=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Performance Management Tip Oct. 10, 2002
Essential tools and advice to keep your network running at optimum performance. More tips: http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - HP-Quest Exchange 2000 security white paper http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,6494,00.htm?freewhitepaper - Free directory reporting tool -- Win a t-shirt http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,6470,00.htm?freereportingtool =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TIPS - Restore the Registry with RegClean - NetIQ releases two Unix modules for AppManager - Customers eagerly await Microsoft's SMS 2003 beta 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - OpalisRobot makes Windows task automation manageable - Today's Webcast: Trends in IT job skills and certifications - Admin Know-IT-all Quiz #6: Thanks for the memory - Oops! True IT blooper #67: Compaq Portable code red ___________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: Quest Software FREE WHITEPAPER Enhance security, ease administration and increase productivity. With the right tools and best practices, you can do more with less. Quest Software and HP have co-authored "Advanced Security and Directory Administration for Exchange 2000," a free whitepaper with best practices to help you get the most out of Exchange. >> Download the whitepaper today! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,6494,00.htm?freewhitepaper ___________________________________________________________________ RESTORE THE REGISTRY WITH REGCLEAN | Barrie Sosinsky When you are having performance problems with a Windows system, you might consider running RegClean. Although it is no longer available directly from Microsoft, this utility is useful to have in your bag of tricks. You'll find RegClean 4.1a on many Windows related download sites such as Download.com, ZDNet.com, Tucows.com, and others. RegClean examines your system's registry and checks it for errors. You can choose to have the program fix those errors, and if you don't like the results undo the changes that RegClean makes. >> CLICK for the full tip: http://www.searchWindowsManageability.com/tip/1,289483,sid33_gci855885,00.html Like this tip? Email to let us know: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NETIQ RELEASES UNIX MODULES FOR APPMANAGER | by Matthew A. DeBellis NetIQ broadens flagship systems management software to assist IT administrators juggling multi-platform environments. >> CLICK for the full story: http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci854193,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CUSTOMERS EAGERLY AWAIT MS SMS 2003 BETA | by Margie Semilof At long last, Microsoft has released the third trial version and first public beta of SMS 2003 change and management software. Customers tell SearchWindowsManageability.com they're looking forward to the features and don't mind the wait as long as MS delivers the goods. >> CLICK for the full story: http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci854188,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: Imanami FREE reporting tool for Exchange 5.5 and AD. Reports have never been easier to produce than with SmartR, which allows you to view or print accurate reports on objects within your directory or Global Address List (GAL). SmartR is wizard based, simplifying your experience. SmartR reports are defined in an XML format, which enables you to customize or even create any report you need using your favorite text editor. >> Click here for more information: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,6470,00.htm?freereportingtool ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= OPALISROBOT MAKES TASK AUTOMATION MANAGEABLE | Matt DeBellis In this true story, a health care firm searched for a way to end the labor-intensive process of manually downloading and merging files via FTP. A local consultant and Opalis Software help that firm implement Windows task automation. >> CLICK for the full story: http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci849961,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LATEST TRENDS IN IT JOB SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS | Today's Webcast What: "Latest trends in IT job skills and certifications" Who: David Foote, President and Chief research officer, Foote Partners, Inc. When: TODAY, Oct. 10, 11:00 AM EDT (15:00 GMT) At this Webcast you'll learn which IT certifications and job skills are showing the biggest increases -- and decreases -- in premium bonus pay and employer interest. >> CLICK to register for the event: http://webevents.broadcast.com/techtarget/101002/win2knetdatabase/index.asp?loc=09 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THANKS FOR THE MEMORY | Admin Know-IT-All Quiz #6 Test your knowledge with this week's quiz, then visit the list of related information you'll find on the answer page. What is the easiest way to stop, unload, reload or restart the IIS process and all of its attendant components on demand? a. Utilize a performance monitor that has detected a memory leak b. Through the use of third-party software c. Perform a soft-boot d. Use the command-line tool IISRESET e. Blow it out your airlock >> CLICK for the correct answer... http://www.searchWin2000.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci855682,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= COMPAQ PORTABLE CODE RED | Oops! True IT blooper #67 You have to start somewhere in IT. This guy kicked off his computer education by erasing a file essential for the computer to function. http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci853662,00.html ____________________________________________________________________ ********************* SEARCHWIN2000 CONTACTS ********************** TIP MAILBOX, (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send feedback on tips and ideas for new tip content. ____________________________________________________________________ MARILYN COHODAS, Site Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your original articles and best practices. ____________________________________________________________________ CHRISTINE POLEWARCZYK, Associate Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your ideas for online event and discussion day topics. ____________________________________________________________________ DAVID PYE, Assistant Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your tips, white papers and favorite Web sites. ____________________________________________________________________ DANA MCCURLEY, Assistant Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your favorite Web sites and white papers. ____________________________________________________________________ MARGIE SEMILOF, Senior News Writer (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your news and story ideas. ____________________________________________________________________ DAVID GABEL, Executive Tech Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your technical tips and tip ideas. ____________________________________________________________________ MIKE KELLY (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Sponsor this or any other TechTarget newsletter. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ *********************** ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER ********************** Published by TechTarget (http://www.techtarget.com) TechTarget - The Most Targeted IT Media Copyright 2002 TechTarget. 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