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NETADMIN REPUBLIC NETNOTE E-NEWSLETTER for December 17, 2001

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WHAT'S HOT AT NETADMIN REPUBLIC?

TROUBLESHOOT TCP/IP AND NETBIOS WITH THE NBTSTAT UTILITY
The Windows NBTSTAT utility grants you access to vital statistical info
on NetBIOS over TCP/IP. With a few quick command-line statements, you 
can
gather the intelligence required to troubleshoot NetBIOS connectivity
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WEBMIN OFFERS EFFICIENT GUI ADMINISTRATION OF YOUR LINUX SYSTEM
Configuring and administering Linux can be daunting for those who are
used to handling most of their admin duties with a GUI. But for Linux
newbies and veterans alike, the Webmin GUI tool provides an excellent 
way to
streamline Linux administration.
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HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN INSTALLING NETWARE 6
Ready to install NetWare 6? This tutorial shows you how to prepare your
hardware, compares the merits of express installation and custom
installation, and walks you through the new GUI installation screens.
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INTERNATIONAL VPN CAN HAVE ITS CHALLENGES

When you're trying to build a VPN across national borders or around the
world, you face special challenges. Take a look at the practical advice 
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

EVALUATING LINUX: REALITY VS. HYPE
Interested in Linux solutions but dismayed by the amount of hype and
exaggeration surrounding the penguin OS? Jason Hiner discusses the
advantages and disadvantages of Linux and dispels what he calls the 
"Linux
security myth."
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INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING A DNS SERVER IN WIN2K
Every Windows 2000 administrator needs to become an expert in DNS. This
protocol, formerly relegated mostly to the Internet and UNIX networks, 
is
now the primary name resolution protocol in Windows 2000. Here's what
you need to know to get started.
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TODAY AT TECHREPUBLIC

TROUBLESHOOT HARD DRIVE FAILURES IN SEVEN EASY STEPS
One of the most difficult areas to troubleshoot is the hard drive. So 
it
stands to reason that having a set of seven steps to guide you through
this normally painful process would be an enormously helpful resource,
which we are all too happy to provide.
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USABILITY AND ORGANIZATION ARE KEY TO SITE-VISITOR SATISFACTION
Enterprises have pumped a lot of money into Web site performance
hardware, hoping that faster download times will improve customer 
satisfaction.
But recent research has found that simple usability improvements can
bring more bang for those bucks.
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DYNAMIC WEB CONTENT WITH PHP: KEEP SITE VISITORS COMING BACK
Web sites are generally more compelling and useful when content is
dynamically controlled. Learn the basics of generating dynamic content 
with
this simple file-driven example in PHP and lay the groundwork for 
creating
a more sophisticated Web experience.
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BUILD ON YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF SERVER ARCHITECTURE
Gain valuable insight into deploying, planning, and purchasing hardware
for your data centers and server rooms. Every Thursday, we'll cover 
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performance, and implementing remote access. Get on the list today!
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