Yes there is..... just click on the link below for information. http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/312b10cb-73ec-40c7-a4df-63dd7248d93d1033.mspx Administration Tools Packs To make the remote management of your...

During one of my demos in the "Understanding Group Policy Part 3" session I showed a text file that contained some examples of WMI Filters. I said if anyone was interested in getting the info to email me. Imagine my surprise that within 10 mins I was...

During my presentiation today I mentioned the Windows Server 2003 Security Guide. Several of you emailed me asking for the link. Here it is: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/prodtech/windowsserver2003/w2003hg/sgch00.mspx

Many of you have asked what the utility is that we use in our virtual machines during our demos at TechNet events.  The utility is Backinfo.exe and is used to display the netbios name of the machine and information about the cpu, memory and OS. ...

I had a question at one of my events that asked what DFS Replication did when a file was modified on multiple servers at the same time. I answered that there is conflict resolution built-in to DFS Replication, but I didn't give the complete story, so...

I thought I had posted an article on this issue and have been saying so at my events, but no one has emailed me to tell me I haven't!!!!! Here's what i thought I posted....sorry if anyone got frustrated looking for this (again i got this from the SQL...

I had some interesting discussion at my event in Elizabeth, NJ regarding how applications would work after the SQL2000 Server was upgraded to SQL Server 2005. I had explained that applications would still work, based on the fact that the object owner...

Windows Server 2003 R2 Webcast Series – Extend Connectivity and Control in Your Environment Did you know that there is a new version of Windows Server 2003 coming? Did you know there are new features coming in Windows Server 2003 that will help...

Q: In MS SQL 2000, there is a limitation of maximum length of index key to be 900 bytes. Would this limitation be revised to have it larger than 900 bytes in coming MS SQL 2005 release? A: From the SQL 2005 CTP Books Online: "SQL Server 2005 retains...

I was asked this at the Providence, RI event and didn't think it could be, but I did find this that works for SQL 70 and SQL 2000. I haven't really verified it but I'm sure it would work with SQL 2005 either as is or with some minor modification. http...

I was unable to answer this question at my Providence, RI event this week regarding changing the backup dataretention period. Here's the answer I got from where else but the SQL2005 Online Books: To set the backup retention duration In...

I had been asked last week if you could rename the SA account. I replied "No you can not, it's protected." Oh how wrong can I be? Apparently very wrong. My illustrious colleague Matt Hester pointed me to a blog that has the exact procedure you need to...

One of the questions I was asked at an event last week was about doing a side-by-side migration to a new SQL Server 2005 machine from an old SQL Server 2000 machine. Q: Can i rename the new machine to have the same name as the old machine once I...

Question 1: Does the Witness only monitor the SQL servers or does it handle any transactions? Answer 1: From the link below: “The witness server assists the principal or mirror in forming a quorum. If a witness server is present,...

I've done several events this month, Raleigh, Charlotte and Birmingham, AL and will be doing Atlanta on Thursday. If you attended and had any questions that I was unable to answer at the event, please post them here so that everyone can see the answers...

Having problems managing systems in internet cafes, libraries or student system? Then take a look at this new tool that is currently available in beta!!! Microsoft created the Shared Computer Toolkit to help make shared computers more reliable and...

NEW! Get a first look at the next version of Microsoft™s SQL Server product. From security enhancements to service availability and replication of data, this TechNet Briefing is a must see for IT Professionals managing company data. In addition to...

Windows Server Update Services Release Candidate Open Evaluation The Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Open Evaluation Program (OEP) lets you evaluate the Release Candidate of WSUS in a non-production environment. This version is not supported...

Get the latest Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 located at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D7D08414-0136-492F-9AD9-CE8AEB7500C7&displaylang=en The first questions that many customers ask once they decide to deploy...