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Shark attack in the data center...not likely
By Bernie Klinder, Contributing Editor
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For as long as I can remember, I've had this unreasonable fear of sharks. Actually, it's more of a phobia. I don't live anywhere near an ocean. I've never had a close call with a shark, and I don't have any hobbies that would put me anywhere near a shark. Just the thought of being anywhere near a shark turns my blood cold. The irony is that more people are killed by dogs, pigs or deer than by sharks.
The world of IT is no different. Companies spend an enormous amount of time and resources defending against a handful of overhyped, but statistically improbable 'sharks,' while the more likely threats slip by unnoticed. Disgruntled employees destroy more data than hackers. Poorly written software causes more data loss than viruses. State-of-the-art data centers are compromised by poorly maintained electrical or plumbing systems. These are the 'dogs, pigs and deer' in your environment. It's
not the big, bad, mythical threats that undermine our networks. It is the familiar day-to-day things that companies take for granted.
Click here to read more about real dangers to your IT environment, plus the week's top stories.
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Chapter of the Week: Administering Windows Server 2003 Remotely
Remote server administration can be a big time-saver, and Windows Server 2003 has the features you need for making the process even simpler, quicker and more secure. This chapter from the book "Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Insider Solutions," by Rand Morimoto et al, provides a comprehensive overview of new tools, best practices, security and new features such as Remote Assistance and Emergency Management Service.
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Wind down between emergencies with an amazing-but-true IT Blooper. Did you hear the one about the boss who figured out how to make the UPSs lighter for the office move? Or the one about the haunted IT department on floor
13? How about the one where tech support played a prank on a stupid user -- and it backfired in a major way? Our collection has more than 140 stories for your enjoyment. Have your own story? Submit it today!
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Oops! True IT Blooper #148: A capitalized offense
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Users and case-sensitive passwords have proven to be a groan-inducing combination in most IT departments. However, this middle manager set a new standard for technologically challenged users...
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