=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Administrator Tip July 31, 2002
Essential tools and advice for the Windows administrator. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - New from Winternals: Defrag Manager 2.0 http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,4802,00.htm?winternals - Network Management/VoIP/Wireless Strategies Revealed http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,4678,00.htm?networkingdecisions =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. ADMINISTRATOR TIPS - Understand the KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR - Launch command prompt at a pre-selected folder - A very easy way to edit text files 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Quickie Poll: What did you do about MS Licensing 6.0? - Live Webcast: What you should know about Windows security - Quick Hit: Application management dos and don'ts - Rate User Tips: Last chance to rate July's contenders! ____________________________________________________________________ ***************** SPONSORED BY: Defrag Manager 2.0 ***************** NEW FROM WINTERNALS: Defrag Manager 2.0, the Clientless Defragmentation Server! Defrag Manager deploys a zero-footprint agent to Windows systems throughout your enterprise according to schedules you create. There's no client software to install and no end-user interaction. Defrag Manager is designed for maximum ease-of-use and scalability, with drag and drop scheduling and support for Active Directory. >> Try it free for 30 days! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,4802,00.htm?winternals ____________________________________________________________________ UNDERSTAND THE KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR | by Serdar Yegulalp Any time a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error with the word KERNEL in it turns up, administrators tend to fear the worst. KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR is no exception. Has Windows 2000 been irreversibly corrupted? The answer: generally not, but if you get them, they may be a prelude to a much deeper problem. These errors, while cryptic, often provide enough information to trace the problem to its source. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci841587,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LAUNCH COMMAND PROMPT AT A PRE-SELECTED FOLDER | by Gerry Morgan Changing back and forth between directories can be a time-consuming activity. This tip enables you to right-click on a folder in the Windows Explorer and launch a command prompt window that is already at the selected folder. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci803219,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= A VERY EASY WAY TO EDIT TEXT FILES | by Joe Keegan If you've ever created/edited login scripts, batch files, or any kind of scripts for that matter, you know that making sure that they work usually involves a lot of testing/editing to get it just right. This is one of the easiest ways to edit existing files. It doesn't seem like much at first, but add this to your toolbox and I'm sure you'll get used to it very quickly. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci783075,00.html _____________________________________________________________________ ******** NETWORK MANAGEMENT/VOIP/WIRELESS STRATEGIES REVEALED ******* SearchNetworking.com hosts the Networking Decisions conference in Chicago, October 16-18. Sessions focus not only on essential network management strategies, but feature critical insight on VoIP and wireless. You find out how to best prepare for these technologies now so you won't get left behind, the benefits to gain/pitfalls to avoid, plus the real ROI for your organization. >> Get the full story right here: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,4678,00.htm?networkingdecisions ____________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHAT DID YOU DO ABOUT MS LICENSING 6.0? | Quickie Poll With just a few days remaining before the deadline to enroll expires -- we want to know what side of the fence you're on. What did your company decide to do about volume licensing? Did you sign on the dotted line? Take our quickie poll and help us determine the fate of Microsoft's controversial program. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/poll =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WINDOWS SECURITY | Live Webcast Who: Ed Tittel, President of LANWrights When: Aug. 15 at 02:00 PM EDT (18:00 GMT) What constitutes a solid Windows security education? Learn the security skill-set required by Microsoft certification programs, and what requirements you can expect from Redmond in the future. >>CLICK to pre-register... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/webcasts/0,289675,sid1,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= APPLICATION MANAGEMENT DOS AND DON'TS | Quick Hit Too often, IT managers can't get their hands on enough information to prevent application meltdowns. Master the subtleties of application management with these tips. http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci839740,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LAST CHANCE TO RATE JULY'S CONTENDERS! | Rate User Tips The competition has been fierce this month -- today is your last chance to vote for your favorite admin, Exchange or security tip! A Garmin eTrex Global Positioning System is on the line and our brand new contest and prize launch tomorrow. 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