September 2003 Archive   DET to Shutdown old DNS Servers Permanently (Friday 26th September 2003) The DET networks branch have advised that the "old" DNS servers will be permanently shutdown from Thursday 30th October. The DET have provided a list of schools where computers are still accessing the old servers (as well as the IP addresses of those computers). These computers will not be able to access the Internet or Intranet when the old DNS servers are shutdown. Might be a good job for Term 4! Have a safe and relaxing holiday! Apple Pulls OSX 10.2.8 Update (Wednesday 24th September 2003) Those who were quick may have picked up a copy of the latest OSX update yesterday afternoon, via Software Update. It wasn't available for long! (See also the Apple Discussion forum as well as MacFixit). DET Classroom Ideas (Wednesday 24th September 2003) Links to a variety of resources and work units demonstrating the use of technology in the classroom. Published by the DET. DET Auto Proxy Changes (Monday 22nd September 2003) The DET pac file, which automates your Internet proxy settings, appears to have changed recently. If your school can no longer access "external" sites, while still accessing "internal" sites, check your pac file. Mac OS X Server - DNS Setup (pdf - 600k) (Monday 22nd September 2003) Mac OS X Server depends on reliable access to a Domain Name Server (DNS). This document decribes a simple local DNS setup, which reduces dependency on DET WAN access. Requires the Bindery application (free). Worldcom Proxy Issues (Monday 15th September 2003) If your school is using the DET Worldcom proxy, you will need to include a list of "exceptions" in the proxy setup, to provide access to internal DET web sites. WDO Anti-virus Info Page (Monday 15th September 2003) Links and resources for school staff trying to keep on top of the current spate of viruses plaguing our network. Includes downloads of worm removal and patching software, along with some notes on procedures for their application. New MS Virus Alert (Friday 12th September 2003) Yesterday, Microsoft released yet another Critical Security Update for Windows XP, 2000 and NT workstations and servers. A new patch must be applied to all XP/2000/NT workstations. This is a different patch to those previously used for the w32.Blaster and Welchia Worms. DET Schools' IP Address Range (Wednesday 10th September 2003) DET Networks have designated the allocation of IP addresses in NSW schools. It is critical that schools refer to this allocation when installing new equipment. Also includes information for setting up a local proxy server. (DET Intranet access required.) ITSC 2004 (Friday 5th September 2003) The Innovative Technology Schools Conference is without doubt Australia’s premiere ‘hands-on’ education and technology conference. It is held right here in Wollongong from 24th - 27th November 2003. 4 Day and 1 Day options. The conference is filling very quickly, so book online soon to avoid disappointment! Apple School Technology Day - we are full! (Thursday 4th September 2003) The ASTD scheduled for Tuesday 16th September is now fully subscribed. Check your schools' participants are registered on the Paticipant's List. Retina Scan - Scan for Unpatched Windows Computers (Thursday 4th September 2003) Prevent further Welchia and Blaster worm infections on your Windows NT/2000/XP computers - use Retina DCOM Scanner to identify computers on your school's LAN which remain "unpatched". How Things are Manufactured (Monday 1st September 2003) Video tutorials from Stanford University explains how everyday things are made - golf clubs, cars, bottles, denim, jelly beans, etc.(You will definitely need a broadband link for the video stuff in this site!) Blaster Guy Arrested! (Monday 1st September 2003) Police have arrested a teenage suspect in relation to the w32.Blaster worm which has kept us all busy for the last 2 weeks!   Back to headlines