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[ 4069 ] Windows Server 2008/2003/2000/XP/NT Administrator Knowledge Base Last updated: May 23, 2012
[ 202 ]        Admin Tips Last updated: May 23, 2012
[ 20 ]        Registry Tips Last updated: May 10, 2012
[ 20 ]        User Tips Last updated: Apr 18, 2012
[ 20 ]           Miscellaneous Last updated: Apr 18, 2012
[ 15 ]           Applications Last updated: Apr 01, 2009
[ 10 ]           Boot Last updated: Apr 20, 2004
[ 12 ]           Command Prompt Last updated: Apr 20, 2004
[ 26 ]           Customization Last updated: Jun 22, 2004
[ 13 ]           IE and Explorer Last updated: Jun 15, 2006
[ 35 ]           Miscellaneous Last updated: Jun 08, 2011
[ 10 ]           Performance Last updated: Apr 20, 2004
[ 9 ]           Security Last updated: Aug 21, 2008
[ 17 ]           TroubleShooting Last updated: Jan 07, 2009
[ 17 ]           Booting Last updated: May 20, 2010
[ 39 ]           Customization Last updated: Nov 10, 2010
[ 9 ]           Drivers Last updated: Jul 31, 2007
[ 13 ]           IE and Explorer Last updated: Jan 31, 2006
[ 66 ]           Miscellaneous Last updated: Feb 16, 2011
[ 66 ]           Network Last updated: Apr 27, 2011
[ 70 ]           Security Last updated: Feb 01, 2011
[ 47 ]           TroubleShooting Last updated: Dec 01, 2010
[ 35 ]           Utilities Last updated: Apr 05, 2011
[ 7 ]           Command shell Last updated: Jan 18, 2006
[ 19 ]           Customization Last updated: Dec 02, 2010
[ 13 ]           Disable - Hide Last updated: Apr 06, 2011
[ 6 ]           IE Last updated: Apr 20, 2004
[ 24 ]           Miscellaneous Last updated: Jun 08, 2011
[ 20 ]           Network Last updated: Jun 06, 2011
[ 13 ]           Security Last updated: Feb 01, 2011

Top Rated "Windows Server 2008/2003/2000/XP/NT Administrator Knowledge Base" Tips

2341) Using FTP Batch Scripts
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Network
2342) Use Auditing To Track Changes to Shared Folders
Date - Sep 06, 2011
Rating - 2
Author - Eric Geier
Section - Security
Changes to folders and files in shared folders can be logged in the Event Viewer.
2343) USB Universal Serial Bus
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Hardware
2344) Unattended Install of Windows 2000
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Installation
2345) Understanding the Value of IntelliMirror, Remote OS Installation, and Systems Management Server
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Miscellaneous
2346) Sync forces buffer flush
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Miscellaneous
2347) Steps to Manually Remove and Reinstall a Printer Driver
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Print
2348) Stop RAS connections from closing when logging off
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Network
2349) Startup parameters for the NT Server service
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Miscellaneous
2350) Terrific Resource for Windows Security Log
Date - Jul 05, 2005
Rating - 2
Author - Mitch Tulloch
Section - Security
Here's a terrific resource for the Security log that every Windows admin should know about.
2351) The Windows Automated Installation Kit
Date - Oct 25, 2007
Rating - 2
Author - Chris Sanders
Section - Deployment
Deploying workstations is something that can be very time consuming. Microsoft has recently released its Windows Automated Installation Toolkit to aide in this process.
2352) TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Network
84:49 minutes - how licensing works, different types of licenses, different modes of license server, and how to install the license server correctly. The presentation is designed to answer frequently asked questions about licensing in a logical fashion. A Q&A session with the Terminal Services development team will follow the presentation.
2353) TechNet Webcast: Migrating from Windows NT Server 4.0 to Windows Server 2003
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Migration
77 minutes
2354) TechNet Webcast: Basic Parts List for Building System Admin Scripts
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Network
2355) Telnet servers for Windows NT
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Network
2356) Release Notes for Windows XP Setup
Date - Apr 20, 2004
Rating - 2
Author - Wayne Maples
Section - Miscellaneous
  • Before You Begin Installation
  • Hardware Requirements
  • Checking Hardware and Software Compatibility
  • Obtaining Network Information
  • Backing Up Your Files
  • Upgrading vs. Installing a New Copy
  • If You're Installing a New Copy (Clean Install); if you're upgrading
  • Collecting User and Computer Information
  • Joining a Workgroup ; joining a domain
  • 2357) RegVac - Eight Tools to Clean your Registry
    Date - Apr 20, 2004
    Rating - 2
    Author - Wayne Maples
    Section - Registry Tools
    2358) Respond to WINS Queries with Only One IP when Using Multiple Adapters
    Date - May 04, 2011
    Rating - 2
    Author - Eric Geier
    Section - Network
    Make Windows respond to WINS queries with one IP instead of all IPs of the muliple adapters.
    2359) Running 16-bit apps on 64-bit Windows
    Date - Aug 03, 2011
    Rating - 2
    Author - Mitch Tulloch
    Section - Applications
    Here's is a workaround for running 16-bit apps in 64-bit Windows.
    2360) Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP
    Date - Apr 20, 2004
    Rating - 2
    Author - Wayne Maples
    Section - Boot
    2361) Setup VPN Server in Windows Vista or 7
    Date - Nov 17, 2011
    Rating - 2
    Author - Eric Geier
    Section - Network
    Setup incoming PPTP VPN connections.
    2362) Set Explorer to open unknown files with Notepad
    Date - Apr 20, 2004
    Rating - 2
    Author - Wayne Maples
    Section - IE and Explorer
    2363) SQL Server 2000 Operations Guide
    Date - Apr 20, 2004
    Rating - 2
    Author - Wayne Maples
    Section - Miscellaneous
    2364) Securing IIS 5.0 Using Batch-Oriented Command Files
    Date - Apr 20, 2004
    Rating - 2
    Author - Wayne Maples
    Section - IIS
    2365) Set Default Printer for Each Network Location in Windows 7
    Date - Dec 22, 2011
    Rating - 2
    Author - Eric Geier
    Section - Miscellaneous
    Windows automatically changes the default printer based upon the network you're connected to.
    2366) Recover corrupted office files
    Date - Apr 20, 2004
    Rating - 2
    Author - Wayne Maples
    Section - TroubleShooting
    2367) Reducing the Complexity of Group Policy Troubleshooting
    Date - Mar 20, 2007
    Rating - 2
    Author - Chris Sanders
    Section - Admin
    The use of group policy can sometimes bring on unexpected problems. Here are a few tips you can use to reduce the complexity of troubleshooting these fiascos.
    2368) Q279252: New Volume Wizard for a Dynamic Disk States Incorrect Volume Types
    Date - Apr 20, 2004
    Rating - 2
    Author - Wayne Maples
    Section - Miscellaneous
    2369) PsList displays process statistics on local or remote NT
    Date - Apr 20, 2004
    Rating - 2
    Author - Wayne Maples
    Section - Utilities
    2370) Q320283: You Cannot Revert a Disk to a Basic Disk If the Disk Appears As "Dynamic Unreadable" in Disk Management
    Date - Apr 20, 2004
    Rating - 2
    Author - Wayne Maples
    Section - TroubleShooting

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