Today's News: Microsoft's perimeter push mirrors Cisco

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July 13, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Intermedia.NET - The leader in Exchange Hosting IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Microsoft heads toward perimeter collision with Cisco   >  Microsoft releases more details on XP SP2   >  Windows 2003: The EDNS0 enigma   >  More headlines   >  Clustering design issues   >  IE on the hot seat   >  Protecting identity when using Windows Media Player   >  The Missing Link: Michael whams... er slams Web site shut Microsoft heads toward perimeter collision with Cisco [SearchWin2000.com] The software maker plans to build network-access control into Windows, technology that is similar to Cisco's Network Admission Control program. Microsoft hopes to work something out with the networking giant. MORE INFO: > Read what users have to say about perimeter security > Check out the Best Web Links on network administration   Intermedia.NET - The leader in Exchange Hosting Founded in 1995, award-winning and financially stable Intermedia.NET is committed to be the best-in-class provider for Web & Microsoft Exchange hosting services. Intermedia.NET offers its customers maximum flexibility with its proprietary, renowned HostPilot Control Panel and provides utmost system availability, reliability and 24x7 support. Click here   Microsoft releases more details on XP SP2 [SearchWin2000.com] The software maker said the second service pack for Windows XP will go to manufacturing in August. Executives also outlined technologies that will make deploying remote clients quicker and less arduous. Windows 2003: The EDNS0 enigma [myITforum.com] An IT professional outlines how his company solved a riddle caused by Extension Mechanisms for DNS (EDNS0) during a migration to Windows Server 2003. More headlines [From around the Web] Security holes plague Microsoft Word, Outlook (SearchSecurity.com) 'Shell' access flaw hits Microsoft products (SearchSecurity.com) A Lotus 'shot across the bow' at Microsoft (SearchDomino.com) CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  Clustering design issues Setting up a cluster server is a complex undertaking, but smart planning can help smooth the ride. This chapter from the book "Windows 2000 Clustering and Load Balancing Handbook," by Joseph Lamb, walks through the planning process in a simple, step-by-step manner to ensure minimum disruption and optimal performance. FEATURED TOPIC:  IE on the hot seat Recent attacks on Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser have caused the long-dormant browser wars to heat up again. Pundits everywhere are pushing the panic button -- is it time to dump IE? TIP:  Protecting identity when using Windows Media Player Congratulations to Sudha PS, our June Hall of Fame tip of the month winner for his tip on protecting your identity when using Windows Media Player. Sudha was the lucky winner of a Rio Cali 128 MB Sport MP3 player. Submit your tip this month and you may win an iRiver Flash (iFP 790T) MP3 player. Michael whams... er slams Web site shut [The Inquirer] Why has pop star George Michael shut down his Web site? Blame it on too many careless whispers. The former singing partner of Andrew Ridgeley and infamous patron of the California park system pulled the plug after people started slamming him in what was supposed to be a fan forum. Visitors cracked on Michael's appearance, as well as his recent music -- not exactly the kind of feedback he was looking for. Michael lost "Faith," said he got ripped enough already in the media and decided to close down the site. 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! SearchStorage: The Storage Experts 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 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494