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Essential tools and advice for AD management and migration. More Tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THIS ISSUE SPONSORED BY: - GET FREE TOOLS & RESOURCES TO MANAGE W2K/AD! http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/r/0,,2711,00.htm?FreeTools&Resources - Managing your Win2000 file and printer resources http://learn.serebra.com?s=53&i=WT0140&m=ew2pb032602&p=c&t=o =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. ACTIVE DIRECTORY TIPS - Windows 2000 migration sand traps - Securing Active Directory dos & don'ts - Assigning group policies to groups 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Best Web Links: Mobile and Remote Management - Online Event: Understanding Microsoft volume licensing - Tips Quality Survey: What do you think of our technical tips? - April Tip Contest: Win a Compaq iPAQ digital audio player ____________________________________________________________________ ******************* SPONSORED BY: Quest Software ******************* GET FREE TOOLS & RESOURCES TO MANAGE W2K/AD! Are you migrating to Windows 2000 & Active Directory? Visit us to get a FREE copy of "The Definitive Guide to Windows 2000 Administration" and learn how you can get FREE licenses for our certified W2K/AD migration tool today. http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/r/0,,2711,00.htm?FreeTools&Resources ____________________________________________________________________ WINDOWS 2000 MIGRATION SAND TRAPS | by James Michael Stewart Migrating from a Windows NT domain to Windows 2000 Active Directory domain should be relatively painless. But all too often, the process is hampered and hindered by little things that make a big mess. Having a clear understanding of the differences between how NT and Windows 2000 Active Directory maintain domains can help avoid most problems. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci813120,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SECURING AD DOS AND DON'TS | by SearchWindowsManageability Deploying and managing Active Directory are tough tasks, but securing it can be tougher. Here are some tips that can ease the burden. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci803194,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ASSIGNING GROUP POLICIES TO GROUPS | by Kevin R. Sharp Despite their name, AD group policies can only be assigned to sites, domains and organization units. But there is a way that you can trick Active Directory into assigning policies to groups. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci774627,00.html ____________________________________________________________________ ******************** 20% off CDROM training ************************ 20% off CDROM training: "Managing your Win2000 file and printer resources" Learn how to effectively manage your Win2000 file and printer resources. Study for the MCSE Exam 70-215. $79.00 for five hours of training (a $100 value). Limited time offer! http://learn.serebra.com?s=53&i=WT0140&m=ew2pb032602&p=c&t=o ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= MOBILE AND REMOTE MANAGEMENT | Best Web Links Like Willie Nelson, many network users often find themselves "on the road again." 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