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  • February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07

    HP fills in gaps with product updates

    HP announced updates to several of its products, but analysts are wondering what its ultimate strategy will be for storage virtualisation.

  • February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07

    Open source - What voice managers need to know

    Open source technology can make sense for VoIP deployments, and can be used in a hybrid approach with existing proprietary hardware or software. Learn more in this tip.

  • January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07

    What is an E&M line? What is the difference between a 2 wire and 4 wire E&M?

    What is an E&M line? What is the difference between a 2 wire and 4 wire E&M?

  • January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07

    Hybrid drives hit NAS boxes

    DNF will be making hybrid drives available in all of its storage products, but it doesn't recommend them for IP SANs.

  • January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07

    Managed VoIP -- 10 tips for a smooth migration

    Migrating to managed VoIP doesn't have to be a headache. Here, Verizon Business offers 10 top tips to ensure you get what you need.

  • January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07

    VoIP call features give users more bang for their buck

    2006 saw an increase in the popularity of VoIP and encouraged many competing service providers to offer features such as voicemail and Caller ID as standard in their best-selling service plans.

  • January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07

    Managed VoIP -- 10 tips for a smooth migration

    Migrating to managed VoIP doesn't have to be a headache. Here, Verizon Business offers 10 top tips to ensure you get what you need.

  • January 28, 2007 28 Jan'07

    Brocade unveils McData integration roadmap

    McData's directors and FICON routers will remain separate product lines for now; McData's SAN management software will replace Brocade's Fabric Manager.

  • January 27, 2007 27 Jan'07

    Network visualization, automation: At odds?

    Visualization is a powerful tool. But in the context of network management, the prevalence of graphs may indicate that your network management system (NMS) is not ready to meet the requirements of autonomic network performance. Why so? Loki ...

  • January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07

    Network-based attacks

    The second tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."

  • January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07

    iSCSI SANs grow in midmarket, enterprise

    Because transporting "SCSI over IP" leverages ubiquitous Ethernet networks, that translates to lower cost, easier maintenance and simpler management, which makes SAN deployment more attractive for SMEs.

  • January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07

    RSVP ready to manage VoIP, video traffic

    Though its 10 year past was riddled with failures, RSVP is fast returning as one of the best tools for managing QoS for VoIP and video.

  • January 23, 2007 23 Jan'07

    Cisco fixes IOS flaws

    Attackers could exploit three Cisco IOS flaws to cause a denial of service or launch malicious code. The networking giant has released fixes.

  • January 18, 2007 18 Jan'07

    Can Caller ID on VoIP calls be customized?

    Can I create the CID, name, area code and phone number that will display when I place a call via VoIP? Who do you like for VoIP service?

  • January 18, 2007 18 Jan'07

    What considerations do I need to make when setting up a VoIP system to our remote office?

    What considerations do I need to make when setting up a VoIP system to our remote office?

  • January 18, 2007 18 Jan'07

    WAN/WAFS platform specifications

    Product snapshots highlighting key specifications for a cross section of WAFS and WAN optimisation products intended for small, medium, and large organisations.

  • January 17, 2007 17 Jan'07

    Reasons why enterprise networking and security roles must stay separate

    Enterprise network managers are responsible for configuring and managing network devices, but should they be accountable for tasks that are typically handled by the information security team? Contributor Shon Harris examines why networking and ...

  • January 17, 2007 17 Jan'07

    VoIP security testing fundamentals

    VoIP security testing fundamentals are discussed in this guide -- how to test a VoIP system, what tools to use, how to use fuzzing to test VoIP security.

  • January 16, 2007 16 Jan'07

    Routing: Five common, easily avoided errors

    Router configuration errors don''t have to take down your network. Learn five common routing mistakes -- and how to avoid them -- in this tip.

  • January 15, 2007 15 Jan'07

    Core Security offers powerful testing tool

    We highly recommend Core Impact 6.0 to security engineers to verify the vulnerability of their networks.

  • January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07

    Network configuration management key to VoIP success

    While companies spend millions on upgrading infrastructure for VoIP, little attention is given to solving the largest source of downtime – configuration-related outages due to human error.

  • January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07

    Network configuration management key to VoIP success

    While companies spend millions on upgrading infrastructure for VoIP, little attention is given to solving the largest source of downtime – configuration-related outages due to human error. A well-defined change management process built around a ...

  • January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07

    What is the difference between virtualization switches and virtual SANs?

    The word "virtualization" is thrown around so much that it's hard to always know what it means...

  • January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07

    What is the difference between InfiniBand, SAS and iSCSI and where does each technology fit?

    InfiniBand is an interface; just like Fibre Channel (FC) or Ethernet. As an interface, InfiniBand carries different protocols...

  • January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07

    Convergence, interoperability key in disaster planning

    Convergence and interoperability are major factors in ensuring communications continuity in a disaster.

  • January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07

    How are switches changing the way SANs are designed and managed?

    There is more granularity in the device options today, allowing for more versatile device configuration...

  • January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07

    Storage area network FAQ audiocast

    Don't have time to dig into the FAQ text now? Download the storage area network audiocast in MP3 format and listen in the car, at the gym -- wherever you want.

  • December 21, 2006 21 Dec'06

    Skype Trojan: Much ado about nothing?

    This week in Security Blog Log: A Trojan horse has captured headlines by targeting Skype users. But some believe the threat is being blown out of proportion.

  • December 18, 2006 18 Dec'06

    VoIP hacking exposed in new book

    VoIP hacking is a reality, and in a new book, two VoIP security experts outline the tools and tricks to avoid a system-crushing hack.

  • December 18, 2006 18 Dec'06

    Cisco WLAN design best practices

    Wireless LAN (WLAN) technology has built-in security features, but a one-size-fits-all approach won't ensure adequate security for your organization. This tip provides best practices for designing your security architecture, including user community...

  • December 18, 2006 18 Dec'06

    WLAN interference and clogged pipes -- happy holidays!

    WLAN interference caused by decorations and slowed traffic due to online shopping are just some of the network woes of the holidays.

  • December 17, 2006 17 Dec'06

    Top 10 VoIP tips of 2006

    Echo and latency issues top the list in 2006, as seen in our top 10 list of most popular tips. If you have missed any of these tips, now is the time to catch up before the end of the year.

  • December 13, 2006 13 Dec'06

    Hosted VoIP eliminates cost, complexity

    Hosted VoIP is being adopted at increasing rates as more and more companies look to avoid the excess costs and complexities of on-premise solutions.

  • December 13, 2006 13 Dec'06

    VoIP management tools: Calculating ROI

    Before purchasing management tools for VoIP, you may need to calculate the return on investment (ROI) to justify the cost of those tools. In this tip, Gary Audin explains how to calculate ROI and provides specific checklists for calculating the ROI ...

  • December 13, 2006 13 Dec'06

    Hosted VoIP eliminates cost, complexity

    Hosted VoIP is being adopted at increasing rates as more and more companies look to avoid the excess costs and complexities of on-premise solutions.

  • December 13, 2006 13 Dec'06

    Swindon is broadband capital

    Swindon is still the broadband capital of Britain, research on coverage has revealed.

  • December 11, 2006 11 Dec'06

    SIP desktop phone blends functionality, style

    VoIP desktop phones are no longer the clunky hunks of plastic that take up space on your desk. Siemens yesterday launched a new family of SIP phones that are as slick as they are functional.

  • December 10, 2006 10 Dec'06

    Hitachi, BlueArc announce OEM partnership

    What had been rumored to be an acquisition has turned out to be an OEM deal, but HDS has also made an investment in BlueArc, indicating an acquisition could be the next step.

  • December 10, 2006 10 Dec'06

    Storage Decisions in the wild, wild west

    Dedupe, iSCSI, backup, virtualisation and cowboys in Stetson hats -- Storage Decisions Las Vegas 2006 had it all.

  • December 07, 2006 07 Dec'06

    Dell, Microsoft tout joint NAS product

    The new NX1950 product is vastly more expensive than its counterparts from HP and NetApp, but it scales higher, supports clusters and has redundant controllers.