This Week: How happy are you at work?

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Published by SearchWin2000.com  October 04, 2004 >> Receive this e-mail as text  >> About this e-mail   In this Issue >> From the Editor: How happy are you at work? >> Featured Topic: Managing Active Directory: 10 tips in 10 minutes >> Expert Technical Advice: Featured Expert: Laura Hunter, Network Management Site Exclusives: >>Windows XP SP2 provides more control over USB storage devices >>Wireless networking in Windows XP SP2 now made easy >>Oops! True IT Blooper #153: A knock-out first impression! Tip of the Week: RSoP and Group Policy >> Site Highlights: Searching for a job? Contest: Top new Windows products Join ITKnowledge Exchange!  From the Editor: by John Hogan, Senior News Editor Recently, SearchWin2000.com posted the results of its latest salary survey. And while it appears that the IT job market -- including the market for administrator positions -- has stabilized since the darkest days of the downturn, all is not well in IT. Almost half of the survey's respondents reported that they were less satisfied with their jobs now than a year ago. That's a pretty sizable number of unhappy campers, which begs the question: Why are so many so dissatisfied? Since most online surveys are limited in their ability to get detailed responses, I'd be happy to open my inbox to IT professionals who'd like to share their thoughts on the subject. And in return, if I get enough feedback, I'll pass along those thoughts in a letters-to-the-editor article. (Anonymity is yours for the asking. Initials are fine.) In the meantime, feel free to take our newest salary survey. It gets refreshed every six months, and the job data from your peers is available to you right away. -John Hogan  Featured Topic: Managing Active Directory: 10 tips in 10 minutes by Vandana Sharma, Assistant Editor Active Directory is Microsoft's trademarked directory service and an integral part of the Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 architecture. Here are 10 tips and expert advice to help you get the most out of all the AD features and services. Read more about this topic  Expert Technical Advice: Featured Expert: Laura Hunter Categories: Network Management Dear Laura, I have a server on my desk as a computer technician handling a LAN. Can I use this server once in a while to play CDs, type documents using MS Word, or edit photos using Photoshop? Or are servers supposed to be only dedicated to servicing client (computers) and not to be used as an ordinary desktop computer? What possible problems may occur, if any? Read Laura's response. Site Exclusives: >> Windows XP SP2 provides more control over USB storage devices You're concerned about security, but simply disabling USB mass storage device drivers is not the answer. That will prevent all USB mass-storage devices from working. Windows XP SP2 provides administrators with more granular control over how USB removable drives are handled. Find out more. >> Wireless networking in Windows XP SP2 now made easy Microsoft has beefed up the support for wireless networking in XP SP2. In addition to increased security, there are new features that make connecting to wireless networks much easier. Find out more about these wireless enhancements. >> Oops! True IT Blooper #153: A knock-out first impression When two Dublin Insurance companies merged, the technical marriage was less than perfect, but the two companies made good headway ... until one of the admins really goofed up. Find out how force-of-habit can be dangerous. Tip of the Week: The cumulative result of the priority application of Group Policy is known as the effective policy or Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP). The RSoP can be seen by using the gpresult tool, the RSoP snap-in for the MMC or through the Help and Support Center. James Michael Stewart explains how to view the RSoP and what it can be used for. >> RSoP and Group Policy  Site Highlights Searching for a job? Search no more. Find hundreds of employment opportunities such as IT Manager or Network Administrator at the SearchWin2000.com Career Center. Check it out! Contest: Top new Windows products Submit information on your company's new product to the second annual Products of the Year awards. Enter today! Join ITKnowledge Exchange! Participate now Share ideas, expertise and get answers to your technical and strategic questions from other IT pros. Administrator Tip Enter your e-mail and start receiving Administrator Tips. E-mail    Not a member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. New White Paper Planning is essential for the simple task of upgrading from an NT domain to an AD domain. In this IT briefing, Braincore.net founder Derek Melber will outline key issues to consider before, during and after the upgrade. Download now. Controlling spam This White Paper delves into reputation, perimeter security and authentication systems while exploring how to identify and combat the latest e-mail threats. Learn more. New White Paper In need of a SSL Certificate for your Microsoft Internet Information Services Web server? This guide demonstrates how to test, purchase, install and use a digital certificate on your MS IIS Web server. Click here.   A B O U T   T H I S   N E W S L E T T E R Contact us: SearchWin2000 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494 This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. TechTarget offers magazines, Web sites, e-newsletters, Webcasts and conferences for enterprise IT professionals. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. 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