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Debate: Was IT too controlling or was this employee out of line?

Did IT act appropriately in locking down the equipment of an employee who refused to play by the rules? Many readers of a recent article said that the IT department was being too stringent. Find out how others reacted.

Storage

Download boot disks for all your needs from these Web sites

You no longer have to create your own boot disks--others have done the work for you and uploaded their files to the Internet. Find out where you can download free boot disks for all your needs.

Storage

WebOffice VPSN links storage across multiple locations

WebOffice Inc.'s Virtual Private Storage Network (VPSN) extends the functionality of VPN to allow organizations to seamlessly share data over great distances. Find out how this solution has provided good functionality and cost savings for one company.

Networking

SMC’s wireless broadband router offers performance tempered with caveats

The SMC 7004WFW wireless broadband router is ideal for the home and small office. Though it's an affordable, ably performing networking device, there are some caveats that detract from its usefulness.

Networking

Lock IT Down: Develop a strategy for securing ports on your servers

Find out what TCP/IP ports you need to block to secure your network

Microsoft

Get IT Done: Manage service packs and hot fixes

Managing and rolling out Windows updates

Tech & Work

Survey indicates a slow recovery in the IT job market

A recent ITAA survey has concluded that the demand for IT jobs will remain sluggish in the near future. Find out where the IT job market is growing and where it's declining--and where IT pros may find the best opportunities for work.

Enterprise Software

Move your project tracking online with Projux

Managing and tracking projects in the traditional way can be a major hassle for project leaders and members. One streamlining alternative is Projux, an online project-tracking tool that can make short work of managing project data.

Microsoft

Lock IT Down: Improve Windows security with these three tips

Learn to clear the page file on shutdown, disable guest access to event logs, and prevent users from changing their passwords until prompted

Networking

Vivato’s WLAN switches extend Wi-Fi range

Wireless networking could get a boost next year with the introduction of WLAN switching. Find out how Vivato's WLAN switches will extend the range of wireless networking and make it a more robust and viable enterprise solution.

PURPOSE This policy describes the organization’s employee privacy guidelines and outlines employee privacy expectations. From the policy: POLICY DETAILS The organization’s IT equipment, services and systems are intended for business use only. However, the organization acknowledges that staff, consultants and volunteers occasionally require opportunities to make or receive personal phone calls, access personal email, utilize ...

PURPOSE The purpose of this Security Response Policy from TechRepublic Premium is to outline the security incident response processes which must be followed. This policy will assist to identify and resolve information security incidents quickly and effectively, thus minimizing their business impact and reducing the risk of similar incidents recurring. It includes requirements for both ...

PURPOSE This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for reliable and secure backups of end user data. It outlines the responsibilities of IT departments and employees to identify tasks and action items for each group. The policy can be customized to fit the needs of your organization. From the policy: IT STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES IT staff ...

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Debate: Was IT too controlling or was this employee out of line?

Download boot disks for all your needs from these Web sites

WebOffice VPSN links storage across multiple locations

SMC’s wireless broadband router offers performance tempered with caveats

Lock IT Down: Develop a strategy for securing ports on your servers

Get IT Done: Manage service packs and hot fixes

Survey indicates a slow recovery in the IT job market

Move your project tracking online with Projux

Lock IT Down: Improve Windows security with these three tips

Vivato’s WLAN switches extend Wi-Fi range

Employee privacy policy

Security response policy

End user data backup policy

Electronic communication policy