| Log management as a cloud-based service Software-as-a-service vendor Paglo adds log capture, search and analysis capabilities to its suite of on-demand IT management services. CA builds its data center automation empire CA buys for an undisclosed sum data center automation and cloud management technology from Cassatt, which potentially escaped bankruptcy by being acquired. CA plucks automation assets from struggling Cassatt CA has acquired for an undisclosed sum the assets of data center automation vendor Cassatt, perhaps salvaging the technological innovation developed earlier this decade at the financially struggling start-up. Cloud-management wares multiply Telemetry, NetIQ, ScienceLogic and Univa UD use Interop to debut products designed to manage performance and availability for IT services delivered via the cloud. Security management, compliance and the cloud SIM technology drew in enterprise security managers looking to reduce the noise among multiple security devices distributed in large environments, but lost some ground when IDS and IPS technology gained intelligence. Now cloud providers could get into the security management game. DMTF aims to clear the fog of managing cloud computing Many organizations are taking an interest in the cloud computing model. However, the fear of vendor lock-in and the lack of interoperability standards are making some companies hesitate. The Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) is tackling the problem with a new incubator task force designed to develop a set of informational specifications for cloud resource management. These specifications could lead to interoperability standards within twelve months. to see what's in it for you. Virtualization continues to pose management challenges A majority of IT departments are deploying virtualization, but still most don't feel comfortable with the tools and technologies they have in place to manage application performance or troubleshoot problems in the virtual environment, according to recent survey results. July Giveaways Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies each of books on Enterprise Web 2.0 and Building a Greener Data Center; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons to one lucky reader and 15 copies of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Unleashed. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries July 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are |
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