Today's News: Simplifying software audits

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December 01, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Avocent IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Audit tool works in harmony with SMS   >  'Upgrade' option need not be a migration quagmire   >  Microsoft hit by one-two punch   >  More Headlines   >  Data protection -- 10 tips in 10 minutes   >  Server administration FAQ   >  Just in time for the holiday season!   >  The Missing Link: Virgin lets you call block yourself Audit tool works in harmony with SMS [SearchWin2000.com] System Audit Manager, a tool that acts as a front end for Microsoft's Systems Management Server, helps companies reconcile software licenses ahead of a software audit. MORE INFO: > Special report: The best Windows tools > See how Microsoft boosted the remote power of SMS   Discover the benefits of KVM over IP switching The right KVM over IP solution security model will fit seamlessly into your data center's multi-layered security model -- working within your network's existing security infrastructure and without exposing devices to intrusion by unauthorized access. Discover how to benefit from KVM over IP technology that integrates into your existing security model. Download a free white paper here.   'Upgrade' option need not be a migration quagmire [SearchExchange.com] While some caution that a "brand new" approach is the way to go in an e-mail migration, the "upgrade" choice worked out well for a New Jersey school district during its move to Exchange 2003 from 2000. Microsoft hit by one-two punch [SearchWindowsSecurity.com] Microsoft offers workarounds for the Windows Internet Name Service vulnerability. Meanwhile, another IE security hole has been reported. More Headlines [From around the Web] Windows XP Embedded SP2 goes gold (IT Observer) BlackBerry Enterprise Server gets a facelift (Wireless Week) BT calls on Microsoft for hosted services (vnunet) Microsoft alleges authenticity labels faked (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) FEATURED TOPIC:  Data protection -- 10 tips in 10 minutes Protecting data is the most important part of your job, especially in the event of a hardware failure, accidental deletion, theft, fire, hurricane or other natural disaster. ASK THE EXPERTS:  Server administration FAQ Do you have questions about server administration? Your question may have already been answered! Browse the frequently asked questions, and if you don't find an answer, submit your question to our expert. GADGET GUIDE 2004:  Just in time for the holiday season! TechTarget's annual Gadgets & Gizmos guide is filled with helpful reviews on some of the coolest products available. If you're looking for a stocking stuffer for yourself or a fellow techno-friend, read our helpful reviews to see how our editors made out with these products in the real world. You'll find everything from notebooks to handhelds, mobile phones to mobile offices, tiny digital cameras and portable game systems. Virgin lets you call block yourself [Reuters] Leave it to a cell phone company to find an antidote to loudmouth soup. Virgin Mobile is offering Australian customers a "blacklist" service -- put certain numbers on your blacklist before you go bar hopping, and Virgin makes sure you won't call them later when the Guinness and Newcastle are talking for you. In other words, no "nate light cone phalls" that you'll regret later. Virgin came up with the service after a survey showed 95% of respondents made drunken phone calls -- some of them to the boss! 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: Active Directory Tip 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?cid=498324&lid=430722&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