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NETADMIN REPUBLIC NETNOTE E-NEWSLETTER for November 26, 2001


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WHAT'S HOT AT NETADMIN REPUBLIC?

DOWNLOAD OUR WIN2K SERVER STUDY LIST
Microsoft's Windows 2000 Server exam remains popular for admins seeking
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MYSQL + WEBMIN = DATABASES CREATED EASILY
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MICROSOFT'S PASSPORT E-WALLET INVITES PICKPOCKETS
As many network and security experts have long feared, Microsoft's
Passport recently revealed a major security flaw. Unfortunately, this 
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NETWARE 6 MAY DEAL NOVELL BACK INTO THE NOS GAME

NetWare 6 is creating a buzz in the networking world. There are even
whispers that it could trigger a resurgence for one-time NOS giant 
Novell.
New features include iPrint, iFolder, the no-client option, and
multiplatform capabilities. Here's a preview.
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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. Let 
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Packet Professor get you started by examining TCP/IP packets.
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USE A LINUX PING SERVER TO MONITOR YOUR NETWORK
Do you have the need, or desire, to monitor all the hosts on your
network? TechRepublic member Ed Carp developed a Linux ping server that 
may
help you.
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TODAY AT TECHREPUBLIC

RED HAT 7.2: PAIN-FREE LINUX
With its simplified user interface, streamlined configuration, and
stellar support, Red Hat 7.2 isn't quite a knife in the heart of 
Windows, but
it may just nick a major artery.
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EXPAND YOUR REAL ESTATE WITH MULTIMONITOR SUPPORT IN WINDOWS XP
Don't waste any more time trying to fit everything onto one monitor. 
Add
one or two (or more) monitors and see how much more you can get done.
Multiple-monitor support in Windows XP can open up the desktop for 
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application you run.
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LOCK DOWN IE WITH THE CUMULATIVE COOKIE MONSTER PATCH
Since Web browser cookies have the potential to compromise privacy and
security, admins should give particular attention to all patches 
involving
cookies. Check out Microsoft's latest IE patch, which contains a
cumulative fix for multiple cookie issues.
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KEEP YOUR DATA OUT OF HARM'S WAY
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