Several members have expressed the need for primers (quick start-type guides) that summarize essential information allowing them to quickly familiarize themselves with a specific topic. A team of editors is working to test publishing just such a file, but in order to make these guides as helpful as we can, we need your feedback. While these files will ultimately live on TechProGuild, we will make some of them available for a short period to all TechRepublic members.
Based on what we’ve heard in the past, the first topic we’re going to develop an alpha version for is Windows XP Professional Security. After brainstorming, editors here think it makes the most sense to include the following elements: overview, planning, setup & configuration, troubleshooting, optimizing, and a glossary. We’re also creating an interactive checklist you can use. It highlights common actions IT pros should take to secure WinXP Pro environments.
How well might such a completed tool work for you? And, would you be willing to review an alpha version when we publish it? If you’re interested in participating, please e-mail me at eeckel@techrepublic.com.
Thanks much,
Erik Eckel
TechRepublic Executive Editor