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IT certs: Be-all-and-end-all or ticket to ride?

September 15, 2000 7:00am PDT

Are MCSEs the MBAs of the future? Probably not. Is a CCNA a substitute for a four-year academic degree? No. But IT certs still have their place. Learn why Erik Eckel says "paper" certs...

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All about partitions: The right FAT can save your waste

September 15, 2000 7:00am PDT

When a 1-byte file can hog up to 32 KB of disk storage, it's no wonder they call it a FAT file system. In this Daily Drill Down, Brien Posey examines partitions and clusters, and he explains how...

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Remotely administering Windows 98, part 2

September 14, 2000 7:00am PDT

The larger your network, the more difficult it is to administer. In this Daily Drill Down, Brien Posey concludes his series on how to set up and use the remote administration tools available in...

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A look at MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration

September 13, 2000 7:00am PDT

Getting ready to take the MCSE exam 70-216? See what TechRepublic contributor Andrej Budja has to say about the Microsoft Press MCSE study guide designed to help you prep for the exam.

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Cleaning the Windows 98 system tray

September 12, 2000 7:00am PDT

When your system tray is cluttered, it means applications are running, degrading performance. Brien Posey shows you how to get rid of the clutter.

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Troubleshooting Windows NT domains

September 8, 2000 7:00am PDT

Sometimes, getting Windows NT into a domain can be tricky. In this Daily Drill Down, Brien Posey helps you solve those annoying domain problems.

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Should you pursue multiple certifications?

September 8, 2000 7:00am PDT

Thinking about adding another cert to your resume? First ask yourself if the time is right. Paperchase Digest explores that question and considers the importance that others, including NASCAR's IS...

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DOS lives on

September 5, 2000 7:00am PDT

Reports of the demise of DOS have been greatly exaggerated. DOS can still be a powerful tool for the frontline tech. Learn how the DOS commands SET, GOTO, and IF can help you.

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Maintaining objective long-term relationships with clients

September 5, 2000 7:00am PDT

You want to keep your repeat clients happy, so you do what you can to accommodate them. But how do you maintain your objectivity without alienating them?

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Lock IT Down: Control users disk space usage with Windows 2000's disk quotas

September 1, 2000 7:00am PDT

Make sure your users dont take up too much hard drive space

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What clients can I use with Active Directory?

August 31, 2000 7:00am PDT

In this Daily Drill Down, Brien Posey explains Active Directory, and he discusses some of the important issues that your clients face in such an environment.

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Make free PC to telephone calls with MSN Messenger Service

August 31, 2000 7:00am PDT

MSN Messenger Service is a feature-rich communications program. Read Brien Posey's review and learn just what this software can do for you—for free.

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Getting ready for Exchange 2000

August 30, 2000 7:00am PDT

Making the switch from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000? Learn the details behind the migration process plus a few other key concepts that you'll need to know in this Daily Drill Down.

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MCTs: Avoid these pitfalls when teaching certification classes

August 29, 2000 7:00am PDT

If you're a Microsoft trainer, here are five bad habits you'll want to avoid. Step into one of these traps, and you're likely to drive your students into another provider's class.

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Cleaning old files from your hard disk

August 29, 2000 7:00am PDT

In this Daily Feature, Brien Posey explains how he removed old files from the hard disk of a friend's yard-sale-bargain PC, and he throws in some additional tips to complete the cleanup work.

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Resume essentials for independent contractors

August 29, 2000 7:00am PDT

In the complicated game of independent contracting, your résumé is your weapon, friend, and ambassador. Check out these tips and download this sample résumé before you throw...

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Talking Shop: Let SNMP do the walking

August 25, 2000 7:00am PDT

If you’re going to pass Win2K exams, particularly the Windows 2000 Server test, you’d best get up-to-speed on the use of the Simple Network Management Protocol service. Yes, even...

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Members respond to new vs. old MCSE certifications

August 25, 2000 7:00am PDT

In a recent edition of Point and Counterpoint, we asked TechRepublic members to voice their opinions regarding Microsoft retiring the MCSE for NT 4 certification. Find out what they had to say!

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Is your MCSE worth the time and effort?

August 24, 2000 7:00am PDT

You invested the time and money, but has it all paid off for you in the end? In this edition of In Response, we want to know how your MCSE has affected, or not affected, your life.

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Adding Windows 98 to NetWare networks: Security and other issues

August 24, 2000 7:00am PDT

In this Daily Drill Down, Brien Posey reviews the client-side issues and solutions you need to be aware of to effectively add Windows 98 to NetWare networks.

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