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Essential tools and advice for the Windows administrator. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - SDSF interface for Windows - Reduce costs, increase productivity http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,15829,00.htm?phoenixsoftware - Find out how your salary stacks up http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/salarySurvey/0,289712,sid1,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. ADMINISTRATOR TIPS - You'll want to perform this Win2k upgrade - Challenge: Why might you move your system files? - A virtual MS cluster without shared hardware - Use a remote desktop for administration - Ask Jerry Honeycutt: How can I best troubleshoot PCs remotely? 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Exclusive Article: DNSLint to the rescue - Case Study: SearchWin2000.com's 2003 Innovator Award winner - Featured Topic: Vote, submit and see the new prizes for July! - Chapter of the Week: 'Doh! XP troubleshooting tips' ____________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: Phoenix Software (E)JES/2 is the result of a collaboration between IBM and Phoenix Software International. (E)JES/2 takes the robust functionality of IBM's SDSF for JES2 and enhances it with a powerful, easy-to-use, Windows workstation interface. (E)JES/2 gives users the ability to browse, cancel, print, and submit jobs right from the PC. Because Windows is a multitasking environment, (E)JES/2 adds full multitasking functionality to your system. http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,15829,00.htm?phoenixsoftware ____________________________________________________________________ YOU'LL WANT TO PERFORM THIS WIN2K UPGRADE | by Serdar Yegulalp XP Professional is turning up on more and more corporate desktops as the successor to Windows 9x and Windows 2000 Professional. While XP Pro is designed to be managed by Windows 2000 Server and Active Directory, there's often a crucial element missing: support on the Windows 2000 Server side for new Windows XP-only group policy functions. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci912612,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHY MIGHT YOU MOVE YOUR SYSTEM FILES? | IT Challenge By default, Win2k system files are installed to a folder named \WINNT. Legitimate reasons for specifying a different folder to install these system files into during setup might include: a. A security measure to fool "exploits" looking for system files b. A requirement for a parallel "existing version" install c. Targeting a different, specific folder for disaster recovery d. All of the above e. Only a and b f. Tricking your PC into thinking it's a Mac >> CLICK for the correct answer... http://www.searchWin2000.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci912766,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= A VIRTUAL MS CLUSTER WITHOUT SHARED HARDWARE | by Holger Zirnstein Do you need to install an MS cluster for testing, evaluation or education, yet you have no hardware for implementing the shared storage? A user recommends a useful how-to for using VMware virtual machine software. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci912313,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= USE A REMOTE DESKTOP FOR ADMINISTRATION | by Barrie Sosinsky If you're a Windows XP Pro user, you'll find it offers a feature called Remote Desktop that is based on Terminal Services. Using Remote Desktop you can log onto a system from another machine and access your applications and files as if you were sitting there in front of the system locally. It is particularly helpful for administrators who want to change server settings; add, modify, or delete users and computers; open a Command Prompt box to enter CLI commands; and even reboot a system, remotely. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci872740,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW CAN I BEST TROUBLESHOOT PCS REMOTELY? | Ask Jerry Honeycutt Dear Jerry: I administer multiple computers with multiple OSes. I waste a lot of my time either moving to the site or, once there, realizing that I was misinformed about the problem and must return later with the appropriate tools, software, etc. I would like to be able to open a connection to user desktops and be able to coach them in the process. >> CLICK here for Honeycutt's expert answer... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid537864_tax293054,00.html Want more tips like this one? 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Take the survey today! http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/salarySurvey/0,289712,sid1,00.html ____________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= DNSLINT TO THE RESCUE | Exclusive Article A lot can go wrong with Active Directory if you don't have a correctly configured DNS infrastructure. What you need is a tool that can assess the current DNS configuration of a domain controller or member server, compare it with the required configuration, and make suggestions about how to correct any problems. And when things go wrong, you need a tool that points out the problem quickly. Windows Server 2003 Support Tools has just such a tool. It's called DNSLint. >> CLICK here for the full article... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci911327,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM'S 2003 INNOVATOR AWARD WINNER | Case Study As we began to receive nominees for this year's Windows Manageability Innovator Award, it became apparent we had a long review process ahead of us. There were many to choose from, and all were worthy of a shot at the award. We finally picked Todd Myrick and his project team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) because of the enormous scale of their undertaking and the significant results they achieved. >> CLICK for the full NIH case study... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci911991,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= VOTE, SUBMIT AND SEE THE NEW PRIZES FOR JULY! | Featured Topic Our popular contests are lost without you, valued user, so please -- help us help you. This month, submit your best kept secrets for a chance to win a 256 MB MP3 Gray Whale mobile drive. A great companion for students, commuters and professionals, the Gray Whale is not only an MP3 player, but also a portable USB hard drive that allows you to bring it anywhere as a standalone MP3 walkman or a mobile drive to store any format files (MP3, MS Word, Excel, text or music file) you need. Get your tip in early and may the sun shine brightly on your chances! http://www.searchWin2000.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci912142,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 'DOH! XP TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS' | Chapter of the Week If an XP problem is causing you to smash your forehead into your keyboard with frustration, please check out this chapter first. It may just save you from a nasty bump on the head. This chapter from "XP Killer Tips" offers troubleshooting tips on everything from finding ScanDisk, to using the Help and Support center, to compatibility and performance management. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/content/0,290959,sid1_gci896718,00.html?Offer=chpdwled070103 ____________________________________________________________________ WEBCAST ALERTS | Free Newsletter SearchWin2000.com's free Webcast alerts newsletter keeps you up to date on our latest and greatest broadcasts. 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