Today's News: A domain upgrade checklist

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June 30, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Windows Job Opportunities! IN THIS ISSUE:   > Upgrading from 2000 domain to 2003 domain   > Microsoft marks end to upgrade program   > Mad scramble is on for enterprise IM customers   > More headlines   > More Windows security scanners, Part 2 - Online options   > The Missing Link: Minister puts 'penguin in the pews' Upgrading from 2000 domain to 2003 domain [SearchWin2000.com] Although upgrading to a 2003 domain from a 2000 domain is more straightforward than going from NT 4.0, you must perform certain steps before you can run the 2003 Domain Controller Upgrade wizard under Configure My Server. MORE INFO: > Check out a learning guide on migrating to Windows Server 2003 > See a full list of Windows-focused learning guides   Windows Job Opportunities! Gain immediate access to thousands of Windows job listings at the SearchWin2000.com Career Center powered by Dice. Make your job search easier with our Career Center resources. Sign up today!   Microsoft marks end to upgrade program [CNET News.com] Microsoft's Upgrade Advantage licensing program ends today, leaving many customers with the choice of buying new versions of Windows or signing up for the subscription-based software. Mad scramble is on for enterprise IM customers [SearchExchange.com] Independent software vendors are courting customers with incentives in an attempt to capitalize on the departure of AOL and Yahoo from the market for enterprise-grade instant messaging technology. More headlines [From around the Web] Experts suggest ditching Internet Explorer (Sun-Sentinel) Exploiting systems becoming easier, expert says (SearchSecurity.com) Microsoft bumps up R&D budget again (AFP) TOPICS:  Featured Topic: Crash Course -- Spyware Spyware can be seen as a malicious thief, or as helpful if an employee is stealing company info. Read these tips and advice to learn more about spyware and how to protect yourself. ASK THE EXPERTS:  Ask Tony Northrup: Request timed out messages Dear Tony: What are the causes that can give "Request Timed Out" message? TIPS:  More Windows security scanners, Part 2 - Online options This list of security scanners are all service-based offerings, and all of them work through a Web browser. The sites mentioned in this tip offer free Web-based security scans, though some of them also offer low cost, one-shot security scans, if not various fee-based recurring or regularly scheduled scanning options as well. The Missing Link: Minister puts 'penguin in the pews' [SearchEnterpriseLinux.com] If you're already a penguinista, Pastor Parris is preaching to the choir. But for those who aren't converted to open source, this minister is spreading the gospel of Linux and practicing what he preaches. Full story Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchWin2000: White Paper Alerts Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-118 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchWin2000 MemberServices 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494