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July 03, 2008 03 Jul'08
intel part 2

This is a replacement for the existing Intel story by JP with the same intro.

Intel unveils predictions for next gen of processors - by John-Paul Kamath

The...
July 02, 2008 02 Jul'08
Unix admin tutorial: How much memory is in this machine?

It's not always straightforward to get the answer to the burning question: How much memory is in this Unix machine? David Douthitt points readers to the answers for Solaris, AIX, HPUX, Linux, OpenVMS, and FreeBSD environments.
July 02, 2008 02 Jul'08
Friction grows between storage vendors, VMware

As the booming server virtualisation market spawns new competitors to VMware, how virtual machines connect with storage is becoming a matter of contention among vendors.
July 01, 2008 01 Jul'08
Virtual machines present dynamic environment issues for network pros

Virtualisation can mean network managers need to develop an infrastructure for redirecting IP addresses across a WAN.
June 30, 2008 30 Jun'08
Sizing server hardware for virtual machines

How many virtual machines can you put on a server? Depends upon whether your hardware and virtualisation environment are well-matched. This tip offers four criteria for selecting the right servers for VMs.
June 27, 2008 27 Jun'08
Unified Communications opportunity can be lost by bad management

Unified Communications can go awry when users are too connected, too often.Some companies, Intel included, are therefore switching off access to their staff at some times!
June 26, 2008 26 Jun'08
Cisco warns of UCM flaws

Cisco has warned that several versions of its Unified Call Managers have security problems.
June 25, 2008 25 Jun'08
Telepresence reaches down to smaller businesses

Telepresence suites are emerging for smaller businesses, as vendors saturate the big end of town.

June 24, 2008 24 Jun'08
Palm Treo 850 info, photos are leaked

The Palm Treo 850, making an unexpected appearance, was recently leaked.
June 18, 2008 18 Jun'08
Unified communications' business value cloudy, but enterprises want it

Unified communications (UC)'s business value remains unclear, but line-of-business executives are all for the technology.
June 17, 2008 17 Jun'08
Integrating presence into the enterprise

Confused by presence and its benefits? Here's how to get the technology working for you.
June 17, 2008 17 Jun'08
Fujitsu quit NHS project as terms were unaffordable, MPs told

Fujitsu Services withdrew from talks to re-negotiate...
June 16, 2008 16 Jun'08
Introduction to firewalls

What is a network firewall? What types of firewalls are there, and which kind best protects your company's data? All of these questions, and more, are answered in our network security firewall guide.
June 16, 2008 16 Jun'08
Gary McKinnon broke into 73,000 US government computers, Lords told

Self confessed British hacker Gary McKinnon, who is fighting extradition to the US, broke into more than 73,000 US government computers, including those of the US Army, Navy and Nasa, and deleted critical data, the House of Lords heard today.

June 13, 2008 13 Jun'08
How can I configure 10 VLANs with 5 unmanaged switches?

Given a Cisco Layer 3 (L3) switch and 5 unmanaged switches, learn how to create 10 VLANs from our routing and switching expert, Sudhanshu Gupta.
June 06, 2008 06 Jun'08
Microsoft OCS powerful but needs third parties for complete solution

Microsoft's OCS can run enterprise voice, but users are waiting for links to existing products before taking the plunge, analysts say.
June 05, 2008 05 Jun'08
Gartner's Top 10 disruptive technologies for 2008 to 2012

What are the new technologies that will change the way IT departments operate? Adam Turner reveals Gartner's top ten future disruptors.
June 03, 2008 03 Jun'08
Understanding remote scripting: Managing Windows networks using scripts, Part 9

Our series on managing Windows networks using scripts continues.
June 02, 2008 02 Jun'08
Chinook ZD576: exclusive picture

This photo of Chinook ZD576 is the copyright of Robin Crorie who has given kind permission for it to be used by Computer Weekly in connection with our Campaign...
June 01, 2008 01 Jun'08
Troubleshooting IP Routing -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, 3rd Edition,' Chapter 7

This eBook chapter examines troubleshooting the IP routing process. Read more to learn if your IP routing troubleshooting is up to scratch!
June 01, 2008 01 Jun'08
Wireless LANs -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition,' Chapter 11

This chapter examines the basics of WLANs to help you prepare for the CCNA exam. In particular, the first section introduces the concepts, protocols, and standards used by many of the most common WLAN installations today. The chapter then examines ...
May 29, 2008 29 May'08
Cisco smartens up the wireless network with Motion platform

Cisco will soon release a new product that integrates wireless devices and wired networks to enable seamless handovers and uninterrupted data access.
May 27, 2008 27 May'08
New doubts raised on Chinook crash ruling

A former senior officer who helped write rules for RAF accident inquiries has spoken publicly for the first time about his concerns over the cause of a controversial Chinook helicopter crash 14 years ago.
May 20, 2008 20 May'08
What is 802.11n "Greenfield" mode?

802.11n has a special facility called "Greenfield" mode to help it increase speed.
May 19, 2008 19 May'08
NSW Ambulance Service rebuilds its comms systems

The Ambulance Service of New South Wales has completed a massive revamp of its networks and customer contact systems.
May 19, 2008 19 May'08
Norwich Union signs £300m deal with Cable & Wireless

Aviva Insurance Group, which owns Norwich Union, has signed a six-year IT outsourcing contract worth £300m with Cable & Wireless.

The company will...
May 15, 2008 15 May'08
What is data loss prevention? -- An introduction to DLP

This Q&A discusses what data loss prevention (DLP) is and how it differs from other networking security products in securing your enterprise and keeping your business reputable.
May 11, 2008 11 May'08
Is echo inherent to VoIP?

VoIP lines are sometimes criticised for delivering more echo than their analog cousins. We explain how to fix the problem in this tip.
April 18, 2008 18 Apr'08
Optimising iSCSI SANs with the right Ethernet switch

iSCI SANS are now within the reach of many small businesses. Here's how to make sure the SAN works best, by optimising the supporting network.
April 15, 2008 15 Apr'08
EDITORIAL: It's time for a Net Neutrality debate

Australia should sort out its position on Net Neutrality before the National Broadband Network is built, not afterwards, writes TechTarget ANZ Editor Simon Sharwood.
April 15, 2008 15 Apr'08
EDITORIAL: It's time for a Net Neutrality debate

Australia should sort out its position on Net Neutrality before the National Broadband Network is built, not afterwards, writes TechTarget ANZ Editor Simon Sharwood.
April 09, 2008 09 Apr'08
Transitioning to unified communications with e-learning

Unified communications is not something every worker can adopt straight away. E-learning tools can ease their path to adoption.
April 09, 2008 09 Apr'08
Transitioning to unified communications with e-learning

Unified communications is not something every worker can adopt straight away. E-learning tools can ease their path to adoption.
April 08, 2008 08 Apr'08
SNW Roundup: Sun adds data deduplication to VTL

Sun comes out with VTL Prime, a virtual tape library with FalconStor's data deduplication; Attune gets into file archiving; and SGI, Fujitsu and Dot Hill launch storage systems.
April 07, 2008 07 Apr'08
Isilon reveals turnaround plan

Clustered storage vendor vows to continue to spend on product development, sales and marketing, despite losing nearly $27 million (£13.5m) in its first year as public company.
April 06, 2008 06 Apr'08
Governance, compliance, security: How are these network problems?

Governance is often perceived as a C-level issue. Yet network professionals must recognise that they have responsibility for these issues too!
April 04, 2008 04 Apr'08
Does rapid UC innovation beget slow implementation rates?

As unified communications (UC) technology grows, many enterprises are left to play catch-up.
April 04, 2008 04 Apr'08
How to scope the liability clause in your software license agreement

Standard limit of liability clauses favour the vendor. Here's how to modify them to protect your firm from IT risk.
March 27, 2008 27 Mar'08
How to subnet: Subnetting calculations and shortcuts

Learn how subnetting works in this tip and quiz on how to calculate a subnet mask. IP address classes and bit values of octets are explained in detail.
March 27, 2008 27 Mar'08
DNS monitoring: If it's slow, everything is slow

Techniques for monitoring DNS performance, and the impact on applications when it is not performing properly, are explored in this tip.
March 27, 2008 27 Mar'08
Getting the best bargain on network vulnerability scanning

When it comes to enterprise network analysis, is it best to use a commercial vulnerability scanner or an open source product? Mike Chapple explains.
March 26, 2008 26 Mar'08
Application delivery controllers: Moving toward the application-centric network

Application delivery controllers (ADCs) have evolved from server load balancers (SLBs) to deal with growth of networked application delivery.
March 24, 2008 24 Mar'08
Open platforms are essential to the future of unified communications

At VoiceCon 2008, keynote speakers stressed the importance of openness and interoperability of unified communications platforms.
March 19, 2008 19 Mar'08
Cisco Certified Voice Professional lab updates mimic live networks

The new Cisco CCVP certification updates training courses to fall in line with the latest Unified Communications Manager platform.
March 19, 2008 19 Mar'08
Cisco Certified Voice Professional lab updates mimic live networks

The new Cisco CCVP certification updates training courses to fall in line with the latest Unified Communications Manager platform.
March 18, 2008 18 Mar'08
Avaya solves fragmented presence problem with federated presence server

Avaya launches Intelligent Presence Server, which solves the problem of fragmented presence within an enterprise.
March 14, 2008 14 Mar'08
EMC gives Centera a software refresh

EMC has tweaked the software for its Centera archiving system with an emphasis on handling more pieces of data rather than sheer bulk of information stored.
March 13, 2008 13 Mar'08
Wireless security protocols -- How WPA and WPA2 work

WPA and WPA2 improve upon WEP's encryption methods for better 802.11 wireless security.
March 13, 2008 13 Mar'08
NetApp says flagging economy could boost its sales

The current economic downturn may actually help boost NetApp's appeal to storage users, according to company officials at its US Analyst Day
March 12, 2008 12 Mar'08
Green networking: Energy efficient upgrades can cut costs

Using green networking products, like more efficient gigabit Ethernet switches, to replace aging networking equipment can cut runaway energy costs.