April 2007 The vast number of apps that run automatically at system start up can be a source of endless headaches. But with Autoruns, you can investigate every app that runs automatically, letting you troubleshoot conflicts, track down malware, and free up system resources. Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: SyncToy
March 2007 Face it, most of the users you support just don’t back up there data. SyncToy provides an unintrusive way to ensure your users’ files are always backed up and ready to be easily restored. Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: Group Policy Inventory
February 2007 Utility Spotlight: Group Policy Inventory Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: Internet Explorer Administration Kit
January 2007 Utility Spotlight: Internet Explorer Administration Kit Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: Robocopy GUI
November 2006 Traditional copy and paste works well enough for simple tasks, but for advanced functionality, you need Robocopy. But what if you’re not a fan of the command line? Enter Robocopy GUI. Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: File Server Migration Toolkit
October 2006 Utility Spotlight: File Server Migration Toolkit Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: Access-Based Enumeration
September 2006 As a systems administrator, you’ve probably had users complain that they can’t access certain folders they see in Windows® Explorer. The cause is often simple: the user doesn’t have permission to open those resources. Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: Scripting Trouble-Free Downloads with BITS
August 2006 Utility Spotlight: Scripting Trouble-Free Downloads with BITS Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: The Shared Computer Toolkit
July 2006 One of the most common requests I get at my Group Policy forum, GPanswers. com, is how to take machines and “lock them down. ” People want to ensure their machines can’t be broken by Joe User or Harry Badguy. Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: Automate Device Driver Integration
May • June 2006 When you’re deploying thousands of Windows-based computers, configuring a single system and duplicating its hard drive (or system image) onto other corporate computers can save you a lot of time and free up IT resources. Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: Server Performance Advisor
March • April 2006 Establishing solid configurations that are optimized for a server’s unique environment can often be challenging work, especially in large or complex environments. Once your servers are deployed, keeping an eye on performance to ensure that every server is running in tip-top shape can be a full-time job. Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: WMI Code Creator
January • February 2006 As a systems administrator you’re surely no stranger to Windows®Management Instrumentation (WMI), which gives you access to a wealth of management information and allows you to automate administrative tasks. Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: RunUpdates.cmd
November • December 2005 A great deal of time is often invested in determining the best ways to keep an infrastructure current, and rightfully so. In this month’s Utility Spotlight I take a look at a great way to make sure that desktops are as current as possible from the day they are deployed. Microsoft… Continue reading Utility Spotlight: RunUpdates.cmd
Utility Spotlight: Limit Login Attempts With LimitLogin
Spring 2005 Ever needed to limit concurrent user logins in an Active Directory® domain? Ever wanted to keep track of information about every login in a domain? If so, LimitLogin is for you. Microsoft Download Link…
Utility Spotlight: Analyze Security Descriptors with searchSd
Winter 2005 Your IT department is interested in conducting security audits. The group wants to have statistics generated about the usage of access control entries (ACEs) in their domain deployment. They want to be able to run a job every Sunday at 1:00 A. Microsoft Download Link…
Web Platform Installer Beta
The Microsoft Web Platform Installer (beta) is a free tool that makes it simple to download and install the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform, including the IIS7, SQL Server Express, .NET Framework and Visual Web Developer. Microsoft Download Link…
TCP/IP Fundamentals for Microsoft Windows
This online book describes the fundamentals of TCP/IP in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Microsoft Download Link…
Proof of Concept for UC Voice Datasheet
The Proof of Concept for Unified Communications: Voice offering provides customers with a design and production proof of concept (POC) of a Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 voice solution. Microsoft Download Link…
Project Portfolio Server 2007 Guide: Understanding Workflow
This guide describes the workflow functionality and configuration for Microsoft Office Project Portfolio Server 2007 and provides examples for the workflow setting. Microsoft Download Link…
Project Portfolio Server 2007 Guide: Deploying Project Portfolio Server 2007 with Project Server 2007
This guide describes the Gateway functionality for syncing Microsoft Office Project Portfolio Server 2007 with Microsoft Office Project 2007 Microsoft Download Link…