Windows Systems and Network Management Tools and Techniques

MUST READ The new Microsoft System Center: What happened to SMS and MOM? TIP - Microsoft MVP Gary Olsen looks at Microsoft System Center and describes the things administrators should know about the new enterprise server product suite. Use System Monitor to find bottlenecks in Windows Server 2003 TIP - System Monitor is one of the performance monitoring tools in Windows Server 2003. This tip tells you all about using System Monitor to troubleshoot Windows performance. Sysinternals' Active Directory Explorer tool searches AD databases TIP - Sysinternals' Active Directory Explorer 1.0 is just what it seems: a tool for exploring an AD database, reading values, searching for objects and bookmarking locations. New Russinovich tool scans for open file references from command line TIP - If you are trying to delete or move a file only to find out a program has left a handle open, learn how Russinovich's recently updated Handle v 3.30 tool can help.

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	Microsoft releases Process Monitor 2.0 SearchWinIT.com | 01 Oct 2008 ARTICLE - The popular utility adds a handful of features including the addition of real-time TCP and UDP monitoring.

	Microsoft's evolving role in systems management SearchWinIT.com | 15 May 2008 ARTICLE - Microsoft aims to compete with big systems management vendors, but one analyst at Forrester Research says its role, though important, is complementary.

	DST patches need testing right now SearchWinComputing.com | 05 Mar 2007 ARTICLE - The top priority for every Windows administrator for the upcoming week should be testing their Daylight Saving Time patches.

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	A first look at Internet Information Services 7.0 Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 23 Sep 2008 TIP - Microsoft made several improvements to IIS with version 7.0. Learn what's changed in the areas of security, troubleshooting, installation and more.

	Windows registry hack improves offline file access for mobile users Submitted By: SearchWindowsServer.com | 01 Jul 2008 TIP - Learn how hacking the Windows registry can make offline access to files and folders more practical for mobile users in a Windows network.

	Reducing the size of network backups in Windows Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com | 16 Apr 2008 TIP - By excluding network backups of unwanted file types, admins can decrease the amount of space consumed on a network while speeding up the nightly backup process.

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	So you lost your admin password? Password tips for Windows admins SearchWinComputing.com | 08 Aug 2007 ADMINISTRATION GUIDE - Here are five tips for systems administrators regarding password utilities and workarounds for password problems.

	How to Cheat at Managing Windows Server Update Services -- Chapter 6, 'Administering WSUS Servers' Syngress Publishing | 28 Feb 2006 BOOK CHAPTER - Read this chapter to learn how to take full advantage of WSUS using Syngress's proven "How to Cheat" methodology.

	Microsoft Windows Administrator's Automation Toolkit: Chapter 12 "Network and Server Management Tasks" Microsoft Press | 22 Aug 2005 CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - Get the detailed guidance, tips, and tools you need to automate Windows system administration with this chapter download! Network management tasks aren't always the ones you need to perform on multiple computers, but they are ...

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Windows Systems and Network Management Tools and Techniques:  Microsoft System Center, Microsoft Systems and Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows Network Security, Network Printer Management, Microsoft Windows Scripting Language, Windows File Management, Windows System and Network Performance Monitoring