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- TechRepublic's 2008 IT Skills and Salary Report: IT pros want to keep skills up to date
- It's no surprise that TechRepublic's 2008 Skills and Salary report reveals that most IT pros are concerned with keeping their skills up to date. After all, technology changes so rapidly that if you don't keep up with it, you're sure to miss out. That's why training is essential to IT...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Consultant, Information Technology, Training, Conference, Salary, Course, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Guest Contributor
- Blog posts 2008-03-14
- On the road with an IT Pro: Sydney Australia
- Fellow TechRepublic member and information technology professional jmgarvin has to travel often for his company. Sometimes he goes to a place that most would consider interesting. One recent trip took him to Sidney Australia. He sent along these photos for us to enjoy. by Guest Contributor
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Information Technology, Strategy, Management, Guest Contributor, Off topic, geekend, travel, member submitted, Mark Kaelin
- Image galleries 2007-12-20
- Update Mac OS X and Server to Daylight Saving Time 2007
- This article is also available as a TechRepublic download.What'sthe first thing you think of when you hear: Daylight Saving Time? Spring forward, fallback? More sunshine? Losing an hour of sleep? Farmers and cows? Well, okay, maybe not the latter, but Ithink you get the picture. When it comes to Daylight...
- Tags: Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, server, software, Guest Contributor, Daylight Saving Time, Software Update, System Preference
- Technical articles 2007-03-06
- Consider drive imaging as your disaster recovery solution
- If you are shopping for a low-cost disaster recovery solution, you might want to consider drive imaging as an alternative. This article by consultant Jerry Templado offers his experience with Symantec Ghost and Acronis True Image. By Jerry Templado Finding the ideal disaster recovery (DR) solution...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Disaster Recovery Newsletter, Symantec Corp., Solution, Imaging, Backup, Server, Microsoft Corp., Acronis, Disaster Recovery Solution, Symantec Ghost, Acronis True Image, Disaster Recovery, Data Management
- Technical articles 2006-06-19
- Will this be another lost year for Linux?
- By Steven YorkI foundmyself reading an article on Mainframe.gr explaining how 2006was another lost year for Linux and I couldn't help myself but write thisresponse in disagreement. I found that 2006 was the building of a bridgebetween Windows and Linux, it may not be complete yet but there's alreadygovernments coming...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Kent Police, Linux, Ubuntu, User Experience
- Technical articles 2007-01-17
- 10 things that will convince you to upgrade to SQL Server 2005
- Find out the 10 most compelling reasons why you should upgrade to SQL Server 2005. Several enhancements to the latest edition of SQL Server include Management Studio, SSIS, and built-in business intelligence. By Arthur Fuller and Stephen Giles Most IT pros are working in SQL...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Databases, Guest Contributor, Enterprise software, SQL Server Newsletter, Business Intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services, Software, Data Management
- Technical articles 2006-03-13
- 10 things you should know about SQL Server 2005 Management Studio
- SQL Server 2005 Management Studio is a phenomenal advance over the tools provided with SQL Server 2000. Check out the improvements in SQL Server Management Studio, which makes it easier to locate errors in your code and allows you to keep tabs on your reports. By Arthur Fuller and...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Management Studio, Databases, Guest Contributor, Enterprise software, SQL Server Management, server, SQL Server Newsletter, Solution, Tool, SQL Server 2005 Management Studio, SQL Server Integration Services, Software, Data Management
- Technical articles 2006-02-03
- The requirements translation challenge --- can you meet it?
- By Dr. Joe MarascoTwo thirds of all software projectsundertaken this year will fail to meet user expectations (Donald Firesmith, The Business Case for RequirementsEngineering, Software Engineering Institute, 2003) – they will either belate, over budget, delivered wanting in some crucial dimension, or cancelledoutright. Rework is a key factor in this...
- Tags: business problem, Guest Contributor, software, software development
- Technical articles 2006-10-23
- SolutionBase: Make Firefox work with your Tablet PC
- The Tablet PC allows you to hand-write information into data entry fields for most applications. Unfortunately, it doesn't work properly with FireFox. Here's how you can tweak Firefox to accept handwritten data. One of the cool things about the Tablet PC environment is that you can use its...
- Tags: John Sheesley, Keyboard, Mozilla Firefox, PC, Tablet PC, Author, Tablet, TIP, Web Browsers, Tablets, Internet, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Guest Contributor
- Technical articles 2005-10-31
- Manage Web server performance and bandwidth in Windows 2000
- You can use Internet Information Services (IIS) to control bandwidth usage and server performance. Here's how. If your organization's Web site doesn't receive a huge amount of traffic, managing bandwidth and server performance might not be a big issue for you. As traffic grows, ...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows 2000 Server Tips Newsletter, Web Server, Bandwidth, Performance, Microsoft Windows 2000, Server, Microsoft Windows, Server Performance, Internet Information Services, Servers, Hardware
- Technical articles 2005-06-16
- Increase user awareness to bolster security
- According to Jonathan Yarden, the horrible state of Internet security is due to an epidemic of ignorance. But companies can't just sit back and accept this lack of knowledge. Learn some simple steps your organization can take to dispel this ignorance. Want more advice for locking down your network?...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Internet Security, Ignorance, Computer, Productivity, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Guest Contributor
- Technical articles 2005-05-13
- Geek Trivia: Personal success
- What was the original primary function of the Intel 8080 microprocessor? Test your command of useless knowledge by subscribing to TechRepublic's Geek Trivia e-newsletter. Automatically sign up today! Editor's note: The Trivia Geek is busy standing watch over the TechRepublic birthday prize closet this week, so we've pulled...
- Tags: Jay Garmon, Geek Trivia Newsletter, TechRepublic Inc., PC, Winner, Microprocessor, Editor, Computer, Intel Corp., Kenbak-1, Productivity, Desktops, Processors, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, Guest Contributor
- Technical articles 2005-05-03
- Lock down remote access to the Windows registry
- By default, the registry on all Windows-based computers is open and available across the network, leaving it vulnerable to would-be hackers. To mitigate this risk, you need to deny remote access to the registry. Mike Mullins tells you how to tweak the registry and your network. Worried about security...
- Tags: Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, Security Solutions Newsletter, Security, Remote Access, Registry, Network, Mike Mullins, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Guest Contributor
- Technical articles 2005-04-28
- Five proven ways to instant project approval
- One of the first complaints I hear as an IT manager mentor is that managers can't get projects approved. There are five basic remedies to this problem that work every time. By Joey Smith - CIO, Founder, and Executive Coach of HigherHill Enterprises There are many articles written on...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Finance, Financial Accounting, Information Technology, IT manager, Joey, Joey Smith, Management, Project, Project Management Newsletter, Security, Strategy, Truth, Viruses And Worms
- Technical articles 2005-03-28
- Troubleshoot "The Server Is Not Operational" errors
- Use these tips to troubleshoot the error message, "The Server Is Not Operational" in Exchange 2000 or 2003. TechRepublic's free E-mail Administration NetNote provides tips that will help you manage your Exchange server and other e-mail systems. Automatically sign up today! Some error messages are more ...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, E-mail Administration Tips Newsletter, TechRepublic Inc., DNS Server, Server, Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server, Domain Names, E-mail Servers, Servers, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware
- Technical articles 2005-01-25
- Include third-party upgrade costs in your migration budget
- Make sure you include all the costs involved in an Exchange server migration. This tip lists some of the less obvious expenses that you need to include in your plan. TechRepublic's free E-mail Administration NetNote provides tips that will help you manage your Exchange server and other e-mail systems....
- Tags: Guest Contributor, E-mail Administration Tips Newsletter, TechRepublic Inc., Migration, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, E-mail Servers, E-mail, Backups, Enterprise Software, Software, Online Communications
- Technical articles 2005-01-25
- 6 key elements for better Task Management
- If you build your Project Management house on a Task Management foundation, you've got a rock-solid approach to boosting your organization’s productivity and completing strategic projects on time. Project Management is a valuable tool for helping organizations plan their projects and key initiatives. However, when built without...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Web Development Zone Newsletter, Task, Project, Team, Plan, Team Member, Team Management, Project Management, Management, It Operations, It service Management
- Technical articles 2005-01-03
- Tech Tip: Learn guidelines for setting folder and file permissions in NT
- When working with files on NTFS partitions, copying or moving the files can change the security permissions, so it's worth your time to be careful. Here are some guidelines. Windows NT allows administrators to set permissions on files and folders located on NTFS partitions. Administrators usually accomplish...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows NT Newsletter, Folder, NTFS, Permission, NTFS Permission, Microsoft Windows NT, Partition, File, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing
- Technical articles 2004-09-09
- Tech Tip: Prevent NT users from creating new shares
- Learn how to deny the ability to create new shares to everyone but administrators. As you're probably well aware, end users who consider themselves tech-savvy are often the most dangerous. These users typically have just enough computer knowledge to make them dangerous. ...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows NT Newsletter, Registry, TechRepublic Inc., Administrator, Knowledge, Microsoft Windows NT
- Technical articles 2004-09-09
- Tech Tip: Get rid of orphaned entries in the Add/Remove Programs tool in XP
- Have you ever opened the Add/Remove Programs applet, only to discover that it still lists a program you've already removed? Find out how to get rid of these entries. Have you ever opened the Add/Remove Programs applet, only to discover that it still lists a program you've ...
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Program, Registry, Microsoft Windows XP, Registry Editor, Tool, Productivity
- Technical articles 2004-09-09
