifier (RID)

  In Windows 2000, the relative identifier (RID) is the part of a security ID (SID) that uniquely identifies an account or group within a domain.Continue Reading

• OOXML (Office Open Extended Markup Language)

  OOXML (Office Open Extended Markup Language), also called Open XML, is a file format for documents, spreadsheets and presentations that is intended for use with the 2007 and later versions of the Microsoft Office suite... (Continued)Continue Reading

• ASPI driver (Advanced SCSI Programming Interface driver)

  In a personal computer, an ASPI driver is a software driver or program that uses the Advanced SCSI Programming Interface (ASPI) protocol to interface with the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) bus.Continue Reading

• ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)

  ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is an industry specification for the efficient handling of power consumption in desktop and mobile computers.Continue Reading

• binder

  In file management, a binder is a software utility that combines two or more files into a single file.Continue Reading

• import

  In a personal computer application, to import is to open a file that is in a format different from the format the application creates on its own.Continue Reading

• fatal exception

  In a computer error message, a fatal exception indicates an exceptional situation requiring that the program responsible for the situation be closed.Continue Reading

• batch file

  A batch file is a text file that contains a sequence of commands for a computer operating system.Continue Reading

• floating point unit (FPU)

  A floating point unit (FPU), also known as a math coprocessor or numeric coprocessor, is a specialized coprocessor that manipulates numbers more quickly than the basic microprocessor circuitry. The FPU does this by means of instructions that focus ...Continue Reading

• dynamic link library (DLL)

  A dynamic link library (DLL) is a collection of small programs that can be loaded when needed by larger programs and used at the same time.Continue Reading

• autoexec.bat

  AUTOEXEC.BAT is a file containing Disk Operating System commands that are executable when the computer is booted (started).Continue Reading

• AMIBIOS (AMI BIOS)

  AMIBIOS is one of the original brands of basic input/output system (BIOS) chip and is probably the most commonly installed BIOS chip in today's personal computers.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)

  An MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer) is someone who has passed exams that test their ability to design and develop custom business applications with Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platform.Continue Reading

• Active Directory Changes Guide

  Microsoft Active Directory has undergone several changes since Windows 2000 Server. This guide provides information on all the new AD features for Windows Server 2003 and 2008.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows Vista: Performance and stability improvements

  Check out this excerpt from Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed by Paul McFedries, with details on performance and stability features for Windows Vista.Continue Reading

• Part 2: The Exchange public folder replication methodology explained

  Learn how hierarchy and backfill replication work in public folders, and find out what Exchange does when two users try to modify the same public folder content simultaneously.Continue Reading

• wizard

  A wizard is a computer utility designed to simplify the execution of lengthy or complicated tasks... (Continued)Continue Reading

• Performing a BitLocker installation of Windows Vista

  Mark Minasi provides the information you need to install Windows Vista on your system. This chapter is an excerpt from Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals."Continue Reading

• Upgrading to Windows Vista: Checking compatibility with the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)

  Mark Minasi provides the information you need to ensure Windows Vista will run on your system. This chapter is an excerpt from Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals."Continue Reading

• Upgrading to Windows Vista: Migrating settings using the Microsoft Windows User State Migration Tool

  Mark Minasi provides the information you need to ensure Windows Vista will run on your system. This chapter is an excerpt from Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals."Continue Reading

• Preparing to install Windows Vista: Checking system compatibility

  Mark Minasi provides the information you need to ensure Windows Vista will run on your system. This chapter is an excerpt from Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals."Continue Reading

• Preparing to install Windows Vista: The final steps toward installation

  Mark Minasi runs through the steps IT managers should take when preparing to install windows Vista. This chapter is an excerpt from Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals."Continue Reading

• Exchange Server and DNS

  From configuring and deploying a DNS server to diagnosing and troubleshooting DNS difficulties, this collection of tips, tutorials and tools explains how DNS works and shows how to configure it for optimal Exchange Server availability and ...Continue Reading

• master file table (MFT)

  The master file table (MFT) is a database in which information about every file and directory on an NT File System (NTFS) volume is stored... (Continued)Continue Reading

• catastrophic failure

  Catastrophic failure is a complete, sudden, often unexpected breakdown in a machine, electronic system, computer or network. This may occur as a result of a hardware event such as a disk drive crash, memory chip failure or surge on the power line......Continue Reading

• Top 5 Outlook Web Access tips of 2006

  Based on your clicks, these are the top five Outlook Web Access tips of 2006. From Outlook Web Access performance and availability problems to OWA security and authentication concerns, these issues ignited your interest in 2006.Continue Reading

• Exchange Server information store issues FAQs

  From fixing configuration and performance problems to copying and recovering data, learn something new about the information store from this assortment of expert adviceContinue Reading

• Exchange Server and Active Directory FAQs

  From creating Exchange Server mailboxes and modifying SMTP addresses to bulk-importing data and configuring user permissions, this collection of frequently asked questions will teach you how to manage and manipulate Active Directory for easier ...Continue Reading

• offline folder file

  An offline folder file is the location for offline folders (OST files) in Microsoft Outlook.Continue Reading

• Windows CE

  Windows CE is based on the Microsoft Windows operating system but is designed for including or embedding in mobile and other space-constrained devices.Continue Reading

• Managing Windows with VBScript and WMI -- Chapter 20, 'Your first WMI/ADSI script'

  This chapter walks you through the entire design and creation process for a new script. In addition to demonstrating a useful new purpose for WMI and ADSI, this chapter will help strengthen your script design skills.Continue Reading

• Part 2: RAID configuration options for Exchange Server storage

  Crash Course: Exchange Server 2003 storage management options -- part 2 of 6.Continue Reading

• Part 3: Using a SAN for Exchange Server storage

  Crash Course: Exchange Server 2003 storage management options -- part 3 of 6.Continue Reading

• Part 4: Using NAS for Exchange Server storage

  Crash Course: Exchange Server 2003 storage management options -- part 4 of 6.Continue Reading

• Part 1: Microsoft's Exchange Server storage recommendations

  Crash Course: Exchange Server 2003 storage management options -- part 1 of 6.Continue Reading

• Part 5: Using DAS for Exchange Server storage

  Crash Course: Exchange Server 2003 storage management options -- part 5 of 6.Continue Reading

• Part 6: Related resources on Exchange Server storage management

  Crash Course: Exchange Server 2003 storage management options -- part 6 of 6.Continue Reading

• virtual desktop manager

  A virtual desktop manager is a program that allows a computer user to have more than one user interface available simultaneously on a single computer.Continue Reading