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AD Your Way

So the AD database doesn't have everything you need? Here's how to have it your way.

With a Trace

Add a trace-like window to debug scripts.

New MCP Exam for Systems Management Experts

Systems Management Server 2003 exam being beta tested from Aug. 8 to Aug. 22. Will count toward MCSE and new Technology Specialist cert.

Unknown Displeasures

Migrating to XP SP2 can sometimes leave you a mess of unknown devices.

Critical Security Patch for IE Pulled, Reposted

A problem in Microsoft's process for posting patches to the Microsoft Download Center during the August patch day on Tuesday caused users attempting to pull down a critical cumulative patch for Internet Explorer to receive a corrupted file.

Centrify to Ship Updated Active Directory Suite

Centrify will begin shipping on Monday version 2.0 of its flagship product DirectControl Suite 2.0 for integrating non-Microsoft systems into Active Directory.

Patch Tuesday Brings 6 Bulletins, 3 are Critical

Microsoft released six security bulletins on Patch Tuesday, including three bulletins rated "critical." All six bulletins involved Windows, and one of the bulletins also involved Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer Gets First Look-and-Feel Overhaul in Years

Internet Explorer 7 got its first facelift in years when Microsoft delivered twin betas of the Web browser this summer -- one in the Windows Vista beta and a technical beta for Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Private Beta of Longhorn Server Focused on Fundamentals

Microsoft put out a private beta of Windows Longhorn Server at the same time as the Windows Vista Beta 1 release. But don't worry if you're not among the 5,000 hardware and software industry insiders graced with the server code. You're not missing much yet.

Windows 2003: Mind Your Users

Use AcctInfo.DLL to reset passwords and find the last good logon for users on your Windows 2003 systems.

Sending from Entourage? Think Again!

What to do if your Entourage email client allows you to receive email, but not send any.

SANs for the Masses

If you had previously dismissed storage networks as being too costly and complex for your organization, it may be time for another look.

Two WMI Issues: RPC and Security

How to get past RPC errors; logging onto the right user profile.

3 Server-Worthy Downloads

Upgrade your admin life with these three Microsoft tools: IIS Diagnostic Tools, WSUS and Win2003 R2.

Attack of the Queries

Test out various Active Directory scenarios with Microsoft's ADTest tool.

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