Active Directory Tip: How to use OUs to hide resources

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November 30, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Active Directory Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     IN THIS ISSUE:   >  How to use OUs to hide resources   >  Avoiding single points of failure   >  FAQ: Active Directory   >  Bounty of free IT tools available   >  Data protection: 10 tips in 10 minutes   >  Gadgets & Gizmos just in time for the holiday season! How to use OUs to hide resources [James Michael Stewart] A user recently asked me how to hide a resource, specifically a printer, so that it could only be seen and/or used from certain specific systems rather than by every system in the domain. The answer lies in the structure of Active Directory. Find out more in this tip. Avoiding single points of failure [James Michael Stewart] Those of you with any type of security certification (or basic knowledge for that matter), understand the principle of avoiding single points of failure. A single point of failure is an Achilles heel that you should attempt to design out of your IT infrastructure. Here are some thoughts about preventing a single point of failure in Active Directory. FAQ: Active Directory [SearchWin2000.com] Have a question for our AD expert Paul Hinsberg? Your question may have already been answered! Save time by browsing our new FAQ, where Paul has answered the most common AD problems and challenges. Check it out today! Bounty of free IT tools available [SearchWin2000.com] Microsoft and Sysinternals are just two of the many providers of useful freeware for IT administrators. FEATURED TOPIC:  Data protection: 10 tips in 10 minutes Protecting data is the most important part of your job, especially in the event of a hardware failure, accidental deletion, theft, fire, hurricane or other natural disaster. NEWS:  Gartner sees 'grim' 2005 for unsavvy IT shops Businesses are done squeezing cost-cutting measures out of IT, but they do expect process improvements. GADGET GUIDE 2004:  Gadgets & Gizmos 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. 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: 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 "Active Directory Tip": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?cid=498137&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