You can use the Dsmod command to modify Directory Service (DS) objects' attributes from the command line. More specific to your question, you can use Dsmod User to change the attributes of a user object. To modify a user's password, use the following syntax:

The Dsquery command lets you query Active Directory (AD) for most types of objects according to passed attributes. To see the full list of options, type For example, to find all users whose name starts with the letter J in domain it.uk.savilltech.com, I typed You can also combine switches, if necessary. For example, to find all users whose name starts with the letter J and who hadn't changed their passwords in more than 10 days, I typed

You can use the Dsmove command with the -newname switch to rename Active Directory (AD) objects. For example, to change user savillj to user johnsavill, type

You can use the Dsmove command with the -newparent switch to assign new containers to Active Directory (AD) objects. For example, to move user johnsavill from the Users container to an organizational unit (OU) called Sales, type C:\>dsmove "CN=johnsavill,CN=Users,DC=it,DC=uk,DC=savilltech,DC=com" -newparent OU=Sales,DC=it,DC=uk,DC=savilltech,DC=com The machine will return the following result:

Windows SBS 2003 customers can take advantage of the storage limit changes implemented in Exchange Server 2003 SP2. Downloading a full product online wouldn't be convenient for customers. It would take a too much time. Microsoft has updated the Configure E-mail and Internet Connection Wizard to include additional integration components that will help customers experience an easy ISA 2004 installation.

There are no limits on the number or type of servers that can exist in a Windows Small Business Server 2003 domain, with the following exceptions: Each additional computer running Windows Server 2003 must have a Windows Small Business Server 2003 client access license (CAL). A Windows Small Business Server 2003 domain can have no more than 75 CALs. You can use CALs for each user or for each device. Yes.

Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server is designed for partners who want to deliver a server solution based on Windows Server 2003 as part of their product offering. It provides the same version of Windows Server 2003 that is used by Windows Small Business Server 2003, but it has none of the added features included in the standard edition or premium edition of Windows Small Business Server 2003.

Yes. Use of the command line to create and submit jobs is supported. The command-line interface also supports submission of jobs to the scheduler by script or batch file.

There are some new timeout problems during negotiation (I think). An LDAP option has been set in version 1.2, and it has resolved this issue.

It is recommended that you do a full backup, including the system state, before you migrate to Windows Small Business Server 2003. You should also test the backup before proceeding with the migration. Keep in mind that the server configuration depends on the specifics of the network topology and the needs of your business. No. This problem has been corrected.

The Windows Server 2003 core and upgrade exams are available now. View the New and Upcoming Exams page for more information about elective and specialization exam availability. The Windows Server 2003 upgrade exam for MCSAs covers a direct subset of the job tasks that are included in typical MCSE skills. The skills tested by the MCSA upgrade exam are expected to be part of an MCSE's job tasks. Yes.

The Windows Server 2003 exams do not include labs or a practicum. However, the exams may include various innovative testing technologies to present a more realistic visual representation of the products that you are being tested on. This is so that your exam experience more consistently reflects the types of tasks that you perform on the job.

The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family takes the best of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server technology and makes it easier to deploy, manage, and use. For more information, see the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web site. Microsoft has developed independent certification requirements for Windows Server 2003. The certification requirements for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 differ from those for MCSE on Windows 2000.

There can be only one Windows Small Business Server 2003 server in a domain. Each Windows Small Business Server 2003 server is typically connected to the Internet either directly, or via a firewall. Windows Small Business Server 2003 does not support trusts between domains; therefore, user names and resources could not be shared between those Windows Small Business Server 2003 servers.

Although Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 has released, it is recommended that you wait to install this service pack with Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1. For more information, see Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Known Issues. For information about migrating from Small Business Server 4.5 or Small Business Server 2000 to Windows Small Business Server 2003, see Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003. No.

Enter the new password and confirm the new password, then select “OK” (please see our advice on how to create a good password).

One of the key benefits of SBS 2003 R2 is the integration of leading server technologies, including Windows Server and Exchange Server. Because of this, SBS must release after all of its product components have been released, and after completing additional integration and testing. SBS customers with Software Assurance* will be able to SBS 2003 R2 without purchasing a new server license** for a nominal shipping and handling fee.

Yes. An enhanced version of Microsoft Connector for POP3 Mailboxes is included with both the standard edition and the premium edition of Windows Small Business Server 2003. Microsoft Connector for POP 3 Mailboxes can be configured to automatically download POP3 mail from your Internet service provider (ISP) at intervals of 15 minutes or more. Yes. Windows Small Business Server 2003 includes Microsoft Shared Fax Service.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 supports up to two physical CPU processors and up to four virtual CPU processors. For more information about support for multiple CPU processors, consult the Web site of your hardware manufacturer. Yes. You can customize the internal Windows SharePoint Services-based Web site in several ways. The architecture of the Web site is based on the digital dashboard, which uses a common Web Part framework, so you can add many types of Web Parts to the site directly.

For existing Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition customers, Service Pack 1 is available as a free download. You may also order the CD package for a nominal fee, including shipping and handling and applicable taxes. For Premium Edition customers, the Standard Edition Service Pack 1 is available as a free download; however, it will also be necessary to order the Service Pack 1 Premium CD package as Premium-Edition specific updates are only available on the CD package.