Today's News: Windows Server 2003 SP1 gets bumped

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July 28, 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:   >  Windows Server 2003 refresh pushed back   >  Can mainframes share the spotlight with Windows?   >  Microsoft Office upgrade tackles spam   >  More headlines   >  Preventing laptops from running Internet Explorer   >  'Planning, implementing and maintaining server availability'   >  Group Policy Learning Guide   >  The Missing Link: Some have a stomach for spam Windows Server 2003 refresh pushed back [SearchWin2000.com] Microsoft has issued a new release schedule for the first service pack for Windows Server 2003, as well as a 64-bit version of Windows. MORE INFO: > Read a review of Windows Server 2003 reference guides > Check out an online learning guide on migrating to Windows Server 2003   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!   Can mainframes share the spotlight with Windows? [Search390.com] If mainframe revenues are up, why are there still reports about the mainframe being dead and Windows taking over the data center? Could it be that these two platforms can actually exist in harmony? Microsoft Office upgrade tackles spam [InternetNews.com] Among the features in the newly released Office 2003 Service Pack 1 are capabilities in Outlook that allow better management of international messages, as well as the ability to classify messages as spam based on country domains. More headlines [From around the Web] Worm reportedly targets Microsoft site (Associated Press) Users defy security protocols (SearchSecurity.com) Battling viruses, SMB-style (SearchSmallBizIT.com) IP, patents no longer a Linux afterthought (SearchEnterpriseLinux.com) ASK THE EXPERT:  Preventing laptops from running Internet Explorer Dear Jeremy: At our school we have a number of wireless laptops that can be moved into different classrooms. I would like to be able to stop users of the laptops from running Internet Explorer unless required by the teacher. We are running Windows 2000 server with Windows XP clients. I have created a new OU in AD called 'Laptops' and would like to be able to move the laptops there with a GPO based in the OU to stop Internet Explorer from running. When internet access is required, I would like to simply move the laptops back to the original 'Computers' group which allows access. Is this possible? Read Jeremy Moskowitz's expert response. CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  'Planning, implementing and maintaining server availability' Need to keep your network up and running at all times? Don't suffer another weekend of frantic troubleshooting - learn the tricks to bulletproof your network from the start! This chapter from the book "MCSE Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network Study Guide," by Diana Huggins, examines High Availability solutions, network monitoring, backup strategies and offers valuable tips on beating system bottlenecks. LEARNING GUIDE:  Group Policy Learning Guide This guide introduces you to Group Policy, explains best practices and pitfalls to avoid and provides troubleshooting help and advice. You'll find Group Policy articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice and more to pump up your Group Policy know-how quickly. Some have a stomach for spam [USA Today] This story could be disturbing to some readers. In fact, this would give Stephen King nightmares. Parental discretion is advised. Ready? Some people like spam! As unspeakable as the notion sounds to most of civilization, a survey of Yahoo Mail users revealed that 20% actually bought stuff from spammers. These spam feeders say they find good bargains in their little inbox of horrors. Evidently, one man's trash folder is another man's treasure. 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: Tips from our 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