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NETADMIN REPUBLIC NETNOTE E-NEWSLETTER for November 19, 2001

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WHAT'S HOT AT NETADMIN REPUBLIC?

START YOUR TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE WIN2K TASK MANAGER
The Windows 2000 Task Manager has a variety of uses beyond simply
knocking out rogue processes. In fact, it makes an excellent first-line
troubleshooting tool. Get serious about using this powerful little 
utility.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?id=r00220011116cba01.htm&fromtm=e102-1
INTEGRATE APACHE AND MYSQL WITH PHP ON LINUX
Apache, PHP, and MySQL can make a great combination for setting up an
interactive Web site with dynamic content. See how to set up Apache and 
PHP
so that you can run them with MySQL support.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?id=r00220011114low01.htm&fromtm=e102-1
EIGHT WAYS WINDOWS 2000 DEALS WITH YOUR DATA
Windows 2000's new storage management features do an admirable job of
taking care of data and provide the capabilities necessary for
enterprise-level deployments. Take a look at these storage features, 
from dynamic
disks to DFS to remote storage.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?id=r00220011114cnt01.htm&fromtm=e102-1

LINUX SOLUTION RESTORES NETWORK FAXING LOST IN UPGRADE

After one admin upgraded his workstations to Win2K Pro, his users lost
their Novell network faxing capability. He turned to a Linux freeware
solution to bridge the gap between the upgrade and a planned network
enhancement.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?id=r00220011113wtn01.htm&fromtm=e102-1
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 

CONTROL PHYSICAL ACCESS TO YOUR SERVER ROOM
Your server room may well be the most important room in your
organization. Given that, Rick Vanover says you shouldn't let just 
anyone in. He
offers tools and tips for controlling access.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?id=r00220010507van01.htm&fromtm=e102-1
MICROSOFT'S MCSE LACKS EMPHASIS ON SECURITY
Several organizations and publications have criticized Microsoft for 
not
making security a higher priority as part of its MCSE certification.
Look at the arguments and some possible solutions for Windows admins 
who
need more security training.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?id=r00220010921low01.htm&fromtm=e102-1
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TODAY AT TECHREPUBLIC

USE SCOPE-CHANGE MANAGEMENT TO REVISE BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
When any one aspect of a project is delayed, it can create a domino
effect for the following phases of the project. Learn how to use 
scope-change
management to speed things along and get the project rolling again.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?id=r00720011119moc01.htm&fromtm=e102-1
INCLUDING CLIENTS' PROJECTS IN YOUR PORTFOLIO
While a portfolio is an easy way to show potential clients your past
work, obtaining permission to do so can take some planning. Here are 
some
ways to ensure that you can include past work in a portfolio.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?id=r00720011119lit01.htm&fromtm=e102-1
IT SPENDING MAY GROW DESPITE ECONOMY
IT spending will increase slightly in 2002, according to the results of
a poll taken earlier this month. According to Gartner, the projected
spending increases, although small, are significant and could signal 
the end
of the tech decline.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?id=r00620011119ggp01.htm&fromtm=e102-1
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