Windows Servers


Exchange: Error-Prone Messaging Tracking

Troubleshooting a service pack error that continues even after a reinstall.

Test Drive a Better Browser

These alternatives to Microsoft's Internet Explorer can add Web-browsing muscle, but they're not without potential problems.

Get Serious About Securing IE

Internet Explorer is one of the most used products in nearly every environment, but most administrators know little about how to tune it for best performance and safety.

Smoke, but No Fire for TCO

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a concept touted by Microsoft and various Linux vendors as proof that their products are cheapest to run. But TCO claims aren't what they're cracked up to be, and most IT shops never use TCO, or just plain do it wrong.

What's in a Name?

Rename standalone computers and also get all kinds of computer info with the free Compname.exe tool.

Windows SharePoint Services Updated

Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft's free team collaboration technology for Windows file servers, learns a few new tricks in a service pack posted this week.

Windows Storage Server R2 Enters Beta

Microsoft on Tuesday released a beta of Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, which will include enhancements for storage management, collaboration and branch usage.

DNS Suffix Struggle

Configuring DNS suffix search order is a critical component of any multi-domain LAN without a WINS server.

No Way Out

ISA Server seems to be preventing outbound traffic to an external FTP server.

Improved Training Benes Under SA

Next year, Software Assurance will include a sizable increase in training vouchers. The increase can prove to be a boon to Microsoft Certified Training Partners.

Sim Versions of 70-293, 70-294 Exams Make Beta

With exam rollout problems apparently worked out, Microsoft has begun beta testing exams 70-293 and 70-294.

Virtual Server 2005 Available on MSDN

An MSDN subscription will net you a copy of Virtual Server 2005.

The Big(ger) Picture

Change the command-line window mode with the free Fstoggle.exe tool.

System State Debate

Need to know exactly what’s included in a System State backup? Here’s how to find out.

The Invisible Administrator

Running an application or a batch file on a user's desktop with a different credential

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