Database And Document Management Systems by Eric Morris
Different business organizations use different types of software to manage their documents. This software performs the function of creating, full text indexing, controlling the different versions of documents, retrieval, and so on. The vital component of any document management software system... Only users with passwords have access to the entire database or a portion of it. ... In a distributed data base system the information is dispersed and stored at various points based on the company’s network or on the disk structure.

Email Server Software by Ross Bainbridge
For an email server to work properly, it has to have the email server software to efficiently process the transfer of electronic mail messages from point to point. By Definition A mail server is a host of applications designed to process emails sent by clients to recipients, either on the same... But with the creation of POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol), the SMPT was somehow dwarfed. ... Key Point 2 You will fare better if you conduct your search online.

Biometrics - Customer Friendly Computer Security by Rick Parrott
I don’t know about you, but I hate passwords. I hate changing them, because I never can think of what I want to use! Isn’t there a better way? Actually there is. It’s called biometrics. Biometrics is a method of authentication that uses something you are to allow access to the computer network. ... Hand geometry recognition • The full hand geometry method uses the pattern of the whole hand to grant access. ... Signature recognition • Analysis of a person’s written signature to grant access. ... • Uses how someone smells to grant access.

Router - Denial Of Service Attacks by Michael Russell
Routers are not perfect. For that matter, nothing is. So if somebody wants to give a router more than it can handle there is a way to do this. We're going to take a look at what are called denial of service attacks. A router can only handle so much information coming into it at one time. ... These messages start to cascade through the entire network until all the pathways in the network are full and nobody can communicate with any server on the network. ... Ultimately, what happens is this slows the network down to the point where nobody can access it.

Exchange 2003 RPC Over HTTP by Scott Croucher
The release of Exchange 2003 bought us some very good features such as Intelligent Message Filtering (IMF) and my favourite RPC over HTTP. This allows a user to access email using their outlook client without the use of VPN's or dial up networking. For me this feature has been a god send as I... Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager. ... In RPC Properties, on the Directory Security tab, in the Authentication and access control pane, click Edit.

10 Things to Ponder Before Moving Your Office Network by Gregory Hudson
Moving the office network? How hard could it be? Anybody who's ever moved the office network knows the risks and challenges associated with this colossal task. This mighty endeavour is not merely a case of logging-off, shutting down and pulling the plug. ... Hire a network specialist to fine tune your systems Obtaining expert advice helps cut corners, taking the guesswork out of what equipment you'll need, design and implementation of the network and the difficulties associated with troubleshooting.

IT Security and You! Part 4 - Tips for the Office by David Baldwin
IT Security and You! Did You Lock the Doors and Windows When You Left For Work This Morning? Part 4: Tips for the Office IT Policy I will not say much on this other than to say, you should have a policy in place that tells your employees what they can and cannot do on the network and with... Stop Data Going Walkies Data can leave your network in many ways, some legitimate and some not. ... Make sure application access fits the users Job Do not enable USB ports unless you have to (Disable them) Make sure your IT staff know what they are doing e.g.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Port Forwarding by Jason Fortner
One thing that I love about all news windows products is the remote desktop features. I previously used PCAnywhere but I find that remote desktop is now almost as good, would like to see a file transfer like PCAnywhere has, but remote desktop is free so that is a plus for it. ... So this simple setup would have worked for my network but the issue then became I have several servers that I want access to along with my desktop. ... Now that you have the port number you can simply go into your router and forward that port through and after enabling your remote desktop feature it will work from...

Remotely Accessing Your Home Computer by John V. W. Howe
If you are going to be an online entrepreneur, you always need to have access to your computer when you are away from home. Some people use laptops for home and travel, but many prefer to have use a desktop or tower model PC. When we retire and are using the Internet for our retirement job, it... If you have a firewall/router on your system and have a home network, you will also need to make your own computer IP address fixed within your network. ... This is done by clicking Start/Control Panel/Network Connections.

How to Secure your Computer Systems - 10 Tips for Small Business Owners by Andrew Mapp
As a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, a Certified Computer Forensics Specialist, Network and Security Consultant, Software Developer, and Data Recovery Expert, my passion for technology is undeniable. I also enjoy helping people, especially when it comes to my passion. ... Remote access tools such as Remote Desktop or PC Anywhere should be used with caution, given they open doors to your computer system and to your network. ... Confidential information located on your network should be restricted and only allow access to the appropriate individuals.