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NETADMIN REPUBLIC NETNOTE E-NEWSLETTER for June 12, 2002

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MOVE OVER WINDOWS 2000, HELLO XP

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WATCH OUT FOR THE FLASH THREAT

MULTIPLE VULNERABILITIES IN FLASH POSE A MAJOR THREAT
It's time to add a new piece of software to the list of programs you
update regularly. Macromedia Flash is a common browser plug-in that 
contains
a number of recently discovered vulnerabilities--including one that
poses a serious risk.
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EXAMINE THE THREE PHASES OF LINUX ADOPTION
Evaluate the readiness of Linux for implementation in your company's IT
projects. Gartner outlines the phases of Linux enterprise progression.
Identify the areas where Linux is ready and where it still needs work.
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CISCO INCREASES IP TELEPHONY CERTIFICATION OPTIONS
Quality of service issues are one factor slowing IP telephony growth.
Cisco is trying to solve that problem with three new certifications
designed to improve skills in telephony support, design, and operation.
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IT PROS OFFER MIXED RESPONSE TO COMPTIA'S SECURITY+

Responses to our recent article about CompTIA's Security+ certification
indicate that while some members favor the new accreditation, others
question its value. Read what members think CompTIA must do to make 
Security+
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REMOTE DESKTOP LETS YOU CONNECT TO AN XP MACHINE FROM THE WEB
One of the features that distinguishes Windows XP from previous 
versions
of Windows is its built-in remote access client, Remote Desktop. See 
how
you can set up Remote Desktop on your XP system and access it from a 
Web
browser on another Windows machine.
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SET UP EXCHANGE 2000 TO HOST MULTIPLE DOMAINS
In its role as a robust, enterprise-ready mail server, Exchange 2000
offers some slick features for companies that need to host multiple 
domain
names. Learn how to set up Exchange 2000 for two separate business 
units
with their own mail domain names.
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TODAY AT TECHREPUBLIC

IT ASSET MANAGEMENT IS COMING OF AGE
IT asset management, a cost-saving discipline spurred by an uncertain
economy, is moving from the exception to the rule in the enterprise.
Gartner looks at the business drivers that are pushing the change.
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LOOK FOR THESE FEATURES WHEN BUYING A MULTIMETER
Multimeters can be handy for troubleshooting PC power problems. But the
range of features and prices can be confusing when you're shopping for
one. Before you waste time and money, find out which features are 
essential
and which are merely nice to have.
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TELL US WHEN IT'S TIME TO UPGRADE
Determining when to upgrade software and hardware requires analysis and
careful planning. Find out how three TechRepublic members plan for
upgrades in their organizations and tell us what upgrade strategies you 
follow
in yours.
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IT PRODUCT ALERT: EDITORS' TOP FIVE ULTRAPORTABLE NOTEBOOKS

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2. Toshiba Portege 2000
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3. HP Omnibook 510
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4. IBM ThinkPad X22
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5. Sony VAIO PCG-SRX77
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