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Essential tools and advice for AD management and migration. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSOR: - Enterprise Windows Decisions -- apply today! http://windowsdecisions.techtarget.com/html/registration.htm?Offer=w2k21703 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. ACTIVE DIRECTORY TIPS - Essential tools for AD replication - Design Active Directory as a database - Ask Jerry Honeycutt: Local GPOs to AD policies after upgrade? - Ask Roberta Bragg: AD to restrict network computer management 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Featured Topic: Man your wireless LAN - Oops! True IT blooper #35: What about Bob? - Webcast: Active Directory tuning and optimization - Tip Contest: Last chance to win! ___________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: Enterprise Windows Decisions conference Enterprise Windows Decisions defines the issues that impact the success of your IT strategy. Attend our unbiased conference targeted towards senior decision makers and participate in strategic sessions with leading technology analysts and independent experts. Discover concrete examples of how to lower your TCO, effectively navigate Microsoft's product life cycles and new licensing programs, understand the pros & cons of emerging non-Microsoft alternatives, address critical security concerns and much more. Registration is free for qualified professionals but seating is limited. Apply today! http://windowsdecisions.techtarget.com/html/registration.htm?Offer=w2k21703 ___________________________________________________________________ ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR AD REPLICATION | by James Michael Stewart Active Directory is the core of a Windows 2000 domain. Without AD, most of the features, benefits and security of Windows 2000 would not be possible. The trouble is that most system administrators may be very well versed at configuring AD containers and GPOs, but when it comes down to the wire, many don't really understand how it all works, how to improve and optimize AD, or how to troubleshoot low-level problems. >>Click here for the full tip: http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci882241,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= DESIGN ACTIVE DIRECTORY AS A DATABASE | by Carol Miller This member-submitted tip suggests a point of view from which to look at Active Directory that may make your AD implementation easier and more in-depth. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci878502,00.html?FromTaxonomy=/pr/286434 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= MOVE FROM LOCAL GPOS TO AD AFTER WIN2K UPGRADE | Ask Jerry Honeycutt Dear Jerry: Our domain will be upgraded soon to Windows 2000 with Active Directory. One of the major projects for 2003 is the lock down of the workstations. Should we wait for AD to be implemented and use domain-linked group policy objects (GPOs) or can we start with local GPOs and then easily move policies to Active Directory? >>Click here to read Honeycutt's expert response: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid516252_tax293054,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= USE AD TO RESTRICT NETWORK COMPUTER MANAGEMENT | Ask Roberta Bragg Dear Roberta: I am looking for a way to add an Active Directory security policy for disallowing users to manage other computers on the network unless they have admin rights. Any suggestions? >>Click here for Bragg's expert response: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid516968_tax285120,00.html Want more tips like these last two? Then sign up to receive SearchWin2000.com's "Tips from our experts" biweekly newsletter. 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True IT blooper #35 An Active Directory implementation blooper to beat the band, this story leaves the Blooper Zone resident with a red face and a newfound respect for Windows 2000 group policy objects. http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid33_gci826934,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ACTIVE DIRECTORY TUNING AND OPTIMIZATION | Webcast Listen to and watch this webcast to learn tips and best practices for tuning and optimizing Active Directory (AD) databases and replication. And find out how to keep AD running efficiently. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/webcastsTranscriptSecurity/1,289693,sid1_gci837529,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LAST CHANCE TO WIN! | Tip Contest Time is running out for our February tip contest, but it's still not too late to get into the game! 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