Lab's
Computer Protection Program Posts New and Improved Web Pages
The Lab's Computer Protection
Program, which is responsible for cyber-security at Berkeley Lab, has updated
its web site to make it easier for employees to find security information
and resources, such as the Lab's Computer Protection Agreement, training
classes, information about hoaxes and anti-virus software.
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DOE to Sponsor On-Site Security
Training in November, December
As part of its overall
program to enhance cyber-security, the Department of Energy has contracted
with an outside training firm to provide additional "Cyber Security Awareness"
at DOE sites around the country. At Berkeley Lab, six different classes
will be presented in 10 sessions scheduled from Tuesday, Nov. 30, through
Thursday, Dec. 2. The training is being provided at no charge to the Lab
or employees.
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Reminder: All Lab Computers Must Carry Security
Advisory 'Banner'
As part of the enhanced
security program at the Department Of Energy, every computer system owned
by the Department must have a warning banner that is visible when users
log onto the computer. Every computer will require changes to its system
files to ensure that a banner is displayed at startup.
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FileMaker Pro Version 5 Is Available, but Not Compatible with Previous
Versions
Although the newest
version (5.0) of FileMaker Pro has some useful new features, it also has
a major drawback for Lab users, leading those who support the software
here to recommend that employees not purchase the new version. The main
problem is that the new version doesn't allow users to open or exchange
files created using previous versions. That's especially confusing because
versions 3.0, 4.0 and 4.1 of FileMaker Pro allowed seamless sharing of
files, which all had the same format.
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New Information Applications Group Provides
Web-Enabled Database Applications
A new group combining
the talents of the TEID TeamWeb group with the ISS Information Center has
been created. The Lab's Information Applications Group provides programming
services for web and database applications. The group's services include
project management, data modeling, database development, and application
programming. "Drawing on a range of expertise and applications, we can tailor-make
solutions to meet the specific needs of any Lab department," says Damon
Hougland, who heads the group.
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Good Email Housekeeping Helps Performance,
Avoids Future Storage Charges
If you use the Lab's
standard IMAP4 email system, it's a good idea to keep the number of messages
in your Inbox and in folders stored on the central server as low as possible.
Fewer messages means your system will run faster. Additionally, in January
the Lab will start charging storage fees to employees who have more than
100 megabytes of email stored on the main server.
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Norton AntiVirus Software Is Now Standard
for Use on Lab Macs, PCs
The Laboratory has adopted
Norton AntiVirus software as the standard for detecting and eliminating
computer viruses. The Norton application replaces F-Prot for PCs and SAM
(or Symantec) for Macintoshes. The Norton software is easier to use and
is automatically updated to include the latest virus "signatures," the
telltale coding identifying a file as a virus. With other applications,
such signatures had to be updated manually, and relied on the end users
to do the updating. To download the appropriate version of Norton AntiVirus,
click here.
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Problem of the Month — POP Email Users Need to Check Configuration
If you use "POP Email,"
be sure to check to make sure your email preferences are set correctly
for incoming mail to point to popper.lbl.gov. Do not use ux5 or ux8. If
you do your mail will not work. To check your setup go to Edit/Preferences/Mail
Server. Also, make sure your Mail Server Type points to POP3 and your
outgoing mail is set to SMTP. Questions? Call the Computer Support Help
Desk at X4357.
Windows 98 to Be Standard Software Load on New Lab PCs
Beginning this week,
all new PCs purchased for Lab use will have Windows 98 installed as the
standard software load. The Lab has been holding off on installing Windows
98 until certain performance issues and incompatibilities in the first
edition were addressed. The second edition has been thoroughly tested
and found to be stable, so installation will start soon. Windows 98 has
a slightly different look and feel than the 95 version, but should be
easy to adapt to. The Computing Infrastructure Support Department is not
recommending that users of older PCs upgrade to the new Windows. If you
have questions, call the Help Desk at X4357.
Computing News Changes Email Distribution Method Slightly
Beginning with this
issue, Berkeley Lab Computing News has changed its distribution method
to make it uniform with the weekly Headlines newsletter. Computing News
is currently produced in both HTML and plain text versions, and distribution
is automatically determined by the type of email system each employee
uses. Those who use the IMAP4 system will get the HTML version, and all
others will see the text edition.
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