Windows 2003

Last Updated on 19 July 2011, Total: 367 Knowledge Base Tips

361 Admin Tips
37 Active Directory
76 Admin
9 Applications
4 Exchange
11 Migration
66 Miscellaneous
62 Network
77 Security
12 Terminal Servers and Thin Clients
7 Virtual Platforms
4 Registry Tips
3 Miscellaneous
2 User Tips
2 Miscellaneous

  1. Use a Larger Pagefile for Better Performance

    The default pagefile size isn't always enough for best performance, especially when you're running memory-hungry server apps... Read More

  2. Using Reservations to Ensure DHCP Server Availability and Security

    • by Mitch Tulloch
    • Published on 24 March 2005
    • Section: Security

    In high security environments you can use Reservations to ensure the security and availability of DHCP servers... Read More

  3. Protect Wireless Access Using MAC Address Filters

    • by Tony Bradley
    • Published on 22 March 2005
    • Section: Security

    Wireless networks add a significant level of convenience for many users. The ability to roam at will and access the network without adding wires is quite useful. But, you need to do so securely. There are a number of basic steps you should take to protect your wireless network and filtering MAC addresses is one more way to secure it... Read More

  4. Can I convert existing PCs to thin clients?

    Yes you can. There is no need to have to buy thin client devices, you can simply convert old (or new) PC's to thin clients. The advantage of doing this is that you will significantly reduce management of these PC's. There are several solutions to convert PC's to thin clients:... Read More

  5. Disable Enumeration of SID's

    • by Tony Bradley
    • Published on 8 March 2005
    • Section: Security

    One way for an attacker to scope out a target system and, particularly, to identify the Administrator account so they can focus their efforts on the account with the most privileges is to list, or enumerate, the SID's (serial identifiers) on a Windows machine... Read More

  6. Moving Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Applications to Windows Server 2003

    • by Wayne Maples
    • Published on 7 Sept. 2004
    • Section: Migration

    202 KB Microsoft Word file - explains how to plan a migration strategy, and it describes how you can use various utilities and technical resources to deploy Windows Server 2003 as an application server and Web server, while minimizing disruption and additional investment... Read More

  7. Security Innovations in Windows Server 2003

    • by Wayne Maples
    • Published on 25 Aug. 2004
    • Section: Security

    205 KB Microsoft Word file - outlines how they facilitate business scenarios such as: building a secure Web application platform, providing secure mobile access, and streamlining identity management across the enterprise... Read More

  8. Why Upgrade from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003

    250 KB Microsoft Word file - Windows Server 2003 provides many new tools, services, and features that make a compelling case for upgrading from Microsoft Windows NT® Server 4.0. This white paper explains the overall benefits of upgrading and addresses the significant management and cost saving benefits provided by the Active Directory® service. The rest of the paper examines enhancements... Read More

  9. Coexistence of Windows Server 2003 and Windows NT 4.0

    136 KB Microsoft Word file - This paper describes coexistence of Windows Server 2003 with Windows NT 4.0 in Windows NT 4.0 domains... Read More

  10. Technical Overview of Windows Server 2003 Security Services

    • by Wayne Maples
    • Published on 20 Aug. 2004
    • Section: Security

    205 KB Microsoft Word file - 324 KB Microsoft Word file... Read More