=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Active Directory Administration Tip September 3, 2002
Essential tools and advice for AD management and migration. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSOR: - FREE Group Policy eBooks! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,5344,00.htm?freeebook =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. ACTIVE DIRECTORY TIPS - Use GPO to manage disk quotas - Ask the Expert: Active Directory users snap-in for Win2k Pro? - Top 10 Active Directory management bloopers 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - SearchWin2000.com Research: Free Active Directory white papers - Live Expert Webcast: Understanding Group Policy - Discussion: Using Windows NT Server as Domain Controller ___________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by NetIQ FREE Group Policy eBooks! Want to plan, deploy and manage Group Policies more efficiently? Get real-world perspectives on Group Policy management techniques and best practices. Read "The Tips and Tricks to Windows 2000 Group Policy" and "The Definitive Guide to Windows 2000 Group Policy," brought to you by NetIQ, FullArmor and Realtimepublishers.com. Download the FREE eBooks now! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,5344,00.htm?freeebook ___________________________________________________________________ USE GPO TO MANAGE DISK QUOTAS | by James Michael Stewart A full hard drive can cause several problems, including system freezing, lost, damaged or corrupted files due to inadequate save space and a significant reduction in the performance of the system as a whole. There are several products on the market that can be used to impose custom quota systems or set trigger alarms, but there is no need for third-party code -- Windows 2000 includes both a basic quota system and system alerts. In this tip, you'll discover how to take advantage of these features. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci847572,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ACTIVE DIRECTORY USERS SNAP-IN FOR WIN2K PRO? | Ask the Expert Ask Paul Hinsberg: "I am working on a Win2k Pro box and want the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in in my MMC, but cannot find it. Is the snap-in just on servers? If not, where can I get it to load on my Win2k Pro box?" >> CLICK for Paul's expert response... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid476386_tax285115,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TOP 10 ACTIVE DIRECTORY MANAGEMENT BLOOPERS | by Jan Stafford The only consolation for IT managers who make mistakes in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) migration and management is that they're not alone. Doug Davis is Product Manager for FastLane Migrator, Microsoft Solutions for Irvine, Calif.-based Quest Software. After helping folks migrate and manage AD over the last couple of years, Davis has seen more than his share of bloopers. In fact, he's compiled a list of Active Directory blunders that can help you avoid being company to those in AD misery. http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid33_gci798599,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FREE ACTIVE DIRECTORY WHITE PAPERS | SearchWin2000.com Research Looking for detailed Active Directory information? Check out our listing of Active Directory white papers. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/whitepapersByCategory/0,293837,sid1_tax289223_idx0_off10,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LIVE EXPERT WEBCAST | Understanding Group Policy Who: James Michael Stewart, author and MCSE When: Oct. 1 at 2:00 p.m. EDT (18:00 GMT) At this live Webcast SearchWin2000.com's admin expert James Michael Stewart will discuss Group Policy configurations, capabilities and limitations and show you some practical tips you can apply when using Group Policy Editor (GPE). >> CLICK here to pre-register... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/webcasts/0,289675,sid1,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= USING WINDOWS NT SERVER AS DOMAIN CONTROLLER | Migration & AD Forum SearchWin2000.com user "Bill Lally" needs your assistance. 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