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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
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
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
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
No more excuses: You can play World of Warcraft in Linux
By James M. GarvinLet meclear up a misconception about Linux. It seems many think that there are nogames out there for Linux. You can play plenty of games in Linux! There aregames like Return ToCastle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory and Neverwinter Nights that run natively in Linux.There are also a ton...
Tags: Cedega, game, Guest Contributor, Installing Cedega, Linux, TransGaming
Technical articles 2006-04-20
Making a case for open source in your enterprise
By David HM SpectorAllyou read these days in the technology press are stories of open sourceespecially Linux and how it's practically taking over the world. FromWeb servers and clusters through open source PBXs and MySQL Databases, it'severywhere.Beinga good technologist you probably even have Linux machines in your house thatyou use...
Tags: database, Guest Contributor, MySQL, open source, server
Technical articles 2006-04-06
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
Enable a Remote Desktop connection with this member-submitted admin script
By Manes ClaudeTechRepublicasked members to submit their favorite Network Administration scripts forpossible publication. One of the latest to make a submission was Manes Claude. This contribution toTechRepublic earned Manes Claude $100 and the satisfaction derived from seeing thosescripts published.Earn $100 for your admin scriptLet us payyou for your original scripts...
Tags: Â, Guest Contributor, remote desktop, Win2000
Technical articles 2006-03-03
Setup a Linux VPN server by following these 10 steps
By James M. GarvinEditor's note: As part of a recent ITSoapbox blog post I asked Linux users andevangelists in the TechRepublic community to step up to the plate and take acrack at producing some informative articles and downloads on the Linuxoperating system. This document is just one of the submissions...
Tags: Guest Contributor, kernel module, Linux, PPP, server
Technical articles 2006-02-10
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
Remove desktop icons in preparation for a new app with this member-submitted script
By Dan ParrTechRepublicrecently asked members to submit their favorite Network Administration scriptsfor possible publication. One of the first to make a submission was Dan Parr. For his effort, Lee earned $100and the satisfaction of seeing his scripts published on TechRepublic.Earn $100 for your admin scriptLet us payyou for your original...
Tags: Dan Parr, desktop, Guest Contributor, new app, Profname
Technical articles 2006-01-20
Identify your network's critical paths with this member-submitted script
By Tom LovedayTechRepublicrecently asked members to submit their favorite Network Administration scriptsfor possible publication. One of the first to make a submission was Tom Loveday.For his effort, Tom earned $100 and the satisfaction of seeing his script published on TechRepublic.Earn $100 for your admin scriptLet us payyou for your original...
Tags: Guest Contributor, network, server, Tom Loveday
Technical articles 2006-01-06
Two member-submitted scripts that automate network admin activities
By Lee MasonTechRepublicrecently asked members to submit their favorite Network Administration scriptsfor possible publication. One of the first to make a submission was Lee Mason. For his effort, Lee earned $200and the satisfaction of seeing his scripts published on TechRepublic.Earn $100 for your admin scriptLet us payyou for your original...
Tags: Â Â Â Â Â, Dim LocalService, Dim objComputer, Dim TimeOut, Guest Contributor, network, network administration, Nothing
Technical articles 2005-12-21
Linux 101: Configuring and managing iptables to improve network security
By Chad PerrinBasics of firewallsEverynew Linux user will at some point start wondering aboutinstalling a firewall application on this strange new operating system. Eventuallyeveryone also runs across the concept of iptables.Early on, one might not know what iptablesmeans, or even have heard the term. This is quite a disappointing state...
Tags: firewall, Guest Contributor, Linux, Microsoft Windows, network, network security, security
Technical articles 2005-12-15
10 things you should do to a new Linux PC before exposing it to the Internet
By Kirk R. HalykEditor's note: As part of a recent ITSoapbox blog post I asked Linux users andevangelists in the TechRepublic community to step up to the plate and take acrack at producing some informative articles and downloads on the Linuxoperating system. This document is just one of the submissions...
Tags: firewall, Guest Contributor, Internet, Linux, Linux PC, Mandriva, network traffic, PC, server
Technical articles 2005-12-08
10 things you should do to prepare a new Linux installation
By ipkernelEditor's note: As part of a recent ITSoapboxblog post I asked Linux users andevangelists in the TechRepublic community to step up to the plate and take acrack at producing some informative articles and downloads on the Linuxoperating system. This document is just one of the submissions inspired by thatchallenge....
Tags: password, Secure Root, Guest Contributor, user account, Linux
Technical articles 2005-12-01
Automate mundane network tasks with these four member-submitted scripts
TechRepublicrecently asked members to submit their favorite Network Administration scriptsfor possible publication. One of the first to make a submission was Lee Mason. For his effort, Lee earned $400and the satisfaction of seeing his scripts published on TechRepublic.Earn $100 for your admin scriptLet us payyou for your original scripts so...
Tags: Â Â Â Â Â, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â fso.CopyFile, Â Â Â Â Â Case, C:\windows\background.png, Guest Contributor, network, Set objWMIService
Technical articles 2005-11-28
Roast turkey recipe for techs and engineers
By Michael ChuThe term "classic" is often associated to a minimally seasoned roast turkey. Many people have developed roast turkey recipes that involve Cajun spices, honey glazing, lemon infusions, and other techniques that produces a turkey that sets them apart from the classic roast. Since this is our first Thanksgiving...
Tags: rack, recipe, tablespoon, Guest Contributor, roast
Technical articles 2005-11-16


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