March 15, 2000

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WINDOWS 2000 NEWS
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NSTL FINDS WINDOWS 2000 HANDLES 5,000 VPN CONNECTIONS
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dailynews2/030200.htm
Windows 2000 Advanced Server scales to 5,000 simultaneous virtual private networking (VPN) connections with the performance needed for real-world applications, according to independent tests by NSTL. The NSTL study also found that Windows 2000 offers enterprise-level VPN scalability and performance for as little as $5 (U.S.) per connection.
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3COM, NORTEL ENHANCE WINDOWS 2000 NETWORKING
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dailynews2/022800.htm
New products from 3Com and Nortel enhance the networking capabilities of Windows 2000. A new 3Com network interface card is designed to improve the performance of Windows 2000-based networks, and Nortel has demonstrated a Windows 2000-based quality of service network.
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WINDOWS 2000 DEPLOYMENT SOLUTION FOR BUSY IT PROS
http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/library/planning/jumpstart/default.asp
Deliver how-to, technical information on deploying Windows 2000 directly to the desktops of those who need it. The Deployment JumpStart for Windows 2000 is a hardware, software and content solution that includes 50 one-hour technical seminars delivered by Windows 2000 Program Managers. These seminars are designed to be delivered right to IT staff desktops. All they need is a browser and the Windows Media(tm) Player. Go to the URL above for more information and to order.
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ZD LABS SAYS WINDOWS 2000 RELIABILITY BESTS WINDOWS 98, Windows NT(r) WORKSTATION
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/guide/professional/reviews/zdwindows.asp
In comparative stress testing, ZD Labs concluded that the reliability of Windows 2000 Professional far exceeds that of Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
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NSTL FINDS HIGHER AVERAGE UPTIME WITH WINDOWS 2000
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/guide/professional/reviews/nstl.asp
The average system uptime between failures of Windows 2000 Professional is 13 times more than that of Windows 98 and three times more than that of Windows NT Workstation 4.0. That's according to an NSTL study based on uptime data collected in the real-world environments of several customer sites.
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SURVEY: WINDOWS 2000 THREE TIMES MORE RELIABLE THAN WINDOWS 9.X
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/win2kpro/survey.cfm
An independent user survey conducted by Sunbelt Software concluded that Windows 2000 Professional is three times more reliable than Windows 95/98 and two times more reliable than Window NT Workstation.
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LEARN MORE AT THE WINDOWS 2000 SITE
http://microsoft.com/windows2000/default.asp
Microsoft has expanded its Windows 2000 Web site to speed customer evaluation and deployment of the entire Windows 2000 platform. For the Windows 2000 Professional Product Guide, go to:
http://microsoft.com/windows2000/guide/professional/overview/default.asp
For the Windows 2000 Server Product Guide, go to:
http://microsoft.com/windows2000/guide/server/overview/default.asp
 
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FOR THE INSIDE SCOOP ON WINDOWS 2000, CHECK OUT THE BETA USERS' SITE
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/beta/
Ask the Microsoft Windows 2000 development team questions, share tips with other users and access resources to help you evaluate Windows 2000. This week, questions about the new Folder Shortcuts feature in Windows 2000.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/askdev/ask0202.asp 

Columnist Nadine Kano is back with another visit with the real-life people behind Windows 2000 development. She learns there really is a Customer Love Team.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/beta/hall/99dec22.asp
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WINDOWS NT EMBEDDED NEWS
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WINDOWS FOR EXPRESS NETWORKS RELEASED TO OEMS
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dailynews2/030300.htm
Microsoft Windows for Express Networks 1.0 has been released to original equipment manufacturers. Based on Windows NT Embedded, Windows for Express Networks 1.0 powers easy-to-use server appliances that provide reliable file and printer sharing and Internet access for networks with up to 25 PCs.
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MICROSOFT EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES GAIN MOMENTUM
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dailynews2/030600.htm
Microsoft embedded technologies are gaining support. Microsoft Windows NT(r) Embedded 4.0 has been selected for more than 250 products since its release, and Microsoft has introduced mobile telephone enhancements, server appliances, thin clients and enriched multimedia support for Windows CE-based devices.
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EVENTS & SEMINARS
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REDESIGNED TECHNET SITE, BRIEFINGS GET YOU PREPPED FOR WINDOWS 2000
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/events
Using feedback from IT professionals, Microsoft has redesigned its TechNet Web site to make it an even more useful resource for IT pros working with Microsoft-based solutions. Free TechNet briefings-including nine new sessions on Windows 2000-are available in more than 250 cities worldwide.
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TIPS, TRICKS & SHAREWARE
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WINDOWS 2000 TIP OF THE WEEK
Every week the Windows 2000 Beta Users' Web site posts a new tip submitted by IT pros or by members of the Windows 2000 development team.

CREATING A SHORTCUT TO TASK MANAGER
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/win2000/creshort.asp
Use the Shortcut Wizard to make an easy hop to the Windows 2000 Task Manager.
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WUGNET SHAREWARE PICK OF THE WEEK
http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/00/nt_week160
Each week WUGNET(r) and Microsoft feature a shareware pick demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware for Windows NT and Windows 2000.

EliteTyping tutor software is a must-have tool for anyone who wants to learn how to type more quickly and effectively. Suitable for both adults and children, EliteTyping teaches typing in an easy, effective and amusing way.
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TECHREPUBLIC TIP OF THE WEEK
This tip courtesy of TechRepublic, the IT Community Hub. To get your free TechRepublic Passport, please visit
http://www.techrepublic.com/ad_click_in.jhtml?id=615

PRINTER SECURITY
You can set the following levels of security on a printer:
No Access: prevents users from printing to the device.
Print: users can print to a device, pause, resume and delete their own jobs.
Manage Documents: a user can change the status of any print job submitted by any user; however, the user cannot change the status of the printer.
Full: the user has complete access and administrative control of the printer.
To change print permissions, do the following:
1. Log on as an administrator.
2. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
3. Double-click the Printers icon.
4. Right-click the printer whose permissions you wish to change, and then select Properties.
5. Select the Security tab.
6. Select the Permissions tab. Set the desired permissions for user.
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WINDOWS 2000 MAGAZINE UPDATE TIP OF THE WEEK
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http://www.win2000mag.com/sub.cfm?code=UP00INXWTP

CUSTOMIZING YOUR SEND BUTTON
You're just a right-click away from customizing your Send To button so that it includes your frequent tasks. In Windows NT, go to the WINNT\Profile\All Users\Send To folder. Right-click a blank space on the screen, and select New, then Shortcut. At the Create Shortcut window, make your selection. (You can include administrative shares to a serve-i.e., \\servername\c$).) This tip works great on workstations frequently used for copying files.
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