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Articles & Tutorials :: Windows 2003

Installing and configuring virtual PC (Part 2)
    Date - Jun 03, 2004       Author - Ricky M. Magalhaes

In the first part of this article I took you through the installation of Virtual PC, in this article I will guide you through the configuration of Microsoft’s virtual PC. The article will focus on how virtual PC should be configured so that your system functions effectively and makes use of the hardware efficiently.

Installing and Configuring Virtual PC (Part 1)
    Date - May 13, 2004       Author - Ricky M. Magalhaes

In this two part article I will guide you through the installation of Microsoft’s virtual PC. The article will also focus on how virtual PC should be installed so that your system functions correctly.

DNS Conditional Forwarding in Windows Server 2003
    Date - May 06, 2004       Author - Mitch Tulloch

In this article we'll look at conditional forwarding, a new feature of DNS in Windows Server 2003. Conditional forwarding can be used to speed up the DNS name resolution process by directing queries for specific domains to specific name servers. This tutorial explains in detail when conditional forwarding can be useful and how to set it up.

NAT in Windows 2003: Setup and Configuration
    Date - Apr 29, 2004       Author - Andrew Z. Tabona

This article will describe how to setup and configure NAT in Windows 2003. NAT, or Network Address Translation, is a widely used IP translation and mapping protocol that works on the network layer (level 3) of the OSI model. It is sometimes referred to as a routing protocol because of the way it allows packets from a private network to be routed to the Internet.

DNS Stub Zones in Windows Server 2003
    Date - Apr 15, 2004       Author - Mitch Tulloch

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Microsoft expert Mitch Tulloch as he presents his first article to the WindowsNetworking.com community. In this article we'll learn about stub zones, a new feature of DNS in Windows Server 2003. Stub zones can help reduce the amount of DNS traffic on your network by streamlining name resolution and zone replication. We'll examine how stub zones work, when you would use them, and how to set them up in this tutorial.

Installing DNS On Windows 2003
    Date - Apr 08, 2004       Author - Ricky M. Magalhaes

This tutorial will cover the installation of DNS on a Windows 2003 system. By reading through this tutorial you will learn about caveats that need to be noted when installing one of the most important services on a Windows network.

Windows 2003 Performance Monitor
    Date - Mar 29, 2004       Author - Andrew Z. Tabona

This article will focus on how the Windows 2003 performance monitor utility can be used to monitor the performance of your network. Apart from this, we will also take a look at why it should be used as well as an introduction to this tool that gives you a background of what is involved.

Windows 2003 Terminal Services (Part 2)
    Date - Mar 18, 2004       Author - Andrew Z. Tabona

Welcome to part two of my Windows 2003 terminal services article. This section will be of interest to terminal server administrators and clients. It includes a step-by-step guide of how to logon to a terminal server, troubleshooting common logon problems, and a tips section.

Windows 2003 Terminal Services (Part 1)
    Date - Mar 08, 2004       Author - Andrew Z. Tabona

Terminal Services, known to some as an Admin’s best friend, uses RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), relies on TCP/IP, and falls under the application layer of the ISO 7-layer model. It has been improved by offering more features, greater reliability and scalability in Windows 2003.

Setting up & managing a file server in Windows 2003
    Date - Jan 22, 2004       Author - Andrew Z. Tabona

A file server is a computer responsible for the storage and management of data in a central location. Network clients can access these files, therefore saving them from having to physically transfer data from one computer to another. Users are able to access files and applications at the same time. This will serve as a step-by-step guide on how to setup a file server in Windows 2003.

Setting up a DHCP server in Windows 2003
    Date - Jan 15, 2004       Author - Andrew Z. Tabona

"Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an IP standard designed to reduce the complexity of administering IP address configurations." - Microsoft's definition. A DHCP server would be set up with the appropriate settings for a given network. Such settings would include a set of fundamental parameters such as the gateway, DNS, subnet masks, and a range of IP addresses. Using DHCP on a network means administrators don't need to configure these settings individually for each client on the network. The DHCP would automatically distribute them to the clients itself.

Setting up a client based VPN connection via PPTP
    Date - Dec 29, 2003       Author - Andrew Z. Tabona

A VPN (or Virtual Private Connection) allows the connectivity of remote users to the organizational network. By means of a secure, encrypted "tunnel" to the private network, a user is able to dial into a server and become a member of that network, as if that user was directly linked to the network itself.

A quick look at the Windows 2003 support tools
    Date - Dec 23, 2003       Author - Andrew Z. Tabona

The Windows 2003 support tools are a collection of resources with the aim of assisting administrators to simplify management tasks. These include: troubleshooting operating systems, configuring networking and security features, managing Active Directory, and automating application deployment. With the use of these tools, the user is able to pin-point problematic issues with the system and will therefore be able to find a solution more easily.

Windows 2003 Active Directory: An overview
    Date - Dec 18, 2003       Author - Oliver Marshall

Active directory has been around since the release of Windows 2000 several years ago, and is now a standard sight in many offices. Its inclusion marked a radical change at the heart of the Windows Server platform, one that people are still adjusting to today. In this article, we will be taking a brief look at the history of Active Directory, as well as the current version, Active Directory 2003, and possible future inclusions to the platform.

An Introduction to the Windows 2003 POP3 Service
    Date - Dec 11, 2003       Author - Andrew Z. Tabona

This document is intended to give the reader a brief introduction to the Windows 2003 POP3 service - just one of the many new features offered by the Windows 2003 Server family.