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Enterprise software
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August 27, 2006
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Aug'06
3PAR adds midrange array for secondary sites
3PAR has introduced a smaller version of its InServ Storage Server, which it describes as a product-line extension into its existing customer base.
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August 24, 2006
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Aug'06
Are tape backups a thing of the past when it comes to disaster recovery?
I guess we have to look at disaster recovery, when it comes to tapes, in order of priorities. So, if we're talking about your most critical applications nowadays -- your most critical data -- tape backup is actually losing favor to disk backup or ...
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August 24, 2006
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Aug'06
Should I back up the operating system files?
We hear a lot about single-instance storage; single-instance backup. When you start backing up operating system files, you will have the same .DLL, for example, on each of your Windows servers -- you may have 100 servers. I would say, if you have a ...
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August 24, 2006
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Aug'06
How do I establish recovery priority for my applications?
If it's at the IT level, it comes from a data perspective. When you start moving up a little bit into the business side, people start looking at the applications because they don't really know where the data is. If we talk today about virtualization...
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August 24, 2006
24
Aug'06
Security Blog Log: Opinions abound on IBM/ISS deal
Bloggers ponder what IBM's acquisition of ISS says about the industry as a whole. Is the end in sight for independent security vendors?
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August 24, 2006
24
Aug'06
How do I identify what data to replicate and what data to simply backup?
It goes back again to the value of the data to your organization -- or the impact of losing access to this data. Typically, from a business continuity perspective, the best way to establish this is through what we call a "business impact analysis," ...
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August 24, 2006
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Aug'06
What is the most important aspect of data protection when it comes to DR?
You could answer that with one word really, and I would have to say "testing." Just "testing." Whatever you do when you're protecting data, whether it's a backup, whether it's replication, whatever it is, make sure that you test what you put in ...
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August 24, 2006
24
Aug'06
Weekly compilation of storage news
Symantec peddles enterprise vault toolT and the new features developed because of a recent update to the US Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
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August 24, 2006
24
Aug'06
Aren't backups and archives essentially the same thing?
The answer to that can be a "yes" and "no." If we look at a very high level, a copy of data is a copy of data, and that's where a lot of people confuse both as being somewhat the same -- one copy is just kept longer. When we start digging into what ...
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August 24, 2006
24
Aug'06
What do tiered storage and ILM have to do with disaster recovery?
That idea ties back into the topics of data growth, data control, data management and recoverability. Once you start categorizing your data based on criticality and recovery priority, it gives you an indication of your data segments. We have our ...
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August 21, 2006
21
Aug'06
Briefs: VoiceCon in the news
This week at VoiceCon we saw everything from managed VoIP services to IP phones made to make mobile workers right at home, wherever they are.
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August 21, 2006
21
Aug'06
IBM spruces up storage line
IBM floated a raft of announcements across its storage line, but analysts say they are still waiting for the updates stuck in the research phase.
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August 21, 2006
21
Aug'06
Update: Microsoft fixes faulty Internet Explorer patch
Update: Microsoft has fixed a faulty browser fix that enabled an exploitable condition. Souces say a compatibility problem with Systems Management Server delayed the fix.
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August 20, 2006
20
Aug'06
Twin Trojans use PowerPoint to spread
Researchers aren't yet sure if troublesome new Trojan horse programs are exploiting a new PowerPoint flaw or the vulnerabilities Microsoft patched Aug. 8.
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August 17, 2006
17
Aug'06
Apple fixes Xsan security flaw
Attackers could exploit a security flaw in Apple's Xsan file system to launch malicious code and crash vulnerable machines, but a fix is available.
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August 15, 2006
15
Aug'06
Cisco says it can't reproduce PIX flaw
Ever since a researcher at Black Hat outlined a flaw in the PIX firewall, Cisco has been trying to reproduce the security hole. So far, the company has been unsuccessful.
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August 15, 2006
15
Aug'06
Cisco boosts VoIP certification
The upgraded CCNP midlevel Cisco certification now incorporates VoIP, security and wireless to boost converged network skills among enterprise professionals.
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August 15, 2006
15
Aug'06
Qualcomm to halve storage growth in 2007
Wireless chipmaker Qualcomm expects to slow down its storage growth by at least 50% next year using a capacity utilisation tool from MonoSphere.
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August 14, 2006
14
Aug'06
EMC sheds light on RSA integration plans
As the dust begins to settle on EMC's $2.1 billion acquisition of RSA Security, the hard work of integration begins. What's EMC strategy here?
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August 14, 2006
14
Aug'06
Mocbot update targets MS06-040 flaw
Security experts raised the red flag Sunday as new malware targets the Windows flaw addressed in the MS06-040 patch. Attackers are using the flaw to expand IRC-controlled botnets.
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August 10, 2006
10
Aug'06
Security Blog Log: Israeli-Hezbollah war spills into cyberspace
This week blogosphere warily watches online attacks inspired by the Mideast conflict and rants over the latest security incidents at AOL and the VA.
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August 10, 2006
10
Aug'06
Vista kernel limits have security vendors on edge
Microsoft's PatchGuard feature will prevent extension of Windows Vista kernel, and antivirus vendors say it'll make it harder for them to produce good security products.
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August 09, 2006
09
Aug'06
Xiotech resurfaces with data compliance focus
Xiotech has been busy acquiring a legal discovery software vendor and building a data compliance practice, but what about storage?
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August 06, 2006
06
Aug'06
Security Bytes: CA fixes eTrust Antivirus flaws
Online thieves steal $700,000 from personal accounts, researchers expose e-passport vulnerability; and arrests are made in the VA security breach case.
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August 03, 2006
03
Aug'06
Ajax threats worry researchers
Black Hat: While it makes smooth Web applications like Google Maps possible, the rush to adopt Ajax may fuel haphazard development and a feeding frenzy among hackers.
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August 03, 2006
03
Aug'06
Vendors reject preferential knowledge sharing
While Cisco continues to investigate a potential PIX firewall flaw, it and other vendors say sharing security information quickly and indiscriminately is always the best policy.
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August 03, 2006
03
Aug'06
EMC updates SAN Advisor design tool
EMC's SAN design tool now recognises zones and allows users to customise rules; HP and EMC sign five-year cross-licensing deal.
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
Twelve Microsoft fixes coming on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft Tuesday will release a dozen new security bulletins for its Windows and Office products, likely including fixes for several outstanding PowerPoint flaws.
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
Mobile security begins with policy
Mobile security can no longer be an afterthought. Mobile experts say security starts, but doesn't end, with policy.
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
Possible Cisco zero-day exploit revealed at Black Hat
Details of an alleged flaw related to SIP and PIX appliances, briefly mentioned in a Wednesday Black Hat presentation, are being kept under wraps as Cisco and US-CERT investigate.
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
SRM tools improve storage planning and deployment
Why are storage administrators struggling to identify their storage resources and utilise those resources to their best potential?
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August 01, 2006
01
Aug'06
Security Bytes: Exploits targeting freshly patched Apple flaw
Apple patches nearly two dozen holes in OS X, but not before exploits are unleashed. Plus McAfee fixes a critical flaw and EMC gets the OK to buy RSA.
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August 01, 2006
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Aug'06
Litchfield: Database security is 'IT's biggest problem'
At Black Hat USA 2006, database security guru David Litchfield unveils 20-plus IBM Informix flaws that attackers could exploit to create malicious files, gain DBA-level privileges and access sensitive data.
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July 31, 2006
31
Jul'06
Security Bytes: ISS warns of new Microsoft Windows flaw
Attackers could exploit the latest Microsoft Windows flaw to crash vulnerable machines and Symantec fixes a Brightmail AntiSpam flaw.
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July 30, 2006
30
Jul'06
EqualLogic updates storage provisioning software
Users have more options when it comes to pooling storage with version 3.0 of EqualLogic's array software, but some are wondering whatever happened to the SAS disks.
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July 26, 2006
26
Jul'06
Mozilla issues critical security updates
New patches to fix 13 software security flaws, eight of which have been deemed critical.
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July 26, 2006
26
Jul'06
DHS puts Zitz in charge of cybersecurity division
American career intelligence officer Robert S. Zitz has taken over day-to-day operations of the US National Cyber Security Division, but his department still has numerous digital defence problems to remedy.
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July 26, 2006
26
Jul'06
Blue Cross bears burden of 'no wireless' policy
Blue Cross of Idaho had a "no wireless" policy on paper but never really enforced it. That is, until a team of auditors said the company had better do something.
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July 25, 2006
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Jul'06
Netscape.com hit with cross-site scripting attack
The popular Web portal was hit by a cross-site scripting attack early on 26 July but Netscape says the problem has been addressed
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July 25, 2006
25
Jul'06
Longhorn on the road to Linux compatibility
The next version of Windows Server – codenamed Longhorn – will include virtualisation technology that is interoperable with the open source Linux operating system.
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July 24, 2006
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Jul'06
Security Bytes: New Microsoft exploits in the wild
The exploits target issues Microsoft patched earlier this month. Meanwhile, flaws are reported in Oracle for OpenView and a Mozilla Firefox keystroke logger is on the loose.
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July 24, 2006
24
Jul'06
Resellers come around to storage virtualization
Storage virtualisation has been around as a concept for years, but value added resellers are finally finding ways to sell it.
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July 16, 2006
16
Jul'06
VPNs and remote access quiz
Take this five-question quiz to see how much you've learned about VPNs and remote access.
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July 14, 2006
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Jul'06
CSI survey: Data breaches still being swept under the rug
The annual CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey shows companies are reporting fewer financial losses from data breaches. That doesn't mean the good guys are winning.
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July 13, 2006
13
Jul'06
Trojan targets Microsoft PowerPoint flaw
Update: The exploit might be tied to an older flaw in Excel. Attackers who exploit the serious flaw could launch arbitrary code. Microsoft says it is investigating.
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July 11, 2006
11
Jul'06
Critical flaws found in Excel, Flash Player
FrSIRT says holes in Microsoft's spreadsheet program and Adobe's media player could allow attackers to take control of affected machines and initiate malicious commands.
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July 10, 2006
10
Jul'06
Skills fears as number of IT students plummets
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July 10, 2006
10
Jul'06
Security Bytes: Data breach affects 100,000 military personnel
Meanwhile: Phishers use a phone trick to dupe PayPal users; the PCI security standard will get more teeth and a survey illustrates an increase in security breaches
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July 10, 2006
10
Jul'06
Application layer logging quiz answers
The key questions revealed
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June 26, 2006
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Jun'06
Dundee to teach ethical hacking BSc
A degree in ethical hacking will be on offer at a Scottish university from the new academic year.