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NEWS
MS still bets on 2005 for Longhorn client (CRN)
At its partner conference, Microsoft said it still expects to ship the client version of the next Windows release in 2005 and a server version in 2006. However, Microsoft warned that there could be delays in its projections for Longhorn.
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Exploit code targets recent RPC flaws (SearchSecurity.com)
The long-awaited exploit code for the Microsoft RPC vulnerability is making the rounds and experts say even a patch may not keep Windows XP systems safe.
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CHAPTER OF THE WEEK
Protect your data with EFS
In this chapter from Windows XP Professional: The Complete
Reference by Guy Hart-Davis, you'll learn how to use Encrypting File
System (EFS) to encrypt the files and folders you want to protect.
EFS is a powerful technology that needs to be approached with
caution; otherwise you might find that you can't decrypt your own
files.
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Crash Course in SUS
SUS is one of the most popular tools in the Windows toolbox. This collection of tips, articles and advice shows how to get the most out of SUS today, and previews what new features will be available in the not-too-distant future.
IT SURVIVAL KIT
Set a mailbox store policy
Limiting mailbox sizes and establishing an e-mail policy are preventative measures that can reduce the transfer of large files to other recipients within an organization. With Exchange 2000, you can create a Mailbox Store Policy that can make life a lot easier when you try to establish mailbox size limits for more than one mailbox store spread across several Exchange servers.
ASK SERDAR YEGULALP
Increasing file shares in Win2k Pro
Dear Serdar:
I heard you can alter a registry key in Windows 2000 Pro to enable some of the functions of Win2k server. I would like to increase the number of file shares from the maximum of 10 to an infinite number (30 would do). This is the only server feature I require, and to purchase the server is an expensive solution. Do you know how I can do this?
BEST WEB LINKS
NT Server
The granddaddy of Microsoft server operating systems reached the end of its lifespan on July 1, 2003, but it is still found in many IT shops. For those thinking now is the time to upgrade, our newest hand-picked NT links include NT to Active Directory upgrade pointers you won't want to miss. If you plan to stick with NT, you'll want to look at our other links to information on NT security, administration, monitoring and much more.
THE MISSING LINK
Fiorina to help with 'Kalifornien'
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She produced the Compaq deal. He produced, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. So what does Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina have in common with the prolific Hollywood producer and director Ivan Reitman -- aside from the fact that both have probably seen Ghostbusters? They're both on California Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger's transition committee, along with a cast of diverse characters that leans to the right with Republican businessman Bill Simon and sways leftward with San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
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