Explore new task scheduler triggers

Learn more about the increased number of settings in the triggers and actions area in Windows Server 2008, that allow for more complex rules for creating scheduled tasks.

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Implement the Read-Only Domain Controller

The Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) optimizes bandwidth in situations where frequent logon requests are processed over slow or unreliable connections.

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Populate the Active Directory Description field

Populating the Windows Active Directory Description field can be very useful as there are times when you need more information to correctly identify a system.

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Script the remove and disable mailbox attributes

If your Windows environments have migrated to Exchange 2007, the use of the Exchange Management Shell has become a critical part of system administration.

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Batch Active Directory tasks with dsmove

When you have to do specific Windows administration tasks on a frequent basis, it makes your job easier if all relevant objects are in the same organizational unit.

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Service management in Windows Server 2003 and 2008

Use the service controller command found in Windows Server 2003 and 2008 to set a service to disabled, automatic or manual.

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Why the Windows Server 2003 R2 disc matters

After the installation process for Windows Server 2003 R2 is complete, you may or may not insert the R2 disc as prompted.

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Configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008

Find out how to install and configure a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server, and explore advanced features such as adding reservations and exclusions.

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Intro to Server 2008 Core edition

The Windows Server 2008 Core edition comes with significant changes.

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Install a DNS server in Windows Server 2008

IT administrators who have little or no experience with Domain Name System (DNS), can learn to install, configure and troubleshoot a Windows Server 2008 DNS server.

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Get around the DVD drive requirement for installs

Even if a DVD drive is not available, there are "tricks" that make possible the installation of Windows Server 2008.

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Uninstalling and disabling drivers in Device Manager

Learn how to update or uninstall a device driver that is no longer necessary or is not performing as expected within Windows Server 2003.

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Roll back device driver updates in Windows Server 2003

Fortunately, there is a safeguard for situations where driver files are not performing as required, after they have been updated.

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A look at Performance Logs and Alerts in the CMC

The Computer Management Console’s Performance Logs and Alerts snap-in allows you to monitor the performance of specific Windows Server 2003 system resources.

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Using the Device Manager snap-in

Windows Server 2003 supports devices large and small, both as internal cards and external USB devices, which can be cumbersome for admins.

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10 things you should know about virtualization

Virtualization has been a major buzzword in the IT world for a few years. Now the buzz is getting louder.

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Windows Server 2003 Local Users and Groups snap-in

Here's a walk through on how to use the Local Users and Groups snap-in of Windows Server 2003 .

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Using the Shared Folder snap-in

The Computer Management Console's Shared Folders snap-in make your job easier to manage open files, active shares and user sessions.

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Using the Event Viewer snap-in

Get tips on using the Event Viewer, which displays items logged by the system when actions happen within a Windows Server 2003 system.

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Manage your system with a useful console

Windows Server 2003 includes consoles that let you manage the server and other components on the server operating platform.

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