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When your network admin hijacks your system
The situation has finally happened. A network admin has brought a city to its knees by changing the master system password. What IT leadership needs to learn from this situation. And what they need to do to cope. by Tricia Liebert
Tags: Network Administration, Network, Terry Childs, E-mail, Team Management, Leadership, Productivity, Networking, Security, Online Communications, Management, Tricia Liebert
Blog posts 2008-07-16
IT Dojo: Five Cisco IOS tips to make you more efficient
Working with Cisco routers and switches is a part of almost every network administrator's job. Keeping your Cisco equipment configured for optimal performance can be a time-consuming process, but there are a few general rules that will make you a more efficient administrator. In this IT Dojo video, Bill...
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Information Technology, Cisco Systems Inc., Strategy, Management, it dojo, cisco, cisco ios, router, switch, network administration, bill detwiler, best practices, networking
Videos 2008-06-30
IT Dojo: Simplify admin tasks by exporting Active Directory data with CSVDE
Active Directory can hold valuable user data, including contact information, their departments, and even office locations. Using this data source for administrative purposes can save you time when performing everyday tasks like auditing user accounts and checking software licenses. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you an easy...
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Administrator, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Directory Services, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, it dojo, bill detwiler, CSVDE, Active Directory, network administration, data mining, reporting
Videos 2008-05-08
Communication advances for the dogs
In January of 2007, I wrote a post about how a security firm, Bio-Sense Technologies, was trying to interpret a dog's bark "to see if a dog is responding to a threat instead of just making a lot of noise. " Low and behold, it's one year...
Tags: Scientist, Help Desk, Call Centers, Network Administration, Networking, Security, It Operations, Sonja Thompson
Blog posts 2008-01-25
system and network administration
elements of operating system
Tags: NETWORKING, gmadina2005@..., network administration, network
Discussion threads 2007-11-09
Creating a WAN and in Desperate need of HELP
I am new to network administration so please bare with me. I have 8 years of I.T. Experience. My company wants me to create a remote off-site storage. I have a T1 at my location and running a SonicWall 2040 for my router and Firewall. I need to be able...
Tags: NETWORKING, Network technology, enigmaz13@..., WAN, SonicWall, network administration, information technology, Sonicwall 2040
Discussion threads 2007-10-26
Need name of local or network Admin
I work @ a company that outsources IT support. I'm in a lab that in the past few years has rotated staff several times and now I'm in charge of an area with about 40 pcs running XP and a few running NT. I want to make some...
Tags: network, network administration, weeks_ck@..., administrator
Discussion threads 2007-09-12
Best advice for a self- taught Mid 40s Network Admin
Up until May I had worked for a small not profit(lest than 40 people)for 8 years I built their network from the ground up. I install the server software(Window 2000 server), the workstation software window XP PROmade all the cat 5 drops set up the router(cisco 828) did minor troubleshooting(mainly...
Tags: Quality, sniperlt@..., network, network administration, certification, right employer
Discussion threads 2007-08-21
10 tech skills you should develop during the next five years
This information is also available as a PDF download. If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and developing new skills,...
Tags: Network administration, Career, 10 things
Blog posts 2007-07-23
Since when were network admins supposed to be developers too?
Check out this silly looking email I got today from another "recruiter". Is this even a real position? They want a network admin with programming skills too? Perhaps they also want psychic abilities and the ability to forecast the stock market as well? What the heck...
Tags: NETWORKING, Terminal services, Big Ole Jack, Microsoft Windows, network, IBM Corp., Novell ZENworks, server, network administration
Discussion threads 2007-06-25
Network Administration podcast?
Does anyone know of a Network Administration podcast out there? I can find dozens of podcasts about tech news, but not about windows/linux administration.
Tags: Podcasts, NETWORKING, sgiovanni@..., podcast, network administration, network
Discussion threads 2007-05-12
PC Tools Firewall Plus 2.0: The Right Tool for the Job?
Numerous options exist for protecting Windows systems from malicious traffic. While Windows boasts its own Firewall, many deride it as ineffective. More expensive and more difficult to administer hardware-based firewalls are another option. All many users require, however, is an effective software-based firewall. PC Tools Firewall Plus...
Tags: Job, Firewalls, screenshots, right tool, firewall, software, Program, DHCP, Infection, Printer, Application, Network Printer, Hard Drive, Monitor, Microsoft Outlook, Network Administration, PC Tools Spyware Doctor, Internet, Workstation, Window, Trojan Horse, Malicious Program, Specification, IP, Server, IP Address, Microsoft Windows, E-mail Message, TCP, Small Business, Microsoft Internet Explorer, UDP, Consulting, Hardware, User, Anti-spyware, PC Tools Firewall, Network security, NETWORKING, PC Tools, Tool, Security, Erik Eckel
Image galleries 2007-05-09
Enable SNMP in Windows Server 2003
If you want information on your Windows Server 2003 devices, SNMP is still the way to go. Here's how to enable SNMP in order to inventory your system statistics and send the results to the location of your choice. Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP continues to dominate when...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, SNMP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, Network administration, NETWORKING, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
Technical articles 2007-05-01
Selfish Computer Admin
My wife is working from a computer company they have their own website and own server well this is how i can describe it.well she's more interested with the server, becoz when the company hired this IT he blocks probably yes the program taht my wife is usually using say...
Tags: NETWORKING, Peer to peer (P2P), Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, emreblora@..., network, P2P, computer
Discussion threads 2007-04-22
Update Mac OS X and Server to Daylight Saving Time 2007
What else?What other concerns should Mac OS users have? What other steps should they be taking? What applications will need to be updated and/or patched for Daylight Saving Time?
Tags: server, Mark W. Kaelin, software, patches, mac os x, network administration, daylight saving time
Discussion threads 2007-03-06
working as Network Admin
I read Computer and Electronics ENG and am I trained in India as Nerwork Admin mcse ccna ccnp linux and Telecom I have been looking for possible way to work is newzealand because I really love the country centralize at the pacific I love the landif any one noe the...
Tags: fidelitywins@..., feedback, windows, security, software, career, it management, project management, linux, hardware, networking, programming, e-mail, off-topic, network, network administration
Discussion threads 2007-02-22
The 10 most common causes of network slowdowns
How many of these problems have you encountered on your network? Can you add some other performance-killers to the list?
Tags: JodyGilbert, troubleshooting, networking, network administration, 10 things, slowdowns, erik eckel, network
Discussion threads 2007-02-08
Periodic Server/Client Maintenance Plan
I am about to contract as the network admin for a mid-sized company. The client wants periodic monthly maitenance on the (25) workstations and the (1) server--monthly on the workstations and quarterly on the server.The server is Win2k and workstations are XPPro. The server is used strictly as...
Tags: server, workstation, dklauk@...
Discussion threads 2007-02-06
Right Cources for a Bright Career In Network Administration
I Have completed BCA(Bachlor's In Computer Application) and wanted to be a Network Administrator.Can u help me selecting the right course among CCNA,CCNP,N+,MCSE2000,MCSE2003,MCSA and many such others.What are the career oppertunities & what about salaries in this field?If u have other informations regarding this then do write here.
Tags: soniya.0341@..., career, internet, network, network administration
Discussion threads 2007-02-05
Reduce multi-factor authentication costs with behavioral biometrics
Biometrics in your organizationBiometric authentication is much more prevalent now then it was just a few years ago. How many biometric authentication devices are in your organization? Do you find them difficult or costly to support or do they pretty much function as intended out of the box?
Tags: authentication, Biometric Authentication, biometrics, Mark W. Kaelin, network administration, network security, networking, tom o
Discussion threads 2007-01-17


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