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Testing Group Policy security
So you've hardened Group Policy settings to protect Windows from attacks -- but are you sure all of those settings are working? Contributor Kevin Beaver offers several methods for testing Group Policy. Tip
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Tools give you a heads-up to server problems
You can avoid server crashes before they happen if you use the right tools. Here, we look at four server management tools on the market -- some of which take steps proactively to dodge a potentially harmful situation. Tip
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Protect Your Windows Network from Perimeter to Data
Networks are the "nervous system" of any business and, as such, it is critical to protect the network from outside attacks. This chapter explains how you can best protect your systems network by balancing security and usability/usefulness. Chapter Download
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Can I use my wireless router to create a workgroup between desktops?
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Let MOM 2005 clean up your network
Windows network management can get messy. Luckily MOM is there to help clean up. Microsoft's latest Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 has been upgraded enough that it should be a must have for Windows network administrators. This article covers some of ... Tip
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Networking with Windows
Learn how to make the most of networking with Windows. Theme Month
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Freeware tool logs file system events
Ever wish Windows could "watch" a given file and "act" if it's modified? Now it can with FileNotify. Tip
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How (and why) to turn a Linux server into a router
Author Peter Harrison explains why Linux can reduce the cost of routers and how to make that happen. Tip
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Packets that predict the future
ClearSight says its new Packet Generator not only troubleshoots today's network problems, but can also identify future issues with infrastructure components prior to implementation. Article
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Tools take the terror out of systems management
If you don't have the budget for MOM or SMS, here are two tools from Microsoft -- one of which is the little-known but very effective Log Parser. Tip