Administrator Tip: Background disk defragmentation with DIRMS and Buzzsaw

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June 02, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Administrator Tips Issue Sponsored By: Argent - Free Systems Management ROI White Paper New Boundary Technologies IN THIS ISSUE: Background disk defragmentation with DIRMS and Buzzsaw Five key features for archive software Automatically lock keyboards and computers Reporter's notebook: Deconstructing TechEd Ask Serdar Yegulalp: Do large user profiles slow down Win2k workstations? Free White Paper: Increase Systems Management ROI Can IT support new initiatives, increase productivity and maintain service levels with IT budgets expected to stay at minimum levels? The days of all-encompassing "framework" solutions are past. According to EMA, to effectively reduce cost and maximize ROI in this environment, organizations must implement low-cost systems management solutions that are fully scalable and provide rapid time-to-value. Learn more in this Free EMA White Paper from Argent Background disk defragmentation with DIRMS and Buzzsaw [Serdar Yegulalp] The disk defragmentation program supplied by Microsoft can do basic defragmentation duty, but has trouble with excessively fragmented disks or low disk space conditions. It is also something of a chore to schedule defragmentation cycles with the program without the use of a third-party script or utility. Read about some of these alternatives in this tip. Five key features for archive software [Brien M. Posey] Archiving e-mail and the storage requirements that go along with it has become a concern for a growing number of Exchange admins. Here's some advice on what you should look for when you shop around for an archival software product. Automatically lock keyboards and computers [Mark Mills] This user-submitted tip provides an easy batch file to automatically lock your keyboards and computers at night. Reporter's notebook: Deconstructing TechEd [John Hogan] As workers at the San Diego Convention Center begin dismantling the displays for TechEd today, what will be the key takeaway from this year's signature Microsoft event? Two words: life cycle. TOPICS: Got IT job woes? Get advice from the pros Are you an underpaid system admin, a tech specialist at wits end or an IT man wanting your boss' job? Here are tips and advice that can enrich your job or get you the one you want. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR NETWORK! Register now to read "The Administrator Shortcut Guide to Patch Management," a new eBook sponsored by New Boundary Technologies. Find out how patch management can help secure your network, improve IT efficiency and keep your organization productive. Register now NEWS: Firewall is XP SP2's shining star A network management expert and Windows MVP outlines highlights from the coming release of Microsoft's much-anticipated Windows XP Service Pack 2. ASK THE EXPERTS: Ask Serdar Yegulalp: Do large user profiles slow down Win2k workstations? Dear Serdar, One of my Windows 2000 workstations boots up slow and just seems to run applications slow as well. It has 1Ghz, 125Mb Ram. I suspect that the user profile may be the problem. Its size is 78Mb. What causes the profile to get this large? How can I reduce its size? Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchWin2000: Security Tip Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Administrator Tips": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-120 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchWin2000 MemberServices 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494