Tuesday, June 12, 2007
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Your weekly connection to the new and most popular entries from the Networking community.
**** CONTENTS ****
Blogs: Simple tool for users (+5)
White Papers: Gearing Up For IP Collaboration (+4)
Groups: What's the difference between L2 and L3 switches (+5)
Wiki: Maximum Transmission Unit (+3)
Jobs: Senior Network Engineer Needed (+5)
Events: USENIX Annual Technical Conference 2007 (+2)
**** SPONSOR MESSAGE: BLUEARC CORPORATION ****
9 Steps to Effective Storage Consolidation
Marc Staimer of Dragon Slayer Consulting outlines a nine-step process to help aid in the implementation of network storage consolidation. Learn to manage your storage while simplifying the data protection process. Learn more
http://www.ITtoolbox.com/erd/15347
**** SPONSOR MESSAGE: JUNIPER NETWORKS ****
Secure and Control Network Access
Juniper Networks combines market-leading SSL VPN and innovative Unified Access Control to provide a secure, controlled access solution to critical resources and applications across your network-regardless of user location or device. Free white paper.
http://www.ITtoolbox.com/erd/15352
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TCO - Data Center & Network Infrastructure
This white paper discusses an improved method for measuring Total Cost of Ownership of data center and network room physical infrastructure are quantified. The largest cost driver is shown to be unnecessary unabsorbed costs resulting from the oversizing of the infrastructure. Read now.
http://www.ITtoolbox.com/erd/15355
**** DECISION MAKER BLOGS ****
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Most Popular New Blog Entry
SIMPLE TOOL FOR USERS
By Journeyman
In my last post, Improving the users journey, I mentioned that I had written an HTA (HTML Application) to assist users in adding and removing network printers. I'm posting my code below (watch for inappropriate line breaks in the code) to help anyone who...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542541
Recent Blog Entries
VIRTUALIZATION - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO PRODUCTS
By Xephon
Let's start with a caveat: I'm calling this a beginner's guide not a complete guide - so, if you know of a product that I haven't mentioned, sorry, I just ran out of space. Now the thing is, on a mainframe, we'...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542540
INSPIRATION BY FLY
By Security Monkey
This evening I was sitting in front of the MacBook Pro scrolling through e-mails when my eyes were diverted to a splotch on the bright, colorful, hypnotic 1680x1050 display. Fearing that I had somehow coughed up a piece of banana or perhaps an errant...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542513
IMPROVING THE USERS JOURNEY
By Journeyman
At some point in time we are all users of the system. You know when you are because you are extremely annoyed by something that should be obviously easy to do, but for some unknown reason it isn't. Look back to my post Linux...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542542
HIDDEN ASSETS
By Journeyman
May you never be hidden about what you do and what you want to do. What does that mean? I'm hidden about what I do and what I want to do. My job is not really an IT Specialist anymore. I say really because...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542543
UBUNTU TO THE RESCUE.
By KI4REX
My Company has been trying to set up a web server to host our php based corporate website for a while now. We were trying to use a Windows 2003 server running apache, php, and MySQL. We, who am I kidding; I could not get...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542907
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WHAT IS YOUR IT PASSION? FIND IT AT ITTOOLBOX WIKI!
Read and build upon the IT topics you care most about. Participate today. Visit ITtoolbox Wiki to find and edit your IT passions.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/537074
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**** DECISION MAKER WHITE PAPERS ****
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Recent White Papers
GEARING UP FOR IP COLLABORATION
By AT&T
Andy Woodfield, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers' performance improvement consulting practice, explains that collaboration between organizations supported by IP networking requires preparation to yield substantial rewards.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/519762
IMPLEMENTING COST-EFFECTIVE D2D BACKUP AND RECOVERY
By Paula Johns
Learn how IP SANs solve storage challenges, how using snapshots simplifies data recovery and restoration, ways to expedite backups, and how to simplify storage infrastructure by deploying cost-effective iSCSI technology.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542789
DETERMINING TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP FOR DATA CENTER AND NETWORK ROOM INFRASTRUCTURE
By APC
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...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/469263
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE IN DIGITAL KVM SWITCH (S): A DECISION CHECKLIST
By Raritan
Many factors differentiate one KVM-over-IP solution from another. While none of these factors may, individually provide a justification for selecting one solution over another, cumulatively they have a major impact on the total ROI and business impact. Make more informed buying decisions and...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542667
ADDRESSING STORAGE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES WITH SCALABLE NAS
By Greg Schulz, StorageIO Group
BlueArc's Titan architecture is a revolutionary step for file servers, by implementing a hardware accelerated file system that can scale throughput, IOPs and capacity well beyond conventional software-based file servers. This technical white paper analyzes the technical details behind Titan's architecture to...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/509759
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**** DECISION MAKER GROUPS ****
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Most Popular Thread
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN L2 AND L3 SWITCHES
By Ryder116, member since 5/8/2007, Group: networkadmin-l
Please can someone tell me the difference between a L2/L3 switches. Is there a difference if it does not show if it is a L2/L3 switches. Why are the prices so much difference when they have the same port and are 10/100/...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542921
Recent Threads
CISCO SECURE 4.0 ACS
By bynico, member since 6/11/2007, Group: cisco-infrastructure-l
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542923
GLBP NOT BALANCING
By VOIP_GUY, member since 3/22/2007, Group: cisco-infrastructure-l
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542924
NETWORK CONNECTION TIME OUT
By ITGuru1, member since 5/29/2007, Group: networkadmin-l
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542925
MCSE VS CCNA
By rawatkuldeep23, member since 4/18/2007, Group: networking-career
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542926
SLOW INTERNET CONNECTION
By tta013, member since 4/3/2006, Group: networkadmin-l
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542927
**** DECISION MAKER WIKI ****
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Recent Wiki Contributions
MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION UNIT
By aksbh
Maximum Transmission Unit or MTU is a networking unit expressed in bytes for the largest physical packet or frame size that a network can transmit. Any messages larger than the MTU are divided into smaller packets before being sent. The MTU can be set by...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542928
DCOM
By Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater
The Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) is based on the Component Object Model. It is a grouping of Microsoft concepts and program interfaces from Microsoft in which client program objects can request services from server program objects on other computers in a network.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542929
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE OSI MODEL 7 NETWORK LAYERS?
By 165.21.154.70
What are the advantages of the OSI model 7 network layers? The standard model for networking protocols and distributed application is the OSI model -7 network layers. The layers of OSI provides the levels of abstraction. Each layer performs a different set of functions and...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542930
P2P
By johnarama
P2P, referring mostly to a standardized peer-to-peer version control system. This system is set up to allow for the delivering of all necessary information across a network without the use of a server (also known as a server-less system). The P2P system...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/531810
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BLOG: IT NETWORK GURU
All you wanted or didn't want to know about IT Networking, System Administration, and Windows Administration.Read more at ITtoolbox Blogs.
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**** JOB POSTINGS ****
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Most Popular New Job Posting
SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER NEEDED
Company: Foundation 9 Entertainment
Location: Kirkland, WA
Foundation 9 Entertainment is seeking a Senior Network Engineer who has at least 10 years relevant experience in IP networking, security infrastructure and its deployment. Position summary: Foundation...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542932
Recent Job Postings
IT AUDITOR NEEDED
Company: Southern California Edison
Location: Rosemead, CA
Southern California Edison is seeking an IT Auditor who has at least seven years experience in IT and/or internal auditing functions. Job Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Information...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542933
DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATION NEEDED
Company: CUNY-CIS
Location: New York City, NY
The City University of New York is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Administration for its Office of Computing and Information Services (CIS). This position manages the Infrastructure Administration...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/536146
IT INTEGRATION & IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT DIRECTOR NEEDED
Company: CABLEVISION
Location: Bethpage, NY
CABLEVISION is seeking an IT Integration & Implementation Project Director who has at least 8 years hands-on project/program management experience on major development initiatives demonstrating the strategic...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/536145
SENIOR UNIX ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED
Company: D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.
Location: New York, NY
D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. is seeking a Senior UNIX Administrator who has extensive knowledge of multiple UNIX operating systems and large installation systems administration experience. Exceptional...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/533971
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STAFF NEEDED
Company: Blackwater USA/Partner
Location: Nationwide
Blackwater USA/Partner is seeking Information Technology Staff. We are seeking experienced Information Technology Professionals for immediate employment in support of our client. We are seeking talented technical...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/523322
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**** UPCOMING EVENTS & WEBCASTS ****
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USENIX ANNUAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE 2007
6/17/2007 by USENIX
Date: June 17-23, 2007 Location: Santa Clara, CA Join us in Santa Clara, CA, June 17-22, 2007, for the 2007 USENIX Annual Technical Conference (USENIX '07). This year's program includes 6 full days of training by industry experts such as Peter Baer...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/530180
IT ROADMAP: SANTA CLARA
6/26/2007 by Network World
Date: June 26, 2007 Location: Santa Clara, CA Venue: Convention Center IT Roadmap encompasses leading technology from solution providers, case studies from IT all-stars, and new solutions for IT best practices. IT Roadmap covers 8 crucial technologies: Application & Content Security, Data Centers, Enterprise Mobility,...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/533951
WIRELESS APPLICATIONS AND COMPUTING 2007
7/6/2007 by IADIS
Date: July 6-8, 2007 Location: Lisbon, Portugal The IADIS Wireless Applications and Computing 2007 conference addresses several themes related to theory and practice within wireless networks, computing and application related areas. Enormous developments in wireless technologies made in recent years enabled both researchers and...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/542724
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