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Networking

Determining a good naming convention for your network

Although it might be tempting to name servers on your network after Star Trek characters and workstations after Smurfs, it doesn't mean it's a good idea. A proper naming convention can help troubleshooting as well as inventory. Here are some tips about how to create a good naming convention for your network.

Networking

SolutionBase: Improve your VBScript programming skills with these tips

If you don't do much programming as a part of your administration duties, you may not know the best way to organize and execute scripts for your servers. Here are some tips to help make VBScript applications better.

Security

SolutionBase: Reverse the firewall concept to protect your LAN

Temporary employees can present special security challenges for network administrators. Here's how you can control where guest employees go by using reverse firewalls.

Data Management

Workstation lifecycle and database help build a manageable inventory process

Creating an accurate equipment inventory can be a difficult undertaking for IT pros. Use this sample workstation lifecycle and relational database as a model to set up a better inventory process for your shop.

Mobility

VB script download offers alternative to SMS for application scanning

When queries against Microsoft Systems Management Server yielded a load of useless information, a TechRepublic contributor turned to scripting to perform a software inventory. Find out how he pulled it off.

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Determining a good naming convention for your network

SolutionBase: Improve your VBScript programming skills with these tips

SolutionBase: Reverse the firewall concept to protect your LAN

Workstation lifecycle and database help build a manageable inventory process

VB script download offers alternative to SMS for application scanning

Employee privacy policy

Security response policy

End user data backup policy

Electronic communication policy