| Resource |
Description |
| A |
|
ACPI |
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is
an open industry specification that defines a flexible
and extensible interface that allows system designers to
select appropriate cost/feature trade-offs for power
management. |
|
ActiveX Data Objects |
ActiveX Data Objects 2.8 Start Page on
MSDN. |
|
Active Directory |
Active Directory home page provides information about
designing, deploying, and monitoring Active Directory
for managing Windows networks. |
|
Active Directory Architecture |
This site provides an overview of key Active
Directory-related terms and concepts. |
|
Active Directory Branch Office Planning
Guide |
A guide to help network managers, system integrators,
and consultants involved in Active Directory branch
office implementations. |
|
Active Directory Client
Extensions |
This site offers information on extensions that allow
the Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT 4.0 operating systems to take
advantage of features provided by the Windows 2000
Active Directory directory service. |
|
Active Directory Disaster Recovery
(.doc) |
The Active Directory Disaster Recovery white paper
contains valuable information about Active Directory
back up and restore operations and how to recover Active
Directory after you encounter database corruption or
data corruption. |
|
Active Directory in Networks Segmented by
Firewalls |
Best practice recommendations for deploying domain
controllers in segmented networks in a manner that
supports client authentication, secure resource access
by clients, and domain controller replication through
the firewall. |
|
Active Directory Migration Tool
(Windows 2000) |
Information on extensions that allow the
Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT 4.0 operating systems to take
advantage of features provided by the Windows 2000
Active Directory. |
|
Active Directory Programmer's
Guide |
Microsoft publication for people who work with the
Active Directory directory service. |
|
Active Directory Sizer Tool |
Download the Windows 2000 Active Directory Sizer
Tool, which allows you to estimate the hardware required
for deploying Active Directory in your
organization. |
|
ActivePerl |
Download ActivePerl, ActiveState's quality-assured
distribution of Perl, available for Linux, Solaris, and
Windows. ActiveState provides the ActivePerl pagkages
free to the Perl community. |
|
Active Server Pages |
This section on MSDN Library introduces Active Server
Pages, explains the basic concepts of scripting with
Active Server Pages, and discusses more complex
application issues, such as how to maintain
state. |
|
Adding Sites to the Enhanced Security
Configuration Zones |
Information about how to add sites to security zones
in the enhanced security configuration. |
|
Administering Group Policy with
GPMC |
A centralized resource for information about
enterprise management with the Group Policy Management
Console (GPMC), including a summary of GPMC features,
frequently asked questions, and white papers about using
GPMC. |
|
ADMT Cookbook |
A guide to help network managers, system integrators,
and consultants plan for a successful migration from
Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 Active
Directory. |
|
ADSI SDK |
Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI)
documentation in the Platform SDK. |
|
Application Deployment |
A white paper that describes how to use Microsoft
products and tools to deploy applications. |
|
Application Specification
Download |
Guidelines to help developers create applications for
Windows 2000. |
|
AppSense |
AppSense Application Manager enables you to lock down
your servers and desktops by preventing the use of
unauthorized applications, and allows you to manage
software licensing and application
information. |
|
Ask Dr. International |
An online column devoted to internationalization and
related issues. |
|
ASP.NET |
This section on MSDN Library includes technical
articles about this set of technologies in the
Microsoft .NET Framework for building Web applications
and XML Web Services. |
|
Astronomical Applications Department of
the United States Naval Observatory |
Information about Coordinated Universal Time (UTC),
the universal standard for the worldwide system of
time. |
|
ATM Forum |
An international nonprofit organization with the
objective of accelerating the use of Asynchronous
Transfer Mode (ATM) products and services through a
rapid convergence of interoperability
specifications. |
|
ATM Name System Specification Version
1.0 |
ATM Name System (ANS) is an extension to the Internet
Engineering Task Force’s (IETF) Domain Name System
(DNS). Note: this FTP link might not work on older
browsers. |
| B |
|
Best Practice Active Directory Design for
Managing Windows Networks |
Guides for all the tasks and decisions needed to
develop an Active Directory design to manage Windows
networks. |
|
Best Practices: Active Directory Forest
Recovery |
This paper provides best practice recommendations for
recovering an Active Directory forest if forest-wide
failure has rendered all domain controllers in the
forest incapable of functioning. |
| C |
|
CAPICOM |
An introduction to CAPICOM, a new security technology
from Microsoft that allows Microsoft Visual Basic,
Visual Basic Script, ASP, and C++ programmers to easily
incorporate digital signing and encryption into their
applications. |
|
Certified for Windows |
Information about Windows certification for
enterprise and desktop applications. |
|
Change and Configuration Management
Deployment Guide |
Implement desktop change and configuration management
through deployment of the IntelliMirror and Remote
Operating System Installation features of
Windows 2000. |
|
Check Hardware and Software
Compatibility |
Check hardware and software for compatibility with
Windows 2000. |
|
CIFS/E Browser Protocol |
This document specifies version 1.15 of the
browsing protocol. |
|
Citrix |
Software products and services that provide access to
any device, over any network to any application or
information source. |
|
ClonePrincipal tool |
ClonePrincipal is a Windows Support Tool. This Web
page tells you where to find Windows Support Tools and
how to install them. |
|
CNET Shareware |
Download shareware programs from more than a dozen
downloadable software directories. |
|
Collaboration Data Objects |
Documentation about Collaboration Data Objects (CDO)
for Windows 2000 in the MSDN Library and the
Platform SDK. |
|
Collaboration Data Objects
Roadmap |
This document provides a roadmap for developers for
the CDO API, in the Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
timeframe. This document covers the versions of CDO
shipping in the Microsoft Windows 2000 and
Exchange 2000 Server products. |
|
Common Criteria |
Information about the Common Criteria for Information
Technology Security Evaluation. |
|
Compatibility Considerations and Version
Changes |
This document describes changes between versions of
the .NET Framework that might affect the backward or
forward compatibility of your application. Information
is also provided about the types of changes that can
cause incompatibilities, ways to modify your application
to work around incompatibilities, and how to test and
run your application on different versions of the .NET
Framework. |
|
Configuring and Using International
Support of the MultiLanguage Version of Windows
Operating Systems |
Documents to help guide you through the process of
setting up and configuring your system to use whichever
languages and regional settings you need. |
|
Creating a Custom Logging
Module |
Provides information about creating and installing a
custom logging module in IIS. |
|
Custom Logging Module Interface
Reference |
Provides reference information about the COM
interfaces around which the IIS logging architecture is
built, the IlogPlugin, IlogPluginEx, ILogUIPlugin, and
ILogScripting interfaces. |
| D |
|
Dataquest |
Home page for Dataquest. |
|
Debugging Tools |
Download debugging tools and documentation. |
|
Deploying Microsoft Exchange 2000
Server Service Pack 2 Clusters |
This white paper discusses planning, creating,
monitoring, and maintaining Exchange 2000 Server
clusters running on the Windows 2000 Server
operating system. |
|
Deploying Windows Installer Setup Packages
with Systems Management Server 2.0 |
Home page for Microsoft Windows Installer, an
installation technology that streamlines the application
installation process and offers continued resiliency for
applications. |
|
Deployment Lab Scenarios |
Deployment Lab Scenarios show how Windows 2000
was deployed in a network that simulates a large
corporation and the Internet. |
|
Designed for Windows Logo
Program |
This site contains information about obtaining the
Designed for Windows logo for hardware and
software. |
|
Diagnostic Solutions Guide |
An interactive system that helps you find TechNet
articles relevant to your Windows 2000 and
Windows NT problems. |
|
Directory of Windows 2000
Applications |
Search for software compatibility with
Windows 2000. |
|
DirectX |
The MSDN Online DirectX Developer Center, which has
extensive information about Microsoft DirectX. |
|
Distributed COM with Firewalls |
Provides information on how to configure the
Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) to work
through a firewall. |
|
DLL Help Database |
This site provides information about DLL files that
ship with selected Microsoft products. |
|
Domain Migration Cookbook |
A guide to help network managers, system integrators,
and consultants plan for a successful migration from
Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 Active
Directory. |
|
Domain Name System (DNS) Center |
Information about building, deploying, and using a
DNS infrastructure. Includes links to white papers,
training, and Knowledge Base articles. |
|
Driver Development Kits |
Provides the most current public releases of the
Driver Development Kits (DDKs) for the Windows family of
operating systems. |
|
Driver Signing and File
Protection |
This site provides information about driver signing
and system file protection on Microsoft Windows
operating systems. |
|
Dynamic Update Procedure |
This article describes how to use Dynamic Update in
unattended installations. It includes procedures for
downloading the Dynamic Update package from the Windows
Update corporate catalog, processing the files, and
setting up the installation. |
| E |
|
Eastman Chemical Company |
A case study of a Windows 2000 deployment at the
Eastman Chemical Company. |
|
E-mail Notification Service |
A free e-mail notification service that Microsoft
uses to send information to subscribers about the
security of Microsoft products. |
|
Emergency Management Services
Design |
Links to white papers and other technical resources
about "headless server" and out-of-band management
hardware requirements, guidelines, and
standards. |
|
Encrypting File System for Windows
2000 |
Technical overview of the encrypting file system
(EFS) that is included in Windows 2000 operating
system. |
|
Exchange Server |
Clearinghouse of resources to help you deploy,
maintain, and support Microsoft Exchange
Server. |
|
Exporting Microsoft Products |
Provides detailed information on the export control
status of Microsoft products. |
|
Extensible Firmware Interface |
Information about the Extensible Firmware Interface
(EFI). |
| F |
|
File Services |
Information about new and updated file services in
Windows Server 2003. |
|
File Services Community Center |
Resources about Windows file server technologies,
including newsgroups and links to other sites.
|
|
Free Tool Downloads |
Download the Windows 2000 Resource Kit software
tools listed on this page for free and install them on
your computer. |
|
FrontPage 2002 Server Ext Support
Center |
Link to the FrontPage 2002 Server Extensions Support
Center, which is provided by Microsoft Product Support
Services. Includes sections on top issues, how-to
articles, and additional resources. |
|
FullArmor Corp. |
Develop and manage Group Policy objects in
Windows 2000 with the FAZAM 2000 tool
available from FullArmor Corp. |
| G |
|
Geographically Dispersed
Clusters |
This white paper discusses multi-site Network Load
Balancing and server cluster configurations, and
describes how to deploy multi-site solutions. |
|
Global Software Development List of Locale
IDs and Language Groups |
This site lists Locale IDs (LCIDs) and Locale
ID:Input Locale combinations for use in unattended
installations. |
|
Global Software Development
Windows 2000 FAQ |
Frequently asked questions about international
versions of Windows 2000. |
|
Global Software Development Windows
Codepages |
This site contains links to graphical
representations, and textual listings, of each of the
Windows codepages. |
|
Globalization: Step-by-Step |
Information about how to globalize an
application. |
|
Group Policy Management Console |
Information about the new Group Policy Management
Console (GPMC) tool, a single solution for managing all
Group Policy-related tasks. For a free download of GPMC,
see the Microsoft Download Center link on this
page. |
|
Group Policy Management Console White
Paper |
A white paper that documents the functionality in the
Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). |
|
Group Policy Object Settings
Spreadsheet |
This spreadsheet provides a comprehensive list of the
default Group Policy object settings, with information
about which settings are new for Windows XP
Professional. |
| H |
|
Hardware Compatibility List |
Search for hardware devices that are compatible with
Windows:
Windows 2000 Hardware Compatibility
List
Windows XP Hardware Compatibility
List |
|
Hardware Development |
The Windows Driver and Hardware Development site
provides tools, information, and services for driver
developers and hardware designers who create products
that work with Windows operating systems. |
|
Hardware Driver Quality |
Look for products with the "Designed for Windows
Logo" in the Windows Catalog. |
|
Hardware Update |
This site is no longer available. Try searching for
the information you need at the Microsoft Web site. |
|
High Availability |
This site is no longer available. Try searching for
the information you need at the Microsoft TechNet Web site. |
|
HFNetChk |
Defines and provides a download link for the HFNetChk
tool. |
|
High Encryption Pack |
Download the 128-bit high encryption
pack for domain controllers running
Windows 2000. |
|
How to Encrypt Offline Files |
White paper that presents information about
encrypting the Offline Files cache and developing
strategies for protecting and recovering data and using
Windows XP. |
|
HTML Applications |
Introduction to HTML Applications (HTAs) in MSDN
Library. |
| I |
|
ICANN |
Home page for the Internet Corporation for Assigned
Names and Numbers (ICANN). |
|
IEEE 1394 |
Home page for the IEEE 1394 community, which
contains IEEE 1394 reference information. |
|
IIS Lockdown Tool |
Provides templates for the major IIS-dependant
Microsoft products. IIS Lockdown Wizard version 2.1
works by turning off unnecessary features, thereby
reducing attack surface available to
attackers. |
|
IIS Status Codes |
Provides descriptions of what is indicated by the
numeric IIS status codes. |
|
Implementing Common Desktop Management
Scenarios |
This white paper describes six scenarios for using
IntelliMirror, one of the key Change and Configuration
Management technologies provided in the
Windows 2000 operating system. |
|
Implementing Profiles and Policies for
Windows NT 4.0 |
This paper provides those who are planning Microsoft
Windows NT version 4.0-based deployments
with information on how to design their
Windows NT 4.0-based networks in anticipation
of Windows 2000 Server-based planning
objectives. |
|
Implementing Registry-Based Group
Policy |
Provides details about building a custom .adm
file. |
|
Implementing Registry-Based
Policy |
Provides information about writing custom
templates. |
|
Information Sciences Institute |
ISI is involved in a broad spectrum of information
processing research and in the development of advanced
computer and communication technologies. |
|
Input and HID Technology |
Information about Human Interface Devices (HID)
technology and links to additional papers and
resources. |
|
InstallShield for Windows
Installer |
Home page for InstallShield Software
Corporation. |
|
IntelliMirror Tips and
Tricks
|
Tips and tricks to make full use of IntelliMirror
features. |
|
International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC)
|
The International Electrotechnical Commission is the
international standards and conformity assessment body
for all fields of electrotechnology. |
|
International Technology Information
Library (ITIL)
|
Documentation of best practices for IT Service
management. |
|
International Telecommunication Union
(ITU)
|
Home page for the International Telecommunication
Union (ITU). Includes a complete list of country and
region codes to use for telephony. |
|
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
(IANA) |
An index of assigned Internet numbers. |
|
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)
Internet Multicast Addresses
|
Host Extensions for IP multicasting [RFC 1112]
specifies the extensions required of a host
implementation of the Internet Protocol (IP) to support
multicasting. |
|
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)
Port Numbers |
An index of assigned port numbers. The port numbers
are divided into three ranges: the Well Known Ports, the
Registered Ports, and the Dynamic and/or Private
Ports. |
|
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)
Protocol Numbers |
An index of assigned Internet Protocol
numbers. |
|
Internet Engineering Task Force
(IETF)
|
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is an open
international community of network designers, operators,
vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of
Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the
Internet. |
|
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service
(RADIUS) |
Home page for the IETF RADIUS working
group. |
|
Internet Explorer Object Model |
The Internet Explorer Object Model documentation in
the MSDN Library. |
|
Internet Protocol Security
(IPSec) |
Information from Microsoft about Internet Protocol
security (IPSec). |
|
InterNIC |
Provides information about Internet domain name
registration services and an updated list of accredited
registrars. |
|
IPv6 |
This site contains links to a variety of introductory
overviews on IPv6 technology, information on Microsoft
implementations, and additional resources. |
|
ISA Server |
Information about Microsoft Internet Security and
Acceleration (ISA) Server. |
| L |
|
Licensing Programs for
Enterprises |
Microsoft Licensing comprises several programs
designed to meet the needs of Enterprise
customers. |
|
Load Balancing COM+ Components |
TechNet white paper that includes information
about how Component Load Balancing (CLB) clusters
can be used with Microsoft Application Center
2000. |
|
Locales and Language |
The professional developer's site for software
globalization information. |
| M |
|
Mactopia Downloads: Remote Desktop
Connection Client |
Remote Desktop Connection Client for Macintosh allows
you to connect to a Windows-based computer and work with
programs and files on that computer from your Macintosh
computer. |
|
Management Services |
Information about desktop management, IntelliMirror
management technologies, Remote OS Installation, and
related features that allow companies to configure,
secure, and guarantee services across a
network. |
|
MBSA |
Defines and provides a download link for the
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
tool. |
|
Message Queuing |
This site describes Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ)
technology that enables applications on different
systems to communicate with each other. |
|
MetaACL.exe sample |
Provides an example of how you can view, set, or
delete metabase permissions using MetaACL.exe |
|
Microsoft 802.1X
Authentication Client |
An overview of Microsoft 802.1X
Authentication Client, a free download that enables
computers running Windows 2000 to use the
IEEE 802.1X standard to authenticate
network connections. |
|
Microsoft Accessibility |
Information about how to meet the needs and
preferences of people with varying degrees of physical
ability. |
|
Microsoft Character Code
Reference |
A list of links to graphical representations, and
textual listings, of each of the Windows code
pages. |
|
Microsoft.com Profile Center |
Site where you can register to receive many
microsoft.com services, including free newlsetters; free
or discounted services and products; and premium content
and special features. |
|
Microsoft Download Center |
The Download Center provides several ways for you to
find downloads, depending on what you're looking for.
You can choose from lists of the most popular and
featured Microsoft downloads. |
|
Microsoft Font Properties Extension
Utility |
Download a font properties extension that displays
useful information about font properties, such as font
origination and copyright, the type sizes to which
hinting and smoothing are applied, and the code pages
supported by extended character sets. |
|
Microsoft Global Software
Development |
Information about creating world-ready
software. |
|
Microsoft Global Software Development:
Windows Code pages |
Links to graphical representations, and textual
listings, of each of the Windows code pages. |
|
Microsoft Internet Explorer Administration
Kit (IEAK)
|
A tool kit for customizing and distributing Microsoft
Internet Explorer. |
|
Microsoft ISO 8859 Code
Reference
|
A list of links to graphical representations, and
textual listings, of each of the ISO 8859 character
sets. |
|
Microsoft Knowledge Base
|
Technical support information and self-help tools for
Microsoft products. |
|
Microsoft L2TP/IPSec VPN Client |
Microsoft site with a free download and information
about Layer Two Tunneling Protocol with Internet
Protocol security (L2TP/IPSec) VPN Client. |
|
Microsoft Licensing |
Information about Microsoft Volume Licensing programs
and how to enter Microsoft Volume Licensing
agreements. |
|
Microsoft .NET Passport |
Provides a central resource for information about
Microsoft .NET Passport. |
|
Microsoft Networking and
Communications |
Information about Windows 2000 networking and
communication services. |
|
Microsoft OEM Code Reference |
A list of links to graphical representations, and
textual listings, of each of the Windows OEM
codepages. |
|
Microsoft Office Resource Kit |
Home page of the Microsoft Office Resource
Kit. |
|
Microsoft Office Update |
Microsoft Office home page, including updates and
information for Microsoft Office users. |
|
Microsoft Official Curriculum |
Hands-on technical training courses developed by
Microsoft to educate computer professionals who develop,
support, and implement solutions by using Microsoft
technology. |
|
Microsoft Online Support |
Online support and service packs for
Windows 2000. |
|
Microsoft Operations Framework
(MOF) |
A collection of best practices, principles, and
models used for Microsoft products and
technologies. |
|
Microsoft Operations Manager
(MOM) |
Product overview and technical documentation on
Microsoft Operations Manager. |
|
Microsoft Platform SDK |
A location from where you can install the Platform
SDK, which includes developer documentation of current
and emerging Microsoft technologies. |
|
Microsoft Platform SDK: Windows Installer
(MSI) Redistributable |
Download center for the Windows Installer
redistributable program. |
|
Microsoft Product Support
Services |
Links to Microsoft support sites and other technical
resources. |
|
Microsoft Proxy Server |
This site is no longer available. Try searching for
the information you need at the Microsoft Web site. |
|
Microsoft Security |
A list of security-related issues with Microsoft
products. |
|
Microsoft Security Advisor |
A list of security-related issues with Microsoft
products. |
|
Microsoft Security Response
Center |
Explains how the Microsoft Security Response Center
determines how patches are designated as critical,
medium, or low security. |
|
Microsoft SharePoint Products and
Technologies |
Information about Microsoft technologies that
facilitate information sharing within organizations and
over the Internet. |
|
Microsoft SNA Server |
The reliable platform for host integration. |
|
Microsoft Solutions Framework |
A flexible, interrelated series of concepts, models,
and best practices that lays the foundation for
planning, building, and managing technology
projects. |
|
Microsoft Solutions Framework Team Model
v. 3.1 |
Describes the approach of the Microsoft Solutions
Framework (MSF) Team Model to structuring people and
their activities for project success. The model defines
roles, functional areas, responsibilities, and guidance
that help team members reach their goals in the project
lifecycle. |
|
Microsoft Strategic Technology Protection
Program (STPP) |
Explains Microsoft's security initiatives for Windows
platforms. |
|
Microsoft Systems Architecture |
Information about the standardized enterprise-class
data center architectures developed by Microsoft and
industry partners under the Microsoft Systems
Architecture (MSA) program. |
|
Microsoft Systems Management
Server |
Microsoft Systems Management Server version 2.0
provides a new integrated setup program, new interfaces
and tools, and key enhancements to security, inventory,
software distribution, and monitoring. |
|
Microsoft Systems Management Server
Technical Details |
In-depth content to expand your technical knowledge
about the
Microsoft Systems Management Server. |
|
Microsoft TechNet |
Insights and answers for IT professionals. |
|
Microsoft TechNet Security |
Security bulletins and patches from Microsoft
TechNet. |
|
Microsoft Training and
Certification |
Training and certification in Microsoft
products. |
|
Microsoft Typography |
The Microsoft Typography group researches and
develops fonts and font technologies, and supports the
development of TrueType fonts by independent type
vendors. |
|
Microsoft Visual Basic |
Product information, technical information, samples
and downloads. |
|
Microsoft Visual Studio
Installer |
Home page of Microsoft Visual Studio Installer; a
graphical tool that simplifies the creation of
application setup programs for distribution to single
user or enterprise-wide desktops. |
|
Microsoft Windows 2000
Server |
Windows 2000 Server home page. |
|
Microsoft Windows 2000 Training and
Certification |
Training and certification for Microsoft
products. |
|
Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility
List |
List of hardware that is compatible with
Windows. |
|
Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality
Lab |
Information about hardware functionality across
Windows operating systems. |
|
Microsoft Windows Management
Instrumentation (WMI) SDK |
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
documentation in the Platform SDK. |
|
Microsoft Windows NetMeeting Resource
Kit |
NetMeeting Resource Kit provides information to help
administrators and information systems professionals
understand, customize, deploy, and support NetMeeting in
an organization. |
|
MIDI Manufacturers Association |
MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) is the source
for information on MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital
Interface) technology, where companies work together to
create the standards upon which MIDI compatibility is
built. |
|
Migrating from Proxy
Server 2.0 |
Information about migrating from Microsoft Proxy
Server 2.0 to Microsoft Internet Security and
Acceleration (ISA) Server. |
|
Migrating GPOs Across Domains by Using
GPMC |
A technical article about moving Group Policy Objects
(GPOs) from one domain to another using Microsoft Group
Policy Management Console (GPMC). |
|
Migration of Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP
Platform to Windows 2000 |
This paper discusses migration issues for LAMP-based
sites that are being moved to Microsoft
Windows 2000. |
|
Migration Tip: Migrate
Mailboxes |
Information on Migrating Mailboxes from an Exchange
Server 5.5 Organization to a separate
Exchange 2000 Organization. |
|
MSDN Library |
MSDN Library is an essential resource for developers
using Microsoft tools, products, and technologies. It
contains technical programming information, including
sample code, documentation, technical articles, and
reference guides. |
|
MSDN Online |
Essential resources for developers. |
|
MSDN Online Web Workshop |
Latest information about Internet technologies,
including reference material and in-depth articles on
all aspects of Web site design and
development. |
|
MSDN Scripting Clinic |
The Windows Script page on MSDN is a comprehensive
site dedicated to Microsoft's scripting technologies.
Includes a link to the Scripting Clinic with sample
scripts. |
|
MultiLanguage Version |
Includes a complete list of the localized language
versions of Windows 2000. |
| N |
|
National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) |
Working with industry to develop and apply
technology, measurements, and standards. |
|
National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST)Internet Time Servers |
The NIST Internet Time Service (ITS) allows users to
synchronize computer clocks via the Internet. The
service responds to time requests from any Internet
client in several formats including the DAYTIME, TIME,
and NTP protocols. |
|
NetWare Interoperability (Windows NT
4.0) |
Information on interoperability and add-on services
provided with Microsoft Services for NetWare. |
|
NetWare Interoperability (Windows
2000) |
Information on interoperability and add-on services
provided with Microsoft Services for NetWare. |
|
Network Load Balancing Technical
Overview |
This white paper provides a technical overview of
Network Load Balancing. |
|
Network Time Protocol |
Provides the latest information on Network Time
Protocol (NTP) and other related clock synchronization
products. |
|
New Moon Systems |
Software that makes central deployment and management
of server-based applications simple, intelligent, and
cost effective. Serving both enterprises and service
providers, New Moon increases the efficiency of IT
operations and improves business performance. |
|
Novell |
Home page for Novell Corporation, Inc. |
| O |
|
OEM Codepages |
Complete list of OEM code pages and their associated
code points for numeric keypad input. |
|
Official U.S. Time |
Access the Official U.S. Time at this site. |
|
Online Crash Analysis Web Site |
Microsoft Online Crash Analysis Web site. Submit
error reports for Windows 2000 and
Windows XP. |
|
OnNow Power Management |
Information about computer power management using
OnNow. |
|
Open Database Connectivity
(ODBC) |
The most widely used interface to relational data,
ODBC is an open, vendor-neutral way to uniformly access
data stored in different formats and database
engines. |
|
Optimizing Applications for Windows 2000
Terminal Services |
This paper provides guidelines for ensuring that
applications run well with Windows 2000 Terminal
Services and Windows NT 4.0, Terminal Server
Edition. |
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PC 99 System Design Guide |
Information for engineers, managers and others in the
personal computer and hardware peripheral industry who
are interested in the personal computer design guideline
projects. |
|
PC Data |
Home page for PC Data. |
|
PC Design Guidelines |
Information for engineers, managers, and others in
the personal computer and hardware peripheral industry
who are interested in the personal computer design
guidelines projects. |
|
Personal Online Support |
Technical support information about Microsoft
consumer products. |
|
Plug and Play |
Specifications for Plug and Play
technology. |
|
Porting 32-bit Applications |
Information about porting 32-bit applications to
64-bit operating systems. |
|
Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
Specification (.pdf) |
This specification provides a uniform and consistent
set of pre-boot protocol services within the client that
ensure that network-based booting is accomplished
through industry standard protocols used to communicate
with the server.
Note: This link is a .pdf
download that requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, available
at the Adobe Web site. |
|
Print Services |
Provides current information about printing in the
Windows operating systems and contains downloads
pertaining to Windows print services. |
| R |
|
Redirecting Users and Computers |
Provides information about using the Redirusr.exe and
Redircomp.exe tools to redirect the Users and Computers
containers to organizational units in Windows
Server 2003 domains. |
|
Remote Administration
(HTML)Tool |
Provides procedures for remotely administering IIS by
using the Remote Administration (HTML) Tool. |
|
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Features and
Performance |
This white paper discusses the features and
performance of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). |
|
Remote Installation Scripts |
Visit the Download Center to download a zip file
containing scripts for tasks such as prestaging client
computers, retrieving BIOS information, and changing
boot file names. |
|
Remote Installation Services
(RIS) |
Information for administrators on how to use Remote
Installation Services (RIS) to perform a clean
installation of Windows XP Professional and other
versions of Windows 2000 (excluding
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server) on supported
computers throughout their organization. |
|
Remote NDIS |
Overview and description of the Remote Network Driver
Interface Specification (NDIS) from the Driver
Development Kit (DDK). |
|
Remote Procedure Call |
Information about incorporating remote procedure
calls into your client/server applications. |
|
Request For Comments (RFC) |
Request for Comments Web site. Use this page to
search for an RFC. |
|
Resource Kit Tools |
Download site for Windows 2000 Server Resource
Kit tools. |
|
ResourceLink |
This site is no longer available. Try searching for
the information you need at the Microsoft Web site. |
|
RSA Data Security |
Home page for RSA Security, Inc. |
| S |
|
Scripting Guidelines |
Provides information about administrative scripting,
including best practices for administrative
scripting. |
|
Scripting Solutions for System
Administration |
Provides links to chapters about scripting
technologies useful in managing core elements of a
computing infrastructure. |
|
SCSI |
Home page for the Small Computer System Interface
(SCSI) Trade Association. |
|
Securing Active Directory
Installations |
Best Practices Guide that provides a set of security
recommendations for Active Directory. |
|
Security on MSDN |
Guides you to the core documentation, code samples,
technical articles, and other resources you need for
developing secure applications. |
|
Security Response Center |
Explains how the Microsoft Security Response Center
determines how patches are designated as critical,
medium, or low security. |
|
Server Cluster (MSCS) Backup and Recovery
Best Practices |
This document details cluster disaster scenarios and
outlines methods of dealing with them effectively, which
includes describing recovery options when there is a
valid backup saveset and options when there is neither a
saveset nor an ASR-compatible saveset. |
|
Server Cluster (MSCS) Network Requirements
and Best Practices |
Based on deployment feedback, this document provides
Server cluster requirements and best practices for the
network infrastructure for Server clusters running
Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows
Server 2003. |
|
Server Cluster (MSCS) Security Best
Practices |
The document is split into two sections: security
best practices for administrators who deploy and manage
Server clusters; and for developers, how to build
cluster-aware applications or applications that will be
deployed on a cluster. |
|
Server Clusters: Majority Node Sets
(a.k.a. Quorum of Nodes) |
A full in-depth examination of majority node set
cluster models, which are new to Windows
Server 2003, including information on how to
implement them. |
|
Server Roles: The Application
Server |
This site describes the Windows Server 2003
application server. |
|
Services for UNIX |
Information about Services for UNIX. |
|
Session Directory and Load Balancing Using
Terminal Server |
This white paper describes how to use load balancing,
such as Network Load Balancing, with Terminal Server and
Session Directory. |
|
Shadow Copy Client Download |
Download the shadow copy client for computers running
Windows XP Professional and
Windows 2000. |
|
SharePoint Team Services Administrator's
Guide |
The SharePoint Team Services Administrator's Guide
covers administrative tasks for both SharePoint Team
Services and Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Server
Extensions. |
|
Smart Card Alliance |
Not-for profit, multi-industry association whose
members are working to influence standards and public
policy that are relevant to smart card adoption and
implementation, and to serve as an educational resource
and forum on issues surrounding smart cards. |
|
SMS Downloads |
Tools, documentation, service packs, and other
information that supports
Microsoft Systems Management Server. |
|
SMS Product Information |
Link to information about Microsoft Systems
Management Server (SMS). |
|
SNA Server |
Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 is an application
integration platform that provides the best way to
embrace Internet, intranet, and client/server
technologies. |
|
Software Development Kit (SDK) information
in the MSDN Library |
Resources for developers. |
|
Software Restriction Policies |
A white paper that provides an in-depth look at
software restriction policies. |
|
Software Update Services |
A service to simplify the process of keeping
Windows-based systems up-to-date with the latest
critical software updates. |
|
Software Update Services Deployment White
Paper |
Describes the deployment of Microsoft Software Update
Services, a new tool for managing and distributing
critical Windows patches that resolve known security
vulnerabilities and other stability issues in Microsoft
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003 operating systems. |
|
Software Update Services Download
Site |
Provides download links for the Software Update
Services (SUS) server and client components. |
|
SQL Server |
Site that provides a clearinghouse of resources to
help you deploy, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL
Server. |
|
SQL Server 2000 Failover
Clustering |
This white paper provides information about deploying
clustering solutions with Microsoft SQL Server
2000. |
|
Step-by-Step Guide to a Common
Infrastructure for Windows 2000 Server
Deployment |
Explains how to build a common network
infrastructure, beginning with the Windows 2000
Server operating system configured as a domain
controller. |
|
Step-by-Step Guide to Distributed File
System (DFS) |
Contains step-by-step instructions on how to
configure a DFS share to be accessible to
clients. |
|
Step-by-Step Guide to Kerberos 5 (krb5
1.0) Interoperability |
This step-by-step guide examines the use of the
Kerberos interoperability features with
Windows 2000. |
|
Step-by-Step Guide to User Data and User
Settings |
Contains information about the User Data Management
and User Settings Management features that are available
in Windows 2000. |
|
Storage Services |
Information about the integrated storage services in
Windows Server 2003. |
|
Stretching Microsoft Server Clusters with
Geo-Dispersion |
TechNet article that provides an overview of the
technologies that go into a geographically dispersed
server cluster and discusses ways to implement a
geographically dispersed cluster. |
|
Sysdiff.exe |
Use this tool to pre-install applications as part of
an automated setup, including applications that do not
support scripted installation. |
|
Systems Management Server (SMS) with the
SUS Feature Pack |
Information about the Software Update Services (SUS)
Feature Pack option for
Microsoft Systems Management Server
(SMS). |
|
Systems Management Server, Technical
Resources for Deployment |
Information about best practices for deploying
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)
as well as using it to deploy other software. |
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|
Tame Software |
Tame monitors all DOS applications running on the
system, and allocates CPU resources efficiently so that
applications get the CPU resources they need. Tame can
automatically detect appropriate settings for most
applications so that the system runs as smoothly as
possible. |
|
TCP/IP Boot Disk |
Information on creating a boot disk that lets you
boot a computer and access shared files across a TCP/IP
network. |
|
TechNet |
Insights and answers for IT professionals. |
|
TechNet Columns |
Provides links to a number of columns--including
Tales from the Script, the Cable Guy, and TechNet Top
Questions--written by technology experts and updated
regularly. |
|
TechNet Script Center |
Sample scripts designed to run on Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003. |
|
TechNet Security |
Insights and answers for IT professionals about
security in Windows products. |
|
Terminal Server: What's New in Terminal
Server |
This white paper provides an overview of the
benefits, new features, and improvements for Terminal
Server. |
|
Terminal Services |
Learn more about Terminal Services, including service
architecture, client licensing, remote administration,
and optimizing applications for use with Terminal
Services. |
|
Terminal Services: Application
Information |
Information about tested software applications for
Windows 2000 Terminal Services. |
|
Terminal Services: Community
Center |
Resources for Terminal Services server-side
computing, Remote Desktop personal access, Remote
Administration management, and Remote Assistance
collaborative help services. |
|
Terminal Services: Creating Installation and
Execution Scripts |
This site is no longer available. Try searching for
information at the Terminal Services Web site. |
|
Terminal Services: Scaling |
Information about capacity and migration planning,
fine-tuning and customization, and appropriate training
resources for Terminal Services. |
|
Terminal Services: Vendors |
Find a vendor for Windows-based terminals. |
|
Test Tracking Systems |
A comprehensive resource for application
development. |
|
TimeServ |
Information about TimeServ, the time service used in
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. |
|
Troubleshooting Certificate Status and
Revocation |
Provides troubleshooting information about
certificate revocation lists (CRLs)." |
| U |
|
United States Commerce Department Bureau
of Industry and Security |
Provides links to export administration regulations
and lists. |
|
United States Naval Observatory NTP
Network Time Servers |
This site provides locations and information about
all United States Naval Observatory (USNO) operated GPS
NTP time servers located throughout the United
States. |
|
USB |
Information about Universal Serial Bus
(USB). |
|
User Data and Settings
Management |
A white paper that provides detailed information
about the IntelliMirror features for managing user data
and user settings for Windows XP in a Windows 2000
environment. |
|
User State Migration Tool |
Find useful Resource Kit tools on the Free Tool
Downloads Web site. |
|
Using Security Identifier (SID) Filtering
to Prevent Elevation of Privilege Attacks |
This white paper explains how to prevent a domain
administrator from elevating privileges in a trusting
domain. |
|
Using the Administration Tools
Remotely |
Provides information about creating a new Web site
based on Microsoft's SharePoint Team Services or
Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Server Extensions, changing
permissions for an author, and performing other
administrative tasks from a site remote to the server
computer being administered. |
| V |
|
VBScript |
Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript)
documentation on MSDN. |
|
Veritas |
Home page for Veritas, including information about
Veritas Volume Manager. |
|
VeriTest Catalog of Certified Windows
Server Applications |
Products listed in this catalog have been rigorously
tested by VeriTest against Microsoft’s exacting
standards, ensuring that they are secure, manageable and
that they run reliably in their respective Windows
environments. |
|
Virtual Private Networks |
Information from Microsoft about virtual private
networking. |
|
Visual Studio Installer |
This site is no longer available. Try searching for
Visual Studio Installer at the Microsoft Web site. |
|
VT100 |
Information about the VT100 terminal
definition. |
| W |
|
W3C Extended Log File Format |
Provides a W3C working draft about the Extended log
file format. |
|
W3C World Wide Web Consortium |
W3C is a forum for information, commerce,
communication, and collective understanding. On this
page, you'll find W3C news and links to W3C
technologies. |
|
WHQL |
Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab. Information
about hardware functionality across Windows operating
systems. |
|
WebDAV Resources |
Provides a central resource for WebDAV documentation,
specifications, software, and mailing lists for the
WebDAV community. |
|
Wi-Fi (IEEE
802.11b) |
Wi-Fi (another name for IEEE 802.11) is
an industry standard and widely supported technology
designed to solve enterprise, home, and public wireless
local area network (LAN) needs. |
|
Windows 2000 Application
Specification |
Specifications, test tools, and forms for
Windows 2000. |
|
Windows 2000 High Encryption
Pack |
Download the Windows 2000 High Encryption Pack,
which allows you to enhance your system with the highest
available encryption level (128-bit). |
|
Windows 2000 Professional |
Home page for Windows 2000
Professional. |
|
Windows 2000 Professional in a UNIX
Environment |
Use the Technical Library Web page to search for a
variety of white papers and other information about
Windows 2000. |
|
Windows 2000 Professional
Multilanguage Support |
Information about Windows 2000 Professional
Multilanguage version. |
|
Windows 2000 Server Baseline Security
Checklist |
This checklist outlines the steps necessary to secure
computers running Windows 2000 Server on their own or as
part of a Windows NT or Windows 2000 domain. |
|
Windows 2000 Server Deployment Lab
Scenarios |
Deployment Lab Scenarios show how Windows 2000
was deployed in a network that simulates a large
corporation and the Internet. |
|
Windows Application and Customer
Experience |
This site contains links to downloadable tools,
designed for Windows XP specifications, and also
other application compatibility documents. |
|
Windows Application
Compatibility |
The Application Compatibility Toolkit contains
documents and tools to help Microsoft Windows
customers diagnose and resolve application compatibility
issues. |
|
Windows Catalog |
Find products built for Windows:
For
Windows XP, see the Windows Catalog
For Windows
Server 2003, see the Windows Server Catalog |
|
Windows Clustering: Storage Area
Networks |
This white paper describes server cluster deployments
in storage area networks (SANs) and explains how Windows
Clustering works with SAN technology. |
|
Windows DNA Performance Kit |
This new kit involves tuning applications in
Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS), COM+, Microsoft
Internet Information Server (IIS), and Microsoft SQL
Server. |
|
Windows Downloads |
This page contains all critical updates, service
packs, and other beneficial system updates for
Windows 2000. |
|
Windows Installer documentation |
Windows Installer makes it easy for you to manage the
software installation and removal process as well as
modify, repair, and advertise existing
applications. |
|
Windows Installer 2.0 Redistributable for
Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 |
The Windows Installer is an application installation
and configuration service. Instmsi.exe is the
redistributable package for installing or upgrading
Windows Installer. Windows Installer 2.0
Redistributable for Windows NT 4.0 and 2000
supports Windows NT 4.0 with Service
Pack 6 or later and Windows 2000. |
|
Windows Installer Software Developer's Kit
(SDK) |
Documentation for software developers who want to
make applications that use Windows Installer |
|
Windows Interix 2.2 |
Information about Interix, an application that
provides an environment in which to run UNIX
applications and scripts on Windows operating
systems. |
|
Windows IPSec |
Information from Microsoft about Internet Protocol
security (IPSec). |
|
Windows Logo Program for
Hardware |
The Windows Logo Program for Hardware program helps
consumers identify hardware that delivers a high-quality
computing experience with the Windows operating
systems. |
|
Windows Logo Program for
Software |
The Windows Logo Program for Software program helps
consumers identify software that delivers a high-quality
computing experience with the Windows operating
systems. |
|
Windows Management Instrumentation
(WMI) |
Provides information about WMI, including software
and hardware requirements, download instructions, and
the WMI download. |
|
Windows Media |
A guide to music, games, news, and other
media. |
|
Windows Media Technologies |
Information about Windows Media Technologies, a set
of digital media components and features for personal
computers and consumer appliances. |
|
Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a -
High Encryption |
Download the Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a
- High Encryption for Intel (x86) platform, which allows
you enhance your system with the highest available
encryption level (128-bit). |
|
Windows Powered Network Attached
Storage |
Information about Microsoft Windows Powered Network
Attached Storage (NAS). |
|
Windows Preinstallation
Environment |
Provides information about Windows Preinstallation
Environment (Windows PE). |
|
Windows Script Host |
Windows Script Host documentation on MSDN. |
|
Windows Script Technologies |
This site provides information about Windows Script
Technologies such as VBScript, Java, and Windows Script
Host, with links to documentation, example code, and
downloadable components. |
|
Windows Server 2003 |
Home page for the Windows Server 2003 family of
operating systems. |
|
Windows Server 2003 Domain Rename
Tools |
Download Windows Server 2003 Active Directory
Domain Rename Tools for renaming domains and application
directory partitions in a deployed Windows
Server 2003 Active Directory forest. |
|
Windows Server 2003
Features |
An overview of the Windows Server 2003 family
and the features that are available in each
version. |
|
Windows Server 2003
Licensing |
Information on new licensing options available with
the release of Windows Server 2003. |
|
Windows Server 2003 System
Requirements |
Provides minimum requirements for running the Windows
Server 2003 operating system. |
|
Windows Server Catalog |
Find hardware and software compatible with Windows
Server 2003. |
|
Windows Sockets Specification |
This site is no longer available. Try searching for
the information you need at the Microsoft Web site. |
|
Windows System Resource Manager--Fast
Facts |
Provides an introduction to Windows System Resource
Manager (WSRM), which you can use to manage CPU and
memory usage on a per application basis. WSRM is only
available for use with Windows Server 2003,
Enterprise Edition, and Windows Server 2003,
Datacenter Edition. |
|
Windows Update |
An online extension of Windows that provides product
updates and support information. |
|
Windows Update Roadmap |
Explains the differences between Windows Update
Catalog, Windows Update, and Software Update Services.
|
|
Windows Upgrade Advisor |
Use the Windows Upgrade Advisor tool to determine if
your software and hardware is compatible with a clean
installation of Windows XP Professional or
Windows Server 2003. |
|
Windows XP 64-Bit Edition |
An overview of Windows XP 64-Bit
Edition. |
|
Windows XP Professional System
Requirements |
Provides minimal requirements for running the
Windows XP Professional operating system. |
|
Windows XP Professional Upgrade
Center |
A Microsoft website that provides information for
verifying whether system hardware and software is
compatible with Windows XP Professional. |
|
WinINSTALL LE |
Home page for Veritas, including information about
WinINSTALL LE. |
|
Wise for Windows Installer |
Home page for Wise Solutions. |
|
WMI SDK |
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
documentation in the Platform SDK. |
|
WSH 5.6 |
Download Windows Script Host 5.6 |
| X |
|
Xcacls.exe |
Provides information about Xcalcs.exe, a command-line
tool that sets all file-system security options that are
accessible in Windows Explorer by displaying and
modifying the access control lists (ACLs), including a
download point and installation
instructions. |
