IT Administration


Daydreaming Laptops

Windows XP laptops continue to "sleep" from Standby mode.

Reviews Are in: SMS 2003 Is a Hit

Microsoft's latest version of Systems Management Server includes a bevy of new features that early users say save them time and money.

Hosted Exchange: Can it Work for You?

If you don't have the time, money or manpower to run your own messaging environment, it may be time to consider hosted Exchange.

You Ask, Ballmer Answers

MCP Magazine readers get a crack at the Microsoft CEO.

Many IPs, One NIC? No Problem.

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

Stalled Exchange 2000 Setup

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

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.

Taming Kerberos

If you’re using Windows 2000 Server or above, chances are you’re also using Kerberos authentication. It’s time to get to know this three-pronged protocol and learn how to troubleshoot it.

Fancy Filework

Applying registration keys en masse via scripting.

Gaining Control Through Enterprise Process

How new policies and procedures can help you gain control over processes, ranging from patch management to topology changes.

Printer Location Tracking

O, printer, where art thou?

Lock Down Those Scripts!

Take care of this task throughout the company via this Active Directory trick.

Stepping Up to Scripting

Admin wants to move up the experience ladder and learn scripting.

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