IT Manager's January top 10

Storage concerns, certifications and viruses--IT managers continue to grapple with a broad range of issues. ZDNet Australia takes a look at some of the hot topics facing tech leaders this month.

Do you really need that file?
It pretty much goes without saying that as an organisation's employees create more documents and save growing numbers of files, that storage needs also grow at an increasingly rapid pace. How does an IT department cope with this trend?

Figuring out MS certifications
Microsoft's decision to create separate Win2K and .NET tracks could affect your MCSA and MCSE plans. But if you're certified in Win2K, you may not need to worry.

Storage: CIOs drowning in data?
Setting storage quotas for staff, implementing management software and educating users--can CIOs really get burgeoning data volumes under control?

The Year Ahead: The future of viruses
In 2002, users and companies got a respite from the disruptive viruses of 2001. But a more sophisticated generation of worms is on the way.

2002: the top ten in IT hype
A big part of technology marketing is based upon pure hyperbole because the industry is selling science, and science happens to be -- for many people -- a nebulous topic.

Securing ports on your servers
Blocking unneeded services and apps is an essential security step, but which ports should you leave open? Members suggest resources that can give you the knowledge and tools you need to identify and close vulnerable ports.

What next for the Internet?
Despite showing occasional signs of strain, the Internet has become an integral part of all kinds of business and consumer technologies. How will it change in the years ahead to meet with new demands? We identify some key areas to watch out for.

The Internet celebrates its birthday--again
According to one Net pioneer, the Internet has just turned 20. But didn't it just just pass a more mature milestone?

Improve Windows security with these three tips
Find out how to clear the Windows page file, prevent users from changing their passwords, and deny guest access to various system logs.

Avoiding internal security nightmares
As administrators, we often devote a lot of energy to external security. We install firewalls to protect the network from outside hackers. We use encryption to protect the data we send over the wire.

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