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Newer tools for SP2
Insight Windows Support Tools have been upgraded since the release of the XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). A look at the changes.
Tags: Security, Windows XP
Nope, Novell's not dead yet
Insight Novell has a new lease on life, thanks to the increasing popularity of Java and interest in application servers. We check out Novell's Nakoma release.
Plan and deploy Content Management Server
Insight Content Management Server is a complex addition to IIS that requires special preparation before you run Setup. Here is what you need to know to successfully plan for and deploy Content Management Server.
Restarting Active Directory as a service in Windows Server 2008
Techguide Dependency services will also restart, when the Active Directory Domain Service is restarted.
Tags: Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, DNS Server, Active Directory Service, Directory Service, domain controller, Kerberos, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft: Security requires teamwork
News The software giant also tells European customers that it is making progress with efforts to limit security attacks against its products.
Tags: Security, Business applications
Stretch Active Directory's schema to fit your needs
Insight If you've ever looked at an object's properties in Active Directory, you know that AD stores a lot of information, but you may need to add other types of attributes.
10 security tips for all general-purpose OSes
Techguide There are key considerations for system security that apply no matter which operating system platform you happen to be using.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Operating systems
Introduction to server virtualization
Techguide Learn more about server virtualization, from what virtualization is and why to use it, to when to use virtualization, to how to migrate physical servers to virtual servers.
Are you ready for Windows .NET Server?
Insight A closer look at the changes to Windows 2000 server in its successor, Windows .NET Server.
Thumbs-up on security for Windows 2000
News After spending three years and millions of dollars, Microsoft locks up an internationally recognized Common Criteria certification for the OS--and bills it as part of its Trusted Computing push.
