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Internet Services

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E-MAIL UPDATE
In May, Central E-mail spam controls blocked 12,025,644 messages, and anti-virus controls blocked another 174,731 messages. In April, Central Email spam controls blocked 10,736,542 messages, and anti-virus controls blocked another 390,036 messages.

SECURITY SOFTWARE UPDATE
Due to the relentless and sophisticated malware attacks more people are experiencing, we are investigating an improved threat protection tool: Symantec Security Client - "integrated antivirus, firewall and intrusion detection for remote, mobile, and networked client systems." Symantec Info here: http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/products/products.cfm?ProductID=154&EID=0

REMINDER: PROTECT PRIVATE DATA
Have you read the draft of the privacy standard? You need to read it if you store private data on your computer such as, social security numbers, trade secrets or
intellectual property, health records, and student grades: http://www.umn.edu/oit/security/privatedata.shtml

SECURITY NEWS: A BIT OF JUSTICE?
Ever wonder if phishers and virus creators get caught? Read on for details!

E-mail scammer gets four years: http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A37406-2004May18?language=printer

Canadian, 16, on Randex worm rap: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/27/randex_worm_arrest/

Phatbot suspect released on bail: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/17/phatbot_suspect_bailed/

German police arrest Sasser worm suspect: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/10/sasser_worm_arrest/

The Sasser dragnet widens; police raid five homes: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/13/sasser_worm_dragnet_widens/

Network and Telecommunication
Services

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VPN CHANGE: OLD VPN 5000 SERVICE DISCONTINUED
In October 2002 when we switched to VPN 3000, we kept the VPN 5000 server as a temporary courtesy for Mac OS 8 & 9 clients. Now we are concentrating all resources on VPN 3000 service and plan to discontinue VPN 5000 support by July 1, 2004. For a smoother transition, we are attempting to contact the few VPN 5000 users. See VPN FAQ: http://www.umn.edu/adcs/help/vpn/vpnfaq.html

Academic and
Distributed
Computing
Services

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SYMANTEC GHOST CORPORATE EDITION
Symantec (Norton) Ghost Corporate Edition 8.0 is available. This management solution software now offers inventory and local cloning enhancements to save IT administrators valuable time. Departments can license copies today for only $10 per machine per year: https://www.umn.edu/adcs/site/login.html ... More

UMCAL TRAINING OPTIONS
UTTC is offering several training opportunities to get you started with UMCal, the U's new Oracle-based calendaring system. Courses are offered without charge to U faculty and staff, but registration is required. Looking for a brief overview of what's possible with UMCal? Need hands-on training? Check out our orientations and other courses at: http://www.umn.edu/uttc

ORACLE COURSES ARE BACK
With Oracle Database Server now available free of charge to all U of M departments, we are bringing back our Oracle courses. Introduction to SQL will be offered this summer for those wanting to prepare for certification. Those who are experienced writing SQL statements and want to improve their skills can take SQL Tuning. More info: http://www.umn.edu/uttc

DATA OUT OF CONTROL? CONSIDER ACCESS
Do you have duplicate records? Need to change addresses in multiple places? Want an easier way to find or print a record? Then consider storing your data in an Access database. With Access you can eliminate duplicate data entry and update efforts; quickly find and print related information for one or any number of records; and so much more. Starting from scratch? Have Excel or other data to import? For a fee we can help design the perfect solution to meet your needs. Info here: http://www.umn.edu/adcs/scs/html/database/index.html

REMINDER: WATCH TECH TALK
In June and July, this UM program for everyone from Luddites to techies includes episodes on video conferencing, online accessibility, creating web pages, and e-commerce. Schedule details, past episodes, and more: http://techtalk.umn.edu/

Digital
Media
Center

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WEBCT VISTA IMPLEMENTATION
WebCT Vista 3, the newest version of WebCT, was released recently. OIT will test and begin providing access to it this summer, contingent upon test results. We also will continue to support WebCT Campus Edition, the version currently in use on campus, through summer 2005. See: http://webct.umn.edu

MACROMEDIA BREEZE IMPLEMENTATION
This fall OIT will provide the University community with access and support for Macromedia Breeze software. Breeze enables users to use PowerPoint to create audio-enhanced online Flash-based presentations and participate in online meetings. Details available later this summer on this new support web site: breeze.umn.edu

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