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Change the product key on Windows XP

For most Microsoft Windows XP installs, you'll never need to worry about the validity of the product key assigned to your copy of the OS. However, software does tend to get installed without authorization, even in the most carefully managed shops, and so from time to time you may need...

Tags: Product Key, Script, Product Id, Machine, SP1, Script Method, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Brien Posey

Blog posts 2008-04-30

SolutionBase: Protecting Exchange Server 2007 from viruses and spam

As useful and essential as e-mail is in an organization, it's also a huge target for evil-doers that want to cause problems on your network. Brien Posey discusses how to make Exchange 2007 less susceptible to viruses and spam.

Tags: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Exchange Server, Virus, Brien Posey, Cyberthreats, E-mail, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications

Download resources 2007-04-24

SolutionBase: Countering DNS Security Threats

DNS helps workstations access network and Internet resources, but it can also be a vulnerable point of attack. Brien Posey discusses some of the common DNS attack points and how to counter them.

Tags: DNS, Attack, Brien Posey, Domain Names, Networking, Internet

Download resources 2007-04-09

SolutionBase: Get a handle on managing Exchange with these three new tools from Microsoft

Exchange doesn't come with a whole lot of tools to help you manage it. Fortunately, you can download a lot of tools directly from Microsoft that can help. Brien Posey takes a look at three very useful ones. by Brien M. Posey MCSE

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Microsoft Corp., Tool, Brien M. Posey MCSE, screenshots

Image galleries 2007-07-02

DOWNLOAD: 10 things you should know about device driver rollback in WinXP

http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10877-6046388.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,--The TechRepublic Content TeamIts a pretty useless windows feature.If anything. you should download the latest drivers for your hardware rather than go backwards. If you have installed a corrupted drive,...

Tags: JodyGilbert, windows xp, 10 things, brien posey, device driver rollback, windows, Microsoft Windows XP, device driver

Discussion threads 2006-03-06

DOWNLOAD: 10 things you should know about Automated System Recovery

http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-1035-6041593.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,--The TechRepublic Content TeamAutomated System RecoveryWill Automated System Recovery work from a bootable CD?

Tags: Automated System Recovery

Discussion threads 2006-02-21

Prepare for Gigabit Ethernet networking

Remember when Fast Ethernet was really fast? While 100 Mbps is still fast, now there's something faster--Gigabit Ethernet, which runs at 1,000 Mbps. Brien Posey explains what you need to do to get your network ready for Gigabit Ethernet.If you’ve been working with networks as long as I have, you...

Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, network, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Gigabit Ethernet networking, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Technical articles 2002-11-21

See-through Windows: Vitrite brings the Mac's transparency feature to the PC

Vitrite is a free utility that brings the Mac's cool transparency feature to Windows--only with more options. Brien Posey explains how to install and use the tiny but useful program.One of the cool GUI toys in the Macintosh is the transparency feature. You can see through an open window to...

Tags: Construction, Desktops, Apple Macintosh, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Windows, PC, Vitrite

Technical articles 2002-10-17

Secure legacy operating systems with Microsoft's L2TP/IPSec VPN client

Microsoft's new L2TP/IPSec VPN client lets you increase security in legacy operating systems without spending any money. Brien Posey explains how to install and configure the new VPN client in Windows 98, ME, and NT 4.0.Few would dispute that Microsoft’s Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems are more secure...

Tags: VPNs, Operating systems, Network security, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Microsoft Windows ME, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Windows, L2TP/IPSec VPN, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT, VPN client, new VPN client, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, L2TP/IPSec client, Microsoft C

Technical articles 2002-10-10

Troubleshoot IIS connections with Wfetch

If you're having problems getting a particular workstation to connect to your Web site, it might not be the workstation's fault. You can use Wfetch to see if there's a problem on your IIS server. Brien Posey explains how Wfetch works.As reliable as Web browsers and Web servers have become...

Tags: Web servers, Microsoft IIS Server, Brien M. Posey MCSE, WFetch, Installing Wfetch

Technical articles 2002-09-26

What to consider when retiring a Windows NT server

The time is approaching when you may need to retire your Windows NT servers. Brien Posey tells you what to consider when you decide to upgrade your server to a newer OS.Many updates to support new hardware and to address some minor security concerns never even make it into Windows...

Tags: Servers, Operating systems, Brien M. Posey MCSE, server, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows NT Server

Technical articles 2002-09-23

The skinny on Fibre Channel

There are many benefits associated with implementing Fibre Channel within your company. Unfortunately, there are also many conflicting Fibre Channel standards. Brien Posey explains the benefits and fills you in on overcoming compatibility issues.Although Fibre Channel has been around for a while, it’s just now starting to become accepted within...

Tags: Storage area networks (SAN), Storage, Brien M. Posey MCSE, fibre channel

Technical articles 2002-09-05

FirstWare Rescue is a lifesaver when it comes to saving time and money

Phoenix Technologies' FirstWare Rescue is a suite of products designed to store critical operating system, application, and driver CDs in a BIOS-protected area of the hard disk. Brien Posey explains how to use this cost-saving technology.The current budget crunch has caused companies to search for ways to reduce IT support...

Tags: Operating systems, Tools & Techniques, Viruses and worms, Phoenix Technologies, Brien M. Posey MCSE, FirstWare Rescue, operating system, software, PC, virus

Technical articles 2002-09-03

Access SOAP applications natively in Windows XP

Brien Posey explains how to use Windows XP's built-in SOAP client to execute SOAP-enabled applications. He provides a brief introduction to SOAP and WSDL standards, and offers examples of how to implement a client to work with a SOAP Web service.Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is the protocol that defines...

Tags: SOAP, Web services, Web, Brien Posey, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Simple Object Access Protocol message, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Simple Object Access Protocol, Web Service Definition Language, Web service

Technical articles 2002-11-14

Compelling technical reasons to hold off upgrading to Windows XP

Windows XP has a lot to offer the large multiuser environment. But you'll still have to ponder the needs of your organization before making this move. Brien Posey examines some technical issues that might lead you to put off the upgrade.One visit to the Microsoft Windows XP Pro Web site...

Tags: Operating systems, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Corp., product activation, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Technical articles 2002-06-24

Web Administrator 2.0 offers a new remote solution for Windows NT

NT has been around so long, you probably think you know all of the administration tools inside and out. But there's a valuable tool that's too new to be old hat. Brien Posey introduces you to Web Administrator 2.0, which can be run from any browser.Most Windows NT administrators are...

Tags: Channel management, Servers, Remote access, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Windows NT, Web Administrator, server, Web, Microsoft IIS Server, Microsoft Windows NT Server, Microsoft Windows

Technical articles 2002-04-18

Web pages per second: A simple calculation

When planning a Web site, it is difficult to estimate how much traffic it will take, which makes it even harder to plan for equipment and software. Brien Posey offers this quick guide to calculating how many pages per second a site will serve.Web traffic is completely unpredictable, which can...

Tags: Channel management, Web site development, Web technology, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Web, server, Web site, Web-traffic, bandwidth

Technical articles 2002-04-02

Customize monitor resolution settings with PowerStrip

All monitors are not created equal. Some have a tough time with common resolution settings. Brien Posey introduces a unique program called PowerStrip that can overcome these problems by customizing resolution settings.Does your organization use off-brand monitors? Perhaps they all have a nasty flicker at higher resolutions that makes it...

Tags: Corporate communications, Video cards, Microsoft Windows, Monitors & displays, Brien M. Posey MCSE, PowerStrip, video

Technical articles 2002-02-12

Pinpoint the cause of server problems using event logs

Event logs can provide clues to the cause of a server problem; you just need to know what information to look for and how to interpret it. Brien Posey explains how to sort through event-log data and gives tips for deciphering the information.Many people use the event logs only to...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, server, Brien M. Posey MCSE, event log, Event Viewer

Technical articles 2002-01-15

Notebook computer security for the user on the go

When users carry notebooks outside the safe confines of the office, they become a security risk waiting to happen. However, by instructing users on how to protect their data, you can help keep intruders at bay. Brien Posey offers a few quick tips.There is little you can do to guard...

Tags: Notebooks, computer security, security, Brien M. Posey MCSE, notebook computer, password, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, notebook

Technical articles 2002-01-08