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November 10, 2008

TechRepublic Downloads Trouble viewing this mail? Read it online | Manage my newsletters Welcome: charles Update my profile | Unsubscribe from this mail Blogs | Photos | Downloads | Forums 10+ answers to your questions about IPv6 Michael Kassner recently asked TechRepublic members to share their questions about IPv6, promising to submit them to the experts at ARIN and Command Information. Both groups graciously responded, providing the following in-depth answers. 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. 10 roles you need for ITIL configuration management If you're serious about building an effective configuration management service, you'll need to consider who will accomplish 10 key functions. Here's a brief rundown of the essential roles that should be covered by your configuration management team. Mini-glossary: Virtualization terms you should know You may not have time to learn everything there is to know about virtualization, but a familiarity with the terminology will help you follow the trends, technical details, and industry developments as they emerge. This glossary offers a quick rundown of the virtualization terms you're most likely to encounter. 10 Linux desktops you shouldn't overlook Even if you're happy with the Linux desktop you currently use, you might want to check out some alternatives to see what you could be missing. Jack Wallen highlights 10 of the best desktops and explains what makes them stand out. Geek Gifts 2008: The Acer Aspire One netbook Netbook ultraportable computers have become all the rage with consumers. But of all of the netbooks TechRepublic has looked at so far, the Acer Aspire One is the only one to get high marks for usability. Mark Kaelin explains why in this review. How do I... Create multiple virtual desktops in Windows? Vista doesn't inherently support multiple desktops. But thanks to Sysinternals' free Desktops utility, Vista can enjoy a Linux-like multiple desktop configuration. Using dnsmasq for DNS and DHCP services Vincent Danen introduces an open source solution called dnsmasq, which provides both DNS forwarding and DHCP services for a small network or home office. Best of Downloads 10 things you should know about Hyper-V 10 things to love (and hate) about Google Chrome 10 ways to convince your boss to let you work from home 10 things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling Windows A new virtual desktop tool from Microsoft's Windows Sysinternals team SponsoredNov. 13th: Taking the next step in secure access - Achieving granular control Join TechRepublic's live Webcast to learn why achieving granular control over secure access has now become a key business requirement, and how to take secure access to the next level by effectively implementing granular access control. (SonicWALL) Video: TR Out Loud -- November 7, 2008 It was the Presidential election week in the United States, and so this TR Out Loud on Video (TROLOV) captured some of the hot political posts that topped the boards. For those of you who are saturated with politics, there is plenty of distraction in this episode as well. TechRepublic Newsletters Get hands-on tips, downloads, and white papers that will help you configure, administer, support, and optimize your network. Automatically sign up today! Cisco Routers and Switches Network Administrator White Papers from our partners Compare your salary against other IT professionals in Canada Nov. 13th: Taking the next step in secure access - Achieving granular control (SonicWALL) Protecting your SQL database (NEC Corporation of America) Power and cooling for VoIP and IP telephony applications (American Power Conversion (APC)) Implementing energy-efficient data centers (American Power Conversion (APC)) TechRepublic Today Sanity check: 10 tech leaders who could become Obama's CTO As a presidential candidate, part of Barack Obama's technology policy platform included hiring the U.S. government's first chief technology officer (CTO). If Obama follows through on this, who is likely to get the job? Here are the 10 top candidates. Subscribe to the Tech Sanity Check RSS feed. Get more from TechRepublic Quelling interview conspiracy theories Video: What IT leaders need to know about virtualization 10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks IT Dojo: Stop Windows XP from nagging you about updates you've already completed or don't want Help revise the A+ cert exam Help CompTIA shape the A+ certification by filling out their feedback survey. Taking the Next Step in Secure Access - Achieving Granular Control Thu., Nov. 13th @ 1pm ET / 10:00am PT / 16:00 GMT See how tough economic times & business mobility means network accessibility to all, regardless of physical location or client device, is now the norm—and how you can control access—in this live TechRepublic Webcast with analyst Mark Bouchard & SonicWALL's Chris Witeck. Join our Webcast and live Q&A, sponsored by SonicWALL, to learn why granular control over secure access is a key business requirement for IT. Register NOW! 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