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Policies, No Domain

If you need to implement system policies in a non-Active Directory environment, there's hope.

Virtual Server RDP Administration Annoyance

Here’s how to access the Virtual Server Administration Web site from within a Remote Desktop Connection.

Microsoft's 'New' SA Results in Same-Old Story

Despite the press coverage you might be reading about Software Assurance's new benefits, don't change your approach just yet.

DNS Cache Poisoning

Laziness or stupidity are the main reasons for DNS cache poisoning, a study finds.

Missing Computers in WSUS

For some reason, this admin can't see all the computers when working with his Windows Server Update Services server.

Out, Invalid Member!

Get rid of unwelcome administrators with this handy batch file.

So Long, Safe Mode Boot!

Here’s how to disable the Windows Safe Mode boot menu.

Homeland Security's Data Collection Project Gets Bigger with ADVISE

The DHS' anti-terrorism information gathering expands, but so does its potential to be abused.

Run with It

Essential redux: Use VBScript to run a command-line tool and capture its output.

Rename Domain?

Though a cool new feature in Win2003, even Microsoft warns that you should use it at your expense.

AD Delegation Dilemma

Admin has difficulty giving HR the right permissions to edit data.

Electronic Discovery: When Data Retention Is a Bad Idea

Regulatory measures are forcing companies to store heaps of sensitive data that could be exploited by the bad guys.

Updates Gone Wild

Admin wants to know why one server keeps wanting to install latest update over and over again.

R2W4: Storage with Benefits

Week 4 of Don's Windows Server 2003 R2 Month.

The Server Strategy

The idea of Office as a service sounds oddly familiar. Will it work this time around?

Will Vendor Security Measures Lock Out Free Software?

Technologies like Trusted Computing could lock consumers into their hardware products.

Logging on with Your Alter Ego

Make a WMI or ADSI connection with alternate credentials via this week's script.

R2W3: Virtually Licensed

Week 3 of Don's Windows Server 2003 R2 Month.

Virtual Server Backup Remix

Here’s a better way to back up Virtual Server 2005 virtual machines.

Move Up or Stay Put?

When it makes sense to raise the forest and domain functional levels to Windows Server 2003.

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