JSI Tip 4290. How can I limit the number of newsgroups enumerated in the Internet Services Manager snap-in?

To limit the number of newsgroups displayed:

1. Expand the NNTP virtual server.

2. Right-click Newsgroup and press Limit groups enumeration.

3. On the Find Newsgroups dialog, type a model (alt.*), of the newsgroup you want displayed when the Newsgroup node is selected, into the Newsgroup box. This will filter out all other types.

NOTE: If you type a specific newsgroup, only that newsgroup will be enumerated.

4. Type the maximum number of newsgroups you want enumerated into the Maximum number of items box. The default limit is 100.

NOTE: If you don't want any limit, uncheck the Limit number of items on the result pane box.

See the following:

Tip 4248. How do I set up a Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) server on a Windows 2000 Server?Tip 3957. How can I Stop, Start, or Pause a Network News Transfer Protocol Virtual Server?Tip 4152. How do I configure a newsgroup to be moderated?Tip 3959. How do I configure security for a Windows 2000 NNTP server? Tip 4169. How do I define Newsgroup limits and expirations?Tip 3519. The 'Authentication' button in the NNTP protocol in Exchange 2000 System Manager does NOT work? Tip 3596. Why must I specify a domain at each NNTP logon?Tip 3353. The 'Unattend.doc' file on the Windows 2000 CD-ROM has incorrect default values for the FTP and NNTP services.Tip 4046. How do I troubleshoot a Windows 2000 Web server?