THE WINDOWS® SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE

In this conference you'll learn...

In this session, you´ll start off by learning about the architecture of Windows Server 2003 and discover the improvements Microsoft® has made to this powerful operating system. You´ll also uncover the differences among the 4 versions of Windows Server 2003 so you know which one is right for your specific needs. You´ll also learn ...
Active Directory is still somewhat a mystery to even the most seasoned veterans in the computer technology field. This eye-opening session will reveal the inner workings of the Active Directory and give you the tools you need to plan, implement and manage it. Mastering the Active Directory provides you with a robust, secure and easily managed computer network system that ultimately lowers your total cost of ownership. You´ll discover ...
While it´s true that Windows Server 2003 is more secure than its predecessors, you still can´t totally rely on the default security settings. In this session, you´ll find out how to quickly and easily lock down your servers and keep your critical data safe. You´ll learn how to manage your network users by implementing Group Policies and close up the security gaps that can be created by unrestricted users. You´ll also uncover the secrets to filtering items in your event logs so you don´t have to wade through a mountain of information just to identify those that indicate a security issue. Also in this session ...
Disk and file administration is probably one of the most important roles a system administrator has. Without good, reliable file access, a server is useless—and that´s the focus of this session. You´ll find out what Intelligent File Services are and uncover several other new and enhanced disk and file management features found in Windows Server 2003. You´ll discover ...
In a perfect world, you´d simply install your server operating system, applications and data, then sit back and watch it work perfectly all the time. But we know that´s not the case when working with computers. You have to be proactive when it comes to making sure your systems are running at peak performance. In this session, you´ll find out what it takes to get the best possible performance out of Windows Server 2003. You´ll see how to boost performance without buying faster processors or more memory. You´ll also learn ...
This session starts off with a look at the differences between Windows XP Pro and Windows XP Home. You´ll discover why you may not want to use the Home version when considering an operating system for business computer users. You´ll also uncover the differences between Windows XP and previous workstation operating systems like Windows 2000 Pro and Windows NT® 4.0 Workstation. You´ll also learn ...
Today, virtually all computers are connected in some form to a network—Windows XP has added some exciting new features that take network computing to the next level. In this informative session, you´ll dive head-first into Windows XP networking and find out how to take advantage of what Windows XP has to offer. You´ll learn how to properly configure Windows XP networking components, including your Network Interface Card (NIC), modem, protocols and more. You´ll find out ...
News of a new security vulnerability or virus is rapidly becoming a daily occurrence. Most people think their systems are going to be open to attack until they can install the latest security patch or update their anti-virus software, but that´s not the case. In this session, we´ll show you how to protect your system from the seemingly endless onslaught of security attacks and viruses, from the time the vulnerability has been detected to the time when you can download a patch and install it on your system. You´ll learn ...
Many people worry about the performance of their servers, but workstation performance is where you can really see a difference in worker productivity. This session will show you how you can squeeze every last drop of performance out of your Windows XP systems. You´ll find out about the services that are loaded by default and which ones you can turn off to increase available memory to your applications, where it is needed most. You´ll also learn ...
Windows XP supports a variety of file systems and includes several tools to manage your disks and files. In this session, you´ll take a look at each of the file systems supported by Windows XP and determine which one is the best to use for your specific situation. You´ll get a look at the tools you must use in order to keep your disks operating at peak performance and your files safe from possible corruption or accidental loss. You´ll find out ...