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Creating Scripts in WSH and ADSI
May 10, 2002
Gerry O'Brien examine the variety of tools and editors that are available for creating scripts, teaches you how to create scripts for reuse, and looks at the Windows Script Host Object Model.
Data Recovery and Private Encryption Keys in EFS
Oct 1, 2000
Windows 2000 expert Bill Boswell talks about data recovery in EFS, especially how to handle private encryption keys used to recover encrypted files.
Data Representation in Windows Communication Foundation
Aug 18, 2006
How is data sent from a Windows Communication Foundation client to a service? This chapter explains the involvement of XML serializers to improve control and optimization.
Dealing with Fallout from Windows Update
Sep 19, 2011
Ed Tittel explains how to handle the occasional wobbles that sometimes follow in the wake of Windows Update.
Dealing with File Migration in Windows 2000
May 4, 2001
This article, written by Windows author and consultant Lee Scales, provides three tables that illustrate how file and folder properties migrate from NetWare to Windows 2000.
Defragmenting the Windows Registry
Jun 16, 2009
Ed Tittel explains why it’s a good idea to defragment the Windows registry and explores a handful of tools available to perform this task.
Deploying Windows 2000 Professional
Dec 13, 2000
Windows 2000 Professional is becoming the operating system of choice in the client environment of many organizations. But how should you go about deploying Windows 2000 Professional en masse in your organization? In this article, Windows 2000 expert ...
Deploying Windows 2000 Using Answer Files
Jan 15, 2001
Windows 2000 deployment expert Jerry Honeycutt discusses the best way to use answer files to make your Windows 2000 deployment a breeze.
Describing Active Directory Components
May 17, 2002
Examine some of the most critical components in Active Directory, as well as Microsoft's recommendations for their use.
Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory
Jun 27, 2003
Even through mistakes in Active Directory design have become more forgiving than they were with Windows 2000, it is still important to thoroughly examine the various aspects of your organization to design an infrastructure that aligns with your needs. This chapter will guide you toward the domain model that is right for you.
Designing High-Availability Windows Systems
Jun 23, 2006
Computer systems that don't provide enough working time are worthless at best and disastrous at worst. But the fine distinction between "available enough" and "99.999% available" can end up hitting the bottom line pretty severely. Rick Cook explains the major options for designing a system with an appropriate amount of uptime.
Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory
Oct 11, 2001
Windows 2000 Security Expert Roberta Bragg discusses how to design security for a Windows 2000 Directory.
Designing Strategies for Security Management
Jul 23, 2004
With an eye towards passing the MSCE 70-298 Exam, Bill Ferguson and Ed Tittel explain the ins and outs of managing network security, and the tools that you can use to maintain security on a Windows Server 2003 Network. Included are several sample questions with detailed answers to help you prepare for the exam.
DHCP Audit Login
Apr 13, 2001
This article provides a brief overview of DHCP audit logging. It includes how to begin, name, and end daily audit logs; and gives you information on disk checks.
DNS Dynamic Update
Apr 13, 2001
This article discusses dynamic update, which enables DNS client computers to register and dynamically update their resource records with a DNS server whenever changes occur.
Documenting a Current Hardware Configuration in Windows 2000
May 4, 2001
This article, by New Riders author Grant Miller, provides the information to gather prior to new Windows 2000 hardware installation, and it explains what you need to do before you actually install or upgrade to Windows 2000.
Domain Name Services
Jun 1, 2001
In this chapter from Special Edition Using Microsoft Active Directory, learn the importance of DNS to the functioning of Active Directory.
Domains and Objects in Windows Server 2003
Dec 23, 2004
Jesse Smith reviews two of the new features of Windows Server 2003 Active Directory 1.1: raising domain functional levels and using saved queries to simplify administrative tasks.
DoS Attacks! How to Protect Your Windows 2003 Server
Mar 4, 2005
As long as there are TCP/IP packet transmissions, those pesky DoS (denial of service) attacks are here to stay. You'd better understand how these attacks happen and learn to harden your Windows 2003 Server against them. Jesse Smith gives you information and encouragement.
EFS and File Recovery
Oct 4, 2000
Windows 2000 expert Bill Boswell discusses Encryption File System and how to manage file recovery.

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