Administrator Tip: 11 utilities take command

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December 22, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Administrator Tips NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     IN THIS ISSUE:   >  11 utilities take command   >  Microsoft expected to spell it out for us in '05   >  Ask the expert: What happens if we don't upgrade our NT4 servers before the MS deadline?   >  Microsoft to delay SMTP relay software   >  Yuletide fun for geeks   >  A shopping guide just in time for the holiday season! SPONSORED BY:  SearchWin2000.com Product and Vendor Guide Find the latest security products on the market. Do you worry about your security solution? Are you aware of the latest security products on the market? Security solutions apply to every IT pro. The SearchWin2000.com Product and Vendor Guide enables you to research the latest security products and communicate with vendors all in one place. Visit Today! 11 utilities take command [Serdar Yegulalp] Just in time for the holidays: a treasure trove of unique command-line tools for Windows NT/2000. Microsoft expected to spell it out for us in '05 [SearchWin2000.com] In addition to new server and database software releases in 2005, Microsoft will be more concrete about some of the technology strategies it floated in 2004. Ask the expert: What happens if we don't upgrade our NT4 servers before the MS deadline? [Serdar Yegulalp] Dear Serdar, I am a self-taught computer administrator for a small company with 10 remote branches. We have been waiting as long as possible to upgrade from our three NT4 servers (one e-mail/data, two Citrix). I need help explaining the consequences of not upgrading to new OSes before the 12/31/2004 Microsoft deadline. Microsoft to delay SMTP relay software [SearchExchange.com] The software company will not release Exchange Edge Services in 2005 as previously planned. Instead, sources say, the technology will be folded into the next version of Exchange Server, where it will be tasked with more than fighting spam. FEATURED TOPIC:  Yuletide fun for geeks Come join in the seasonal fun with a quiz that will appeal to the geek in you. Each question offers a holiday hint, or if you're confident, click to go directly to the answer. GADGET GUIDE:  A shopping guide 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. WEBCASTS:  Visit the E-mail Security Resource Center Browse our series of webcasts to help manage your e-mail-communications infrastructure and prevent spam and viruses from reaching your enterprise network. 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: Today's News 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 "Administrator Tips": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?cid=500454&lid=430732&track=NL-120 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