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Exercises in Trust

Setting up forest trusts can be tricky. Here’s a step-by-step instruction guide.

Does Windows Endanger Society?

Security study faulty at many levels; let me count the ways.

Solving It with the KnowledgeBase

This column is a lot more fun when readers solve their own problems. Plus, a CAL follow-up.

Brief Lesson on Exchange Licensing

Understand Exchange's per-server vs. per-user licensing implications and you'll save money down the road.

The Case of the Disappearing User Settings

Administering mixed Windows platforms? Then be sure to manage Group Policy Objects from one machine or you'll run into this baffling feature of Windows 2003.

Time Traveling

See how three scripts allow for dealing with restore points remotely.

Domain Controllers and Disaster Recovery

It's really easier than you think.

All About ADAM

Active Directory in Application Mode provides a way to have directory service functionality without needing a domain.

Wise Counsel

There is another side of the coin for IT employment.

Trust in Windows Server 2003

Trusts have changed significantly on Windows Server 2003, including the concept of forest trusts. Here's a primer.

September 2003

Security Roles, Uniting Technology and Controlling Windows Remotely

Playing the PR Game

And just what do we go through on a daily basis, anyway?

Outlook Exceptions

The Rules cache wasn't made to be broken. A better way to create e-mail filters will come with Outlook 2003.

Sync or Swim

Another look at offline folders that comes with a workaround.

File Sync Malady

Windows 2000 continually updates offline file folders by design—Group Policy plays no part.

Screen Test

Some Group Policy tool tricks for implementing an enterprise-wide screen saver.

Pricing Politics; Saying Goodbye

Turbocharge Terminal Services

Here are some tips for keeping disk consuption to a minimum and improving server performance.

Windows Services à la Carte

Windows Server 2003 installs fewer services by default, and installs others in a disabled state. Here’s a guide to what they do, and whether you might need them or not.

A Different Take

Many people, many stories.

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