TechNet Magazine December 2007

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Enhance Windows Search with the Free Microsoft Filter Pack

With the Microsoft Filter Pack, you can extend the Windows Search service to support more file types, including OneNote and Zip files. ...

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New Command-Line Switches for Sc.exe

On Windows Vista, the sc.exe command has been enhanced with new command-line switches. Here's a look at what's new. ...

Are you hesitant to install the Windows 7 beta on your system? It's actually quite easy to prep your Windows Vista system to dual boot both operating systems--and all the tools you need are readily available in Windows Vista. Find out how. ...

All users, groups, and contacts can be members of other groups. To configure a group’s membership, follow these steps. ...

If you plan on implementing file sharing for Windows Vista clients in a domain environment, keep these best practices in mind. ...

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Popular Articles

Virtualization: Backup and Disaster Recovery for Server Virtualization

Virtualization brings significant changes to disaster recovery. Here’s an introduction to how the Microsoft virtualization platform factors into your disaster recovery plan, as well as a deeper look into backup and restore options and considerations for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V.

Adam Fazio

TechNet Magazine October 2008

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The introduction of Hyper-V makes virtualization an even more compelling solution for IT environments. Get an overview of today’s virtualization market and see how Hyper-V improves the manageability, reliability, and security of virtualization

Rajiv Arunkundram

TechNet Magazine October 2008

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The upcoming release of Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager “2” offers many new features and enhancements. Explore the new portal experience and find out how you can cut costs with self-service tools, increase security compliance with business process modeling, and reduce development time with simplified development tools.

Aung Oo

TechNet Magazine January 2009

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Why do attachment sizes increase when sending and receiving e-mail messages? How can you ensure databases on a passive node in a CCR cluster are defragmented during online maintenance? Can you use an external trust between forests? We answer these questions and more.

Henrik Walther

TechNet Magazine January 2009

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Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 introduce important changes to BitLocker, including support for data volumes and improved protection against cryptographic attacks. Byron Hynes explores the new features, demonstrates how to use BitLocker on a server, and discusses some of the recent media coverage affecting BitLocker.

Byron Hynes

TechNet Magazine June 2008

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Our Blog

Geek of all Trades: Control Network Access Using DHCP Enforcement

NAP monitors the health of specified computers when they attempt to connect to a network and includes a number of mechanisms to enforce health requirements. In this article, Geek of All Trades Greg Shields gives readers an overview of these enforcement mechanisms and, as an example, takes a closer look at setting ...

Use Windows PowerShell to Manage Virtual Machines Here are a few examples of how you can use Windows PowerShell scripts to manage virtual machines running on a Server Core installation. Note that these scripts are presented as samples and may need to be customized to work in your environment.

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Disabling an Unused Part of Group Policy Objects One way to disable a policy is to disable an unused part of the GPO. By disabling part of a policy that isn’t used, the application of GPOs and security will be faster.

Administer Windows Server 2008 Server Core from the Command Prompt ...

In the August 2008 issue of TechNet Magazine, Paul Randal wrote an article Top Tips for Effective Database Maintenance. It was geared toward "involuntary DBAs" (IT pros who inadvertently wind up responsible for a SQL Server instance). The article had a great response from our readers so Paul has written another ...

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Forefront Security

Microsoft Forefront is designed to deliver an integrated security solution that makes it much easier to deploy and manage security across an organization’s IT infrastructure. In this, our annual security issue, we feature two articles that describe how Forefront Security protects instant messaging and e-mail.

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December 2007

Communications: 16 New Features in Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1

Unlike the typical service pack, Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 provides a lot more than just hotfixes and security updates. Here's an overview of some of the most important new features and capabilities SP1 has to offer. Tony Smith

Communications: Standby Continuous Replication in Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1

One of the most exciting features offered by Service Pack 1 is Standby Continuous Replication. Find out how this can help you improve uptime, limit data loss, and simplify e-mail maintenance and retention. Scott Schnoll

Communications: Running Exchange with Windows Server 2008

Getting ready to run Exchange on Windows Server 2008? The Microsoft Exchange Development team has been doing this for a while now, and Paul Bowden shares some advice and lessons they've learned to help you get ready. Paul Bowden

Communications: Deploying Unified Messaging with Exchange Server 2007

Combining voicemail, fax capabilities, and e-mail messaging into a single mailbox may seem like a daunting task. But it's easier than you think. Here's a guide to deploying unified messaging in your organization. Jeff Goodwin

Security: A Guide to Basic Computer Forensics

Learn about easy, cheap approaches to computer forensics that mainstream administrators can use for basic investigations. Tom Cloward and Frank Simorjay

Networking: The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report

Microsoft gathers a lot of data on security threats faced by computer users. Get an overview of recent trends, how various versions of Windows have been performing, which regions of the world are most affected, and more. Tim Rains

Networking: Track Down Elusive Network Problems

You've got a machine that isn't communicating with other machines for no obvious reason. These tips can help you quickly diagnose and repair the problem. Christopher Stoneff

Columns

From the Editor: Let the Conversation Begin Joshua Hoffman	Letters: Readers Speak Out	Toolbox: New Products for IT Pros Greg Steen
SQL Q&A: Memory Configuration, Performance Profiling, Setting Your Fill Factor, and More Edited by Nancy Michell	Utility Spotlight: The Microsoft Security Assessment Tool This free utility and electronic questionnaire can help mid-sized organizations identify and resolve network security risks. Lance Whitney	The Cable Guy: Network Policy Server The Network Policy Server (NPS) service in Windows Server 2008 replaces the Internet Authentication Service used in Windows Server 2003 and brings numerous enhancements, from the ability to enforce system health requirements to improved management capability. Joseph Davies
Windows PowerShell: Digging Deeper Windows PowerShell provides many features that often get overlooked. By taking a methodical approach to exploring Windows PowerShell cmdlets, you will unearth some powerful capabilities that you haven't yet noticed. Don Jones	Hey, Scripting Guy!: The Return of WinRM Did the butler do it? Was it in the pantry with the candlestick? None of these questions are answered here. But after four long weeks, the Scripting Guys are back with Part 2 of their two-part series on WinRM. The Microsoft Scripting Guys	Security Watch: Windows Domain Password Policies Until now, Windows has allowed only a single password policy per domain. Windows Server 2008, however, lets administrators implement multiple password policies, tailoring different policies for various types of users. Derek Melber
The Desktop Files: Deploying Windows in a Virtual World Thinking about virtualization? If not, you should be. Find out what you need to know to deploy virtual systems, what to avoid, and how virtualization works under the covers. Wes Miller	Field Notes: The Fungible Future IT has become "consumerized" as technology and perceptions in personal life have merged with technology and perceptions in professional life. And the effects on both business and personal life are profound. Romi Mahajan	Windows Confidential: A Joystick Need Not Be a Microwave A look at how the DirectInput force feedback joystick interface specifies periodic forces—and some of the unexpected results. Raymond Chen