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Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Administration

• How do I change permissions to allow drive mapping with Windows 2000 Terminal Services?

  Expert Christa Anderson explains why it isn't possible to allow drive mapping with Windows 2000 Terminal Services. Continue Reading

• How can I track which users have connected to a terminal server?

  Expert Christa Anderson offers some ideas for monitoring who is connecting to a terminal server, and when they are connecting. Continue Reading

• Configuring DNS server to create a DNS zone

  Admins can easily perform DNS configuration on Win2k Server for the purpose of creating a DNS zone. Continue Reading

• Best tools for probing LSA Secrets area of Windows Registry

  Two new utilities are the best available for probing the Local Security Authority (LSA) Secrets area of the Windows Registry. Continue Reading

• Unable to view webpage inside LAN

  I have a single domain Windows 2000 server and, since changing my Web hosting company and subsequently name servers, I am unable to view my webpage from inside the LAN. The domain and mail domain resolve fine from outside the company LAN. The ... Continue Reading

• Update the entire user property sheet in Active Directory

  How can I update my entire user property sheet in AD with the phone numbers and other information?Continue Reading

• Optimize Windows virtual memory in Windows 2000 Server

  Adding multiple page files is a way to optimize Windows 2000's Virtual Memory Manager. Here are the steps you'll need to follow.Continue Reading

• Active Directory for Windows 2000 and 2003: What's the difference?

  A common question among IT admins involves the differences in Active Directory for Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003. Expert Laura E. Hunter breaks down the key changes that took place in Active Directory when the new operating system was ...Continue Reading

• Do I need to use a particular terminal server with a particular client?

  Expert Christa Anderson explains to a reader why Windows Vista can connect to any generation of terminal server.Continue Reading

• DNS on workgroup servers vs DNS on domain servers

  What are the similarities and differences between DNS settings installed on workgroup servers and DNS settings installed on domain servers?Continue Reading

• How do I give users access to directly connect to a Windows 2000 server?

  Expert Christa Anderson explains to a reader that the Remote Desktop Connection tool can be used to allow users to directly connect to a server.Continue Reading

• Utility helps you view ActiveX component information

  A freeware program called ActiveXHelper allows you to view essential information about ActiveX components installed on your Windows desktops.Continue Reading

• Unregistered Microsoft Search .DLLs can cause problems

  Because the search function native to Windows is used by other Microsoft products for full-text indexing, a missing or unregistered .DLL meant to be used by Microsoft Search can cause apparently unrelated problems.Continue Reading

• Locking down SMTP in Win2K and Server 2003

  Weaknesses in your SMTP service configuration can pave the way for DoS attacks and spammers. Contributor Jonathan Hassell recommends locking down the service with these configuration changes to secure your mail services and limit the impact of spam.Continue Reading

• Terminal Services: Multiple time zones and only one terminal server

  In this series, Expert Christa Anderson helps readers solve USB printer issues with Terminal Services, as well as configuring Remote Desktop Web for access through ISA.Continue Reading