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Essential tools and advice for the security-focused administrator. More Tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSOR: - Fast-track your career and command higher pay! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3062,00.htm?MCSEExamCram -Last chance for Windows Decisions May 8-10. Gain FREE attendance now: http://www.windowsdecisions.com/html/registration.htm =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. SECURITY TIPS - Close the recycle bin - IIS 5.0 hotfix checking tool - VPN security settings in Windows XP 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Exclusive Article: Oops! True IT blooper #26 - Live Webcast: Negotiating your best licensing deal with MS - Member Survey: Rate our technical tips ____________________________________________________________________ ***************** SPONSORED BY: Doubleday Bookspan ***************** Fast-track your career and command higher pay! Earn the credentials that identify you as a top IT Professional. Get the MCSE WINDOWS 2000 EXAM CRAM LIBRARY and cram your way through all objectives. This 6 book/1 CD set - A $179.97 value - can be yours for $9.99! Covers the Core 4 exams, plus 2 top electives. The set includes exclusive Cram Sheets, Exam Prep questions to test your knowledge, plus answers to trick questions. Click here for details! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3062,00.htm?MCSEExamCram ____________________________________________________________________ CLOSE THE RECYLE BIN | by Adesh Rampat A simple, yet often overlooked, storage area -- The Recycle Bin -- can leave a big hole in your security scheme. The simple procedure presented here may help you avoid that vulnerability. All Windows users, not to mention administrators, know all about the Recycle Bin. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to review some things as crucial as security procedures. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchwin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci820021,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IIS 5.0 HOTFIX CHECKING TOOL | by James Michael Stewart Microsoft has released a barrage of hot fixes for IIS over the last few months. Keeping up with them has become nearly a full time job. However, Microsoft has released a tool that simplifies the task of maintaining your Web server with the latest security fixes and software patches >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci802868,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= VPN SECURITY SETTINGS IN WINDOWS XP | by Tom Lancaster Once you've established a VPN connection in the Windows XP environment, you have access to a whole battery of advanced security settings and controls over that connection. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci814960,00.html ____________________________________________________________________ **** LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND THE FREE WINDOWS DECISIONS CONFERENCE**** Only 36 seats out of the original 800 are left for our Windows Decisions conference coming to Chicago May 8-10. Time's running out so you must act now to reserve one of the few remaining seats. 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