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How to revoke and delete Active Directory user certificates

In this Ask the Expert Q&A, our identity and access management expert examines how to set up Active Directory autoenrollment feature to revoke and delete user certificates on the Certificate Authority (CA) automatically.

By Joel Dubin • Feb. 5, 2009

Using HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) 5.2 for systems management and monitoring

Hewlett-Packard (HP) Co.'s Systems Insight Manager (SIM) 5.2 offers systems management and monitoring for HP servers or WMI-, SNMP- or WBEM-enabled systems. SIM works with HP's Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management modules to detect hardware problems and can monitor system information such as processor and memory utilization, network bandwidth, and more.

By Logan Harbaugh • Feb. 4, 2009

A quick guide to Server Manager for Windows Server 2008

New to Windows Server 2008, the Server Manager feature can be a huge benefit to admins – once they figure out where to find everything. This article gives you a crash course on everything Server Manager has to offer.

By Gary Olsen • Dec. 23, 2008

Creating a SharePoint site map using out-of-the-box features

Giving SharePoint site owners the power to manage their own part of the SharePoint site map frees up administrators to manage more critical areas of the SharePoint environment.

By Paul Galvin • Dec. 2, 2008

What are the 3 core deliverables of basic MSP offerings?

Developing an efficient managed services offering is essential to building loyal clientele. Learn about the three core deliverables that comprise a managed services offering.

By Erick Simpson, John Moore • Sept. 25, 2008

Why can’t I grant users permissions to an Exchange public folder?

Exchange Server public folder permissions can be complex. Get troubleshooting advice on delegating permissions to Exchange Server public folders here.

By Richard Luckett • Sept. 12, 2008

Troubleshooting Active Directory database errors

While database errors in Active Directory can crop up occasionally, they are usually simple to fix. Check out these troubleshooting tips for when you think your AD database might be corrupted.

By Gary Olsen • Sept. 5, 2008

Troubleshooting slow Outlook Web Access (OWA) performance

Do your Exchange mobile users struggle with slow Outlook Web Access (OWA) server performance? The initial cause may not be your OWA server, but instead a firewall or infrastructure issue. To pinpoint the root cause of slow OWA server performance, use the Performance Monitor. If there isn't one particular issue causing slow performance, the entire server may be unable to support a normal workload. Replacing the server or using network load balancing can fix this.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 2, 2008

Branch office security: Pros and cons of read-only domain controllers

Windows administrators have long wondered whether or not to use domain controllers for authentication in remote branch offices. In this tip, learn about the pros and cons of domain controllers in Windows environments and how read-only domain controllers can improve security in your organization.

By Brien Posey • Aug. 5, 2008

How to access SharePoint sites through Microsoft Outlook

If you have both Microsoft Exchange Server and SharePoint, you can easily access SharePoint sites directly from Microsoft Outlook. Here's how.

By Brien Posey • June 24, 2008

Use the Exchange Management Shell Set command to block senders

Want to create a list of blocked mail senders and recipients in Exchange Server 2007? Use the Exchange Management Shell's Set verb to write this script.

By Brien Posey • May 28, 2008

Determining the cause of Windows server hang

Using the Windows Kernel Debugger (Windbg), learn to fix Windows server hang by analyzing a forced crash dump to determine the cause of the hung server.

By Bruce Mackenzie-Low • May 9, 2008

Tracking a deleted Active Directory object’s replication status

Learn how to track a deleted Active Directory object's replication status and how to determine if the object has been replicated throughout the DC forest.

By Gary Olsen • April 29, 2008

How to build redundancy in Active Directory replication

Building redundancy in Active Directory replication is one way an administrator can ensure AD replication continues even if critical domain controllers fail.

By Gary Olsen • April 15, 2008

Why do Windows servers hang?

Troubleshooting a hung server begins by understanding why the problem occurs in the first place. Windows expert Bruce Mackenzie-Low takes a look at the big picture to explain some common causes of Windows server hang.

By Bruce Mackenzie-Low • April 4, 2008

How to create a cross-forest trust in Active Directory

Building a cross-forest trust in Active Directory allows a trust to be created between the root domain of two forests.

By Gary Olsen • March 11, 2008

Windows Server 2008: PowerShell basics and top commands

The Microsoft PowerShell team offers up the top commands and usage scenarios for the new command line shell and scripting language for Windows Server 2008

By Microsoft PowerShell Team • Feb. 29, 2008

Optimizing NTFS file system performance

The hard disk can sometimes become a bottleneck in overall system performance. While not much can be done to overcome hardware-related limitations, admins can optimize the NTFS file system for better performance.

By Brien Posey • Feb. 6, 2008

How to set up Remote Desktop for Exchange Server administration

Learn how to use the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to manage and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange Server from a distance via a terminal service session.

By Brien Posey • Jan. 9, 2008

How to use RACI charts to define service desk roles and responsibilities

Using a management tool called RACI charting can help IT managers simplify the daunting task of clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the service desk.

By Stuart Galup, Contributor • Jan. 3, 2008

Best practices for using Outlook .PST files on portable USB drives

You can save Microsoft Outlook email data in a .PST file to a portable USB storage drive, but make sure you understand these best practices first.

By Serdar Yegulalp • Dec. 19, 2007

Troubleshoot Outlook Web Access (OWA) login error: ‘Access denied’

Learn how to troubleshoot Outlook Web Access (OWA) login errors that prevent OWA users from accessing their email.

By Bradley Dinerman • Dec. 6, 2007

Set Outlook calendar permissions for group to view private meetings

Learn how to grant Microsoft Outlook calendar permissions, including access to private Microsoft Outlook calendar meetings, to a select group of users.

By Bradley Dinerman • Dec. 5, 2007

How the DC locator works in Active Directory

The DC locator depends heavily on DNS to not only locate a domain controller with the right role but also to locate one that will be efficient.

By Gary Olsen • Nov. 27, 2007

Get Outlook meeting requests to show as ‘tentative’

Find out how to set up Microsoft Outlook so that meeting requests will show up on attendees' calendars as tentative until they respond to the meeting request.

By Bradley Dinerman • Nov. 20, 2007