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April 2005
Windows 2003 Server Service Pack 1 has been released. It is a significant update, and should be installed on all 2003 servers. In addition to bug fixes, there are numerous security enhancements. So far, the only known issues are these:
It does not apply to Small Business Server – a separate sp1 will be released soon for SBS;
It causes problems with ISA Server 2000 and Outlook;
Servers with ISA 2004 must have ISA SP1 installed first;
The new security configuration wizard causes problems with Exchange 2003 if Exchange was installed to a non-default location.
I would suggest getting our help with this update if you have 2003 server. You will want to have a full backup of the system state on the server and the data before updating. Download SP1 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/default.mspx
If you are using AVG antivirus, you may have noticed that it is no longer updating. The vendor has come out with a new version. You must completely uninstall the old version, then install the new one. They moved the location for the download as well. It is now at: http://free.grisoft.com
Sunbelt Counterspy, combined with HijackThis are now considered the best anti-spyware solution. Microsoft Antispyware is a close second in recent tests. Remember that HijackThis is constantly changing, so you need to download the current version when using it. A memory resident anti-spyware product (in addition to anti-virus) is now essential to protect your computer.
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/CounterSpy.cfm http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn
GFI MailEssentials 11 anti-spam software is out. This is a significant upgrade, incorporating the ability to check url’s in the email body against a known spam list. http://www.gfi.com/mes/
MIT’s Technology review offers an interesting free newsletter on leading edge technology.
To Subscribe: http://www.technologyreview.com/newsletter
Michael Gerber has a new book out – E-Myth Mastery. He is one of my favorite small business authors. www.e-myth.com Take a look at their online articles as well.
www.bettermanagement.com offers online videos, training, and articles on a wide range of management topics. Many are free. They also offer free business management newsletters.
The Japanese conglomerate NTT recently unveiled RedTacton, a personal network technology where data passes over your skin. http://www.ntt.co.jp/news/news05e/0502/050218.html
Tim Torian
Torian, Group, Inc.
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