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  • Microsoft fixes DNS flaw but warns of Word attacks

    Microsoft is warning that a Word flaw is being used for targeted attacks, and has also issued four 'important' patches, including one for a potentially serious DNS flaw in the latest Patch Tuesday bulletin.

  • Forwarding external requests with Win2K DNS servers

    When you have problems getting your Windows 2000 DNS server to forward name resolution requests to DNS servers on the Internet, don't assign separate servers for Internet requests. Get to the root of the problem.

  • Preparing for a WinNT to Win2K upgrade

    When upgrading technology, setting up a test network to evaluate application compatibility is vital. Here are some tips on testing, as well as other preparations recommended when making the switch to Win2K.

  • Configure network load balancing in Win2K

    The network load balancing (NLB) feature in Windows 2000 allows you to make your servers work faster and more efficiently. But how can you quickly configure and test NLB?

  • Microsoft to patch zero-day DNS flaw

    Microsoft on Tuesday plans to release seven security bulletins, including a fix for a zero-day flaw in Windows that is already being used in cyberattacks.

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  • Windows 2000 problem? Start with DNS

    The biggest paradigm shift in Windows 2000 is going from WINS to DNS for name resolution. This case study reveals that in an Active Directory environment, DNS is even more critical and that Win2K troubleshooting should often begin with DNS.

  • Forwarding external requests with Win2K DNS servers

    When you have problems getting your Windows 2000 DNS server to forward name resolution requests to DNS servers on the Internet, don't assign separate servers for Internet requests. Get to the root of the problem.

  • Clean up DNS with scavenging

    Windows 2000's DNS service supports the scavenging feature, which helps you ensure that DNS records managed by the service are up to date.

  • Preparing for a WinNT to Win2K upgrade

    When upgrading technology, setting up a test network to evaluate application compatibility is vital. Here are some tips on testing, as well as other preparations recommended when making the switch to Win2K.

  • Configure Windows and Exchange 2000 through the firewall

    Don't let the process of opening up the appropriate ports for an Exchange 2000 server in your DMZ become a security risk to your network. This valuable tutorial shows you how to do it right.

Reviews (7)

  • Windows Superguide 2000

    We've upgraded and so should you. Here's our Windows Superguide with the straight story--much of it undocumented--about how to make Windows 2000 work for your business.

  • Search and deploy

    ZDNet Australia looks at software deployment packages designed to help you reduce network administration costs.

  • Networking for smarts

    In this product review, we look at tools that can monitor network performance.

  • Ultimate anti-spam guide: 11 products tested

    From server-level software, to appliances, to managed services, we review the latest anti-spam solutions to help enterprises manage the onslaught of unsightly spam.

  • Avert your eyes! 4 Net filters reviewed

    Always a contentious topic, we look server-based Internet content filters and some of the reasons why your organisation might want one, or not.

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