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Systems administrators spend a lot of time dealing with user accounts within a network. This includes everything from setting permission levels and user rights to configuring password and account lockout policies. For Windows administrators, this means having a solid understanding of the inner workings of Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy. Most importantly, with each Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows 2003 or Windows Vista for example), administrators have different Active Directory and Group Policy functions and capablities at their disposal. This topic page provides the latest news on how Active Directory and Group Policy has changed with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. You will also find tons of tips and tutorials for working with Active Directory, covering DNS, replication and more. Also, be sure to check out our book excerpts on using Group Policy with Windows Vista.
IN THIS TOPIC:  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (33) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (3) , NEWS (11) , WHITE PAPERS , DOWNLOADS (9)

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Understanding Group Policy basics for Windows Vista
TUTORIAL - These book excerpts provide Group Policy management tips for working with Windows Vista, with info on troubleshooting, configuration and more.

  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 33
Introducing Active Directory to Windows PowerShell
Submitted By: By Christa Anderson, Contributor | 21 Apr 2008
SCRIPTING SCHOOL - In this month's Scripting School column, Christa Anderson breaks down the process of using PowerShell to create or manipulate data in Active Directory.
An alternate strategy for DNS server backup
Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com | 18 Mar 2008
TIP - Using alternative methods such as backing up Active Directory integrated zones is a better strategy for admins looking to back up DNS independently.
Adding a standalone printer to Active Directory with Windows Vista
Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com | 28 Dec 2007
TIP - A new tool in Windows Vista's Print Management console simplifies the process of listing printers in Active Directory.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 3
Breaking down the read-only domain controller with Windows 2008
SearchWinComputing.com | 20 Jun 2008
VIDEOCAST - In part two of our interview with Microsoft's Justin Graham, learn how the read-only domain controller can help improve branch office security.
Active Directory and Windows 2008: New features you may have missed
SearchWinComputing.com | 16 Jun 2008
VIDEOCAST - In this video from TechEd 2008, Microsoft's Justin Graham discusses some of the lesser known improvements made to Active Directory with Windows Server 2008.
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.
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 11
Symark's security access tool bridges Linux, Active Directory
SearchEnterpriseLinux.com | 04 Apr 2008
ARTICLE - Symark's multiplatform security access and configuration tool extends Windows Active Directory to Linux and Unix servers to redress admins' pain in mixed-OS environments.
Microsoft gives glimpse of new AD tools and ILM beta bits
SearchWinIT.com | 10 Mar 2008
ARTICLE - New task-based Active Directory tool lets IT customize the view, while Identity Lifecycle Manager v2 removes IT's burden of managing ID profiles.
Microsoft server chief weighs in on key IT trends
SearchWinIT.com | 27 Feb 2008
ARTICLE - Microsoft's Bob Muglia knows IT administrators have a lot more to worry about today than just server management.
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  WHITE PAPERS
Back Office Outsourcing and Investment Reporting - A Guide for Investment Advisors
Published by: Advent Software, Inc. | 10 Jul 2008
WHITE PAPER - In investment reporting, customers expect detailed reports of irreproachable accuracy, delivered with no delay or excuses. This whitepaper will serve as as a guide for Investment Advisors.
Outsourcing Systems Management
Published by: OnForce, Inc. | 10 Jul 2008
WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper is based on an OnForce/TechTarget webcast entitled "Outsourcing Systems Management". The demand for outsourcing is discussed from the perspective of a business but not from a technology perspective.
Essentials for Managing Today's Dynamic & Virtual Systems Environments
Published by: CA | 23 Jun 2008
VIRTUAL SEMINAR - During this online Virtual Seminar our virtualization experts walk through the processes for selecting hardware, platforms and virtual infrastructure technologies to make your virtual environment run at its full potential.
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  DOWNLOADS: 1 - 3 of 9
Microsoft AntiSpyware Client
Published by: Microsoft | 21 Nov 2005
DOWNLOAD - Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
Microsoft Log Parser
Published by: Microsoft | 21 Nov 2005
DOWNLOAD - A versatile tool that provides universal query access to text-based data such as log files, XML files and CSV files, as well as key data sources on the Windows operating system such as the Event Log, the Registry, the file ...
VNC
Published by: RealVNC, Ltd | 21 Nov 2005
DOWNLOAD - If you can't use Remote Desktop in Windows, consider VNC, a cross-platform remote-control solution that runs just about anywhere (Windows or UNIX), and across any network medium from dialup to fiber.
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