Weekly Update for Networking Decision-Makers

**** NETWORKING-DECISION-MAKERS NEWSLETTER ****

Tuesday, August 02, 2005 http://networking.ITtoolbox.com

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**** CONTENTS ****

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- News: Software Notebook: Server and Tools gives Microsoft a boost
- News: A whole new world of file sharing BitTorrent gears up for
online distribution of large files such as movies and games
- News: Cisco CFO is taking a new look at giving employee stock
options
- News: (12 additional headlines)
- Job Center: Web and IVR Testing Specialist Needed
- Job Center: LAN Support Specialist (CNE & MCSE) Needed
- Job Center: Professional Services Engineer Needed
- Job Center: (1 additional posting)
- Tech Stocks: Weekly Recap of ITtoolbox Stock Indices
- ITtoolbox Blogs: Windows VISTA
- ITtoolbox Blogs: Hacking Your Hotel
- ITtoolbox Blogs: NetworkDNA evolves
- ITtoolbox Blogs: (4 additional blogs)
- Industry Articles: Let Talent Bloom
- Industry Articles: WAN Services
- Industry Articles: IT Employment Bucks Historical Trend
- Industry Articles: Bolster Your Revenue With Load Balancers
- White Papers: Utility Style IT Departments - A myth or an inevitable
reality?
- White Papers: Benefits of WAN-Level Visibility in Monitoring and
Maintaining your Network
- White Papers: Value of Storage Capacity - DLT(R) - The Capacity to
do More
- White Papers: Physical Security in Mission Critical Facilities
- White Papers: Determining Total Cost of Ownership for Data Center
and Network Room Infrastructure
- White Papers: Wide Area Data Services: Optimizing the Branch
- White Papers: Calculating the Cost of Tape and Disk Solutions
- White Papers: SAS: The Path to Maximum SATA Scalability
- Featured Discussion Group: SYSADMIN-CAREER (1 message)
- Press Releases: (3 recent releases)
- Upcoming Events: (3 upcoming events)

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**** NEWS ****
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SOFTWARE NOTEBOOK: SERVER AND TOOLS GIVES MICROSOFT A BOOST
(Networking News)
Office and Windows, Microsoft's hallmark programs for personal
computers, get a lot of the public attention. But another part of the
company has quietly begun to rival and, in some ways, exceed the
performance of...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=132017

A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF FILE SHARING BITTORRENT GEARS UP FOR ONLINE
DISTRIBUTION OF LARGE FILES SUCH AS MOVIES AND GAMES (Networking News)
Bram Cohen arrives in San Francisco's Mission District, his hair
disheveled, his face stubbled with a day's growth of beard and his
black BitTorrent T-shirt proclaiming him for what he is -- the poster
boy...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=132001

CISCO CFO IS TAKING A NEW LOOK AT GIVING EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS
(Networking News)
Cisco Systems Chief Financial Officer Dennis Powell knows the jokes
about CFOs being the buttoned-down, humorless left-brainers. So he was
prepared for some ribbing when he stood up to speak to a gathering of
journalists...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=132002

NORTEL WINS US$50M BROADBAND CONTRACT FROM LAQTEL IN TRINIDAD AND
TOBAGO (Networking News)
LaqTel, a new telecom operator in Trinidad and Tobago, has awarded a
$50-million-US contract to Nortel Networks for a third-generation
wireless network of mobile broadband services. LaqTel selected Nortel
to build an...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131997

TELCOS TALK UP IP MULTIMEDIA SUBSYSTEM (Networking News)
A new network architecture known as Internet Protocol Multimedia
Subsystem (IPMS) will be installed by most mobile operators within
five years, according to research by Analysys.�The analyst firm
warned, however, that operators will have...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131967

AT&T INTERNET SERVICE FAILS IN 5 STATES (Networking News)
Subscribers to AT&T Corp.'s DSL Internet service in five Western
states lost their connections for several hours Thursday after the
telecommunications company experienced a problem with equipment that
routes data over...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131969

U.S. FALLING BEHIND IN BROADBAND (Networking News)
The United States has been the leader in telecommunications technology
ever since Samuel F. B. Morse transmitted the message, "What hath God
wrought?" over copper...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131968

BT PROFITS RISE 24 PERCENT ON BROADBAND (Networking News)
BT Group PLC reported a 24 percent rise in net profits Thursday on
strong demand for premium services such as high-speed Internet
connections. BT's net earnings rose to 374 million pounds ($652
million)...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131932

COMPUTER ASSOCIATES 1Q PROFIT MORE THAN DOUBLES; COMPANY PLANS TO CUT
5 PERCENT OF JOBS (Networking News)
Computer Associates International Inc. on Wednesday said fiscal
first-quarter profit more than doubled, but the beleaguered management
software maker also unveiled a restructuring plan that will cut 5
percent of its...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131954

SHORT-HANDED FCC'S AGENDA REMAINS STALLED (Networking News)
Federal regulators were all set to dive into the thorny issue of media
ownership rules when a problem cropped up: They couldn't agree on how
to get started. The five-member Federal Communications Commission...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131938

PGP INVENTOR TO ENCRYPT NET CALLS (Networking News)
The creator of a well-known tool for keeping e-mail safe from prying
eyes is now working on a program that he says will help stop
eavesdroppers from listening in on Internet-based...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131915

TEST VERSION OF WINDOWS VISTA RELEASED (Networking News)
Microsoft Corp. released the first major test version of the Windows
Vista operating system on Wednesday, giving a limited number of
programmers and technology professionals the opportunity to test drive
the highly...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131902

VERTICALS PUSH TABLET PC FORWARD (Networking News)
Vertical markets drove most sales of Tablet PC devices, according to a
new study by Instat. Applications in healthcare, real estate,
insurance and sales force automation are the main reason for
organisations to buy the...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131896

VIEW FROM THE TOP: THE BROADBAND BOOM (Networking News)
From early morning calls to Europe to very late night meetings with
China, sales manager Mike Kallbrier works around the clock from his
home office to...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131895

IBM'S MAINFRAME WITH A MISSION (Networking News)
When IBM lifted the curtain July 26 on its new mainframe, dubbed z9,
it wasn't a classic hardware introduction that focused on the
machine's raw power. Instead, IBM (IBM) focused on giving the
mainframe an...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/news/nr.asp?i=131882

**** ITTOOLBOX JOB CENTER ****
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Web and IVR Testing Specialist Needed
Barq Technologies is seeking a Web and IVR Testing Specialist who has
at least 3 years experience in manual testing on web based
applications and who is skilled as a Mercury Test Director.
Description:...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/findjobs/display.asp?db=1&i=509

LAN Support Specialist (CNE & MCSE) Needed
Cedars-Sinai Health System is seeking a LAN Support Specialist (CNE &
MCSE) with a minimum 3 years experience in NOS administration of
Microsoft NT, Novell Netware, Linux, and Macintosh Networks in a
business environment. Description: Accountable for...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/findjobs/display.asp?db=1&i=495

Professional Services Engineer Needed
H&W Computer Systems, Inc is seeking a Professional Services Engineer
who has at least 5 years of technical implementation and sales
engineering support experience and who is skilled in application
development, IT operations and system...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/findjobs/display.asp?db=1&i=485

Systems Analyst/Programmer Needed
Talent Partners is seeking a Systems Analyst/Programmer who has a B.S.
and/or Masters in Computer Science, Math, Business or MIS. Company
Information: Talent Partners, the industry leader of Broadcast support
services to the Advertising industry, enjoys...
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/findjobs/display.asp?db=1&i=463

**** TECHNOLOGY STOCK INDICES - WEEKLY PERFORMANCE ****

INDEX 07/25/05 08/01/05 %CHANGE
SCM 62.95 67.51 +7.24% BEST
Knowledge Mgmt 67.55 69.98 +3.60%
CRM 45.44 46.78 +2.95%
Networking 72.39 73.87 +2.04%
ERP 70.77 71.92 +1.62%
EAI 22.95 23.23 +1.22%
E-Business 50.71 51.23 +1.03%
Web Design/Dev 38.52 38.08 -1.14% WORST
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**** ITTOOLBOX BLOGS ****
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Windows VISTA
By Prof X
(V)irus (I)ntrusion (S)pyware (T)rojans and (A)dware. This is only one
of the meanings concocted by different writers who covered the latest
announcement from Redmond. Right now, the University is considering...
http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/r/r.asp?r=5092&b=132

Hacking Your Hotel
By SecurityMonkey
A very interesting article in Wired Magazine talks about one security
researcher's ability to receive free in-room video service, mini-bar
service, and examine other guests' online activity. While certain...
http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/r/r.asp?r=5196&b=2

NetworkDNA evolves
By Don Krause
As expected the community has offered great feedback. With nearly
40,000 portal visitors and almost 400 portal members, NetworkDNA has
received practical input from networking professionals around the...
http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/r/r.asp?r=5111&b=102

The Problem with Technology
By Michael Edwards
It amazes me in my day-to-day work how devices such as networks and
PCs that are suppose to make work easier for people, turn out to make
work more difficult. The main culprit, I believe, is that PCs,...
http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/r/r.asp?r=5029&b=189

Is your recruiting style repelling top ITO talent?
By Joe Santana
Is your ITO hurting its ability to recruit top talent as the talent
wars heat up?
http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/r/r.asp?r=5200&b=107

Coffee Talk - Revisited - Leading Users Astray
By Matthew Moran
Your not going to believe this. Remember my complaints about my
coffeemaker? (Read: IT Lessons From A Caffeine Addict) I still have
the same one!!! Many of you offered great suggestions for things...
http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/r/r.asp?r=5143&b=79

Networking 101: Clarifying part IX
By ThunderMace2000
I had a comment from Steve posted on the article. The email was
forwarded to my account where I could email him back. The following is
a copy of the email back and forth. Steve's comments have a > in...
http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/r/r.asp?r=5100&b=96

**** INDUSTRY ARTICLES ****
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LET TALENT BLOOM
by Monte Ford
Cultivate innovation by moving high-potential employees around, up,
and even out of your IT organization.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/documents/document.asp?i=5022

WAN SERVICES
by Bruce Boardman and Amr Ahmed
We sent out an RFI for our fictional company, which is considering a
move from frame relay to MPLS. The Network Computing Editor's Choice
is a mature offering with a wealth of integrated options. But was it
the best value?
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/documents/document.asp?i=5021

IT EMPLOYMENT BUCKS HISTORICAL TREND
by David Bair
Unlike time's past, temporary help seems to be the norm in this
recovery.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/documents/document.asp?i=5013

BOLSTER YOUR REVENUE WITH LOAD BALANCERS
by Megan Burns
ecom enterprises uses load balancers to keep its clients' Web-based
applications up and running.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/documents/document.asp?i=5010

**** WHITE PAPERS ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/documents/

UTILITY STYLE IT DEPARTMENTS - A MYTH OR AN INEVITABLE REALITY?
by Gencosys
All small and medium size companies continue to struggle with the
perils and costs associated with starting and scaling their IT
infrastructure to support growth or strategic goals. Few, however,
realize there is a better way than simply deploying PC's, laptops, and
the many servers and IT personnel needed to support them. For many,
there is a better way-and easier, too.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/documents/document.asp?i=5016

BENEFITS OF WAN-LEVEL VISIBILITY IN MONITORING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
NETWORK
by Network Instruments
This white paper discusses the benefits gained from deploying a WAN
Analyzer into your network and what items to consider when reviewing
WAN analysis options.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/documents/document.asp?i=5012

VALUE OF STORAGE CAPACITY - DLT(R) - THE CAPACITY TO DO MORE
by Quantum
Each element of capacity is a critical link to the successful
completion of securing one's data and ultimately the corporate
intellectual capital of any organization. In this paper you'll learn
about: IT Data Storage Landscape, how to optimize your organizations
resources, and special features available with DLT(R).
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rdoc.asp?i=5001

PHYSICAL SECURITY IN MISSION CRITICAL FACILITIES
by Suzanne Niles
Physical security -- controlling personnel access to facilities -- is
critical to achieving data center availability goals. Before investing
in equipment, IT managers must carefully evaluate their specific
security needs and determine the most appropriate and cost-effective
security measures for their facility. This paper presents an overview
of the principles of personnel identification and describes the basic
elements and procedures used in security system.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rdoc.asp?i=4988

DETERMINING TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP FOR DATA CENTER AND NETWORK ROOM
INFRASTRUCTURE
by Neil Rasmussen
An improved method for measuring Total Cost of Ownership of data
center and network room physical infrastructure and relating these
costs to the overall Information Technology infrastructure is
described, with examples. The cost drivers of TCO are quantified. The
largest cost driver is shown to be unnecessary unabsorbed costs
resulting from the oversizing of the infrastructure.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rdoc.asp?i=4984

WIDE AREA DATA SERVICES: OPTIMIZING THE BRANCH
by Taneja Group for Riverbed Technology
Contrary to popular belief, poor application performance over wide
area networks (WANs) cannot be solved by adding more bandwidth or data
compression. Find out how�a comprehensive Wide-Area Data Services
(WDS) solution from Riverbed Technology can�radically improve
throughput to make your WAN perform like a LAN.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rdoc.asp?i=4981

CALCULATING THE COST OF TAPE AND DISK SOLUTIONS
by Dianne McAdam, Data Mobility Group
IT administrators have used tape as the primary backup target for
years. Today administrators are enhancing the continued use of tape by
applying a mix of technologies to protect their organizations' data.
This paper will discuss the cost implications for an all disk, all
tape and combined disk and tape backup/archive solution.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rdoc.asp?i=4952

SAS: THE PATH TO MAXIMUM SATA SCALABILITY
by LSI Logic and Seagate Technology
SATA storage offers high capacity and low cost-per-GB, but scaling can
be cumbersome and inefficient. Get the scoop on how enterprise-class
SAS infrastructure enables SATA disc drives to transcend the
scalability constraints inherent in their desktop DNA.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rdoc.asp?i=4921

**** THIS WEEK'S FEATURED DISCUSSION GROUP - SYSADMIN-CAREER ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/groups

Any tips on the 232 cert test
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/gr.asp?i=791289

**** PRESS RELEASES ****
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Sunningdale Golf Club Swings Into ActionThanks To Datanet And Unigold
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/press/pr.asp?i=132018

Swisscom to Launch Series of New Services with Memova Messaging from
Critical Path
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/press/pr.asp?i=131989

ZTE Advances AfricanTelecommunications With First CDMA2000-Based Fixed
Next Generation Network (NGN)
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/press/pr.asp?i=131866

**** UPCOMING EVENTS ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events

GITEX 2005
Date: September 25-29, 2005
Location: Dubai, Middle East
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2005, GITEX continues to reflect
the importance & phenomenal growth of the IT industry in the region by
continually highlighting the latest technology & services from
international manufacturers and suppliers.
In 2004 GITEX welcomed over 939 Exhibitors representing over 2428
Companies from 41 Countries. The record-breaking show covered over
27,504 sqm & GITEX 2005 looks set to surpass these figures as the IT
Market strengthens and IT spending in the Middle East & North Africa
region is predicted to continue to rise.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events

THE FUTURE OF THE IT ORGANIZATION
Date: September 27-28, 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Venue: Park Hyatt Hotel
On September 27-28, Leading Edge Forum researchers and a wide range of
forward thinking academics and practitioners from around the world
will examine the evolution of the corporate IT function. Major topics
will include: understanding future business requirements; integrating
IT with key business functions; developing sourcing strategies for
agile corporations; and empowering a new generation of employees, most
of whom are now active consumers of technology in their own lives.
The conference is designed for both senior IT leaders as well as
CXO-level executives concerned with long-term strategies for obtaining
the maximum business impact from their IT investments.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events

IT SECURITY WORLD 2005
Date: September 28-30, 2005
Location: San Francisco, CA
Venue: Hyatt Regency
Get Ready for an All New Information Security Event!!
IT Security World Conference & Expo is the one event that has it all.
To help you meet your infosec challenges within your particular
industry, we've built a blockbuster event that will cover the hot
topics, tech trends, and emerging issues specific to your environment.
The IT Security World Conference. Tackles the full spectrum of
security challenges and offers real-world, unbiased solutions. Over 30
focused, technical sessions that get to the heart of your latest
e-security and network demands.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events

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