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• The theme of my site is - 'Getting you started, setting you on the right road'.
• Logon Scripts - Examples for you to copy and modify.
• Strategies to migrate to Windows 2003 or Exchange 2003.
• Tips and advice for Vista and PowerShell.
• Independent networking advice from an expert.
• Helping you get the most from your servers.
• Lots of 'How to...' tips backed up with ebooks.
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Scripting Section

Logon Scripts
Sample VBScripts to create home directories and map printers.

VBScripts for W2K3

How to create users and mailboxes using a VBScript.

Windows Section

Windows Server 2003 Migration strategies from NT 4.0 to 2003.  Active Directory explained.

Group Policies

Advice on which settings are best to lockdown your users!

Exchange 2003

Exchange 2003
Migration strategies.  In place and Move Mailbox.

Discover the configuration settings in the Exchange System Manager.

Disaster Recovery, troubleshooting

CSVDE and LDIFDE Scripts to bulk import users into Active Directory.  Master the Import and Export switches.

VBScripts
How to get started writing VBScripts to create users.

Error Code 800 Series

WMI Scripts
Control and automate with WMI.

Vista Client
(Formerly Longhorn)
Overview of AERO and other new features.

Windows Server 2008 Introduction to Microsoft's 'Longhorn' operating system.

Windows PowerShell (Monad)
Get started writing scripts and learn about the PS Shell.

SQL Server 2000
Help getting started with SQL Server 2000.

Master simple Transact commands.

Get started with SELECT, UPDATE and INSERT.

Performance Monitor Advice on choosing counters to measure server performance.

Examples of how to create logs and alerts.

Problem Solving

Problem solving

7 Strategies to solve any computer problem.

Fun Section

Guy's Litmus Tests

Try my Litmus tests.  Fun tips on configuring computers and networks.

SharePoint Portal

Benefits of a document management system. One day everyone will manage documents like this.

Registry Section

Registry Tweaks
How to safely practice making changes to the registry.

Old Registry Tweaks

DS Commands

DS Commands

Built-in commands to to create user and other Active Directory objects. 

Training

Training Advice
A trainer's perspective on choosing the best course.  Independent advice on training. Exam Questions

About this Site - Computer Performance

I divided the site into three main sections, Windows Server 2003, Exchange and Scripting. My mission is to provide busy network managers with practical examples of how to configure their servers. 

If I have a specialty then it's getting people started. So often if I can just point new-comers to the right menu, then what to put in the boxes is relatively self evident. What I also seek is to add real-world computer experience; therefore, I never miss a chance to include tips and tricks learnt from the hard school of knocks.

These days we need more skills than ever.  Take scripting as an example, what started as a relatively simple task of creating a logon script has expanded into, VBScript, WMI, LDAP and ADSI.  To be even a minor expert you need at least basic knowledge of 4 different scripting syntaxes.

Each section contains tutorials on how to optimize settings and how to troubleshoot server problems.  Topics within each section range from, logon scripts to migration, from installation to disaster recovery.

Whilst I have a string of MCT and MVP qualifications, my tips are based on experience gained from years of troubleshooting Windows servers.  Moreover, I do not always toe the 'Microsoft party line' because I value my independent viewpoints.  Talking of independence, each week I publish a newsletter to pass on more tips and to keep in touch with those who buy my ebooks.

As an MCT trainer, I can thoroughly recommend TrainSignal, I particularly liked their provide practical hands on training.  To make learning enjoyable, TrainSignal vary the methods with, instructor lead, video and of course text material.  See more about the training materials here

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