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How do I install and configure Windows 2000 DNS server?

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the Active Directory locator in Windows 2000. Active Directory clients and client tools use DNS to locate domain controllers for administration and logon. You must have a DNS server installed and configured for Active Directory and the associated client software to function correctly. This article guides you through the…

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Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer v1.2.1

(MBSA 1.2.1 was released in the middle on August 2004 and replaces MBSA 1.2) MBSA Version 1.2.1 is a tool designed for the IT Professional that helps with the assessment phase of an overall security management strategy. MBSA Version 1.2.1 includes a graphical and command line interface that can perform local or remote scans of…

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Set Up Active Directory to Support Tiered Administration and Privileged Access Workstations

In this Ask the Admin, Russell Smith discusses setting up Active Directory to support a secure tiered administrative model and Privileged Access Workstations.

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Creating Local Accounts with Windows PowerShell

Are you looking for an easy way to set up additional local user accounts? In this post, PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks shows how easy it is to set up these accounts across multiple machines remotely, using Windows PowerShell.

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Overlooked Features in Window Server 2008 R2

Direct Access? BranchCache-whatsis? Discover what oft-forgotten Windows Server 2008 R2 features we think deserve another chance.

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Download Windows 2003 Reskit Tools

Where can I get the Windows Server 2003 Reskit Tools? The Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools are a set of software tools for administrators, developers, and power users to manage Active Directory, Group Policy, TCP/IP Networks, Registry, Security, Scalability and many other areas of the Windows Server 2003 operating system. The following tools are…

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Downloads

Downloads This page contains a collection of download links and tips, all related to Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2000, Exchange Server 2003 and Office XP/2003. Please feel free to contact me if you’d like to contribute to this section . Available topics (Sorted in alphabetical order) Press CTRL+F to search the…

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How to Find Out Which Users Are Logged on Windows Server

In this Ask an Admin, discover which users are logged in locally and access resources on your servers. Download psloggedon and get started!

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What is VMware ESX Server 3i (or ESXi)?

VMware ESX Server 3i is a full featured, very powerful, Enterprise virtualization platform. It has recently been renamed from “ESX 3i” to “ESXi”. It is NOT a scaled down version of ESX Server. (BOLD) While the “service console” has been removed from 3i vs the traditional ESX Server 3.x, this is actually a benefit to…

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Daniel Petri’s MCSE & System Administrator Interview Questions – Part 6 – Windows Server 2008/R2 Active Directory

This is a part 6 of my MCSE and System Administrator job interview sample questions See previous parts at: Part 1 – Networking Part 2 – Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Part 3 – Exchange Server 2003 Part 4 – PC Technician Part 5 – Exchange Server 2007/2010 Like previous parts, this article set is…

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