Exchange Server Cookbook -- This comprehensive how-to guide covers the most common tasks for both Exchange 2000 and Exchange Server 2003, everything from installation and maintenance to configuration and optimization. In addition, you'll find solutions to many uncommon tasks, advanced procedures, and ways to write scripts for Exchange management and deployment tasks. What’s more, you'll get answers quickly because chapters are laid out by recipe with cross-references to related solutions. Sample Chapter 9, Public Folder Management (PDF) is available free online.

Navigating SharePoint -- Just getting started with SharePoint and wondering where to begin? Jeff Webb gives you the basics in a few short steps. Jeff is the author of Essential SharePoint.

Using the Security Configuration Wizard -- One of the enhancements in Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2003 is the new Security Configuration Wizard (SCW), a tool designed to help admins secure their servers against attack. Mitch Tulloch, author of Windows Server Hacks, shows you what it does, how it works, and how you can use it.

Using Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool -- The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool can rid your PC of malware, even if you're already protected by antivirus software. Mitch Tulloch shows you the ins and outs of how to use it. Mitch is the author of Windows Server Hacks.

How to Boost XP Performance -- PC feeling a bit sluggish? It's not tough to juice up its performance. Mitch Tulloch shows you how to do it in a few easy steps. Mitch is the author of Windows Server Hacks.

Ferreting Out Near-Identical Records in Access -- Working with lists of contacts is a common database activity, but as a list grows, so do the chances for duplicate records. Ken Bluttman shows one technique for ferreting out these near-identical records in Access using the InStr function to find when one value in one field is inside the value of the same field in another record. Ken is the author of Access Hacks.

Copy Scheduled Tasks to Remote Machines -- There are times when for ease and security reasons, you'll want to schedule a task to run on a remote PC. Where to begin? Mitch Tulloch gives you step-by-step instructions for getting it done. Mitch is the author of Windows Server Hacks.

Hacking Windows XP -- In these three excerpts, Preston Gralla teaches you how to make better use of the XP login screen, how to give Internet Explorer a face lift, and how to build your own Firefox search engine. Preston is the author of Windows XP Hacks, 2nd Edition.

Finding an Application's Registry Keys -- How can you find out which registry values you need to deploy for a third-party or in-house app you want to manage using Group Policy? Mitch Tulloch gives you the easy rundown. Mitch is the author of Windows Server Hacks.

Windows XP in a Nutshell: The Command Prompt -- Understanding the command prompt is not only helpful in getting a better idea of how Windows works, but can expose new ways of accomplishing tasks without repetitive pointing and clicking. In Chapter 6 of Windows XP in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition, you'll learn about using the command line, command prompt choices, the complete documentation on MS-DOS batch files, and more. If you like this chapter, read the whole book (and up to nine others) on Safari with a free trial subscription.

Thumbing Through Firefox Tabs -- Add-ons such as tabbed browsing extensions let you try out all sorts of features that can save you time and are just plain cool to use. Troy Mott highlights four extensions you can use to take advantage of tabbed browsing in Firefox: TabBrowser Preferences, miniT, SessionSaver, and All-in-One Gestures. Troy is a coauthor of Windows XP in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition.

Automating Desktop Tasks in XP -- Tired of repeating the same mouse clicks and keystrokes for basic tasks you do every day? It's time to automate them. Mitch Tulloch tells you about five great tools that automate for you. Mitch is the author of Windows Server Hacks.

Adding Custom Buttons to Internet Explorer -- Have you ever wanted to extend the Internet Explorer toolbar by adding your own buttons? It's not that tough to do. Mitch Tulloch walks you through it in a few easy steps. Mitch is the author of Windows Server Hacks.

Five More Annoying PC Annoyances -- After his first PC Annoyances book was released, Steve Bass was surprised by the barrage of email he received with yet more annoyances to fix. That led to the just-released second edition of PC Annoyances, where he added 160 more fixes to irritating PC quirks. And if that's not enough, he offers five more here.

Using DFS for Software Installation -- The Distributed File System (DFS) component of Windows Server 2003 is a powerful tool that can ease the task of deploying and maintaining applications using Group Policy's Software Installation feature. Mitch Tulloch, author of Windows Server Hacks, gives you tips on how to power it up.

Batch-Running Word Macros from the DOS Command Line -- Looking for an easy way to run any Word macro, on any number of files, right from the DOS command line? Andrew Savikas shows how to do just that, using Perl, Python, and Ruby, with code samples for each scripting language. Andrew is the author of Word Hacks.

Understanding Local Group Policy -- Group Policy is a powerful tool for controlling the configuration of desktops and servers on an Active Directory network, but Group Policy's lesser cousin, Local Group Policy, can also be a powerful tool for network administration. Mitch Tulloch shows you how to get the most out of it. Mitch is the author of Windows Server Hacks.

Securing Windows Server 2003: IP Security -- Many nefarious individuals are foiled by strong authentication and secure data storage, but plenty of attackers won't be deterred by them. With IPSec, you can implement an additional security measure on your network that will make it difficult for even the most determined attackers. Chapter 8 of Securing Windows Server 2003 explains IPSec in depth. Understanding the technology's strengths and pitfalls will help you make the right decision and provide exactly the right level of security. If you like this chapter, read the whole book (and up to nine others) on Safari with a free trial subscription.

Customizing Local Security Policies -- Want to harden server security? Customizing the Security Options policies of Group Policy is a great way to go. Mitch Tulloch shows you the best way how. Mitch is the author of Windows Server Hacks.

Deploying Microsoft Office Using Group Policy -- Before you deploy Microsoft Office on a big network using Group Policy, you need to be aware of gotchas. In this article, Mitch Tulloch shows you the quickest and easiest way how. Mitch is the author of Windows Server Hacks.