=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Active Directory Tip December 30, 2003
Essential tools and advice for AD management and migration. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Explore the Desktop Deployment Info Center today! http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/infoCenter/0,294261,sid1,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. ACTIVE DIRECTORY TIPS - Basic DNS records for DCs - How to use non-Microsoft DNS for AD - Ask Paul Hinsberg: Internal/external namespaces in DNS setup 2. WHAT'S NEW! - Article: That's (geek) entertainment! - Featured Topic: Top 10 Ask the Experts' questions - 2004 Predictions: Microsoft's top 10 challenges - Tip Contest: The clock is ticking -- submit your tip today! ____________________________________________________________________ ******* SPONSORED BY: The Desktop Deployment Info Center ********* Visit the new Desktop Deployment Info Center on SearchWin2000.com! You'll find tips, webcasts, expert advice and other key resources focused on all aspects of managing Windows desktops -- direct from SearchWin2000.com and Microsoft. Topics covered include desktop deployment and migration strategies, performance, disk management, hardware administration, application management, security -- and much more. Explore the Desktop Deployment Info Center today! http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/infoCenter/0,294261,sid1,00.html?track=NL-23 ____________________________________________________________________ BASIC DNS RECORDS FOR DCs | James Michael Stewart When you install a domain controller, the Active Directory Wizard that performs the configuration and setup of the Active Directory structure will also register RR (resource record) and SRV (service record) records for the DC with DNS. Use this list of standard DNS records to compare and contrast your DNS configuration. If you see blatant differences, you may need to manually fine tune your DNS records. >> CLICK for the full expert tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid1_gci942639,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW TO USE NON-MICROSOFT DNS FOR AD | James Michael Stewart DNS has been around for a long time -- in fact, much longer than Active Directory. As you are well aware, AD relies upon DNS for much of its name resolution activities. While Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 include reliable and robust DNS services that are directly and automatically integrated into AD when deployed together, you don't have to use Microsoft's DNS to deploy an AD domain. >> CLICK here for the full expert tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci938970,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= INTERNAL/EXTERNAL NAMESPACES IN DNS SETUP | Ask Paul Hinsberg Dear Paul, We migrated users from NT4 to a Win2k domain. Unfortunately, we did not use different internal/external name spaces in setting up DNS. Should I continue along with this or bite the bullet and try to fix it? And, if I have to fix it, is there an easier solution than reinstalling everything? >> CLICK to read Paul Hinsberg's expert response: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid557265_tax285115,00.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 ___________________________________________________________________ WHAT'S NEW! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THAT'S (GEEK) ENTERTAINMENT! | ARTICLE Ask 10 IT geeks what the best entertainment in 2003 was, and you're sure to get 10 different -- and very long, technical -- answers. One thing that most IT geeks agree on, however, is that 2003 was a pretty good year when it comes to things that amuse the IT geek species. It's just that with this audience you have to use an expanded definition of "entertainment." http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci942419,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TOP 10 ASK THE EXPERTS' QUESTIONS | Featured Topic Frustrated with Windows and its multitude of quirks? We hear you! This week we've collected your Top 10 favorites (based on clicks) from our Ask the Experts section. Maybe you'll find a tip to help make your holidays more merry! http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci942031,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= MICROSOFT'S TOP 10 CHALLENGES | 2004 Predictions One of the industry's top Microsoft watchers, Kirkland, Wash.-based Directions on Microsoft, has released its annual list of Redmond's top 10 challenges for the new year. Can you guess what they are? http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci940203,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE CLOCK IS TICKING -- SUBMIT YOUR TIP NOW! | Tip Contest December is just about over -- did you submit a tip yet? Don't worry, there's still time to send us your Windows related IT tip! 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