Active Directory Tip: A review of AD monitoring tools from the Resource Kit

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November 23, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Active Directory Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     IN THIS ISSUE:   >  A review of AD monitoring tools from the Resource Kit   >  Featured Topic: Group Policy 101   >  Ask the Expert: Removing an improperly formatted child domain   >  AD migration from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003   >  Ask Microsoft! See the answers we received A review of AD monitoring tools from the Resource Kit [James Michael Stewart] All too often you may find yourself seeking a special tool to perform a specific task and come up lacking. As my budget has tightened and moneys directed to other aspects of the organization, I've re-discovered the benefits of free or low-costs tools. One great source of such tools and utilities is the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit. Featured Topic: 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. Ask the Expert: Removing an improperly formatted child domain [Paul Hinsberg] Dear Paul, Currently, I have one domain controller called abc.com.my and I have created a child domain, test.abc.com.my. Unfortunately, someone has formatted the child domain server without demoting it first. I need to remove this 'child' domain so that I can add a new one (that holds the same name as the last). What should I do in the domain controller server? AD migration from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003 [James Michael Stewart] We've all heard how Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 can co-exist peacefully on the same network. While that is basically true, a few issues are often overlooked or pushed under the rug when this discussion takes place. One of the most significant issues is the schema version of the forest. Find out more in this tip. FEATURED TOPIC:  Ask Microsoft! See the answers we received What if you could ask any of the top execs at Microsoft a question? SearchWin2000.com has been able to serve as a pipeline, and here are the latest user-submitted answers. GADGET GUIDE:  Just in time for the holiday season! TechTarget's annual Gadgets & Gizmos guide is filled with helpful reviews on some of the coolest products available. If you're looking for a stocking stuffer for yourself or a fellow techno-friend, read our helpful reviews to see how our editors made out with these products in the real world. You'll find everything from notebooks to handhelds, mobile phones to mobile offices, tiny digital cameras and portable game systems. NEWS:  Windows, Linux mired in benchmarking cat fight Explaining how Windows stacks up against Linux in a high demand environment sounds like a simple exercise, but one expert says it's actually a complicated task. 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: SQL Server Tip SearchWin2000: Tips from our experts 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?cid=497931&lid=430731&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