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NETADMIN REPUBLIC NETNOTE E-NEWSLETTER for March 6, 2002

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GIVE THE MCSA DESIGNATION THE RESPECT IT DESERVES

EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to an editing error, an article featured in the last
NetAdmin Republic NetNote, "Get creative about managing Windows user
accounts," linked to an incorrect URL. We apologize for the 
inconvenience.
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MCSA FILLS GAP, STRENGTHENS MCSE
Some IT professionals are missing the point of Microsoft's new MCSA
certification. Erik Eckel explains how the MCSA fills a niche and 
actually
strengthens the MCSE accreditation.
http://clickthru.online.com/Click?q=8e-Ve8cQCniKXaQMiWPkuvUDVV1L9RR 

SET ADMINISTRATIVE REMINDERS IN LINUX WITH AT AND MAIL
Administrators have to juggle many priorities, which makes it hard to
remember to perform various maintenance tasks. Read how two little 
Linux
programs can help out by sending administrative reminders via e-mail.
http://clickthru.online.com/Click?q=a3-qXh6QYUFqSImGekfrfUj5l52OsRR 

ADDUSERS MAKES IT EASY TO MANIPULATE MULTIPLE WINDOWS ACCOUNTS
When you have to add, delete, or modify large numbers of user and group
accounts in Windows, the GUI tools can be very inefficient. Streamline
the process by using the Addusers.exe tool from the command line.
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MS SQL SERVER 7 AND 2000 HAVE UNCHECKED BUFFERS

A new flaw in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 could allow attackers 
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damage these databases. See what the problem is and how it can be
mitigated with a patch or by simply implementing good SQL Server 
security
practices.
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DESIGN THE BEST SECURITY TOPOLOGY FOR YOUR FIREWALL
Designing a secure firewall topology involves more than simply placing 
a
system between your internal network and the Internet. Here's what you
need to do to build the most secure and complete firewall solution for
your network.
http://clickthru.online.com/Click?q=e3-ze3WQkVs8-v2Ymj-KMNxPxtl59RR 

WORKING WITH THE WIN2K EVENT VIEWER
If you're monitoring and troubleshooting Windows 2000 networks, you
often need to start with the Event Viewer. Steven Warren introduces the 
Win2K
Event Viewer and discusses how to customize it to meet your needs.
http://clickthru.online.com/Click?q=f8-57ESQfsjnTi6FfKp6a4p6KCgesRR 

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TODAY AT TECHREPUBLIC

GAUGE IT MANAGERS WITH OUR TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
MATRIX
If you're assessing IT personnel for your client, making sure an IT
manager is qualified for the job might be one of your tasks. This 
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help you determine whether your client's technology director is a good
fit.
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GET YOUR PCs READY FOR WINDOWS XP
When planning a Windows XP migration, it's critical to ensure that your
machines can handle the OS. Find out why some of Microsoft's minimum
hardware requirements can be inadequate and which ones work well for 
basic
business use.
http://clickthru.online.com/Click?q=37-EMpQIqz14PblWsfQt3ONZae0NRRR 

CONGRESS SET TO LAY DOWN THE LAW ON IT SECURITY
Senator John Edwards of North Carolina has introduced an IT security
bill in Congress. If it passes, it will probably affect your 
organization
and more specifically, your IT department. See what's at stake and how 
you
can make your voice heard.
http://clickthru.online.com/Click?q=4c-jxR2IZp0bJ_BD9dAh7WkvE2Tn9RR 

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