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  • September 16, 2006 16 Sep'06

    Universities lean on each other for better disaster recovery

    As another school year begins, colleges and universities are opening their doors to each other in order to get enterprise-level disaster recovery plans working.

  • September 14, 2006 14 Sep'06

    Three ways to create clustered storage, page 2

    Clustered storage systems run on storage servers, NAS gateways and hosts. Here's how to determine which clustered file-system architecture is best for your needs and storage environment.

  • September 14, 2006 14 Sep'06

    Secure network perimeter to result from Symantec-Juniper deal

    Juniper and Symantec announced a deal to integrate Symantec's client security software with Juniper's security hardware. The result will allow endpoint compliance and access control platforms to secure the enterprise perimeter.

  • September 14, 2006 14 Sep'06

    Three ways to create clustered storage, page 3

    Clustered storage systems run on storage servers, NAS gateways and hosts. Here's how to determine which clustered file-system architecture is best for your needs and storage environment.

  • September 14, 2006 14 Sep'06

    Three ways to create clustered storage

    Clustered storage systems run on storage servers, NAS gateways and hosts. Here's how to determine which clustered file-system architecture is best for your needs and storage environment.

  • September 14, 2006 14 Sep'06

    Mozilla fixes several Firefox flaws

    Several flaws could be used for man-in-the-middle, spoofing and cross-site scripting attacks. Mozilla has released Firefox 1.5.0.7 to address the problems.

  • September 14, 2006 14 Sep'06

    Set up an ad hoc WiFi network

    What if you wanted to do pretty much everything you can do on a network, but didn't have a router? You can set up an ad hoc network, in which you can connect on a peer-to-peer basis with other computers and PDAs. You don't need any extra software; ...

  • September 14, 2006 14 Sep'06

    Calling network management vendors: It's time to get on board with VoIP

    Despite the hype, full-scale VoIP deployments are hard to find. According to our research at Yankee Group, over 80% of U.S. enterprises have VoIP deployed somewhere in their organization in some shape or form. This includes departmental trials and ...

  • September 11, 2006 11 Sep'06

    Security Bytes: Hackers target the Terminator

    In other news, Symantec upgrades its Norton product line and the Anti-Phishing Working Group says phishing activity soared this summer.

  • September 11, 2006 11 Sep'06

    Storage IPOs bode well for competition

    Analysts say new public players could breathe competitive life into the market, but it all hinges on how well execs can balance the needs of users and shareholders.

  • September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06

    Fast Guide: VoIP encryption

    A guide to encryption within VoIP networks

  • September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06

    VoIP startup untethers would-be mobile workers from wireline office phones

    VoIP startup DiVitas Networks has voice-over-WiFi-to-cellular technology in the works that gives endusers access to enterprise apps and puts dual-mode handset management in the hands of network administrators.

  • September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06

    Security Bytes: New flaw in Cisco IOS

    Security news including Cisco, Mozilla hires a former Microsoft strategist to bolster security, a new "pump-and-dump" stock spam campaign is discovered and TippingPoint lists info on new flaws.

  • September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06

    VoIP startup untethers would-be mobile workers from wireline office phones

    VoIP startup DiVitas Networks has voice-over-WiFi-to-cellular technology in the works that gives endusers access to enterprise apps and puts dual-mode handset management in the hands of network administrators.

  • September 05, 2006 05 Sep'06

    ControlGuard targets rogue devices

    ControlGuard Access Manager is an effective tool for controlling what devices users can add to their workstations and how they are used.

  • September 05, 2006 05 Sep'06

    Proofpoint delivers strong messaging security

    Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway is a highly recommended, affordable solution for big enterprises that need protection from email-based attacks.

  • September 05, 2006 05 Sep'06

    VoIP outsourcing: Save money and gain flexibility

    VoIP outsourcing is the way to go for organisations looking to deploy voice services quickly and flexibly without a major investment in skills and upkeep.

  • September 05, 2006 05 Sep'06

    VoIP outsourcing: Save money and gain flexibility

    VoIP outsourcing is the way to go for organizations looking to deploy voice services quickly and flexibly without a major investment in skills and upkeep.

  • September 05, 2006 05 Sep'06

    Cisco accelerates the branch

    Cisco rolls WAN optimization, application acceleration and Wide Area File Services (WAFS) in a single branch box to complement its Application Control Engine (ACE) data center optimization product.

  • September 05, 2006 05 Sep'06

    Cisco, Microsoft unveil NAC/NAP interoperability

    Nearly two years into their partnership, Cisco and Microsoft yesterday announced a joint architecture combining their network access security solutions.

  • September 05, 2006 05 Sep'06

    Instant messaging boom brings security concerns

    Instant messaging (IM) has made significant inroads to the enterprise, but using public IM applications may open up security holes in the network

  • September 05, 2006 05 Sep'06

    Cisco, Microsoft unveil NAC/NAP interoperability

    Nearly two years into their partnership, Cisco and Microsoft yesterday announced a joint architecture combining their network access security solutions.

  • September 04, 2006 04 Sep'06

    Revamped Cisco WAFS worth the wait, users say

    Months late, Cisco has finally released a combined Wan optimisation and WAFS product, while startups like Riverbed have been snapping up the customers. But some Cisco beta testers say it has been worth the wait.

  • September 04, 2006 04 Sep'06

    New Microsoft Word zero-day exploit discovered

    Trojan.MDropper-Q is exploiting a vulnerability in Microsoft's word-processing application that could allow attackers to take control of certain machines.

  • September 04, 2006 04 Sep'06

    Instant messaging boom brings security concerns

    Instant messaging (IM) has made significant inroads to the enterprise, but using public IM applications may open up security holes in the network.

  • August 31, 2006 31 Aug'06

    Attacks against MS06-040 on the rise

    Six pieces of malware are now going after the Windows Server Service flaw outlined in MS06-040, and a spike in attacks has led Symantec to raise its ThreatCon to Level 2.

  • August 31, 2006 31 Aug'06

    Emulex acquisition could cloud future of FC-SATA spec

    New Emulex subsidiary Sierra Logic's strength is in FC-SATA bridging technology. Meanwhile, ONStor launches midrange clustered NAS, and Quantum shareholders withhold votes.

  • August 31, 2006 31 Aug'06

    Interoperability issues for a 6500 Cisco switch and a 3Comm 7700

    In this response, Sudhanshu Gupta talks about the interoperability issues that go along with a 6500 Cisco switch and a 3Comm 7700.

  • August 31, 2006 31 Aug'06

    Connecting ISDN PRI to a VPN via a Cisco AS5350

    Sudhanshu Gupta examines how to connect an ISDN PRI to a VPN using a Cisco AS5350.

  • August 31, 2006 31 Aug'06

    Routing phone calls to a POTS

    Sudhanshu Gupta explains how to route all phone calls to a POTS, in this Q&A.

  • August 31, 2006 31 Aug'06

    Configuring managed and unmanaged switches

    In this Q&A, Sudhanshu Gupta answers which cable to use with managed and unmanaged switches.

  • August 30, 2006 30 Aug'06

    Survey: Data breaches difficult to spot, prevent

    IT pros worry that false positives and a lack of resources are preventing them from blocking data breaches

  • August 30, 2006 30 Aug'06

    Symantec CIO vies with virtualization, device policy

    Symantec CIO David Thompson says virtualization is a big part of the security giant's future and it has developed a policy to mitigate virtualization security risks.

  • August 30, 2006 30 Aug'06

    VoIP outsourcing: Save money while gaining flexibility

    VoIP outsourcing is the way to go for firms looking to deploy voice services quickly and flexibly without a major investment in skills and upkeep.

  • August 30, 2006 30 Aug'06

    Malware database access sparks debate

    Should an emerging database of more than 300,000 malware samples remain a walled community for trusted users, or is open access the best way to fight off digital desperados?

  • August 29, 2006 29 Aug'06

    AT&T breach affects 19,000 customers

    Online outlaws hacked into an AT&T computer system and stole credit card data on thousands of customers. AT&T has offered to pay for credit monitoring services for those affected.

  • August 29, 2006 29 Aug'06

    An era ends as Tandberg buys Exabyte

    The once-dominant player in the tape market has ended a long downward spiral by selling off its assets. At least customers can now count on continued support, analysts say.

  • August 28, 2006 28 Aug'06

    Microsoft probes alleged Internet Explorer flaw

    A research group claims attackers could launch malicious code using a flaw in the way Internet Explorer instantiates certain COM objects' ActiveX controls.

  • August 28, 2006 28 Aug'06

    Virtualisation eases patch management pain

    IT managers are learning that using desktop virtualisation software to patch their enterprise desktops has the potential to save time, money and energy.

  • August 28, 2006 28 Aug'06

    Riverbed update offers users more bandwidth, better reporting

    Riverbed announced a package of hardware and software updates, which some customers say they've been waiting for.

  • August 28, 2006 28 Aug'06

    ProCurve rolls out three new switch series

    ProCurve Networking by HP has added three new series of switches to its lineup.

  • August 27, 2006 27 Aug'06

    Third-party patching: Prudent or perilous?

    Security patches issued by third parties have become more prevalent in recent months, and while some security pros endorse them, others say they're more trouble than they're worth.

  • August 27, 2006 27 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.

  • August 27, 2006 27 Aug'06

    Duplex mismatch

    This article helps networking engineers understand the issues behind duplex mismatch, one of the most troublesome problems in today's Ethernet networks. Learn why duplex mismatch occurs and how you can prevent it with autonegotiation and hard coding.