October 21, 1999

Microsoft(r) Windows(r) Platform News - 1999, Issue No. 40

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WHAT'S NEW: WINDOWS 2000
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WINDOWS 2000 RELEASE CANDIDATE 2 HAS ARRIVED!
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/preview/order.asp
Don't miss the last chance to get free support for your testing and pilot programs! Find out what's new in the way of improved hardware support, administration tools, updated Windows Media(tm) Services and lots more.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/server/beta
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THE WINDOWS 2000 BETA SITE: ALL THE LATEST ON THE NEW OPERATING SYSTEM
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/server/beta
Ask the Microsoft Windows 2000 development team questions, share tips with other users and access resources to help you evaluate Windows 2000. This week, more migration issues: upgrading a single-domain network, moving a domain controller and Internet printing with Windows 98 workstations.

Also on the site: Every month, Nadine Kano prowls the halls of Redmond to profile the real folks behind Windows 2000 development. Sooner or later, she was bound to run into the boss, Brian Valentine, the development manager charged with getting Windows 2000 out the door. Nadine's column is at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/professional/beta/hall/99Sep08.asp

If you don't yet have the beta software, register for the Corporate Preview Program at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/preview/order.asp
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CUSTOMERS GET A JUMP ON WINDOWS 2000 DEPLOYMENT
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/1999/Oct99/Rewardspr.htm
More than 100 business customers have already deployed Windows 2000 on production systems to boost efficiency and prepare for long-term growth.
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WINDOWS 2000 DIRECTORY TOOLS-AVAILABLE NOW!
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dailynews2/100799.htm
Microsoft has announced the second beta of Microsoft(r) Directory Synchronization Services, a tool for synchronizing the Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory(tm) and the Novell Directory Service. Microsoft also announced the immediate availability of Zoomit VIA 2.1, a top meta-directory product. These tools are available months sooner than originally planned.
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OTHER NEWS
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LINUX DOESN'T LIVE UP TO HYPE
http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/news/msnw/LinuxMyths.asp
In this article, Microsoft dispels Linux myths and details why the operating system can't compete with Microsoft technologies for delivering applications that are secure, scalable and reliable.
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COMPAQ SERVERS TAKE TERMINAL SERVER TO NEW HEIGHTS
http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/terminalserver/news/prodnw/compaq.asp
Compaq's new eight-way servers provide a big improvement in the performance and scalability of Microsoft Terminal Server. The ProLiant 8500 Server delivers a 146 percent increase in performance for heavy users over the 4-processor ProLiant 7000.
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EVENTS & SEMINARS
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GEAR UP FOR WINDOWS 2000 WITH FREE TECHNET BRIEFINGS
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/events
Want to get ready to manage, support and optimize a Windows 2000 deployment? Check out one of six free TechNet briefings. The sessions will run from October through December and will be available in up to 250 cities worldwide.
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TIPS, TRICKS & SHAREWARE
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WINDOWS 2000 SERVER AND PROFESSIONAL TIP OF THE WEEK
Every week we post a new tip submitted by IT pros who are working with the Windows 2000 Beta or by members of the Windows 2000 development team.

RESCUE ME: MEET THE RECOVERY CONSOLE
Learn how to use the Recovery Console to fix common problems.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/server/beta/tips
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/professional/beta/tips
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WUGNET SHAREWARE TIP OF THE WEEK
http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/99/nt_week139
Each week WUGNET(r) and Microsoft feature a shareware pick demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware for Windows NT(r).

Infodex Pro is a dynamic flat-file database that allows you to manage any kind of information, including text, hyperlinks, dates and times, pictures, music files, video files, etc.
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TECHREPUBLIC TIP OF THE WEEK
This tip courtesy of TechRepublic, the IT Community Hub. To get your free TechRepublic Passport, please visit
http://techrepublic.com/download_item.jhtml?id=dr00219990921eje01.htm

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM WINDOWS 2000
The Windows 2000 release may impact more IT professionals than any other software distribution in history. Download TechRepublic's free white paper to learn what you can expect from the new operating system.
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UPDATE WINDOWS NT TIP OF THE WEEK
This Windows NT tip is brought to you by UPDATE, the free e-mail newsletter from Windows NT Magazine that delivers relevant and timely Windows NT information once a week-right to your desktop! To subscribe, go to
http://www.winntmag.com/sub.cfm?code=UP99INXWTP

INSTALLING WINDOWS NT 4.0
You can install Windows NT 4.0 without using the three 3.5" disks by going to BIOS and making your CD-ROM drive your first boot drive, putting your Windows NT install CD-ROM in the drive, and rebooting your PC. The install will run quite a bit faster than when using the disks. Just remember, the first time the install asks you to reboot, go back to BIOS and change your first boot drive back to your 3.5" drive or wherever you want the boot drive to be. (Warning: Not all computers support booting from CD-ROM.)
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For in-depth information about our products, visit our Web sites:

Windows NT Server
   http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver

Windows 2000 Server
   http://www.microsoft.com/windows/server

Windows NT Workstation
   http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation

Windows 2000 Professional
   http://www.microsoft.com/windows/professional

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Windows Update has add-ons, updates and trial software
   http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads

For Windows NT Server comparisons, migration and interoperability issues, go to
   http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/openhouse

Microsoft Daily News
   http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dailynews!/

For information on local events and promotions in your area go to
   http://microsoft.com/usa

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