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Determining the cause of Windows server hang

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:52:48 +0000

Previously in this series, we talked about why Windows server hangs occur and how to prepare to resolve the problem using a tool called the Windows Kernel Debugger, or Windbg. In this article, we'll finish up by learning how to analyze the crash dump and fixing the issue.

Preparing to troubleshoot a hung Windows server

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:36:08 +0000

Previously in this series, we looked at some of the reasons why server hangs occur in a network. Now that you have a little background, let's look at the preparation process for resolving the problem using a tool called the Windows Kernel Debugger, or Windbg.

20 things Windows 7 MUST include

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:24:50 +0000

Windows Vista, the OS that everyone loves to hate. Despite its enhanced security, improved CPU scheduler and excellent stability, it's still the flawed gem in many critics' eyes. But can Microsoft win back the XP crowd with its upcoming Windows 7 offering? The fact is, they have to.

Cisco Launches Security, Voice, Wireless Specialties for CCNA

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:49:36 +0000

On Tuesday Cisco Systems announced three new specialties -- Security, Voice and Wireless -- that can be added on to its popular entry-level certification, the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) .

10 customization tricks for Windows XP

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:34:25 +0000

Create your own Sleep button in Windows XP

Is the Sleep button on your Windows XP machine in an inconvenient location for regular use? If so, follow these simple steps to create your own.

Many computers or keyboards have a Sleep button, which when pressed puts the computer into either Stand By or Hibernate mode depending on how Windows XP's Power Options are configured. However, the Sleep button might not be in convenient location for regular use. For example, it might be on the front of a mid-tower case that's under your desk.

Migrating Shared Folders to Windows 2003

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:42:37 +0000

How can we migrate shared folders from our Windows Server 2000 to Windows Server 2003?

You can download Microsoft's File Server Migration Toolkit (FSMT) to migrate shared folders from a server running Windows NT 4.0/2000 to a server running Windows Server 2003 or Windows Storage Server 2003.

FSMT also helps administrators configure new functionality in a Distributed File System (DFS) to maintain the original UNC path of files after they've been migrated to the new server. Microsoft's Knowledge Base article 829885 discusses this functionality but focuses on manual installation steps for creating DFS consolidation roots.

However, if you use FSMT, there's no need to follow these manual installation steps because FSMT will automatically create the DFS consolidation roots for you.

The Secrets of Sysvol | Migrating Group Policy

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:10:43 +0000

You already know that Windows Server 2008 brings a lot of changes. You've probably heard about the product's Read Only Domain Controllers (RODCs), Server Core and fine-grained password policies. There's another factor that almost no one seems to know about: Server 2008 replaces a vital piece of Active Directory. This change is along the lines of replacing the engine in your car as you're driving 70 miles per hour down the highway: If done badly, it could shut down Group Policies and negate your log-on scripts.

Vista SP1: Dissected

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:07:39 +0000

When John Duggan installed the much-anticipated first Service Pack (SP) for Windows Vista on his laptop, he had no idea what a long ride he was in for.

"It felt like it took forever," says the frustrated account manager from New Jersey. Duggan's frustration is shared by many others, most of whom would have welcomed the experience of having the installation taking forever. Many got an endless parade of blue screens, system restart loops and missing drivers.