Itanium servers, which utilize 64-bit architecture, are ready for the datacenter. This guide can help you decide whether your company should consider adding these high-muscle machines.
- By Bill Boswell
- 07/01/2002
The Schema controls how Active Directory operates. Here’s how it works and what’s new in Windows .NET.
- By Bill Boswell
- 05/01/2002
Keep your hair from turning gray by understanding how Active Directory access works between domains.
- By Bill Boswell
- 04/01/2002
The Encrypting File System, while serving a need, can also cause big headaches—especially with the XP implementation. Here’s how to do it right.
- By Bill Boswell
- 03/01/2002
Knowing how NTFS passes down file access attributes would have helped one systems administrator avoid exile to the basement. It could do the same for you.
- By Bill Boswell
- 02/01/2002
Knowing how and when to use null sessions, those invisible connections, can get you out of—or into—trouble.
- By Bill Boswell
- 01/01/2002
The Microsoft Management Console—with its handy snap-ins—makes Windows 2000 management a breeze.
- By Michael Chacon
- 12/01/2001
With its central interface, Microsoft Management Console makes managing administrative tools a “snap.”
- By Michael Chacon
- 11/01/2001
File Transfer Protocol has been around a while, and it's still one of the most useful tools to have under your Windows 2000 belt.
- By Michael Chacon
- 10/01/2001
When installing this service, there are myriad options available. Be sure you choose wisely.
- By Michael Chacon
- 09/01/2001
Terminal Services gives you strong remote administration
capabilities. But before using it, carefully check out
the heavy licensing requirements.
- By Michael Chacon
- 08/01/2001
CAs play a vital role in managing identity between networks and aren’t difficult to install—as long as you plan wisely.
- By Michael Chacon
- 07/01/2001