NT Server Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

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NT Server Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
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Author:	Beth Sheresh Doug Sheresh Robert Cowart
Published:	April 1999
Copyright:	1999
Publisher:	IDG Books

This chapter presents a wide range of tips, tricks, and troubleshooting techniques that will help you get the most out of your Windows NT network.

Chapter Contents

WINDOWS NT TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS

Using Windows NT Diagnostics
Introducing Event Viewer
Employing Dr. Watson
Dumping Registry Subkeys
Managing Memory Dump Files
Sniffing for Trouble with Network Monitor

MANAGING THE BOOT PROCESS

Understanding ARC Path Names
Understanding the NT Boot Sequence
Managing the Boot Menu on Intel
Watching Drivers as They Load
Keeping the UPS Alive During Boot
Dealing with Missing Memory at 1MB

CUSTOMIZING THE LOGON PROCESS

Displaying a Custom Bitmap before Logon
Displaying a Custom Logon Message
Logging On Automatically
Enabling Shutdown without Logon

CUSTOMIZING NETWORK BEHAVIOR

Raising File Server Priority
Controlling BDC Database Update Frequency
Rigging Browser Elections

PERFORMING ADMINISTRATOR TRICKS

Creating Invisible Share Points
Scheduling Automated Batch Jobs
Protecting Administrators from Themselves
Using Account Templates
Speeding Up NTFS at a Price
Controlling CD-ROM AutoPlay

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NT SERVER

Dealing with NMI Errors
Replacing System Files
Determining if a Service Pack Is Installed

TROUBLESHOOTING THE NETWORK

Dealing with Slow Early Morning Performance
Dealing with Slow Browsing Performance
Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Troubleshooting RAS
Troubleshooting SFM

TROUBLESHOOTING BACKUP PROBLEMS

Dealing with Incomplete Backup Sets
Dealing with Bad Tapes

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