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NETADMIN REPUBLIC NETNOTE E-NEWSLETTER for December 31, 2001

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WIRED OR WIRELESS: DOING THE MATH ON LAN PERFORMANCE
How can you evaluate real-world performance on a LAN? How about on a
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CONSIDER RHCE IF YOU'RE A LINUX ADMINISTRATOR
Linux administrators can choose from many certifications, but Erik 
Eckel
says you need to consider only the RHCE if you're serious about Linux
certification. Here's why.
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THE TRACERT UTILITY SIMPLIFIES NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
When troubleshooting your LAN and WAN connectivity problems on a TCP/IP
network, few tools are as useful as the "trace route" utility. Get the
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MS SQL7-TO-IIS QUESTION NETS TWOFOLD ANSWER

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MANAGE SOFTWARE LICENSING COMPLIANCE... OR ELSE
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COMPARING WINDOWS SECURITY TO LINUX
Linux enthusiasts extol the security virtues of their OS, especially in
light of recent high-profile Windows vulnerabilities. But a comparison 
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IN DEPTH: OUTSOURCING SECURITY MAY FIT SMALLER BUSINESSES
Keeping your network safe is a real concern, and it's one that your
organization may not be able to handle in-house. According to this 
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report, outsourcing may be the answer for smaller organizations now
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COPING WITH OFFICE POLITICS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND FINESSE
Politics in the workplace is like gravity: It's impossible to see, but
you can always feel it. As a project manager, you must be skilled in
managing this force. Here are some tips on polishing your politicking 
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