Active Directory Tip: Rename the domain in WS 2003

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February 01, 2005 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Active Directory Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   >  Enterprise Monitoring Solutions Product Comparisons IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Rename the domain in WS 2003   >  Perform bulk changes with ADModify   >  RSoP and Group Policy   >  Active Directory FAQ   >  'Planning, implementing and maintaining routing and remote access'   >  Troubleshooting Update Rename the domain in WS 2003 [James Michael Stewart] With Windows Server 2003, it is now possible to rename your domains. While this may sound a bit like a deflated revelation, it is in fact a new feature for Active Directory that was not present in Windows 2000 Server. MORE INFO: > Read more Active Directory tips.     NTL Report -- Enterprise Monitoring Solutions Product Comparisons While corporate investments in IT continue to be scrutinized, vital monitoring solutions are needed to proactively manage the enterprise. View the Network Testing Labs research report to evaluate Argent and MOM monitoring solutions for cost, scalability, reliability and performance, and more. Learn how you can identify and correct your monitoring issues before your users complain. Click here.     Perform bulk changes with ADModify [Nick Cavalancia] Many administrators find themselves with the need to make modifications to multiple users at once using the same values. While Windows 2003 does have limited ability to modify multiple objects, it still lacks granularity and flexibility. RSoP and Group Policy [James Michael Stewart] The cumulative result of the priority application of Group Policy is known as the effective policy or Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP). The RSoP can be seen by using the gpresult tool, the RSoP snap-in for the MMC or through the Help and Support Center. ASK THE EXPERTS:  Active Directory FAQ Got questions about Active Directory? We may have answers! Browse our list of frequently asked questions to find tips on Active Directory management, and pose your question to our expert if you don't see an answer. CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  'Planning, implementing and maintaining routing and remote access' Remote network access doesn't have to be a technical headache; it can also be a security nightmare. Learn how to dodge the bullets in this information-packet chapter. The topics include routing protocols, remote security and access policies, authentication, IPSec policy and troubleshooting. LEARNING CENTER:  Troubleshooting Update When it comes to application or network problems, it's always something, as Rosanne Rosannadanna would say. Here's a collection of troubleshooting info on various Windows topics to aid in your quest for the perfect fix. 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: 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 2005 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Active Directory Tip": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?cid=503363&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