[TechRepublic] 10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks

November 05, 2008

TechRepublic Daily Digest Trouble viewing this mail? Read it online | Manage my newsletters Welcome: charles Update my profile | Unsubscribe from this mail Blogs | Photos | Downloads | Forums 10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks End users aren't the only ones whose misguided actions can bring a smooth-running network to a screeching halt. IT pros make their share of mistakes, too. Deb Shinder has targeted a number of the most common oversights and bad habits that can land techs in trouble. Subscribe to TechRepublic's Downloads RSS SponsoredCompare your salary against other IT professionals in Canada Join the activeTechPros community for free access to salary benchmark charts and download a copy of Canada IT Salary & Skills Snapshot 2008. Members' choice 10 ways you might be breaking the law with your computer Legislation affecting the use of Internet-connected computers is springing up everywhere. You could be breaking the law without even knowing it. Hottest new downloads How do I... Use secure copy for file encryption in Windows? The secure copy command allows users to copy files from a local machine to a remote machine with encryption. One of the easiest methods of achieving this feat is with WinSCP. Jack Wallen explains how to install, configure, and use this tool. 10 ways to get a slipping project back on track Plenty of things can derail a project plan: underestimated tasks, departing staff, misallocated resources. Here are some practical techniques that can correct the direction of a project that's losing ground. Create a custom Word table style for instant formatting Word 2003 offers a gallery of Table AutoFormat styles -- but they may not always suit your needs. See how to build your own style to quickly make tables look exactly the way you want. The 10 best IT certification Web sites The world of IT certification has changed considerably over the past several years, as the demands of the IT industry and the market for tech talent have shifted. IT consultant and exam veteran Erik Eckel offers an update to his list of top certification Web sites. Top picks from October Is IT hazardous to your health? 10 things to love (and hate) about Google Chrome 10 ways to convince your boss to let you work from home 10 ways to survive office politics 10 questions to ask before migrating to Linux 10 simple things you can do to improve your writing Popular photo galleries A first look at the Windows 7 PDC release Is it a major release or just a revamped Vista? That's the big question surrounding Windows 7, which just made its public debut at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles. Here's a look at what you can expect. Dirty computers: Revenge of the dust bunnies Break out the canned air, anti-static wipes, and mini-vacuum -- these computers are grungy nightmares. See what happens when the dust bunnies take over. Free and essential Windows apps You can make the most of your computer without spending a dime on software by installing these handy, well-behaved apps. White Papers from our partners Compare your salary against other IT professionals in Canada Accelerating satellite WANs with Riverbed (Riverbed) 5 steps to successful IT consolidation (Riverbed) Protecting your SQL database (NEC Corporation of America) IP Telephony Executive Guide 2007 (ShoreTel) Member Spotlight: Neon Samurai Find out how Neon Samurai got started in IT, what upcoming technology he'd place his money on, and much more. Fast Track. Express color printing keeps productivity right on schedule. Easy to operate and engineered to meet the demands of high-volume office environments. Intelligent network features help maintain an uninterrupted workflow. All aboard for high performance printing! Learn about the Phaser(TM) 6360 Network Color Printer. TechRepublic's Best of Site Sanity check: Five reasons why Windows Vista failed Sys admin job announcement sent in Several tweaks to speed up Windows XP Sanity check: Five things Microsoft has to do for Windows 7 to succeed Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic. To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is cgpedley@gmail.com Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy   Copyright © 2008 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic, TechRepublic.com and the TechRepublic logo are registered trademarks of CBS Interactive Inc. Used by permission. CBS Interactive Inc. 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.