Weekly Update: Virtualization, Dual-booting, Firmware and more...

**** NETWORKING-DOERS NEWSLETTER ****

Thursday, January 17, 2008

http://networking.ITtoolbox.com

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

Nortel-l discussion: 8692SF and software 4.1
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602833/nortel-l/1827353

Mac-osx-l discussion: Intel mac/os X super slow wireless internet
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602833/mac-osx-l/1833406

D-link-l discussion: Virtual port communication
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602833/d-link-l/1832351

Wiki Article: Dual-Boot
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/636994

Blog Post: Virtualization: Best Technology Ever!
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/639453

White Paper: 3 Building Blocks to a Green IT Strategy
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/630778

White Paper: The Promise of Virtualization: Data Center...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/639454

**** 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

**** SPONSOR MESSAGE: NOKIA ****

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

**** DOER GROUPS ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/groups

Recent Threads

8692SF AND SOFTWARE 4.1 (Nortel-l)
Asked By hemant Krishna | Replies (6)
I have an 8006 with 8691SF/256 and some line cards installed. I need to upgrade the SF to 8692SF as...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602805/nortel-l/1827353

INTEL MAC/OS X SUPER SLOW WIRELESS INTERNET (Mac-osx-l)
Asked By gillian park | Replies (2)
I have recently upgraded to the Intel mac and installed a wireless router. The intel can connect ok...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602805/mac-osx-l/1833406

VIRTUAL PORT COMMUNICATION (D-link-l)
Asked By jeethendra (Techie)
My friends and I are working on emulating null modem emulators using virtual port communication...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602805/d-link-l/1832351

OS 10 - CLASSIC ENVIRONMENT (Mac-os-l)
Asked By IndustrialArt | Replies (1)
Using OS 10 on my iBook, the Classic Environment attempts to load but never completes the process...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602805/mac-os-l/1831815

NORTEL SUCCESSION 4.5 (Nortel-l)
Asked By cnopres
Does anyone have info on incompatibility issues with succession 4.5. I was told that interallia...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/602805/nortel-l/1827885

**** DOER WIKI ****
http://wiki.ittoolbox.com
Recent Wiki Contributions

DUAL-BOOT -- last edited by pneaveill
Frequently a more technical computer user may wish to run two operating systems on the same...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/637001

OPERATING SYSTEM -- last edited by pneaveill
The operating system (OS) is the program that acts as the manager of a computers functionality...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/586285

APPLE MACINTOSH -- last edited by stevetuf
Macintosh "OS X" (current operating system) versions all have names like big cats. Before Apple...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/634418

FIRMWARE -- last edited by Rakesh Jain
Let us first understand what the terminology firmware means. Firmware is a computer program that is...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/639455

----------------------------------------------------------------------
WIKI TOP CONTRIBUTOR: MARICH50
Edited: Virtual Private NetworkContents: "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
----------------------------------------------------------------------

**** DOER BLOGS ****
http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/

Recent Blog Entries

OPENING THE WAY TO SOURCE YOUR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
Posted by Locutus (System Admin)
As a way of controlling the data flow into, out of and around your company, open source has many...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/639456

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/639457

YOUR HOME NETWORK NEEDS A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN TOO
Posted by Payton Byrd (System Architect ) Comments(4)
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/639458

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/639459

SIX CHARACTER WEP KEY, WHAT DO I ENTER INTO MY LAPTOP?
Posted by bwilds (Software Engineer) Comments(4)
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/639460

----------------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------------------

**** RESEARCH ****
http://research.ittoolbox.com/allresearch/networking/networking

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/624592

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/528626

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/636991

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/624532

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/607047

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/632675

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/636516

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/634353

**** JOB POSTINGS ****
http://jobcenter.ittoolbox.com/

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...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/639461

COLLEGE TO CORPORATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Company: Vanguard
Location: Valley Forge, PA 19482
Vanguard is seeking individuals for their College to Corporate Internship Program. If you're...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/639462

TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (TLP)
Company: Vanguard
Location: Valley Forge, PA 19482
Vanguard is seeking indiviuals for their Technology Leadership Program (TLP). Vanguard is a company...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/639463

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...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/637007

TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Company: Vanguard
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
If you're a college student majoring in an IT-related field, jump-start your career with Vanguard,...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/621801

J2EE DEVELOPER NEEDED
Company: USAA
Location: San Antonio, Texas
USAA is seeking a J2EE Developer who has at least 3 years' industry software development experience...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/621800

** Related Jobs (North American Candidates Only) **
Project Manager (Local Area ONLY) (Dice)
http://www.ittoolbox.com/ext/85650

Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator (Dice)
http://www.ittoolbox.com/ext/95961

J2EE Developers - 2-4 years - local Dallas area only (Dice)
http://www.ittoolbox.com/ext/91314

Information Assurance Analyst and Information Assurance Engineer (Dice)
http://www.ittoolbox.com/ext/95968

Network Systems Engineer (AD, DFS Migration, Lotus to AD ) (Dice)
http://www.ittoolbox.com/ext/91324

***** 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/639385

***** UPCOMING EVENTS AND WEBCASTS *****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events

FAST '08
by USENIX
Date: February 26-29, 2008 Location: San Jose, CA
http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/624598

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/637008

_____________________________________________________________________
*Manage ITtoolbox Subscriptions: http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/101377
*Leave Newsletter: mailto:Leave-Networking-Doers@Updates.ITtoolbox.com
*View All Newsletters: http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/215184
*Advertising Information: http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/101378
*Suggest Content: mailto:Content@ITtoolbox.com
*Recommend this Newsletter: http://www.ittoolbox.com/da/82380
*Additional Questions: mailto:ITtoolboxNewsletters@ITtoolbox.com
Copyright (c) 1998-2008 Information Technology Toolbox, Inc. All rights reserved.