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- Use Windows Server 2003's netdom to see which servers are running roles
- You may already be familiar with the five single-instance roles in Windows servers, but how do you know which server hosts which role? Scott Lowe reveals how you can use a single Windows Server 2003 command to determine their server locations. Active Directory is an entirely different beast...
- Technical articles 2007-04-03
- Know the difference between Active Directory and Windows NT 4 domains
- Many organizations currently running Windows NT are considering making the move to Windows Server 2003. But before beginning this considerable upgrade, it's important to understand some key differences between Active Directory and the NT 4 domain model as it pertains to server roles. Microsoft moved Windows 2000 to extended...
- Technical articles 2005-09-13
- Tech Tip: Learn the five FSMO roles in Active Directory
- When deploying Active Directory, it's important to understand the various Flexible Single Master Operations FSMO roles that a domain controller can provide. Learn more about the five FSMO roles. In another tip, we discussed some key differences between Active Directory and the NT 4 domain model as it...
- Technical articles 2004-08-13
- Tech Tip: Know the difference between Active Directory and Windows NT 4 domains
- It's important to understand some key differences between Active Directory and the NT 4 domain model as it pertains to server roles. See how Windows Server 2003 differs from NT 4. With Windows NT 4 rapidly approaching the end of its life, many organizations currently running Windows NT...
- Technical articles 2004-08-13
- Tech Tip: Follow these tips when upgrading to Windows Server 2003 from NT
- To help ensure your Windows Server 2003 upgrade doesn't go awry, follow these three implementation tips. Migrating from a Windows NT domain structure to an Active Directory implementation can initially be an anxiety-ridden experience. You're basically replacing the core of your Windows network in one fell...
- Technical articles 2004-08-13
- Tech Tip: Learn the differences between domain and forest types
- Learn about the differences between domain and forest types. Windows Server 2003 adds a new level of complexity to what can happen when a domain or forest contains different versions of Windows Server. For example, a Windows Server 2003-only domain supports the ability to...
- Technical articles 2004-07-29
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- Rename Windows Server 2003 domain controllers
- Windows Server 2003 has several advances over the Windows 2000 Server line. One of these features is the ability to rename a domain controller without demoting and rebuilding the entire server. Many IT pros still say that rebuilding is the best way to accomplish this goal and, in many cases,...
- Blog posts 2007-09-18
- Seizing FSMO roles in Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2003 Active Directory AD continues to support flexible single master of operations FSMO functionality. This means that there are certain roles that only one domain controller can hold in the forest at a time. The roles allow the directory service to operate with all domain controllers at equal...
- Blog posts 2007-12-11
- Troubleshoot Windows Server 2003 network problems with the Link Speed utility
- Learn to use the Link Speed utility in the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit. This tool works from the command line when you need quick information on server communication difficulties. Stay on top of the latest WS2K3 tips and tricks with our free Windows Server 2003 newsletter, delivered each...
- Technical articles 2005-02-23
- Learn about Active Directory partitions in Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2003 supports many enhancements over previous implementations, resulting in administrators potentially accomplishing more with less while keeping things streamlined. For example, Windows Server 2003's Active Directory AD, a staple in the Windows 2000 Server domain infrastructure, allows for faster replication times and improved use of inter-site bandwidth for...
- Blog posts 2007-08-07
- Learn about Windows Server 2003's successor: Windows Server "Longhorn"
- Microsoft may soon phase out Windows Server 2003, but don't panic yet. Scott Lowe tells you what you can expect from the new and improved services provided in Windows Server "Longhorn," the successor to Windows Server 2003. Microsoft's public roadmap does not indicate that there will be any...
- Technical articles 2007-04-24
- Consider these issues before consolidating domain controllers with Virtual Server 2005
- Stay on top of thelatest Windows Server 2003 tips and tricks with our free Windows Server 2003newsletter, delivered each Wednesday. Automaticallysign up today!Virtual Server 2005 (VS2005) allows a server to run multipleoperating systems or multiple copies of the same operating system at a singletime. On servers running WindowsServer 2003 and...
- Technical articles 2005-03-15
- Bolster disaster recovery documentation in Windows Server 2003
- To help ease the administrative burden, Microsoft offers the System Information utility. Take a look at how to use this tool. An important part of any organization's disaster recovery plan is the documentation phase, which continues throughout the life of the infrastructure. Keeping information ...
- Technical articles 2005-06-22
- Batch Active Directory tasks with ease using dsmove
- When you have to do specific Windows administration tasks on a frequent basis, it makes your job easier if all relevant objects are in the same organizational unit OU. The practice of a holding OU can make partial removal, mass changes, parallel access, and pre-implementation staging easy for user accounts....
- Blog posts 2008-05-14
- Familiarize yourself with Active Directory's five FSMO roles
- While Active Directory is a distributed system, some servers only carry out specific roles, known as Flexible Single Master Operations FSMO roles. In this Windows Server 2003 tip, Scott Lowe introduces you to these five roles, and he tells you how to determine which servers hold which roles. Last...
- Technical articles 2005-09-20
- Develop a scalable security auditing strategy
- Whether auditing is required to meet government regulations or just recommended for internal use, you need an auditing strategy that will keep your assets covered as your organization grows. If you fall under one of the many governmental regulatory acts that mandate information privacy protection for various industries--for...
- Technical articles 2006-05-22
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