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Steven S. Warren is a popular author residing in Winter Haven, Florida with his wife and 2 children. As a columnist on such well-known IT web sites as Techrepublic.com, CNET, and ZDNET, Steven has published numerous articles. Additionally, Steven holds the following certifications: MCDBA, MCSE, MCSA, CCA, CIW-SA, CIW-MA, Network+,...- more about Steven Warren »
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- How do I use the Windows Time Service?
- If you manage Windows 2000 and Active Directory, you should know that the Win2K Time Service is key to ensuring that the Kerberos security protocol and other Windows 2000 services work correctly. All machines in a Windows 2000 forest need to have the correct time. This article will explain the...
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- Blog posts 2008-05-09
- How do I configure a Distributed File System (DFS)?
- A Windows Distributed File System (DFS) allows users to find, view, and work with files on your network from one central location. With DFS configured, users do not have to understand the complexities of a network or enter long UNC addresses to browse to files. DFS is installed with Windows...
- Tags: Root, Distributed File System, Windows Distributed File System, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Networking, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-30
- How do I make Firefox look like Internet Explorer?
- Let me start by saying that people exist in the world that prefer Internet Explorer to Firefox. They are comfortable with the user interface (UI) and do not care to change. If you are a stubborn donkey, you have some options. Keep reading. As a browser, I use...
- Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Miami, Figure A., Neighborhood, Figure A. Figure B, Web Browsers, Internet, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-30
- How do I... Install and configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008?
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an invaluable service when you have a network larger than a handful of computers. It's also a standard component of enterprise networks and sub networks. Microsoft Windows Server 2008's built-in DHCP server allows Windows machines (and any other TCP/IP-based machines and devices) to obtain...
- Tags: DHCP, Scope, Microsoft Windows Server, IP, IP Address, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, DHCP Server, Networking, Servers, Hardware, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-29
- How do I configure load balancing in Windows?
- When you install Win2K Advanced Server or Win2K Datacenter Server, NLB becomes available by default. To activate NLB, go to Network And Dial-up Connections, right-click on the interface you want to use for load balancing (usually one of the Local Area Connections), and select Properties. Highlight the...
- Tags: Network, Load Balancing, IP, IP Address, Microsoft Windows, NLB, Network Technology, Networking, Servers, Hardware, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-28
- How do I use the breadcrumb bar to copy and paste folders and shortcuts in Windows Vista?
- The breadcrumb bar in Windows Vista is a different approach to how you navigate in Windows (Figure A). In this post, I will show you a quick tip that I take advantage of with the breadcrumb bar. Figure A. Breadcrumb bar For example, let's...
- Tags: Bar, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-28
- Improving Windows XP Performance Part III
- What is the system cache? The system cache is responsible for the system performance of your computer. The cache acts as a buffer between your computer's processor and the memory that serves it. The presence of the cache allows the processor to do its work while waiting much less...
- Tags: Performance, Paging, Memory, RAM, File, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-24
- Improving Windows XP Performance Part IV
- Additional performance-tuners Now that we've explored the basics of how to configure your system to run at an optimum level, let's take a look at a few additional tweaks that you can make to other areas of your operating system to improve performance. With just a few small maintenance...
- Tags: Folder, Performance, Microsoft Windows XP, System Restore, Microsoft Windows, Prefetch, Prefetch Folder, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-24
- High Availability with SQL Server and Double-Take
- I have been doing a lot of work with SQL Server and Disaster Recovery. Many of my clients are particularly fond of Double-Take. In this three part blog series, I will go over the fundamentals of configuring Double-Take. Note: All screen shots are located a the bottom...
- Tags: Double-Take, Microsoft SQL Server, High Availability, Replication, Databases, Servers, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-23
- Improving Windows XP Performance Part I
- If you've been working with Windows XP Professional for some time and you've noticed a decline in system performance from when you first started using XP, you may be at a loss to explain the problem. As a Windows power user or IT admin, you most likely keep an eye...
- Tags: Performance, Effect, Microsoft Windows XP, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-23
- How do I turn Windows Vista features on or off?
- In continuing my conversation from yesterday's post, "How do I disable the Window Vista sidebar?" let's explore how to remove even more of Windows Vista hungry resources. From the Start orb, type Program and Features in the instant search field and select Turn Windows features on or...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-16
- How do I disable the Windows Vista sidebar?
- If you do not have a powerful computer and you are running Windows Vista, you may need to save some resources. If so, disabling the sidebar and gadgets may save you some resources (Figure A). Figure A. In this example, I have 8 gadgets open...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Resource, System Tray, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Productivity, Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-15
- How do I... Install and configure a DNS server in Windows Server 2008?
- As many of you are probably aware, the Domain Name System (DNS) is now the name resolution system of choice in Windows. Without it, computers would have a very tough time communicating with each other. However, most Windows administrators still rely on the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) for name...
- Tags: Console, DNS, Microsoft Windows Server, DNS Server, Server, Lookup, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Record, Domain Name, Windows 2008, Active Directory Integrated, Action, PTR, Domain Names, Networking, Internet, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-15
- How do I resurrect the Run command in Windows Vista?
- If you still have not forgiven Microsoft for eliminating the Run command in Windows Vista, don't fret. You can bring it out of extinction fairly quickly with these steps. Before I begin, I must mention that if you use the "out of box" experience with Windows Vista,...
- Tags: Menu, Microsoft Windows Vista, Run, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-14
- How do I... Install and configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008?
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an invaluable service when you have a network larger than a handful of computers. It's also a standard component of enterprise networks and sub networks. Microsoft Windows Server 2008's built-in DHCP server allows Windows machines (and any other TCP/IP-based machines and devices) to obtain...
- Tags: DHCP, Network, Microsoft Windows Server, Server, DHCP Server, Steven Warren, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2008-04-29
- I like Windows Vista better than Windows XP
- It seems people have a Love/Hate relationship with Windows Vista. I have been with Windows Vista from pre-birth. I have used Vista, Leopard, Ubuntu, and many other operating systems. I have seen the good and the bad of Windows Vista-agonized over driver incompatibility, praised security and enhancements to the user...
- Tags: Version, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Flip, Live Taskbar Thumbnails, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-03-28
- How do I use BCP in SQL Server?
- The Bulk Copy Program (BCP) is a command-line utility that ships with Microsoft SQL Server. With BCP, you can import and export large amounts of data in and out of SQL Server databases quickly and easily. Any DBA who has utilized this functionality will agree that BCP is an essential...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Server, Bulk Copy Program, Databases, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-03-28
- How do I configure support for GMAIL (IMAP) in Windows Vista Mail?
- Do you want to migrate your email from another email client to Gmail? If so, you can now take advantage of IMAP support in Gmail. Here is how to configure Windows Mail to connect to Gmail. Once you have it configured, it is easy to migrate emails from Outlook. Simply...
- Tags: Google Gmail, Microsoft Windows Vista, E-mail Providers, E-mail, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Online Communications, Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-03-27
- VMware & Virtualization
- Now that I have your interest in VMware Workstation and virtualization, you may find some of these additional blog posts useful. Can virtualization save you money? What can you do with VMware Workstation 5 Unlock the power of VMware Workstation command line Check out...
- Tags: VMware Inc., VMware Workstation, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-03-26
- How do I... Create virtual machines for testing in VMware Workstation 6?
- As a Senior Technology Consultant, I must stay current on a wide range of different technologies, including the multitude of operating systems on the market. Just to keep up with Microsoft, I need to run Windows 95, 98, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista, Server (2000, 2003, 2008), and other permutations of...
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- Blog posts 2008-03-26
