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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 2008 or Exchange 2007.
• Tips and advice for Vista and Windows 7.
• See how easy it is to get started with PowerShell.
• Independent networking advice from an expert.
• Helping you get the most from your servers.
• Lots of 'How to...' tips backed up with ebooks.
• Free Download of Sampler ebook.
• Sign up for Scripting Ezine next edition - Sunday.
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• What's New at Computer Performance.

Scripting Section

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

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

Windows Section

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

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

Exchange 2007

Exchange Server 2007
Configuring Server roles, mailboxes and recipients.  Troubleshooting NDRs

Exchange 2003
Migration strategies.
Disaster Recovery
Troubleshooting

VBScripts for W2K3
How to create users and mailboxes using a VBScript.

WMI Scripts
Control and automate with WMI.

Error Code 800 Series

CSVDE and LDIFDE Scripts to bulk import users into Active Directory. 

Windows Version 7
First look at Vista's replacement.

Vista Client
Overview of AERO and other new features.

Group Policies
Advice on which settings are best to lockdown your users!

Performance Monitor Advice on choosing counters to measure server performance.

Examples of how to create logs and alerts.

Network Tools Reviews of utilities to help you get the most form your hadware.

SQL Server 
Help getting started with SQL Server 2000.

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, 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.

Guy Recommends:  A Free Trial of the Orion Network Performance Monitor (NPM) v10

Solarwinds' Orion performance monitor will help you discover what's happening on your network.  Also this utility will guide you through troubleshooting; the dashboard will indicate whether the root cause is a broken link, faulty equipment or resource overload.  Because it produces network-centric views, the NPM is intuitive to navigate, and you can export the results to Microsoft Visio.

Perhaps Orion's best feature is the way it suggests solutions.  Moreover, if problems arise out of the blue, then you can configure Orion NPM v10 to notify members of your team what's changed and how to fix it.

If you are interested in troubleshooting, and creating network maps, then I recommend that you take advantage of Solarwinds' offer and download a free trial of Orion's Network Performance Monitor.

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