=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Active Directory Tip January 20, 2004
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 - Active Directory security best practices - When BDCs go bad - Ask Paul Hinsberg: Can't access shares after implementing AD 2. 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Explore the Desktop Deployment Info Center today! http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/infoCenter/0,294261,sid1,00.html?track=NL-23 ____________________________________________________________________ ACTIVE DIRECTORY SECURITY BEST PRACTICES | James Michael Stewart Security is a key business operations issue. In most environments a security policy is crafted which prescribes various security mechanisms used to provide protection for valued assets. As an IT administrator or a security officer in any organization, you should view Active Directory as a valued asset in and of itself. >> CLICK here for the full expert tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid1_gci944954,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHEN BDCs GO BAD | James Michael Stewart How many of you still have Windows NT 4.0 Server BDCs on your Windows 2000 Server Active Directory domains? Yep, just as I thought. Many of you are retaining these legacy systems to maintain backward compatibility with older clients, out of date software, or in-house developed solutions. You should take steps to protect and sustain Active Directory from intentional and unintentional damage from authorized and unauthorized users. >> CLICK for the full member-submitted tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci935891,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CAN'T ACCESS SHARES AFTER IMPLEMENTING AD | Ask Paul Hinsberg Dear Paul, Ever since I implemented AD on my domain, local machines can't access each other's shares, nor can their administrative shares be accessed over the network. It doesn't matter if I attempt to access the share as a domain admin or as local machine admin, both of which can log into the machine locally with full rights. As soon as I move away from the local machine and attempt the access from either neighborhood browser or the command line, access is denied. >> CLICK to read Paul Hinsberg's expert response: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid566988_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&&&&cid=457574&em=&tid=3107&FE=1 ___________________________________________________________________ WHAT'S NEW! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SPOTLIGHT ON OUR EXPERTS | Featured Topic Frustrated with Windows and its multitude of quirks? We hear you! Here's a Q&A sampler from our massive menu of expert advice. Maybe you'll find the answers you've been looking for. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci944801,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINDOWS 98 -- DEAD MAN WALKING | Opinion It wasn't as dramatic as a last-minute stay from the governor. Nonetheless, Windows 98 got a reprieve from execution last week. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/columnItem/0,294698,sid1_gci944857,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NETIQ SECURITY SUITE INCLUDES NEW WINDOWS TOOLS | Article NetIQ Corp. this week hopes to strengthen its position as a Windows administration tools provider with the release of refreshed and new elements in its security suite for Active Directory. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci945088,00.html?track=NL-23 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= A NEW YEAR, A NEW MONTH AND A NEW PRIZE! | Tip Contest Have you been thinking about participating in one of our monthly tip gauntlets? Have you submitted previously, only to get a less than stellar rating? 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