IT Administration


AD Objects -- Back from the Dead

Windows Server 2008 has a way of reanimating dead AD objects.

Contenders in Virtualization

You've given your servers and desktops a thorough look prior to virtualizing them. It's time to check out a few of the solutions -- separating hype from fact.

Taking Care of Your Most Precious Resource

You do a fantastic job with server, remote device, PC and laptop maintenance. Hey, don't forget about personal maintenance.

Aiiiiieeeeee!

A small change to Windows Server 2008 can prevent most admins from making this all-too-common lament.

Encore Performance

How to get PerfMon to do what you need from the command line.

Quest Buying ScriptLogic

Database, application and Windows-management solutions provider Quest Software will acquire ScriptLogic, a provider of Windows-based network management solutions, for roughly $90 million in cash.

Take Command of DNS

You can wield some awesome power just by using DnsCmd.exe.

Simplify Command Prompt Access with CMD Prompt Here

Use this handy Resource Kit tool to jump to the command prompt from Windows Explorer.

Stop! Thief!

You're face-to-face with a computer criminal. Now what? Some advice from Microsoft in a nifty guide.

No IP Protection Deals for Ubuntu Linux

Some Linux vendors haven't been as quick to secure deals with Microsoft that protect them from legal action relating to claims that open source software violates Microsoft patents.

Computer Name Targeting

Obtain a dynamic list of computers for remote action targeting.

Linux Patent Protection Deals Piling Up

Another company has agreed to Microsoft's Linux IP amnesty program, adding to the rapidly growing list of open source vendors seeking protection against possible legal action from Redmond.

Remote Registry, Unscripted

Query a registry remotely with this neat trick that involves no script at all.

Virtual Server SP1 Released

A key Microsoft virtualization product has gotten an important update.

Windows Home Server RC1 Released

Microsoft's first server aimed at the home market has reached the release candidate phase, and as such, is nearly ready to be pushed out the door.

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