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Novell single sign-on adds SharePoint support

Novell single sign-on adds SharePoint support

News A new version of Novell Access Manager allows users registered on non-Windows identity directories to more easily access software that requires Active Directory, such as Microsoft Office SharePoint.

Wednesday, January 14 2009 07:35 AM

Tags: Authentication and encryption, Applications and tools, Security applications/tools, Security Management, Authentication, Microsoft Corp., Single Sign-on, identity federation, Web Services Security, LDAP


Microsoft patches 10 flaws with seven bulletins

Microsoft patches 10 flaws with seven bulletins

News The most critical patches released cover Bluetooth, Internet Explorer, and DirectX.

Wednesday, June 11 2008 07:58 AM

Tags: Security, PC security, Data security, Microsoft Corp., Vulnerability, Bulletin, Microsoft Windows Vista, Flaw, Attacker, software


Set up split-brain DNS with Active Directory integrated zones

Set up split-brain DNS with Active Directory integrated zones

Techguide Learn how to configure conditional forwarding in Windows Server 2003 when a split-brain DNS setup is called for.

Monday, June 22 2009 01:02 PM

Tags: Domain names, Web servers, Domain Name, DNS Server, Domain, Environment, Server, DNS, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows


Three control elements in role-based access design

Techguide Each access control element plays an important role and must be assessed when evaluating multifactor authentication and single sign-on solutions.

Tuesday, March 10 2009 09:03 AM

Tags: Security Management, Risk Management, Authentication and encryption, Authentication, Security, Biometrics, Single Sign-on, Role, Identity, Identity Verification


Manually adjust query-based distribution list membership using LDAP

Techguide Query-based distribution groups provide a great means by which to automate the membership of groups in Active Directory. Here's one way that you can manually adjust query-based membership.

Wednesday, October 07 2009 12:06 PM

Tags: Infrastructure/architecture management, Network administration/implementation, Server platforms, Distribution Group, Distribution List, Query, GUI, Chief Information Officer, home networking, Scott Lowe


Consider running the browser service on DCs

Techguide Find out why, in some configurations, the browser service should be running to facilitate NetBIOS--still a critical part of most Windows Server environments.

Monday, November 10 2008 10:03 PM

Tags: Operating systems, Web browsers, Web Browser, Computer Browser, NetBIOS, domain controller, Service, Computer, NetBIOS Resolution, Microsoft Windows Server 2008


Simplify PowerShell script creation with PowerGUI

Techguide PowerShell offers a powerful and extensible scripting language, but memorizing complete syntax for every command and procedure would not be a simple task.

Tuesday, December 30 2008 09:30 AM

Tags: Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows PowerShell, Tool, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Quest Software Inc., code snippet, scripting language, PowerGUI, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007


Configure the screen saver timeout in Windows Server 2008 Core Edition

Techguide Managing the display settings in the Core Edition is a little less intuitive than its full install counterparts. Here's how to set the screen saver timeout in the registry.

Sunday, February 01 2009 02:06 PM

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Value, Registry, Password, group policy, Ohio, Windows registry, group policy object, Rick Vanover


Restarting Active Directory as a service in Windows Server 2008

Techguide Dependency services will also restart, when the Active Directory Domain Service is restarted.

Tuesday, September 30 2008 09:15 AM

Tags: Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, DNS Server, Active Directory Service, Directory Service, domain controller, Kerberos, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server


Windows Server 2008 R2 features PowerShell 2 by default

Techguide For the Windows OS, few tools hold more weight than the PowerShell scripting environment. In this tip, Rick Vanover breaks down the new environment for Windows Server 2008 R2.

Tuesday, September 08 2009 07:23 AM

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Microsoft Windows PowerShell, Quest Software Inc., Ohio, Community Technology Preview, Rick Vanover, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows


Stopping AD Domain Services in Windows Server 2008

Techguide Windows Server 2008 introduces the service-controllable domain services, which allow for explicit management of domain controller servers. Rick Vanover shares tips on using this functionality.

Tuesday, August 18 2009 09:09 AM

Tags: Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, domain controller, Ohio, Rick Vanover, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Hardware, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows


Enabling the Active Directory Recycle Bin

Techguide Find out what feature in the Windows Server 2008 R2 is set to make IT administrators' lives easier.

Sunday, April 19 2009 07:17 PM

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Recycle Bin, Virtualization, Recycle Bin Feature, Windows Server 2008 R2 Reviewers Guide, Ohio, Rick Vanover, Environment, Microsoft Windows Server 2008


Changing the computer name on Server 2008 Core

Techguide This tip explains how to rename a computer in one line.

Sunday, April 05 2009 02:25 PM

Tags: Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Firewall, fully qualified domain name, Ohio, computer, Rick Vanover, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server


 
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Configuring VoIP in Twinkle

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If you need a reliable and capable SIP softphone for Linux, Vincent Danen suggests using the feature-rich Twinkle to configure its use.


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Are Telcos the New Drivers of the Outsourcing Industry?

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The recent TPI Index from TPI highlighted an interesting trend where 'a few very large Telco-to-Telco contracts - instances where one telecommunications carrier outsources its network operations requirements to another..... by Michael Rehkopf

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  1. authentication
  2. authentication and encryption
  3. dns server
  4. domain controller
  5. environment
  6. ldap
  7. microsoft corp.
  8. microsoft exchange server 2007
  9. microsoft sharepoint
  10. microsoft windows
  11. microsoft windows powershell
  12. microsoft windows server
  13. microsoft windows server 2008
  14. ohio
  15. quest software inc.
  16. rick vanover
  17. security
  18. security management
  19. server
  20. server platforms