Site Updates

9/4/08 NTP Time source setup utility - So I had to setup a bunch of 2003 servers to use an external time source (NTP servers) for a domain a while back and they were dispersed around the world. So I looked up the TechNet article for setting up NTP on a 2003 server and there are many registry settings to set up a 2003 sever to use an external time source for its w32time updates. So I wrote this one to take care of it.
5/31/08 Winbatch script update - I added another winbatch script into the archive. This one moves users from one OU to another without you providing their original OU. It searches from the root for each user yet is surprisingly fast even for large move of 800 or more users.
5/18/08 Log Parser!! - -Ok Another revision!! I have added some very cool features. Now you can search multiple files at the same time and you can set how many "extra" lines of data you want to capture after the initial line is found.
5/15/08 Log Parser!! - New tool -This utility is a revised version of the "Exchange Log Parsing tool". This is great for opening any text based file and searching through it. Especially good for cumbersome log files. Re-tuned the code so it many time faster now!..
4/23/08 Updated some broken links and made downloading some of the programs easier.
3/11/08 "Fix your domain after a "Domain Rename Procedure" - After a domain rename thier can be numerous problems. I ran across one frequently and here is how I fixed it.
2/5/08 "Migrating or integrating domains" - Migrating a domain from one to another or integrating production domains together from a merger or buyot is tricky and depending on the size of the company can be a huge undertaking. Lucky for you I have completed many of these and I have started a series on how to perform a migration or integration successfully. Follow this link to read more..
1/8/08 Arconi Times Blog!!! - So I have completely "re-vamped" my blog. Now I will post all articles and fixes listed here at Arconi SoftTools on my blog as well. This will give you an easier way to comment or ask questions about the article. Please check it out and let me of any change you might like to see. Thanks again for coming by!
10/11/07 Active Directory Editor Beta- Updated!!! - To Version 3.1.0 - Added button next to the OU Path box so you can update the user list based on any changes made to the OU Path.
10/10/07 RDP Enable Utility - New Beta version. Now you can add a user to the Remote Desktop Users group on the target system. Good in case the system is remote enabled but a user that needs to be in the group isn't there.
10/2/07 AD Contact Creator - Updated!!! BIG Changes!!. This tool is much more comprehensive now, it allows for user "mail-enabled" account creation as well. Very helpful in an integration or migration. Check out the page for more info. as well
9/27/07 Active Directory Editor - Updated!!! Found a bug, if you were getting an error upon opening the program then please download the latest version. My apologies if you got the "bad one". I broke the golden rule in a hurry to get the changes out and I only tested in my "test domain".
9/23/07 Active Directory Editor - Updated to 2.9, usability enhancements, visual enhancements. Added Help file. Also updated the "beta" version with a help file and an "export" feature.
9/19/07 Active Directory Editor - Beta Version Released, updated to 3.0.0, usability enhancements, visual enhancements. New feature to load AD SAM id's for you..also a better interface. A little slower on the load but easier to use. The link is below the screen shot of the original.
9/15/07 Active Directory Reporter - Version Update, updated to 2.0.3, usability enhancements, visual enhancements, 1 bug fix.
8/30/07 Network Monitoring system - Added this Network Monitoring system. includes all files needed instructions and source code.
8/29/07 Active Directory Editor Utility - Fixed several bugs that an end user found ( I rushed out the last version with out thorough testing.) Added a few new features as well; such as the interface wont let you make selections that are in conflict with each other and a fancy button to open and search for your "list of users" file.
8/19/07 Active Directory Editor Utility - A dded ability to use different values for each account change in "multiple accounts mode".
8/06/07 AD Reporting Utility - Fixed using list of users problem. Updated interface and some other bug fixes.
7/21/07 Updated a few components to the program added some new features.
7/21/07 Fixed bug in AD Reporter tool. Was shutting down if you chose "groups" now it works.
6/11/07 Added storage - share set up solutions article.
5/06/07 Entire site updated to a new look and with better navigation!.
4/11/07 Fixed a bug in the Active Directory Reporter tool - when you typed into the groups section it exited the program. Now it doesn't..=).
4/2/07 Updated the Security Group Information utility.
3/28/07 Updated the Active Directory Reporter utility. Fixed the user list function and several other bugs..
3/19/07 Added bunches of winbatch scripts..with more coming.
3/9/07 Updated the DST article with modified installation steps..
3/5/07 Updated the DST article with new "run" info.
2/28/07 Updated the DST article with information on the Hot fix released today.
2/26/07 Added Daylight saving solutions article.
2/12/07 AD Attribute Editor - Fixed some bugs I found with multiple accounts and changing an attribute without running a query first.
2/12/07 Security Group Tool - Modified output so it includes the SAMaccount name as well.
2/11/07 KB281308 Strict_cname - Added solution regarding the use of multiple CNAMES or hosts names on a share or server.
2/08/07 Replaced Cname tool (after I found out the version I had out here was broke!!) with one that works.
2/01/07 Added AD Mail Enabled Contact creator tool
1/21/07 Updated AD reporter tool- few minor usability enhancements.
1/10/07 Added new solution for KB article 555410.
1/08/07 Updated Active Directory editor. Added button to open log file easily.
1/04/07 Added simple service monitoring tool.
12/01/06 Updated RPD enable tool to change port number that RDP listens on.
11/07/06 Added Multiple CNAME enabling tool
11/05/06 Added RDP Enable tool
10/28/06 Published new site.
10/25/06Completely rebuilt site using Dreamweaver
10/1/06 Local Account Batch Password Change Utility updated to v2.5
9/25/06 Added Site Map
9/25/06 Added Local User account batch change utility.
9/25/06 Added AD Move user Utility
9/24/06 Revised "home" page.
9/23/06 Added some advertising content (yeah I have to pay the bills)
9/21/06 "Solutions" page added.
9/21/06 Added new active directory reporting tool
9/18/06 Site artwork re-designed to increase page load speed.
8/28/06 the support and general forums have been added.
8/30/06 Program Version info has been added, located on the Utilities page.