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Essential tools and advice for AD management and migration. More Tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - FREE ACTIVE DIRECTORY TOOL http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/r/0,,2785,00.htm?FreeTool - 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 - Prerequisites for migrating to AD - Top 10 Active Directory management bloopers - Use VB to delegate user management 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Online Event: HTTP and SSL and their impact on e-commerce - Tips Quality Survey: What do you think of our technical tips? - April Tip Contest: Win a Compaq iPAQ digital audio player ____________________________________________________________________ *********************** SPONSORED BY: NetIQ ************************ FREE ACTIVE DIRECTORY TOOL Get essential, real-time diagnostics for Microsoft Active Directory with NetIQ's ADcheck -- your powerful, free diagnostic tool. With ADcheck, you can quickly check domain controllers, domains and replication. After the first test, you'll wonder how you ever got along without it. Download your FREE copy now at: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/r/0,,2785,00.htm?FreeTool ____________________________________________________________________ PREREQUISITES FOR MIGRATING TO AD | by James Michael Stewart Many companies are electing to move up to Windows 2000 to take advantage of the power and flexibility that Active Directory offers. However, there are several stumbling blocks in the way that make migrating from legacy systems difficult. This tip discusses what you need to do to get around them. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci815471,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TOP 10 AD MANAGEMENT BLOOPERS | by SearchWindowsManageability The only consolation for IT managers who make mistakes in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) migration and management is that they're not alone. 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