August 2007 - Posts
Tab completion in Windows
Aug 6, 2007
Exploring tab completion functionality in the Windows command prompt and PowerShell, and how to enable and configure it for more efficient command-lin...
Avoiding Windows Server 2003 R2 product activation after using non-VLK media
Aug 7, 2007
How to transition from a retail or MSDN installation of Windows Server 2003 R2 to a volume license key (VLK) installation to avoid the product activat...
Problems with Microsoft Update
Aug 9, 2007
Troubleshooting common issues encountered with Microsoft Update, including failed updates, stuck downloads, and error codes that administrators freque...
A few commands to get started with Windows Server Core
Aug 14, 2007
Essential commands for administrators getting started with Windows Server Core, covering basic configuration, networking, and management tasks in the ...
How not to upgrade from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2003 R2
Aug 18, 2007
Lessons learned from a failed upgrade attempt, covering common pitfalls and the correct procedure for upgrading Windows Server 2003 to the R2 release....
How Windows PowerShell exposes passwords in clear text
Aug 22, 2007
A security discussion about how PowerShell can inadvertently expose passwords in plain text through command history and transcript logging, with recom...