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Essential tools and advice for the security-focused administrator. More Tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Fast-track your career and command higher pay! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,3545,00.htm?MCSEExamCram =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. SECURITY TIPS - User authority - Windows Decisions: The security decision - Find that infected computer 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Win2000 Security User Forums - New Feature: The .NET Info Center - Online Event: Staying secure during an NT to 2000 migration - Tip of the Month Contest: Samsung DVD-S221 DVD/MP3 Player ____________________________________________________________________ *** SPONSORED BY: Fast-track your career and command higher pay! *** Earn the credentials that identify you as a top IT Professional. 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What you may not realize, however, is that members of the power user group can create user accounts, too. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci825947,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINDOWS DECISIONS: THE SECURITY DECISION | by Margie Semilof The large number of high profile viruses has brought system security to the fore of many corporate agendas, but few customers have elaborate strategies or shortcuts to plug the endless number of holes that crop up. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci822935,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FIND THAT INFECTED COMPUTER | by Brad Blauvelt You have a virus epidemic on some of your client computers. But which ones? Utilizing "NET SEND" in your NT/2000 logon script may help find them. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci803223,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WIN2000 SECURITY USER FORUMS Have you visited our user forum section recently? Collaborate with other SearchWin2000 users on ways to protect Windows, the most hacked OS of all. >> CLICK to join the conversation... http://searchwindowsmanageability.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]!viewtype=&skip=&expand= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE .NET INFO CENTER | New Feature Introducing the .NET Info Center featuring news, resources and expert advice on all things .NET. As an IT professional you know that .NET is on your radar screen. At the .NET Info Center you will be able to stay on top of all the latest news, tips and have direct access to experts in the field. Also, you will have access to information direct from Microsoft. >>CLICK to check it out... http://searchvb.techtarget.com/vsnetHome =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= STAYING SECURE DURING AN NT TO 2000 MIGRATION | Online Event Who: Paul Hinsberg, consultant, technical trainer and author When: May 30 at 01:00 PM EDT (17:00 GMT) Transitioning your servers from NT to Windows 2000? Don't let security fall off the radar! Learn how to avoid leaving security holes in your system infrastructure. >> CLICK to pre-register... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/onlineEvents/0,289675,sid1,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WIN A SAMSUNG DVD-S221 DVD/MP3 PLAYER | Tip of the Month Contest Win a Samsung DVD-S221 DVD/MP3 player. How? Send us your Windows-related tips. 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