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NETADMIN REPUBLIC NETNOTE E-NEWSLETTER for December 19, 2001

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MEET SECURITY CONCERNS HEAD-ON
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WHAT'S HOT AT NETADMIN REPUBLIC?

WINDOWS SECURITY: OXYMORON OR ON THE HORIZON?
Could it be that Microsoft is finally paying attention to security in
Windows? That's what the company's Secure Windows Initiative seems to
indicate. Right now, Gartner gives it a 50/50 chance of making a 
difference.
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MANDRAKE 8.1 OFFERS AN EXCELLENT SERVER PLATFORM
Linux-Mandrake 8.1 offers a host of new features, including a version 
of
Samba that allows Linux to act as a domain controller for Win2K 
machines
and the XFS file system, which enables NT-style ACLs. Take a look.
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CONFIGURING CERTIFICATES FOR AN L2TP/IPSEC VPN
Microsoft has bolstered VPN security in Win2K with the protocol combo 
of
L2TP and IPSec. But the challenge of setting up security certificates
for the VPN server and clients has slowed its adoption. This tutorial
demystifies the process.
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QCHAIN APPLIES MULTIPLE WINDOWS HOTFIXES WITH ONE REBOOT

Installing multiple hotfixes on Windows systems can be a lengthy 
process
that results in extended downtime. The good news is that Microsoft's
QChain utility lets you install and apply multiple hotfixes with one 
reboot.
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

EXPLORING THE ANATOMY OF A DATA PACKET
Have you ever performed surgery on data packets? There are times when
that may be the best way to troubleshoot and optimize your network. The
Packet Professor examines TCP/IP packets.
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CONNECTING VPNs THROUGH FIREWALLS
One of the most common problems in working with Virtual Private 
Networks
is getting them to connect through firewalls. Learn how to make your 
VPN
cooperate with your firewall.
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ADD THESE COOL GADGETS TO YOUR HOLIDAY LIST

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TODAY AT TECHREPUBLIC

DESKTOP PC LIFE: FOUR YEARS FOR THE MAINSTREAM
PC hardware evolution, static user application demands, and a shift to
thin applications have changed useful life recommendations for PCs.
Gartner now finds that most mainstream users benefit from a four-year 
PC
desktop replacement strategy.
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DOWNLOAD THESE THREE STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS TOOLS
Knowing who the stakeholders are and what they want is key to ensuring
that your project satisfies your client's directives. Download these 
three
stakeholder assessment tools to help you gather information and
facilitate better communication with key players.
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MORE MODEM BASICS
Despite the speed of DSL, it's unlikely that the 56-Kbps modem will
become extinct soon, which means that it's time for a refresher course 
on
modems. Learn about error detection, compression, and why synchronous
communications are sometimes necessary.
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CONCERNED ABOUT DISASTER RECOVERY? OUR SERIES ON DISASTER RECOVERY CAN
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Our coverage of Disaster Recovery will outline recovery techniques
designed to reduce frustration and speed recovery time. To help you 
keep up
with new technologies, TechRepublic offers our special series on 
Disaster
Recovery--a collection of articles devoted to this important topic. We
invite you to read the articles in the series. You'll be glad you did!
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