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VM Backup Burden

Here's a script to assist in backing up virtual machines.

R2W2: .NET Security, v2.0

Week 2 of Don’s Windows Server 2003 R2 Month.

Oracle Rootkit: Not a Hacking Tool?

A white hatter is developing a tougher database rootkit for security reasons -- but can it be used for evil?

Exposed Through Scripting

Essential #2: A script for launching executables, sending keystrokes, anything that needs to be automated.

R2W1: The Branch Office

Week one of Don’s Windows Server 2003 R2 Month.

Windows Component Quandary

With sysocmgr.exe, you can install optional Windows components from the command line.

Opinion: Overblown Malware Threats: The New Reality?

Hype might make for good news but bad security policies.

Greatest Scripting Hits

Hit Number 1: A script for deleting folders, even though it may not be empty.

Slip Into Something More Streamy

Create slipstreamed Windows installation discs with service packs, patches and tweaks with these free tools.

Virtual PC Network Binding Breakdown

Here’s how to reliably change the network binding assignment of a running Virtual PC.

Microsoft's Rushed Full Disclosure Patches Found Just as Effective

Publicity gets Redmond's attention better than private disclosure of its vulnerabilities.

Yearly Checkup

With a solid year of scripting tips, how about I show you three ways to improve your scripting prowess?

The Group that Broke the Camel’s Back

Belonging to too many domain user groups may actually prevent you from logging on.

Read-Only Attribute Aggravation

When read-only doesn’t necessarily mean “read-only.”

Repetitive Log-In Syndrome

Windows' Stored User Names and Passwords feature can help this admin from developing a common, on-the-job stress.

Patches Still MIA for BlackBerry Flaw

PDA users still at risk for exploit code or denial of service, despite official acknowledgement of the vulnerabilities.

Read Before You Leap

A problematic SCDPM 2006 installation provides a little real-life lesson on the benefits of reading.

Add/Remove Programs Problem

Admin tries to remove programs, but doesn't see that option

Third-Party Microsoft Patch a Bad Idea

Tenuous support, trust, quality and assurance are just some of the reasons not to install a third-party patch.

InputBox() Alternatives

Don't sweat the technique--two ways to accept input from the command-line outside of the norm.

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