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Security

Lock IT Down: IT staff are essential when implementing and monitoring firewall policies

IT staff training is essential to the effective deployment of firewall security

Security

Get your IT staff involved when creating firewall policies

Don't forget to include your network admins and desktop support personnel when creating your organization's firewall policies. Without their input, you could be positioning your firewall policy for failure.

Security

Take control of your cookies with Window Washer

Online marketers are using cookies to collect information about your Web surfing habits. Here's a great tool to help you control when, where, and how your personal information is distributed.

Software

Sharing Internet access on your home network with just one IP address

Would you like to share Internet access among several computers in your home with just one Internet account? AnalogX and Proxy+ provide the means to do so. Learn more about each of these software options.

Microsoft

Routing and remote access on Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Would your business like to share Internet access with just one IP address? With Windows 2000 Advanced Server, it's easier than you think. We'll show you how.

Data Centers

Using Win2K Terminal Server to save on shoe leather

You have better things to do than walk around loading client software. With Windows 2000 Terminal Server, that tedious process becomes a thing of the past. Learn what this powerful application can do for you.

Networking

Sharing Internet access with just one IP address

You've got a cable or DSL Internet connection, and now you want to connect it to every PC in your house. Learn how you can do this with new technology from Sybergen and Linksys.

Innovation

Get IT Done: Microsoft Visio 2000 Enterprise

Diagram your network with Visio 2000

CXO

Create an atmosphere for learning

It's hard to keep students' attention for long. Matthew Mercurio shares some of his creative tricks of the trade for developing an atmosphere that keeps students interested.

CXO

Hold that computer hostage! (or, Instilling the importance of training)

If you're a corporate trainer, do you often find yourself frustrated with the users who don't take your training seriously? Matthew Mercurio shares his solutions to the problem.

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