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Software

Talking Shop: IT pros need policies to back use of administrative powers on the network

Company policies on network usage and privacy are essential to the ability to wield administrative powers

Networking

Take a peek inside this administrator’s virtual toolbox

It's always great to find a new utility or application that makes your job easier. One admin has decided to open up his toolbox and show off his favorite tools. See his collection and then provide us with your list of favorites.

Tech & Work

Get IT Done: Recovering from a licensing dilemma

How a company used the Track-It inventory product to assess software licensing in use.

Security

Lock IT Down: Snort can expose what’s missed in security logs

Heres the process that one IT department went through to implement a Snort IDS.

Security

TechRepublic Tutorial: Relaying spam gets this company blacklisted

Describes the painful process one TechRepublic member went through when he found out his Exchange 5.5 server was being used as a relay for spam

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 ...

This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for the appropriate use of electronic communications. It covers topics such as privacy, confidentiality and security; ensures electronic communications resources are used for appropriate purposes; informs employees regarding the applicability of laws and company policies to electronic communications; and prevents disruptions to and misuse of company electronic communications ...

PURPOSE Change is inevitable in any technological sector; it brings new features, functions and opportunities and helps businesses prosper through evolution. However, change can be detrimental to company operations if not executed properly through advanced notification of and approval by involved personnel. This change order form is designed to help you plan, implement and track ...