Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Weekly Update: Could the Credit Fallout Hit IT?

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

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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Your weekly connection to the new and most popular entries from the Networking community.

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Blogs: The Monkey Is Twitter-fied (+5)
White Papers: Minimize data loss in a disaster (+4)
Groups: Infrastructure review (+5)
Wiki: Cisco Certification (+4)
Jobs: Computer Operator Needed (+5)
Documents: Taking the CCNA
Events: The Security Standard (+1)


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NCsoft Chooses Windows Over Linux
STATE OF ILLINOIS VOTES FOR WINDOWS SERVER OVER LINUX. State Government Decided Linux Was Too Big a Risk. See For Yourself.
http://www.ITtoolbox.com/erd/15733

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Five Strategies for Fax Improvement
Network administrators and IT teams deal with complex, time-consuming challenges every day. Faxing shouldn't be one of them. Learn More.
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Calculate ROI for a Tape Project
Discover 5 key steps to calculating ROI for a tape consolidation project, including areas such as hardware maintenance savings, off-site media savings, staff productivity savings, etc. Learn More.
http://www.ITtoolbox.com/erd/15730

**** DECISION MAKER BLOGS ****
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Most Popular New Blog Entry

THE MONKEY IS TWITTER-FIED
By Security Monkey
Check out the sidebar of the blog - you can catch up on what I'm doing "Live" via my Twitter Postings. If you don't have an account, sign up! I have a billion things going on right now and haven't been able to...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582402

Recent Blog Entries

COULD THE CREDIT FALLOUT HIT IT?
By Mark Tordoff
eWeek.com shared several possible ramifications related to the collapse of the subprime mortgage space and the uncertainty surrounding who will be exposed. Here's some of the ways they felt IT could be impacted: More Industry Consolidation - companies operating on slim profit margins will...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582475

IT MANAGER LOSES "LEG" DUE TO LOSS OF FOCUS
By KI4REX
Not really, but it got your attention though, did it not? How many times does an IT manager with the proverbial "blinders" on wind up like this man? When we focus on only one problem, and do not take a step back to see what...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582436

UPDATE ON THE WRIST.
By KI4REX
The wrist is still sore and swollen, and it is really uncomfortable to type. With this being the case, there will be a delay in the posting of the conclusion of Rex's first case. I need to save my typing for work and school...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582476

UBUNTU V.S. KUBUNTU
By Dru
For those of you who prefer KDE to Gnome, there's a more effective way of running Kubuntu on Ubuntu than from installing Kubuntu through the Kubuntu CD. Circular logic, yes, but experientially it works. From an Ubuntu installation, click System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager....
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582438

KUBUNTU V.S. PC-BSD
By Dru
I played a bit with Kubuntu this morning in preparation for the article "PC-BSD for Ubuntu Users". It made sense to me to compare the two operating systems if they were both running the same window manager (KDE) so I wouldn't be distracted...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582439

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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.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/515774
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**** DECISION MAKER WHITE PAPERS ****
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Recent White Papers

MINIMIZE DATA LOSS IN A DISASTER
By Enterprise Strategy Group, Inc.
If you still think of disaster recovery only in terms of data redundancy you're only getting half the story. True "bulletproof" disaster recovery requires both data stability and application availability for business continuance. Read why one independent lab gave HP XP disaster recovery software...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/579857

PLANNING FOR BUSINESS RESILIENCE
By Bill Hammond, Lakeview Technology
Business resilience is all about harnessing multiple complex, often competing, initiatives into a larger, strategic vision for IT that supports the business. To achieve true business resilience, you need resilient information and applications that can support the business wherever the future leads. This chapter explores...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/509666

HOW EFFECTIVE IS YOUR ANTIVIRUS?
By Sunbelt Software
Your antivirus software may stop viruses and worms, but what about keyloggers and backdoor Trojans? A lack of aggressive spyware detection and removal can result in spyware wreaking havoc throughout an organization's IT network. Read this paper to learn about the key differences between...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/549260

IPSEC VS. SSL VPNS FOR SECURE REMOTE ACCESS
By Aventail Corporation
Learn whether an IPSec or SSL VPN will best meet your needs for:Access control for unmanaged end pointsSupport for a full range of applications End user ease-of-use Improving security and centralizing your control Total cost of ownership
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/536005

ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE IM USAGE POLICY
By Symantec Corporation
This white paper provides a best practices overview for effectively managing the risks and costs associated with the corporate use of IM. Download this white paper today and learn more about security and legal risks associated with IM usage and how to overcome them, and...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/534555

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**** DECISION MAKER GROUPS ****
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Most Popular Thread

INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW
By philthegreen, member since 8/30/2006, Group: network-projectmanagement
Does anyone know where I could obtain an Infrastructure (Systems/Network) Review template?
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582477

Recent Threads

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
By manah, member since 8/20/2007, Group: enterprise-architecture-sp
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582478

REFINING THE PROCESS OF IT/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
By manah, member since 8/20/2007, Group: enterprise-architecture-sp
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582479

SCREEN LOCKUPS AFTER 10G UPGRADE
By sockmonkey, member since 8/17/2007, Group: info-security-management-sp
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582480

RESEARCH ON SIMILAR TO MULTILINKS TECHNOLOGY
By Globalvilaconcept, member since 8/17/2007, Group: network-projectmanagement
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582481

DISSATISFACTION OF TECHNICAL TEAM AND END USER
By nizaremails, member since 8/17/2007, Group: it-workforce-management-sp
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582483

**** DECISION MAKER WIKI ****
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Most Popular New Wiki Contribution

CISCO CERTIFICATION
By dlavigne6
Cisco was one of the first companies to offer technical certification exams with the introduction of the CCIE program in September 1993. Since then Cisco has introduced three levels of certification: <br>*Associate <br>*Professional <br>*Expert (CCIE)...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582484

Recent Wiki Contributions

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
By blueknight
System administration involves managing the servers within a data center. System Administrators supply technical support to keep the systems up and running, administering usernames/passwords and more. System Administrators manage one or more servers depending on the size of the data center or the organization...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/563897

ROUTED PROTOCOL AND NON-ROUTABLE PROTOCOL
By dewritermd
Whereas TCP/IP, IPX-SPX are Internet Protocols (IPs) which may use a Local Area Network (LAN) so computers can communicate between with each other and with other computers on the Internet, it does not need to be routable. Routed protocol is defined as the...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582486

IPV6
By dewritermd
IPv6 stands for Internet Protocol Version 6, which is based on 128 bit IP address and provides a standardized method of transporting information across the Internet in packets of data from one computer to another. It is designed by the IETF to replace the current...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/579866

NETWORKING CERTIFICATION
By dlavigne6
1. Configuration of cisco router 2. Configured in linux Most IT certification programs require knowledge of networking fundamentals. Some assume prior knowledge and dont provide a specific exam covering basic networking skills. Those new to networking or who wish to brush up on their networking skills should...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/561457

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IMPROVE DATA MANAGEMENT THROUGH VIRTUALIZATION
Go inside the technologies that improve data center TCO and management by reducing the time required to deploy and maintain servers. Discover how by virtualizing I/O connections to SANs and LANs.
Read this free white paper.
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Most Popular New Job Posting

COMPUTER OPERATOR NEEDED
Company: Global Technical Talent
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Global Technical Talent is currently recruiting for a contract opportunity in Piscataway, NJ for a Computer Operator. Run and monitor job streams, trouble shoot routine Windows and UNIX...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582487

Recent Job Postings

ERP PRINCIPLE SECURITY ARCHITECT NEEDED
Company: Accenture
Location: Overland Park, KS
Accenture is seeking an ERP Principle Security Architect who has at least five years of security architecture experience within an SAP environment - Five years of SAP development experience...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582488

SR. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED
Company: Bristlecone
Location: Milpitas, CA
Bristlecone is seeking a Sr. System Administrator who has at least 8 years overall IT experience, preferably in a software or consulting environment. Job Detail:Provide 24 x...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/579870

CYBER INFRASTRUCTURE - SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER NEEDED
Company: Northwestern University
Location: Evanston, IL
Northwestern University is seeking a Cyber Infrastructure-Senior Project Manager who has at least 4-year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Science or related technical discipline along...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/579869

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED
Company: ITtoolbox
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
ITtoolbox is seeking a System Administrator who has at least 2 years experience with Microsoft Windows Support, server and XP-Pro, Networking fundamentals, including diagnostics with Unix and...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576771

SERVICE DESK MANAGER NEEDED
Company: Corporate Executive Board
Location: Washington, DC
The Corporate Executive Board is seeking a Service Desk Manager to provide active "hands-on daily" management for Service Desk staff. The Corporate Executive Board Forbes: Ranked in...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576772


Related Jobs (North American candidates only)
CCIE - Cisco Networking (CCIE/LAN/WAN) Expert
http://www.ittoolbox.com/ext/40589
Networking // Security // CISCO // Consultants needed all over US
http://www.ittoolbox.com/ext/40590
Sr. Cisco Network Engineer / Support
http://www.ittoolbox.com/ext/40591
Cisco Network Engineer
http://www.ittoolbox.com/ext/40592
Cisco Firewall Engineer
http://www.ittoolbox.com/ext/40593


**** DECISION MAKER POPULAR Q&A ****
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Most Popular New Popular Q&A

TAKING THE CCNA
By ITtoolbox as adapted from Networking-Career discussion group
I have a Bachelor's degree in IT and I want to further my career. I also plan on doing my Masters in IT as well. Right now I am an Application Support Analyst. It is a very cool job but it is not where...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/582489

**** UPCOMING EVENTS & WEBCASTS ****
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THE SECURITY STANDARD
9/10/2007 by IDG
Date: September 10-11, 2007 Location: Chicage, IL Venue: The Fairmont Hotel Security today isn't just a matter of new technology and new threats. Security is about doing business in new ways that reflect the emerging dangers in our world, the evolving concerns of...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/566294

THE 3RD ANNUAL LEAN SIX SIGMA SUMMIT
9/18/2007 by IQPC
Date: September 18-21, 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Venue: The Venetian Lean Six Sigma is delivering millions of dollars worth of financial benefit to over 80% of the USA's top-100 companies - how does the dollar margin on your Lean Six Sigma Improvement...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/568680

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