Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Weekly Update: Green IT, Outsourcing, System Software and more...

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

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

**** Highlights from the Community ****

White Paper: Desktop Management: Getting It Right
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/606354

White Paper: 3 Building Blocks to a Green IT Strategy
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/623054

Blog Post: How NOT to manage outsourced Internet services
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638429

Blog Post: Sun Microsystems puts some spin on Nicholas Carr
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638430

Network-projectmanagement discussion: Clent-server tech
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602837/network-projectmanagement/1826982

Storage-select discussion: IBM SVC - Virtualizing the SAN
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602837/storage-select/1828139

Popular Q&A: Configure VPN Server with a Router having DDNS...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638431

Wiki Article: System Software
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638432

**** SPONSOR MESSAGE: BLUE COAT SYSTEMS ****

Top 10 Ways To Protect Against Web Threats
Secure your Web Gateway. Read this checklist for ideas to thwart many web attacks. Blue Coat provides a robust and flexible way to control users and protect against Web-based threats regardless of where their users and applications are located.
http://www.ITtoolbox.com/erd/16575

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Intrusion Detection & Prevention
The results are in for the 2007 ITtoolbox Intrusion Detection & Prevention Survey. See how other IT professionals address important issues such as firewalls, intrusion detection, and information security. View the survey results.
http://www.ITtoolbox.com/erd/16564

**** SPONSOR MESSAGE: ADTRAN ****

Seven Guidelines for Your SMB Network
This paper covers seven guidelines SMBs need to consider when working with a VAR to deploy communication and IP solutions in a growing network. Guidelines include speed, security, NAT compatibility, PoE, wireless, management and scalability.Read More.
http://www.ITtoolbox.com/erd/16562


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SIMPLIFYING CONTACT CENTER TECHNOLOGY
By Oracle
CTI-enabled contact centers from a single vendor provide significant cost advantages and offer increased reliability by...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/611315

DESKTOP MANAGEMENT: GETTING IT RIGHT
By WebEx
Increased compliance needs, a rise in security threats and the growing number of desktops/remote workers within...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/528197

THE PROMISE OF VIRTUALIZATION: DATA CENTER TECHNOLOGIES FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
By Novell
Working together, Intel and Novell - with their respective Intel(R) Virtualization Technology (Intel(R) VT) and SUSE(R)...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/636001

MAGIC QUADRANT FOR WEB CONFERENCING, 2007
By Adobe Systems, Inc.
Adobe has been positioned in the "Leaders" quadrant in Gartner Inc.'s Magic Quadrant for Web Conferencing, 2007 by...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/623227

3 BUILDING BLOCKS TO A GREEN IT STRATEGY
By Verdiem
Learn how to create a lasting and effective strategy for sustainability and its attendant ROI, starting with small...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/623059

EASY AND POWERFUL ENTERPRISE SERVER MONITORING AND CAPACITY PLANNING THAT JUST WORKS – FREE TRIAL (Download)
By up.time software...because downtime is not an option
EASY TO USE: Enterprise ready, no consulting needed. REACT QUICKLY: Deep monitoring across platforms (Solaris, AIX...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/609113

SYMANTEC BACKUP EXEC (TM) QUICK RECOVERY AND OFF-HOST BACKUP SOLUTIONS
By Symantec Corporation
Microsoft Exchange Server and SQL Server are mission-critical components in today's business environment. IT...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/632418

SEVEN GUIDELINES FOR YOUR SMB NETWORK
By ADTRAN
This paper covers seven guidelines SMBs need to consider when working with a VAR to deploy communication and IP...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/635882

SMB BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR MAKING A NETWORK CONNECTION
By ADTRAN
Building a scalable and efficient network infrastructure should take current and future needs into consideration...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/634049


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ITRIAGE: LESSONS LEARNED IN PROVIDING IT MANAGED SERVICES
Experience the day-to-day challenges of managed IT services, including the hidden land mines left in poorly managed legacy systems. Read more at ITtoolbox Blogs.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/619978
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HOW NOT TO MANAGE OUTSOURCED INTERNET SERVICES
Posted by Tom Olzak (Director, Information Security)
It's common practice in today's business environment to outsource Internet services to which...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638425

YOUR HOME NETWORK NEEDS A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN TOO
Posted by Payton Byrd (System Architect ) Comments(3)
In the age of the digital home it's becoming more and more important that we back up our personal...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638411

VIRTUALIZATION: BEST TECHNOLOGY EVER!
Posted by Payton Byrd (System Architect ) Comments(1)
I've written before about the advantages of virtualization, but until you've harvested the fruits...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638412

SIX CHARACTER WEP KEY, WHAT DO I ENTER INTO MY LAPTOP?
Posted by bwilds (Software Engineer)
Rui wrote: I am trying to connect to a wireless network which uses WEP. The WEP Key is a 6 digit...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638413

SUN MICROSYSTEMS PUTS SOME SPIN ON NICHOLAS CARR
Posted by Dan Morrill (Security Project Manager)
Thursday I wrote about the idea that as cloud computing becomes more prevalent, that companies will...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638414

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CLENT-SERVER TECH (Network-projectmanagement)
Asked By Mohan
I am in the process of forming a consultancy business in client-server technology...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602836/network-projectmanagement/1826982

IBM SVC - VIRTUALIZING THE SAN (Storage-select)
Asked By Johnny_DSA
Has anyone used/tested, or is currently using SAN Volume Controller? I would like to know more...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602836/storage-select/1828139

WHAT IS IT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT? (Enterprise-architecture-sp)
Asked By RAPper (Mr.)
Is this definition OK? Can you challenge or improve it? (It is based on the Wikipedia entry.) IT...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602836/enterprise-architecture-sp/1828132

IS THE CCA RELEVANT TO PRIVATE SECTOR CIOS? (It-portfolio-management-sp)
Asked By The RAPper (Mr.)
I've made an attempt to distill key points of the Clinger Cohen Act into one screenful. I'm...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602836/it-portfolio-management-sp/1827344

BEST DISTRO FOR LAPTOP W 64MB RAM (Linux-select)
Asked By dmcaarlson | Replies (3)
I've been watching the thread on PII machines with interest but most suggestions require 128MB. I...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602836/linux-select/1826417

***** NEW EVENTS & WEBCASTS *****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events

NETWORKED SYSTEMS DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION (NSDI '08)
by USENIX
The 5th USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI '08) will take place...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638427


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FAST '08
by USENIX
Date: February 26-29, 2008 Location: San Jose, CA
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/626813

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (ETECH)
by O'Reilly
Date: March 3-6, 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Venue: Marriott Hotel & Marina
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/635929


**** POPULAR Q&A ****
http://networking.ITtoolbox.com/documents/popular-q-and-a

CONFIGURE VPN SERVER WITH A ROUTER HAVING DDNS UPDATER
By ITtoolbox as adapted from VPN-L discussion group
I have a 3Com ADSL Wireless Router and I've accessed the Internet from an ISP with a subscription card for 6 months...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638433

**** DECISION MAKER WIKI ****
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VIRTUAL MACHINE -- last edited by marich50
A virtual machine (VM) is a software container that behaves exactly like a physical computer...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638434

SYSTEM SOFTWARE -- last edited by erosey
System software is the class of software, such as operating systems, that provide the interface...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/638435


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WIKI TOP CONTRIBUTOR: MARICH50
Created: Virtual Private Network
Contents: "A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a group of two or more computer systems, typically connected to a private network with limited public access, that communicates securely over a public network..."...Continued at ITtoolbox Wiki. Become a top contributor as you share and learn with the community at ITtoolbox Wiki.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/633212
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SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER NEEDED
Company: Christian Homes, Inc.
Location: Lincoln, IL
Christian Homes, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with a Bachelors degree in Computer...
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SAN/UNIX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED
Company: Scholastic Inc
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Scholastic Inc is seeking a SAN/UNIX Systems Administrator who must have proven experience with...
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