=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Active Directory Tip November 18, 2003
Essential tools and advice for AD management and migration. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - FREE WHITE PAPER! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,21375,00.htm?track=NL-23&&questsoftware - Do it all with Group Policy! AutoProf Policy Maker free download http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,21376,00.htm?track=NL-23&&autoprof =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. ACTIVE DIRECTORY TIPS - Why can't I create new AD objects? - Hey! What time is it? - Ask Serdar Yegulalp: Implementing NT4 system policies in AD 2. WHAT'S NEW! - Webcast: Optimize your Group Policy settings - Featured Topic: Everything Active Directory - Tip Contest: The clock is ticking! Submit your tip today! - Best Web Links: Best practices for DNS ____________________________________________________________________ *****************SPONSORED BY: Quest Software********************* FREE WHITE PAPER! You've implemented AD and you want to take advantage of Group Policy, but its complexity is discouraging. Don't spend the next year testing GPOs and learning from your mistakes! Download "Bulletproof Your Windows Network with Group Policy" by renowned Windows/AD author Darren Mar-Elia. Put our Group Policy best practices to work for you! Download it today: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,21375,00.htm?track=NL-23&questsoftware ____________________________________________________________________ WHY CAN'T I CREATE NEW AD OBJECTS? | By James Michael Stewart In environments with a high rate of object creation or even during the process of migrating a large group of users, you may be unable to create new objects in Active Directory. In most cases, the problem is simply that the domain controller is running out of RIDs. >> CLICK for the full tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid1_gci937041,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HEY! WHAT TIME IS IT? | by James Michael Stewart How many times have you reviewed the contents of the system event log and discovered numerous W32Time service error details? All too often, this indicates that your domain controller is no longer able to access a time authority server with which to synchronize. By default, every time a server boots, it attempts to synchronize its time code with an authority in the domain. By design, the domain controller serving as the PDC emulator is the authority on time for a domain. Thus, it is important to ensure that your PDC emulator domain controller is able to access an Internet timeserver. >> CLICK here for the full tip: http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci930766,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IMPLEMENT NT4 SYSTEM POLICIES IN AD ENVIRONMENT | Ask Serdar Yegulalp Dear Serdar, Can you recommend a good technical reference for implementing NT4 system policies in an Active Directory environment? I'm in the position of having to migrate an NT4 domain, which relies extensively on system policies for desktop lockdown and user profile configuration. Most of the workstations will not be upgraded to Win2k in the foreseeable future, but the timeframe for integration of the environment is immediate. >> CLICK for Serdar Yegulalp's expert response: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/infoCenter/askTheExpertsAnswer/0,294272,sid1_gci918294_tax294655,00.html?track=NL-23 Want more tips like this one? Then sign up to receive SearchWin2000.com's "Tips from our Experts" biweekly newsletter. Just one click will automatically activate your free subscription: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/OptIn/1,290894,sid1,00.html?track=NL-23&&&&&cid=457574&em=&tid=3107&FE=1 ____________________________________________________________________ *********SPONSORED BY: AutoProf Policy Maker Professional********** By using Group Policy to manage all aspects of desktop customization, you can consolidate client images, eliminate cumbersome logon scripts, bring settings under management and integrate reporting and planning. Policy Maker doubles the number of GP extensions including TCP/IP and shared printer connections, drive mappings, Outlook profiles, shortcut configurations, registry settings and more. >>Click here for free evaluation software: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,21376,00.htm?track=NL-23&autoprof ___________________________________________________________________ WHAT'S NEW! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHAT'S NEW WITH GROUP POLICY? | Webcast Did you know there are roughly 200 new group policy settings in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP? During this webcast on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. EST, group policy Guru Jeremy Moskowitz will teach you how to take advantage of these new settings to gain more granular control of your network systems and desktops. >> CLICK here to pre-register for this live webcast: http://webevents.broadcast.com/techtarget/win2000/111903/index.asp?loc=10 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= EVERYTHING ACTIVE DIRECTORY | Featured Topic >From designing and planning your Active Directory to managing it after rollout, our Learning Guides have you covered. You'll find them by clicking on the left-hand side link in this week's Featured Topic. In addition, AD expert Paul Hinsberg answers your most pressing questions. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci936534,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE CLOCK IS TICKING! SUBMIT YOUR TIP TODAY! | Tip Contest If you want a shot at this month's awesome prize, an iRiver SlimX iMP-350 CD/MP3 player, you better get cracking! You have less than two weeks left to submit your Windows-related tip for a chance to win. Check out the prize and submit your tip today! >> CLICK here to submit and read more about this month's prize: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/0,289484,sid1_tax5e1,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= BEST PRACTICES FOR DNS | Best Web Links Many IT professionals experience problems with Active Directory during and after an installation. One oft-cited reason is the failure to plan for Domain Name System (DNS). Browse through our collection of easy-to-read articles and overviews of how DNS servers work in the Win2k server environment and how DNS interacts with Windows XP Professional desktops. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid1_tax285726,00.html?track=NL-23 ___________________________________________________________________ SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TIP NEWSLETTER | Sign up for free SearchWin2000.com's security administration free biweekly newsletter draws off the knowledge of experienced users, authors and other experts to provide IT professionals the tips and guidance they need to effectively secure their networks. >> CLICK here to auto-activate your subscription: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/OptIn/1,290894,sid1,00.html?track=NL-23&&&&cid=&em=&tid=136&FE=1 ___________________________________________________________________ ********************* SEARCHWIN2000 CONTACTS ********************** TIP MAILBOX, (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send feedback on tips and ideas for new tip content. ____________________________________________________________________ MARILYN COHODAS, Senior Site Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your original articles and best practices. ____________________________________________________________________ CATHERINE KETCHER, Site Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your IT bloopers and original articles. ____________________________________________________________________ CHRISTINE POLEWARCZYK, Assistant Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your ideas for online event and discussion day topics. ____________________________________________________________________ VANDANA SHARMA, Assistant Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your tips and true IT bloopers. ____________________________________________________________________ DAVID GABEL, Executive Tech Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your technical tips and tip ideas. ____________________________________________________________________ KEVIN NOLAN (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Sponsor this or any other TechTarget newsletter. ____________________________________________________________________ ::::::::::::::::::::: ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER :::::::::::::::::::::: This newsletter is published by TechTarget, the most targeted IT media. http://www.techtarget.com?track=NL-23 Copyright 2003 TechTarget. 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