Cisco IP-telephony software open to DoS attacks; Cisco's WAN optimization milestone

Cisco News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by DataDirect Networks Enterprise Grade "No-Compromise" Backup/Recovery, DataDirect Networks VTLS Solution DataDirect Networks (DDN) offers the VTLS solution to meet the challenges of ever-stringent requirements for services levels and response times. VTLS leverages the proven DDN S2A storage controller architecture to deliver high performance and availability while emulating leading tape solutions. DataDirect's VTLS is a simple-to-deploy and ease-to-use disk-based backup and restore solution. Network World's Cisco News Alert, 07/16/07 Cisco IP-telephony software open to DoS attacks, 07/12/07: Cisco this week has identified vulnerabilities in its Unified Communications Manager -- formerly CallManager -- IP-telephony software that could cause denial of service or allow the execution of arbitrary code. Network World Storage Buyer's Guide Find the right products for your enterprise - fast. From a tape library to an on-line backup service to a complete, drop-it-in-place SAN Solution, check out this Buyer's guide. With over 200 products divided into specific categories, you can conduct side-by-side comparisons and make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Storage Buyer's Guide now. Cisco’s WAN optimization milestone, 07/12/07: Like many vendors, Cisco is looking to secure a leading position in the WAN optimization market as greater numbers of enterprises grapple with the challenges of branch office application performance, remote backup, and server consolidation. So far, so good: In the 10 months since Cisco launched its Wide Area Applications Services (WAAS) suite, 1,000 customers have deployed the products. Today at Cisco Subnet: Juniper offers free training to Cisco certified pros - in Asia Pacific. IP routing blogger Jeff Doyle continues his short series on iplementing IPv6, covering the feasibility study, and cost control. Data center blogger Doug Alger reveals the percentage of data center downtime that is caused by human error. Blogger Brad Reese explains why you don't want to use Cisco type 7 passwords.

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