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August 17, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Active Directory Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Enterprise Outsourcing Decisions | Nov 1-3, Atlanta, GA IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Ask the Expert spotlight: Active Directory   >  Securing an administrator's computer   >  Active Directory's backdoor: ownership   >  Group Policy 101   >  Get ready for XP SP2 Ask the Expert spotlight: Active Directory [SearchWin2000.com] Ease the pain of your Windows 2000 migration and learn how to make the most of your Active Directory. AD expert Paul Hinsberg has the Rx for Win2k implementation and management headaches. Browse through these member-submitted questions recently tackled by Paul.   Enterprise Outsourcing Decisions | Nov 1-3, Atlanta, GA Outsourcing is no longer just a hot topic or over-hyped term; it's a necessity. Enterprise Outsourcing Decisions features advice from the top opinion leaders in the outsourcing field as well as authors and analysts with noted expertise in outsourcing specialty areas such as contracting, offshore outsourcing and ASPs. Qualify for early admission today! Confirm your registration today and save $1,495.   Securing an administrator's computer [James Michael Stewart] In a modern Microsoft environment, the Active Directory database is arguably one of the essential assets of the network. Thus protecting AD is an important part of maintaining a productive environment. This tip discusses increasing security by locking down the desktop systems that administrators use to interact with AD. Active Directory's backdoor: ownership [James Michael Stewart] Ownership is a concept that is often overlooked, pushed aside, or outright forgotten when the security infrastructure of a network is designed and implemented. This is a serious security problem. This tip provides clues to when to start worrying, along with simple ways to plug the security holes. Group Policy 101 [SearchWin2000.com] Is the vast world of Group Policies driving you crazy? You're not alone! Get the scoop from our Learning Guide, articles, tipsters and site experts, and learn how to be a Group Policy pro. FEATURED TOPIC:  Get ready for XP SP2 Microsoft's long-delayed XP SP2 is expected to become available by the end of this month. Learn more about what XP SP2 means for you here. AUGUST TIP CONTEST:  Win an iRiver iMP 450 SlimX CD/MP3 player! Have you been thinking about participating in one of our monthly tip contests? Then get your Windows-related IT tips submitted now for a crack at this month's awesome prize: an iRiver iMP 450 SlimX CD/MP3 player! CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  Harden communications There is an army of hackers out there just itching to break into your system. Are you sure you have sealed every potential opening there is? This chapter is dedicated to securing LAN, WAN and Web communications using whatever means necessary to keep the intruders out. Then check your understanding by taking our tough Know-IT-All Chapter Quiz for a chance to win a free copy of the book! 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: Administrator Tips 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 "Active Directory Tip": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-23 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 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494