Vista Admintools Part 1

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February 26, 2008

**Some common administrative tools in this folder include:

•Computer Management. Manage local or remote computers by using a single, consolidated desktop tool. Using Computer Management, you can perform many tasks, such as monitoring system events, configuring hard disks, and managing system performance.
•Data Sources (ODBC). Use Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) to move data from one type of database (a data source) to another. For more information, see What is ODBC?
•Event Viewer. View information about significant events, such as a program starting or stopping, or a security error, that are recorded in event logs.
•iSCSI Initiator. Configure advanced connections between storage devices on a network. For more information, see What is Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI)?
•Local Security Policy. View and edit Group Policy security settings.
•Memory Diagnostics Tool. Check your computer’s memory to see if it is functioning properly. For more information, see How do I know if my computer has a memory problem?
•Print Management. Manage printers and print servers on a network and perform other administrative tasks.
•Reliability and Performance Monitor. View advanced system information about the central processing unit (CPU), memory, hard disk, and network performance.
•Services. Manage the different services that run in the background on your computer.
•System Configuration. Identify problems that might be preventing Windows from running correctly. For more information, see Using System Configuration.
•Task Scheduler. Schedule programs or other tasks to run automatically. For more information, see Schedule a task.
•Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. Configure advanced firewall settings on both this computer and remote computers on your network.
(**from Microsoft website)

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/1a8df084-bd58-4c60-8b62-c5bc3e08a09b1033.mspx

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