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IT Dojo: Five things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution: Some argue that Linux distributions are essentially the same, and you should just pick the one with the color scheme you like the best. In reality however, distributions are different and some will suit your company's needs better than others. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler discusses the following...; Tags: linux distribution, information technology, operating systems, software, techrepublic inc., unix, strategy, management, it dojo, linux, bill detwiler, open source, ubuntu, red hat, operating system; Videos 2008-08-04
IT Dojo: Remove all remnants of the Windows Vista SP1 installation files: When you install Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1, the installation process leaves behind about 800 MBs of original Windows Vista files--in case you later want to remove SP1. Relative to current hard drives, 800 MBs isn't that much space. But, it's still enough space to store a couple hundred...; Tags: installation file, information technology, microsoft windows vista, video, microsoft windows, corporate communications, microsoft windows vista (longhorn), strategy, operating systems, software, marketing, management, techrepublic inc., it dojo, microsoft windows vista sp1, sp1 file removal tool, bill detwiler; Videos 2008-07-28
TechRepublic Solution Base: Expanding storage options with Windows Storage Server: Windows Server 2003 is a fine file and print server solution, but it when it comes to large amounts of storage, you need extra help. Download this TechRepublic Resource Guide to learn what you'll find in Windows Storage Server to help solve the problem. Note: This premium...; Tags: print server, techrepublic inc., microsoft windows storage server, storage server, microsoft windows, printers, storage, servers, operating systems, software, hardware, peripherals; White papers 2008-07-25
TechRepublic Resource Guide: Archiving and Storing E-mail: Download this TechRepublic Resource Guide for important information on starting, implementing, and maintaining an e-mail archive and storage policy in your organization. This guide includes these three articles: IT faces regulatory requirements for electronic communications archiving Where to start in archiving your organization's e-mail E-mail...; Tags: techrepublic inc., dell computer corp., archiving, messageone, e-mail, business intelligence, online communications, enterprise software, software, data management; White papers 2008-07-18
TechRepublic Resource Pack: Taking Another Look at CRM: If you're considering a CRM implementation, download this free resource pack that will give you the tools you need to determine the best CRM solution for your business. This collection of white papers explain how CRM tools can help you more rapidly respond to your customers' changing needs. ...; Tags: techrepublic inc., inside crm, crm, customer relationship management (crm), advertising & promotion, enterprise software, software, marketing; Resource centers 2008-07-18

TechRepublic Resource Guide: How well are you meeting your customers needs?: To ensure that your relationship with clients doesn't go from content to contentious, it's worthwhile to periodically determine how well your firm is meeting their needs. This TechRepublic Resource Guide contains a survey will help you discover the areas in which your firm excels and those in which it needs...; Tags: techrepublic inc., inside crm, marketing research, marketing; Resource centers 2008-07-18
TechRepublic Resource Guide: Everything you need to know about Customer Relationship Management (CRM): This TechRepublic Resource Guide offers up the top 10+ tips everyone needs to know about Customer Relationship Management and how to provide great customer service. This Guide provides you with factors to keep in mind as you begin to explore possible CRM solutions for your organization as well as lists...; Tags: techrepublic inc., inside crm, crm, customer relationship management (crm), advertising & promotion, enterprise software, software, marketing; White papers 2008-07-18
IT Dojo: How to spoof a MAC address: When you support small offices, home offices, and remote offices, you often run across older wireless equipment. Equipment that's likely secured with MAC filtering and perhaps a hidden SSID and WEP encryption.Most techs would agree that MAC filtering alone isn't going to secure a wireless network and that even WEP...; Tags: mac, information technology, techrepublic inc., it dojo, bill detwiler, microsoft windows, security, wi-fi, wireless, wep, mac address, ssid, spoofing; Videos 2008-07-14
TechRepublic Resource Guide: A firsthand look at successful CRM implementation: CRM has become a key business paradigm for organizations seeking to cultivate and expand their customer relationships, but many implementations fail because of misconceptions and unrealistic expectations. Here's a look at the other side of the coin: a successful CRM implementation. Download this TechRepublic Resource Guide for...; Tags: techrepublic inc., crm, advertising & promotion, customer relationship management (crm), enterprise software, marketing, software; White papers 2008-07-01
Live Webcast: Simplified Management with IT Automation: Businesses of all sizes must now contend with complex systems and a variety of business challenges, including regulatory compliance, green computing initiatives, and pressure to reduce IT costs. Add to that the challenges of managing multiple remote networks and an unprecedented level of application integration, and you will quickly begin...; Tags: techrepublic inc., it administration, webcast, information technology, automation, strategy, management; Webcasts 2008-06-25
TechRepublic SolutionSeries: Compliance Issues and Small Business: Small businesses have too much to worry about already. When words like compliance are uttered, small business owners may cringe with uncertainty or see their costs soaring. Others may simply ignore the word, pretending it doesn't exist, and hoping not to get caught. Whether it's HIPAA,...; Tags: techrepublic inc., compliance, small business; Download resources 2008-06-20
TechRepublic Solution Series: Deploy and Install Office Communication Server: Because unified communications represents one of the most important trends in networking in the last decade, this series introduces you to Microsoft's Office Communications Server 2007 (OCS 2007). Although OCS 2007 isn't Microsoft's only product to offer unified communications capabilities, it is their primary unified communications product. ...; Tags: techrepublic inc., microsoft office, unified communications, server; Download resources 2008-05-31
The 10 most annoying programs on the Internet: Let's face it: Some software is just plain aggravating. It's almost as if it were created for the sole purpose of driving us crazy. ZDNet.co.uk's Rupert Goodwins offers this selection of 10 programs that try to do the impossible: to make us hate the Internet and wish it had never...; Tags: techrepublic inc., zdnet.co.uk, internet, blogging; Download resources 2008-05-30
TechRepublic Resource Guide - Unified Communications: This TechRepublic Resource Guide is a helpful quick guide on what you need to know about Unified Communications today. Download this guide to learn more about: Why unified communications bring out the best in VoIP Understanding the role of Wi-Fi in unified communications...; Tags: techrepublic inc., unified communications; White papers 2008-05-30
TechRepublic Resource Guide - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP): This TechRepublic Resource Guide is a quick, helpful quick guide on what you need to know about VoIP today. Download this guide to learn more about: 10 ways to make your VoIP rollout easier with quick and easy-to-understand recommendations Techniques for VoIP network...; Tags: techrepublic inc., ip, telephony, voip, network technology, telecommunications, networking; White papers 2008-05-30
Take control of any Windows PC on the Internet with CrossLoop: In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates how easily you can establish a remote connection with CrossLoop. He also shares his personal experience using CrossLoop to support the technically-challenged.; Tags: pc, windows pc, internet, corporate communications, marketing, remote administration, desktops, microsoft windows, hardware, operating systems, software, techrepublic inc., information technology, it dojo, strategy, management, remote desktop, crossloop, remote support, bill detwiler, help desk, vnc, windows; Videos 2008-05-12
IT Dojo: Simplify admin tasks by exporting Active Directory data with CSVDE: In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you an easy way to extract the data stored in Active Directory using the Comma Separated Value Data Exchange CSVDE command.; Tags: administrator, information technology, microsoft windows active directory, directory services, strategy, enterprise software, software, management, techrepublic inc., it dojo, bill detwiler, csvde, active directory, network administration, data mining, reporting; Videos 2008-05-08
TechRepublic's Project Manager Hiring Kit: Updated with all new content! Our IT Hiring Kit for Project Managers will help you interview, evaluate, and select suitable candidates for a Project Manager position. This kit comes with a detailed job description, interview questions, a candidate assessment spreadsheet, classified ad text, and offer and rejection letters....; Tags: hiring, techrepublic inc., project manager, productivity, recruitment & selection, human resources, workforce management; Download resources 2008-04-30
IT Dojo: Mapping drive letters in Windows XP: Mapping drive letters in Windows XP is a common task. It's not a complicated process, but you can save time with a few easy shortcuts. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates three old DOS commands that making mapping folders and network shares a snap - the SUBST, POPD,...; Tags: information technology, letter, microsoft windows, microsoft windows xp, strategy, operating systems, software, management, techrepublic inc., corporate communications, marketing, it dojo, windows xp, drive mapping, tips, help desk, network shares; Videos 2008-04-29
IT Dojo: Quickly map drive letters in Windows XP with SUBST, PUSHD, and POPD: In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates three old DOS commands that making mapping folders and network shares a snap. First, Bill looks at the SUBST command. SUBST lets you quickly and easily map a local, nested folder to a drive letter. Second, he examines the POPD and...; Tags: information technology, command, letter, microsoft windows, strategy, corporate communications, microsoft windows xp, operating systems, software, management, marketing, techrepublic inc., it dojo, windows xp, drive mapping, tips, help desk, network shares; Videos 2008-04-29