Test: IBM x336 packs power in a slim server framework

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08/01/05
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Test: IBM x336 packs power in a slim server framework, 08/01/05

If you are looking for lots of server power packed into a small
space, look no further than the IBM xServer 336 series. In our
tests, we were impressed with its solid performance, a great
physical design and management features.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetsystemsmgmt4201>

Opinion: Out of the crossfire, into deployment, 08/01/05

When running a federation project, users (unlike analysts) don't
want to get caught in the crossfire. Keep the trust fabric
simple, working with current partners first and turning to
industry trust frameworks (such as the Federal E-Authentication
...
<http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/080105blum.html?nl>

Cisco nabs software firm, 08/01/05

Cisco last week announced it has agreed to acquire Sheer
Networks, which makes software designed to help service
providers and large corporations manage complex networks.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetsystemsmgmt4202>

Test: Google searches for an enterprise space, 08/01/05

In our Clear Choice test of the GB-1001 model, we found that
while the searching and indexing features live up to the Google
name, the product lacks polish and advanced management features.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetsystemsmgmt4203>

Newsletter: Architectural approach to security on the rise,
07/27/05

Because it is constantly evolving, the IT security market is
crowded with a mind-boggling range of technologies and tools. An
enterprise's ability to adopt ...
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetsystemsmgmt4204>

Newsletter: A sweep of M-Tech's ID mgmt. suite, 07/27/05

While I was in San Diego for the Catalyst Conference earlier
this month, I kept running into Idan Shoham, CTO and co-founder
of M-Tech Technology. It could be that ...
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetsystemsmgmt4205>

Cisco to acquire Sheer Networks for $97 million, 07/26/05

Cisco Tuesday announced it has agreed to acquire Sheer Networks,
which makes software designed to help service providers and
large enterprises manage complex networks.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetsystemsmgmt3987>

CA acquires e-mail security vendor Qurb Inc., 07/26/05

Computer Associates International Inc. Tuesday bolstered its
security software product line by acquiring e-mail security
software vendor Qurb Inc.
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/072605-ca-qurb.html?nl>

Newsletter: What's IBM doing in the realm of identity?, 07/25/05

I'm going to spend the next few newsletters going over the
conversations I had with the many vendors that attended the
recent Catalyst conference. But before I ...
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetsystemsmgmt4206>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Cisco vulnerability posted to Internet
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetsystemsmgmt4207>

2. Router flaw sparks battle
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/080105-blackhat.html>

3. Researcher at center of Cisco router-exploit controversy
speaks out <http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetsystemsmgmt4209>

4. Black Hat event highlights RFID and VoIP security threats
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/080105-blackhat-side.html>

5. Cisco nixes conference session on hacking IOS router code
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetsystemsmgmt4210>
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