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NETADMIN REPUBLIC NETNOTE E-NEWSLETTER for December 26, 2001

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WHAT'S HOT AT NETADMIN REPUBLIC?

COMPARE SERVER HARDWARE WITH THE HELP OF THIS DOWNLOAD
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TROUBLESHOOTING L2TP/IPSEC VPN CONNECTIONS IN WIN2K
Working with Windows 2000's L2TP/IPSec VPN connections is a whole
different ball game from managing PPTP. Take a look at these valuable 
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INTERNET EXPLORER VULNERABLE IN THREE NEW WAYS

Microsoft has released a critical patch for Internet Explorer that
addresses three new vulnerabilities. The Exterminator also includes
information and patches from Novell and new virus information from 
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

YOU'VE JUST INHERITED AN UNDOCUMENTED NETWORK: NOW WHAT?
One of the most difficult situations any administrator can encounter is
inheriting an existing network with little or no documentation. This
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EVERY ADMINISTRATOR SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GEEKTOOLS
Networking entails a variety of challenges, so you need an extensive
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TODAY AT TECHREPUBLIC

NATIVE XML DATABASES BOOST E-BUSINESS TRANSACTION SPEEDS
Implementing a native XML database on the middle tier can accelerate
transaction processing today and leave you well prepared for Web 
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BEST OF 2001: A WEALTH OF JAVA RESOURCES
Looking for good Java resources on the Web? Our third most popular
article for 2001 will point you in the right direction. Read this 
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KEEP THOSE CPUs COOL
For average users, the heat sink and fan that came with the CPU are
adequate for cooling nonstressed machines. But nontypical usage 
requires a
better quality cooling system. From copper heat sinks to refrigeration,
here are some cooling options.
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