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  • News

    A Patch Begets a Patch...Begets Another Patch?

    Microsoft Wednesday rereleased -- again -- the patch for a recent exploit in Outlook Web Access (OWA), a Web-based interface for a Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 and Exchange Server 2000. Redmond has botched the hotfix twice now. 06/14/2001

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    Oracle Launches 9i Database

    Oracle launched its Oracle9i database on Thursday with an emphasis on a new version of its old clustering technology that the company claims will change the price dynamics of the database market. Windows version won't be available for about 90 days. 06/14/2001

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    Demand for NSA's W2K Security Guidelines Overwhelms Agency's Web site

    A set of security guidelines for Windows 2000 posted by the National Security Agency last week proved so popular that NSA was forced to shut that area of its site down. 06/14/2001

  • News

    Altiris Offers Help with Tracking Licenses

    Altiris toolkit helps IT administrators track licensing and measure application usage to make sure an enterprise is in compliance -- and isn't spending too much. 06/13/2001

  • News

    Microsoft Acknowledges SQL Server Vulnerability

    A flaw in the way SQL Server caches client connections could allow an attacker to take control of a database, Microsoft Corp. acknowledged in a security bulletin this week. Microsoft characterizes the effort needed to exploit the vulnerability as "daunting." 06/13/2001

  • News

    HP Ports SAP Clustering Software to W2K

    Hewlett-Packard Co. ported its failure protection package for SAP ERP environments to the Windows 2000 platform, the company announced this week. 06/13/2001

  • News

    W2K Clustering Market Gets a Competitor

    Legato ports its Co-StandbyServer to Windows 2000. Company hopes to do business around the margins of Microsoft's Cluster Services. 06/12/2001

  • News

    Unisys Closes in On Unix/RISC Performance Mark

    Unisys uses 900 MHz PIII Xeons in its 32-processor ES7000 server with Windows 2000 Datacenter Server to leapfrog from fourth to second place on SAP's scalability benchmark. Only a 64-bit Fujitsu-Siemens system running 64 processors, Solaris and Oracle stands in Wintel's way on the proprietary benchmark. 06/12/2001

  • News

    A Tale of Scale: How Wintel Rode Profusion to the Glass House

    For a long time it was safe to write off Wintel as a scalable platform. But, for the last three years, a combination of factors have sent Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp. careening toward the glass house at a rate that should give UNIX/RISC vendors pause and give IT executives reason to take notice of that upstart PC platform. 06/11/2001

  • News

    HP, Compaq Back Away from Wintel Server Plans

    Is it too early for super-sized Windows servers in the enterprise? The actions of two of the big four Intel-based server manufacturers in recent months say yes. 06/11/2001

  • News

    Exchange Security Patch Needs Patching

    The security update that Microsoft Corp. released on Wednesday to patch a security exploit in Exchange servers actually required a patching of its own. 06/11/2001

  • News

    7 Ways to Fix Your Telnet

    Microsoft releases a megapatch to seal seven security holes in Windows 2000's Telnet services. 06/09/2001

  • News

    Microsoft Acknowledges Security Flaw in Web-based Exchange

    A vulnerability in the way Outlook Web Access interacts with Internet Explorer means that attackers could take over an Exchange user's mailbox. 06/07/2001

  • News

    AMD Intros 1.4 GHz Athlon, 950 MHz Duron

    AMD ratcheted up the clockspeed for its desktop processors this week. Wednesday, AMD introduced a 1.4 GHz Athlon processor for performance use and a 950 MHz Duron processor for business desktops and home users. 06/07/2001

  • News

    HP Warns Investors

    Hewlett-Packard's Fiorina says the IT spending slowdown is spreading beyond the United States and Europe. 06/07/2001

  • News

    Column/Missing the Boat

    Columnist Greg Scott provides a couple of anecdotes for why you have more value as an IT professional when you understand how to troubleshoot systems than if you steep yourself in details of one product. 06/07/2001

  • News

    Nortel, Microsoft Team on Offering for Service Providers

    Microsoft and Nortel struck a deal to offer a package of hardware and software to service providers. 06/05/2001

  • News

    HP Details Web Services Model

    Hewlett-Packard promises Core Services Framework as a free download by month's end. Gives HP mindshare in the loosely defined area of next-generation Web services, where Microsoft, IBM and Sun are making noise. 06/05/2001

  • News

    IBM Shows Off W2K on Web Transaction Benchmark

    The Windows 2000 benchmarking odyssey continues. IBM Corp. ran a test on the Transaction Processing Performance Council's TPC-W benchmark for proving transactional Web performance. 06/05/2001

  • News

    Users See Some Silver Linings in Redmond's New Licensing Scheme

    The software licensing changes Microsoft Corp. revealed to its customers last month settled over IT like a dark cloud. While many users have serious concerns, they are beginning to see silver linings in Redmond's new pricing. 06/05/2001

  • News

    AMD’s Athlon MP Line Makes Bid For Enterprise Market

    Advanced Micro Devices Corp. has gained attention from computer enthusiasts for its Athlon line of processors, but despite their low cost, few enterprises and OEMs have used them in servers, since they did not support multiprocessing. However, AMD released two new processors and a chipset Tuesday to offer an alternative for two-way computing. 06/05/2001

  • News

    Windows Messenger Hits in XP Build This Week

    Microsoft tries to define the next step in messaging clients by rolling collaboration and video into its text and audio chat client. Real-time collaboration could be a way that the oft-maligned text chat client earns a place in the enterprise. 06/05/2001

  • News

    Hoax Serves as Reminder to Users

    The recent SULFNBK hoax virus may be a good excuse to remind users about corporate policies regarding security fixes. 06/04/2001

  • News

    Homepage, Hybris, Magistr-A Make Rounds in May

    The Homepage worm, the Hybris B worm and Magistr-A virus harried IT administrators in the month of May, according to two anti-virus vendors. 06/04/2001

  • News

    CERT Quarterly Report: Reconnaissance Activity Up

    Better batten down the hatches. In its latest quarterly report, CERT finds that network reconnaissance activity is on the rise. 06/04/2001

  • News

    Microsoft Fix Roundup: Server Flurry Slows Down

    Security administrators had to be on their feet in early May to keep up with all the fixes to Microsoft's server products. The last few weeks saw a big slowdown in major server fixes, although some newly discovered client vulnerabilities affect the enterprise. 06/04/2001

  • In-Depth

    MCDBA

    Premier title for SQL Server database administrators. 06/01/2001

  • News

    Multitask Yourself

    KVM switch for operating four computers doubles as monitor stand. 06/01/2001

  • Visual FoxPro Exam Help, Finally!

    Don't go it alone. Here's an exam self-study guide for the FoxPro developer. 06/01/2001

  • News

    Microsoft Security Updates

    IE 5, IIS 5.0, and Windows NT/2000 affected. 06/01/2001

  • A Matter of Class

    Taking an object-oriented approach to scripting can help your variable structure run like a well-oiled machine. 06/01/2001

  • Turn The Channel

    Does Infiniband have the potential to reduce the need for highly-skilled IT workers at small orgs? 06/01/2001

  • Accelerated Learning

    This new study guide from Sybex can be a valuable aid in helping you pass the Win2K accelerated exam. 06/01/2001

  • Can you use your PDA to monitor and control your network? Our reviewer says the time is near.

    Network Management in the Palm of Your Hand

    Can you use your PDA to monitor and control your network? Our reviewer says the time is near. 06/01/2001

  • News

    Microsoft Win2K Exam Titles Debut

    Microsoft Press adds four core exam titles with CD reference libraries. 06/01/2001

  • In-Depth

    Maximize Your Certification ROI

    With more than 400,000 MCSEs at last count, does it still make financial sense to become one? A long-time MCSE consultant breaks down the costs - course and exam fees, exam preparation materials and your own sweat and blood - and shows you how to calculate certification's return on investment. 06/01/2001

  • Update property settings in bulk with this useful utility.

    SPEED Ferret Eases the Pain of Spec Changes

    Update property settings in bulk with this useful utility. 06/01/2001

  • Scaling the Certification Mountain

    As you negotiate the tricky trail leading to the summit—your Windows 2000 MCSE certification—will New Riders’ ExamGear product provide a lifeline? 06/01/2001

  • In-Depth

    MCP+SB

    A specialization aimed at those who design and deploy Web-based systems. (Retired) 06/01/2001

  • News

    New Electives Announced for MCSE

    Microsoft recently published information about two new exams that will serve as electives for the MCSE certification. 06/01/2001

  • Active Directory Scorecard

    A year and a half has passed since Active Directory was unleashed, with the promise of simpler management and significant cost savings. Harry points to other less-than-obvious benefits. 06/01/2001

  • News

    An IT Director Goes Shopping

    One way tanking dot-coms have of paying off their debts to investors is to sell assets through auction. And therein lies an opportunity for the savvy network administrator to pick up bargains. 06/01/2001

  • Active Directory From The Ground Up

    This book covers the gamut of AD functionality, and has something for everyone. 06/01/2001

  • In-Depth

    MCSD

    Premier title for application developers, programmers, and system architects who use Microsoft technology. 06/01/2001

  • News

    Limited Time: Discounts on Selected Windows 2000 Exams

    All core, selected elective exams available for 25 percent off regular price until Aug. 31, 2001 (offer available worldwide). 06/01/2001

  • Security Advisor

    A Tale of Two Tunnels

    Like any security decision, choosing the right equipment and software isn’t something you should take lightly. If you’re looking for a “plug-and-go” firewall for your small business—along with the ability to set up a solid VPN—SonicWALL can fulfill that need. 06/01/2001

  • News

    Govt. Subsidizes Veterans MCP Exam Fees

    Microsoft announced last week that veterans can now use their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits to cover Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exam fees. 06/01/2001

  • Built into Windows 2000, Pathping helps identify the source of slow connection problems between network hosts.

    Microsoft’s Pathfinder

    Built into Windows 2000, Pathping helps identify the source of slow connection problems between network hosts. 06/01/2001

  • How To Get (and Not Get) Your Windows 2000 Certification

    With the clock ticking on NT 4.0 certification, now is the time to prepare yourself to take—and pass—the Windows 2000 exams. Here’s what it’ll take. 06/01/2001

  • Looking for a way to run your enterprise centrally—while bringing together system configuration, compliance and control? Consider Configuresoft’s Enterprise Configuration Manager 3.5.

    Keeping Your System in Sync

    Looking for a way to run your enterprise centrally—while bringing together system configuration, compliance and control? Consider Configuresoft’s Enterprise Configuration Manager 3.5. 06/01/2001

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