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Certified Mail: August 2004

Ensuring the strength of your users' passwords; using IE as a workaround for file management; is moving from desktop support to network admin a step up?

Define Your Data Validation

Check out the latest VS.NET add-ins, including a product that lets you define your data validation only once.

Testing Exchange's New Spam Filter

In spite of its shortcomings, you can't beat the price of Microsoft's Intelligent Message Filter.

Access the Power of VB.NET From C#

C# now provides many of the features VB developers have enjoyed for years. Learn how to plug the rest of VB's power into your C# apps.

Put Custom Property Editors on the Map

Use PropertyGrid to edit complex data structures by adding custom user interface editors.

Welcome to REDMOND Magazine, Part 2

Coming in October: More of the same, but more and better.

The Pain of Exams

Compared to the technology that's being tested, test center technology can seem outright medieval.

Novice VS.NET: Helpful or Hurtful?

Does VS.NET need a novice version to ease the transition for VB6 developers? Some say it would help; others assert it would hurt the respectability of a language finally coming into its own.

Two are Better Than One

It's time to make the move to two-factor authentication.

GPO Treasures

A bevy of often-overlooked settings are available in Group Policy Objects.

On the Offensive

It's time to become proactive about stopping computer crime.

Many IPs, One NIC? No Problem.

If you've been wanting to bind multiple IP addresses to a single NIC, now you can.

Secure, Safe, Feature-Laden Web Browsing

Alternatives to the standard IE.

Stalled Exchange 2000 Setup

Migration to Exchange 2000 seems to go fine, but setup comes to a screeching halt for this admin.

Lock Down Remote Registry Access

Block anonymous users from accessing confidential information.

Split DNS Configuration

Are You Restrictive with Your Groups?

The miracle of Group Policy is that you can maintain tight reins on who has admin rights.

DHCP Roll Call

Scriptable method for obtaining a list of DHCP server names in a domain.

Log Jam

Use caution when setting log file limits; plus, some scripting books to check out.

Capture Digital Images Quickly

Take a look at the latest VS.NET add-ins, including a component that quickly captures images from scanners and cameras.

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