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Essential tools and advice for the security-focused administrator. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/?track=NL-122 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSOR: - Free Download: Monitor Your Entire Infrastructure with ONE Solution http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,22992,00.htm?track=NL-122&argentsoftware - Free Download: Experience the Benefits of Real-Time Monitoring! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,23006,00.htm?track=NL-122&tntsoftware =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. SECURITY TIPS - Two ways to update MS Office for security - System patching made easy - Recover from corrupt Windows 2000 security settings - Ask Roberta Bragg: Problems with folders and drive shares 2. WHAT'S NEW! - Featured Topic: Bizarre IT stories - Tip Contest: A new year, a new month and a new prize! - Article: Can I quote you on that? The top IT quotes of 2003 - 2004 Outlook: VoIP to rise, Sun to set ____________________________________________________________________ *******************SPONSORED BY: Argent Software****************** Are you looking for a solution that can monitor your entire infrastructure and not cost you a fortune? The Argent Guardian monitors servers, applications, SNMP-compliant devices, and overall network health at a fraction of the cost of framework solutions. Using a patented Agent-Optional architecture, it is installed and monitoring in hours. To see why leading firms like AT&T and Nokia rely on the Argent Guardian, download a FREE copy today: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,22992,00.htm?track=NL-122&argentsoftware ____________________________________________________________________ TWO WAYS TO UPDATE MS OFFICE FOR SECURITY | Tom Lancaster Windows itself gets plenty of attention when it comes to stressing the importance of security updates, patches and maintenance; but sometimes Windows applications don't get all the attention (or respect) that they deserve. Nevertheless, packages like Microsoft Office need regular checks to see if they're current and up-to-date, just like the operating system does. >> CLICK for the full expert tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/infoCenter/tip/0,294276,sid1_gci943149,00.html?track=NL-122 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SYSTEM PATCHING MADE EASY | James Michael Stewart By now you've heard of the HFNetChk command line tool distributed by Microsoft and its GUI replacement, the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. Well, the company that designed the core structure of these tools, Shavlik Technologies, has an updated version of HFNetChk that you should seriously consider employing. >> CLICK for the full expert tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci942649,00.html?track=NL-122 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= RECOVER FROM CORRUPT WINDOWS 2000 SECURITY SETTINGS | Steve Wilson Administrators sometimes encounter error messages regarding Windows 2000 corrupt security settings. For example, if you're unable to open administrative tools such as 'Active Directory Users and Computers' or 'Active Directory Sites and Services,' your security settings are probably corrupt. >> CLICK for the full member-submitted tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci942780,00.html?track=NL-122 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= PROBLEMS WITH FOLDERS AND DRIVE SHARES | Ask Roberta Bragg Dear Roberta, I am an administrator and I run Windows 2000 on a small network. I can no longer set up folders or drive shares. When I click on the folder and then click share, I can't get to the screen where sharing is set. Instead, I get the hourglass then it goes back to the arrow. Any ideas? >> CLICK to read Roberta Bragg's expert response: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid565884_tax285120,00.html?track=NL-122 Want more tips like this one? Then sign up to receive SearchWin2000.com's "Tips from our Experts" biweekly newsletter. Just one click will automatically activate your free subscription: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/OptIn/1,290894,sid1,00.html?track=NL-122&&&&cid=457574&em=&tid=3107&FE=1 __________________________________________________________________ **********************Sponsored by: TNT Software****************** Free Download: Experience the Benefits of Real-Time Monitoring! There are two ways to manage your security perimeter: Reactive and Proactive. ELM Enterprise Manager supports the latter. ELM Enterprise Manager is the affordable solution that monitors your systems and alerts you in time to take prompt corrective action. Download your FREE eval copy of EEM 3.1 NOW and start experiencing the benefits for real-time monitoring. Click here to download a free eval: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,23006,00.htm?track=NL-122&tntsoftware __________________________________________________________________ WHAT'S NEW! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= BIZARRE IT STORIES | Featured Topic Still unwinding from all the family, food and frenzy? Sit back, relax and take in a few of these amusing IT tales. They're sure to help you loosen up after the hectic holiday season. Enjoy! http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci942838,00.html?track=NL-122 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= A NEW YEAR, A NEW MONTH AND A NEW PRIZE! | Tip Contest Have you been thinking about participating in one of our monthly tip gauntlets? Have you submitted a tip in the past, only to get a less than stellar rating? Start fresh in 2004 and get your Windows related IT tips submitted early for a crack at January's awesome prize: An iRiver iFP-190T 256 MB Digital Audio Player! >> CLICK here to submit and read more about this month's prize: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/0,289484,sid1_tax5e1,00.html?track=NL-122 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CAN I QUOTE YOU ON THAT? THE TOP IT QUOTES OF 2003 | Article They range from pithy and provocative to positive, petty and predictable. They're some of the most notable quotables from IT in 2003. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci942418,00.html?track=NL-122 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= VoIP TO RISE, SUN TO SET | 2004 Outlook TechTarget Editor-In-Chief Paul Gillin makes his annual predictions; this year's batch holds high hopes for voice over IP and Linux, and caution for Sun and grid computing. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci943028,00.html?track=NL-122 _________________________________________________________________ ********************* SEARCHWIN2000 CONTACTS ********************** TIP MAILBOX, (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send feedback on tips and ideas for new tip content. ____________________________________________________________________ MARILYN COHODAS, Senior Site Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your original articles and best practices. ____________________________________________________________________ CHRISTINE POLEWARCZYK, Site Editor (mailto:mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your bloopers and Featured Topic ideas. ____________________________________________________________________ VANDANA SHARMA, Assistant Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your tips and true IT bloopers. ____________________________________________________________________ KEVIN NOLAN (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Sponsor this or any other TechTarget newsletter. ____________________________________________________________________ ::::::::::::::::::::: ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER :::::::::::::::::::::: This newsletter is published by TechTarget, the most targeted IT media. http://www.techtarget.com?track=NL-122 Copyright 2004 TechTarget. 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