February 2007

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Microsoft targets SMEs in blitz on illegal software

  Microsoft has kicked off the second stage of its software audit and asset management programme, which aims to ensure that users are running licensed copies of its software.  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Licences could hinder grids

  Current software licensing models could hinder the adoption of grid technologies that use virtualisation software to run applications over several machines, a grid user group has warned.  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  IBM joins race to build new generation of chips

  IBM is working with AMD, Sony and Toshiba to manufacture 45 nanometer microprocessors from 2008, joining Intel in the race to produce the first of a new generation of chips.  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Adobe boosts PDF archive prospects with ISO move

  Adobe has submitted its Portable Document Format to the International Organisation for Standardisation.  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  CA backup bug exploitable on Vista

  In what appears to be the first exploit for a third-party app running on Vista, a previously patched buffer overflow vulnerability in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup has been exploited. One security firm says ISVs aren't taking advantage of Vista's ...  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Is there any reliability difference with unified storage?

  There are a few minor differences, but usually not a significant difference...  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Cambridge saves time with city-wide digital printing system

  Cambridge University has overhauled its print management systems to allow its 8,000 departmental staff, as well as students from its 31 colleges, to send printing requests digitally to its central reprographics department.  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  What are the disadvantages of unified storage over independent block and file systems?

  There are some compromises that you'll need to make; there are certainly some control granularity issues. The pattern of access for file-based data and block-based data is significantly different...  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Unified/multiprotocol FAQ audiocast

  Download thisaudiocast in MP3 format and listen in the car, at the gym -- wherever you want. You can download the entire presentation or the individual questions that you are most interested in.  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  What about the system features, like snapshot and remote replication?

  At this point in time, most customers expect to have these features in both block- and file-based storage products...  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  What is the advantage of having unified storage?

  There is debate about that. Many customers may prefer to have just one storage system, avoiding specialized storage systems, like NAS for file-based access or a complicated block-based storage system...  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  What will be the impact on performance when mixing block and file in the same system?

  Caching difficulties are one concern since caching patterns may not be optimized for block-based storage...  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Will all storage systems be unified storage in the future?

  I don't think that "all" storage systems will be unified...  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  What does unified storage really mean?

  This can often be confusing once you read vendors' marketing materials. Simply stated, unified storage [or multiprotocol storage] refers to a single storage system that can support both file and block access...  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  NHS chief dismisses fresh call for review

  Experts' challenge on £12.4bn IT project is rebuffed once again  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Faster data shows L'Oreal's Cognos project is worth it

  L'Oreal has developed software to help its account managers work with major retail chains to forecast and improve sales of its products.  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Reduce your IT energy footprint

  Despite perceptions about the high procurement costs of energy-efficient IT equipment, adopting a green IT strategy can provide substantial savings  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Cryptographer's Panel: Forefathers still eager for new advances

  On the eve of cryptography's 30th anniversary, the men who invented the field say they're proud of what's been accomplished, but new cryptosystems are needed to keep on top of emerging threats.  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Gates touts secure access anywhere

  Microsoft's chairman tells RSA Conference 2007 attendees that a combination of authentication and access management strategies is what it takes to protect corporate data, but information security pros are willing to wait for the proof.  Continue Reading

• February 05, 2007 05 Feb'07

  Are there any differences in operations between unified storage and my existing storage systems?

  Normally, a block storage system is handled by a storage professional or storage administrator...  Continue Reading