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SQL Server Backup Types

New! Welcome to this new series of columns for working with SQL Server. First, let's talk backups.

It’s Hip to Clip

Vista scripters can now get access to the clipboard from the command line.

Where Did SCOPY Go?

XCOPY is the new SCOPY. Plus, disabling the trust password for a domain's workstations.

The World Needs More Fuzzers

Javascript fuzzer used to discover Opera browser flaw; domain parking; another Nigerian 419 scam; more.

Do you Really Need ADMX Files?

Use 'em if your org has completely migrated to Vista or Windows 2008. Otherwise, the older, 'sans X' format files work just as well.

Portfolio of Pieces

The benefits of modular design.

Get The 411 on Your System

Want your OS config information quickly? If you're running Vista, just use SystemInfo.

Fixing Forgetful Computers

Isolating and solving memory errors is a snap with the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool.

Integrity Check

Part 2: How to customize integrity levels for files and folders using the Windows Integrity Control.

SpyProxy Offers Browser Protection, For Now

Another tool to fight the criminals lurking on the Internet. Plus: DNS 'pinning'; Atsiv driver rejection; more.

PowerShell Script Blocks

Script blocks -- one antidote for admin-related repetitive strain injury.

You Can Take It With You

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act can't be used against employees who access data and take that information to competitors. Plus: Beware of debit-only ATMs.

Rolling Out Firefox via Active Directory

Leverage AD to roll out and update the Firefox Web browser in a Windows domain.

I Could Tell You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You

Part 1: Windows Integrity Control in Vista and the upcoming Windows Server 2008

Free Tool Hunts Bots

Research project creates tool to seek and kill bots; homeland power threat guidelines; server attack vector in Confixx.

SOA + WOA = NOA

How to head off performance bottlenecks.

What You Don't Know Hasn't Hurt You -- Yet

Also: Trusting TRUSTe; FTC's down on P2P; a policy for encrypting thumb drives

Violate Internet Standards with IE

Give IE the boost it needs with this handy little trick that can increase the number of simultaneous downloads.

PowerShell History Lesson

Double the PowerShell command buffer -- your fingers will thank you for this little tip.

CA Alert Service Vulnerable to Buffer Overflow

Plus Citrix flaw, Boing document theft and what Prevx tracked on recent Trojan attacks.

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