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SD03: NAS user case study
How do you manage 500TB of spinning disk, 1PB of tape, and deliver 12 billion page views per day? Welcome to the world of Yahoo's Storage Operations Manager.
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Multiple tools clean and defend
David Strom outlines various tools to help protect your systems against an onslaught of malware attacks.
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Maintain consistent folder views
How to do it, and why you need to.
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Keep the core system in RAM
Use this registry trick to improve system performance by preventing your OS from sending user-mode and kernel-mode drivers to the paging file.
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Open an MS-DOS using drag-and-drop
It's easy to start a DOs program by using drag-and-drop. Just follow these five steps.
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Many desktops, patches: No problem
Ways to keep track of patches.
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Good news for MCP test takers
Microsoft is once again offering information to exam candidates about their areas of strengths and weaknesses on MCP certification tests.
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MS desktop technician certification?
Sources inside and outside Microsoft have recently let slip some details about a supposedly forthcoming new desktop technician certification program.
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Change backup selections
How to change the Files to backup using NT Backup utility.
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Turn off SIS for small RIS installatio
Single Instance Storage (SIS) can slow down you PC imaging when using RIS.
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Booting up with the F8 option
Try booting up with the F8 option and using "Last known good configuration" after an install crash or registry mess-up.
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Batch cleanup of Temp
You can use the Deltree command to remove unwanted files and directories.
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Missing domain controller policies
How to replace without reinstalling Windows.
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Change the W2K terminal services port
Under some conditions, you may be forced to use another port for TS -- like if you're dealing with a firewall or proxy that doesn't allow certain ports for security reasons.
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Two new Windows Server 2003 exams
Two electives suggest that BackOffice exams will be updated over time.
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The virtues of third-party DNS
Why third party DNS is helpful and where to get it.
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Easier access to Computer Management
Create a shortcut to My Computer and put it in the Quick Launch toolbar. Whenever you want to get to Computer Management, you just have to right click the link and select Manage.
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MCDBAs and Windows Server 2003
What MCDBAs need to know about Windows Server 2003.
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Domain cached logons: no warning or no
Check for cached credentials.
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Reasons to reboot
After performing any of the actions outlined in this tip, you will need to reboot your Windows 2000 machines.
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Get ahead of the cloud skills gap
There may be a growing shortage of IT pros with cloud skills, but you can take action now and become a valuable asset with the right skills.
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Simple steps to prioritize the IT tasks at hand
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by a growing to-do list of IT tasks, but there are easy ways you can decide what to tackle first and what can wait.
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Five things about creating Exchange 2013 site mailboxes
Exchange 2013 site mailboxes tie SharePoint and Exchange 2013 together. Setup can be tricky, but understanding these five aspects can help.
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How to get users on your side when working in IT
IT pros can get a bad rap from stereotypes (we mean you, Nick Burns), but there are steps you can take when working in IT to get users on your side.