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Avoid Windows Server 2003 reboots with hotpatching

Throwing a Windows server off track isn't as easy as it used to be, but patching a Windows Server 2003 can still often require a reboot. Save yourself trouble and time by stopping processes with hotpatching. In the early days, it seemed like breathing on a Windows server...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Hotpatching, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, hotpatch, server, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Microsoft Corp., Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-05-29

Use srvinfo to gather details about remote Windows Server 2003 servers

Learn about srvinfo and get information on any Windows Server 2003 server in your network without leaving your chair. There are tons of ways that you can get information from your remote servers. You can use Remote Desktop, walk up to each server, or use specific tools...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, server, remote server, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Information, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-05-22

Use Windows Server 2003's qgrep utility to find information

Get a grep -- a qgrep, that is. The qgrep utility in the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit can help you find lines specific to an expression, allowing you to get information on the files you want. For many years, UNIX and Linux administrators have enjoyed the power...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Operating systems, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Grep, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-05-15

Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 on Windows Server 2003

Windows SharePoint Services lives to serve -- in fact, it's already included with Windows Server 2003 R2. Here's what you need to know in order to install it on your server and get your new SharePoint site running. Windows Server 2003 R2 includes Windows SharePoint Services. I've talked...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Sharepoint Services, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Windows Server 2003 R2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Operating systems, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-05-08

Enable SNMP in Windows Server 2003

If you want information on your Windows Server 2003 devices, SNMP is still the way to go. Here's how to enable SNMP in order to inventory your system statistics and send the results to the location of your choice. Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP continues to dominate when...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, SNMP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Network administration, NETWORKING, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-05-01

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...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Corp., Centro, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Scott Lowe MCSE, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, server, Cougar, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-04-24

Check for volume errors in Windows Server 2003 with vrfydsk.exe and chkdsk.exe

If you suspect your Windows Server 2003 has data corruption in one of its volumes, you can track down the damage before it spreads. Scott Lowe explains how to use the chkdsk.exe and vrfydsk.exe utilities to troubleshoot potential server issues. Regardless of the environment, data corruption can still...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Volume, Vrfydsk.exe, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-04-17

Get the Linux Guest Support pack for Virtual Server 2005 R2

Microsoft's Linux Guest Support pack for Virtual Server 2005 R2 enhances a variety of Linux distros. Find out how to get the service pack, and learn what it can do for you. In order to encourage adoption of Virtual Server 2005 over the offerings of other companies, such...

Tags: Microsoft Virtual Server, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Corporate communications, Virtual Server 2005 R2, Microsoft Corp, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Microsoft Corp., Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-04-10

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...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, server, netdom utility, domain controller, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-04-03

Disable error reporting in Windows Server 2003

Don't leak your data—even if your Windows Server 2003 runs into trouble. If even sending Microsoft an error report is against your shop's data privacy rules, Scott Lowe can help you avoid admin accidents by disabling error reporting in Windows Server 2003. Whenever your Windows Server 2003 encounters a...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Error, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-03-27

What's new in Windows Server 2003 SP2

Windows Server 2003 SP2 contains all the improvements you've been missing. Scott Lowe offers a rundown of some of the fixes, operating system additions, and enhancement tools included in the update. Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) contains a long list of fixes and improvements that will...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Operating systems, Scalable Networking Pack, server, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Service Pack, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-03-19

Use AutoRuns to gain insight into your Windows Server 2003's inner workings

There's a lot going on with your Windows Server 2003—and you've probably only seen a fraction of all the programs running on your system at any one time. Scott Lowe introduces the AutoRuns utility, which can present you with a complete list of every program and executable for troubleshooting or...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Autorun, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Executable, AutoRuns, Msconfig, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-03-20

Get information about Windows 2003 Server disk volumes with NTFSInfo

What's going on with your Windows Server 2003's NTFS volumes? Scott Lowe talks about Sysinternals' NTFSInfo utility, which can provide you with nearly everything you'd want to know about each and every one of your volumes. How many of you are running something other than NTFS on your Windows...

Tags: NTFS, Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows Server, NTFSInfo, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, server, disk, MFT Information, Volume Size, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Sysinternals, MFT, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-03-13

Energize your Windows Server 2003 scripts using PowerShell

When you combine Linux's command line capabilities with Windows Server 2003's install base, you get PowerShell, Microsoft's powerful scripting tool. Scott Lowe talks about how you can get PowerShell, and how it can help you evaluate your scripting options before you execute them. What do you get when you...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Operating systems, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-03-06

Ease testing using Microsoft's free VHD files for Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP

Testing can be a pain, but with free Microsoft's Virtual Server 2005 R2 program, you can let your virtual machine do a lot of the work. Scott Lowe tells you how you can save time and money while ensuring that your system is up to date. Are you so...

Tags: Microsoft Virtual Server, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Virtual Hard Disk, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-02-27

For Windows Server 2003 Data Center users only: Licensing changes increase large-scale virtualization possibilities

Microsoft allows Windows Server 2003 Data Center Edition purchasers to run an unlimited number of virtual Windows instances. What's the catch? Scott Lowe examines the fine print and explains why you should investigate this licensing program sooner rather than later. A while back, Microsoft made licensing changes that allow...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Operating systems, Data centers, virtualization, server, data center, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Plan, Software, Storage, Hardware, Data Management

Technical articles 2007-02-13

Understand the differences between Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 may have very similar names, but in many regards, the resemblance ends there. (Hint: One is free.) Scott Lowe discerns the difference and explains what you can learn from the free version. Microsoft recently released Windows SharePoint Services 3.0...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Sharepoint Services, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., WSS, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Groupware, Content management, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Collaboration, Microsoft Windows Server, Enterprise Content Management, SS, WS, Forms Server, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-02-06

Try out Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 for Windows Server 2003

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 for Windows Server 2003 is loaded with a lot of new functionality. Scott Lowe outlines some of the improvements you can expect from this free download. In November 2006, Microsoft made available an update for Windows SharePoint Services, the collaboration tool provided as a...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Sharepoint Services, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Operating systems, Groupware, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-01-30

Discover Windows Server 2003's access-based enumeration feature

Why can users who don't even have explicit permission to access certain folders still see them? Scott Lowe can tell you how to use Windows Server 2003's access-based enumeration ABE to close the door to inadvertent glimpses. Since the beginning, Windows has had some truly puzzling features that...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Discover Windows Server 2003, access based enumeration, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Folder, Microsoft Windows Server, Help Desk, Operating Systems, Software, It Operations, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-01-23

Update time zones for 2007 on your Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP machines

If you're in one of the majority of states affected by the Daylight Saving Time change dates as outlined in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, you'll want to update your clients and servers to recognize the new rules. Scott Lowe discusses the changes and where you can go to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows XP, Daylight Saving Time, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Technical articles 2007-01-16