Tuesday, August 07, 2007
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Your weekly connection to the new and most popular entries from the Networking community.
**** CONTENTS ****
Blogs: Rex's First Case...OR how the utility belt really... (+5)
White Papers: How Effective Is Your Antivirus? (+4)
Documents: 2007 ITtoolbox Survey: Operating Server Trends...
Groups: Where to start? (+2)
Wiki: OSI Model (+7)
Jobs: Senior Network Engineer Needed (+5)
Documents: Migrating from peer-to-peer to client/server...
Events: The Security Standard (+1)
**** SPONSOR MESSAGE: MICROSOFT ****
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. Click here.
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Disaster Proof Solutions
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Disaster Recovery Success
Disaster recovery and business continuity are important issues that require awareness and planning. Read this free white paper to learn more about choosing the right technology. Learn more.
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**** DECISION MAKER BLOGS ****
http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/
Most Popular New Blog Entry
REX'S FIRST CASE...OR HOW THE UTILITY BELT REALLY GOT STARTED PART 1
By KI4REX
After a year and a half in the Communications Center Rex finally got his first big break, a chance to work in the ADP center and help desk work. He had signed up to be a data-processor(DP), but with the Navy's merging...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576677
Recent Blog Entries
VIPER 2
By Xephon
Last week I was talking about AIX 6, which IBM is making available as an open beta - which means anyone can test it out so long as they report their findings to IBM. This week I want to talk about Viper 2, the latest version...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576676
FIVE THINGS I LIKE/DON'T LIKE ABOUT WINDOWS VISTA SO FAR.
By KI4REX
I recently got a great back-to-school deal on a Laptop. Ok, it was free with a change of program. So I guess free does qualify as a good deal. Likes: 1. Aero, it is just cool, not a real productivity booster but coolness...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576678
BLACKHAT 2007: DAY TWO SEMI-LIVEBLOG THURSDAY AUG 02 2007
By Security Monkey
I'm trying something new. I'm going to update this page up until about 6PM MST (GMT-07). Come back for updates! Note to self: don't take allergy medication that can make you drowsy before attending BlackHat. I can barely keep my eyes...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576750
ALMOST MAKES YOU RETHINK QUITTING SMOKING
By KI4REX
An article from PC Mag "Study: Some Laser Printers Produce Office Smog" raises a concern to all office workers and places a potential black eye on HP laser jets. "However, aside from the Toshiba Studio 450 (a high emitter), the Canon IRC6800 (low emitter)...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576751
BLACKHAT 2007: DAY ONE RECAP WEDNESDAY AUG 01 2007
By Security Monkey
I love Las Vegas. It really is my second home (I'm here frequently throughout the year) but I am one tired monkey. Note to self: Leave the casino before midnight. I dragged myself out of bed, equipped myself with a new BlackHat T-shirt...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576752
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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
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
GUIDE TO COMMONLY OVERLOOKED SECURITY VULNERABILITIES
By HP
The first step in securing your imaging and printing environment is to identify areas of concern. This brief guide includes checklists for identify potential weaknesses in your network, the device and the environment. Read this guide to learn more about finding the hidden cracks.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/573421
IT RISK MANAGEMENT: AN ESSENTIAL STRATEGY FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS
By Symantec Corporation
As dependency on IT increases, exposure to IT risk continues to grow. Most organizations do not have an adequate understanding of the IT risks they face. This white paper provides a model for categorizing, prioritizing, and addressing IT risk management challenges.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/469236
SEVEN SECRETS TO 24X7 EXCHANGE AVAILABILITY
By Marathon Technologies
There are many expensive, complex technologies that promise disaster recovery for Exchange. Fortunately, there are also simple, automated ways to get the highest levels of disaster protection. The following seven secrets to 24x7, disaster-tolerant Exchange will show you how to implement an Exchange environment...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576756
NEUTRAL WIRE FACTS AND MYTHOLOGY
By APC
This Technical Note discusses many common misunderstandings about the function of the neutral wire and its relation to power problems. The subjects of dedicated lines, phase reversal, isolation transformers, and grounding are addressed. Various myths are described and criticized.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/503413
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**** DECISION MAKER SURVEYS ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/documents/surveys/
Recent Surveys
2007 ITTOOLBOX SURVEY: OPERATING SERVER TRENDS SURVEY
By ITtoolbox
In this survey, the ITtoolbox community provided specific information pertaining to the deployment of operating server(s), as well as what hardware and software the industry is currently running their systems on. Based on the survey results, these choices have a significant impact on success.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/563834
**** DECISION MAKER GROUPS ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/groups
Most Popular Thread
WHERE TO START?
By cymantha, member since 12/1/2005, Group: sysadmin-career
I would like to change careers and get into IT. I seem to have a natural ability and interest. I've been self taught and in my current job as an Operations Manager have managed a small network of 12 desktops and periperals...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576763
Recent Threads
SAN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
By storagemartin, member since 6/15/2004, Group: sysadmin-career
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576764
NEW INSTALLATION
By Quiksilver, member since 7/31/2007, Group: network-projectmanagement
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576766
**** DECISION MAKER WIKI ****
http://wiki.ittoolbox.com
Recent Wiki Contributions
OSI MODEL
By scottli
Open System Interconnection was created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It was meant to help vendors create interoperability network device and software in the form of protocols. Its a conceptual blue print of how communication should take place.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/573477
ADDRESS RESOLUTION PROTOCOL
By dewritermd
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a network protocol operating at Layer 2 of the OSI model that is used to dynamically map between Internet Protocol (IP) address and IEEE MAC (Media Access Control) address which is the physical machine address that is recognized in the...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576767
REVERSE ARP
By aksbh
Reverse ARP or RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) is a network protocol that is used to obtain an IP address corresponding to a given hardware address commonly on the ethernet networks. Like ARP which is a complementary protocol to the RARP,the RARP is not...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576768
DHCP
By aksbh
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a TCP/IP protocol used to assign Internet Protocol (IP) numbers to users on a network. DHCP also reduces the work necessary to administer a large IP network. The DHCP server can give a range of IP addresses...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/573483
DNS
By aksbh
The Domain Name System (DNS) serves as a directory for the domain names with the associated IP addresses by translating the human-readable computer hostnames to the corresponding IP addresses on the Internet and vice versa. It also stores the information such as the list...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576769
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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.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/565878
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**** JOB POSTINGS ****
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Most Popular New Job Posting
SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER NEEDED
Company: The D. E. Shaw group
Location: Manhattan, NY
The D. E. Shaw group is seeking a Senior Network Engineer who at least 5 years experience with enterprise-level network design. The D. E. Shaw group is...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576770
Recent Job Postings
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
JUNIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (WEBV2, PDI TOOLS) NEEDED
Company: Corporate Executive Board
Location: Washington, DC
The Corporate Executive Board is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator (WebV2, PDI Tools) who has a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 2 years...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576773
JUNIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (IPIL - DAT) NEEDED
Company: Corporate Executive Board
Location: Washington, DC
The Corporate Executive Board is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator (IPIL -DAT) who has a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 2 years of...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576774
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT - IT SENIOR MANAGER NEEDED
Company: Levi Strauss & Co.
Location: Westlake, TX
Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking a Systems Management - IT Senior Manager who has at least 10 years of experience in systems management by providing infrastructure support. Find the...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576775
**** DECISION MAKER POPULAR Q&A ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/documents/popular-q-and-a/
Recent Popular Q&A
MIGRATING FROM PEER-TO-PEER TO CLIENT/SERVER NETWORK
By ITtoolbox as adapted from Network-ProjectManagement discussion group
I need help in choosing a server for our computer network. We currently have a peer-to-peer network and I'm planning to switch it to client/server. At first this server was to be used as a file, print, and application server.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/576776
**** UPCOMING EVENTS & WEBCASTS ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events
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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