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FFeature: Quality of Service Policies By Michael J. DeMaria Some simple, inexpensive Quality of Service techniques, such as data caching, network prioritization and compression, can ensure that mission-critical applications get priority. We'll tell you which ones to implement. |
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Feature: Network Intrusion Prevention By Mike Fratto Vendors of network intrusion prevention systems are touting them as the savior of enterprise networks, but some analysts say they're a total waste of money. We guide you past the hype to uncover what NIP devices can really do to secure your network. |
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Review: NIP Systems By Mike Fratto We tested NetScreen's IDP 500 and Network Associates' McAfee IntruShield 4000, scrutinizing their detection, management, performance and reporting capabilities. Both systems impressed, but IntruShield 4000 took the lead. |
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Online only: NWC Project Discover how Mike Fratto prepared for this issue's cover package on Network Intrusion Prevention. |
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Workshop: Active Directory Backup By Dan Wohlbruck The crash of a domain controller hard drive and its mirrored side proved to Gulf Coast Community College that you can't take chances when it comes to backing up Active Directory. Here's a look at the steps--and missteps--the school's IT department took on the road to recovery. |
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Buyer's Guide: Physical Security By Michael J. DeMaria After implementing firewalls, patches and passwords, it's easy to forget about the threat of physical attacks. We discuss the features of networked cameras and door locks that can hamper would-be intruders. |
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Interactive Buyer's Guide: Physical Security There's more to security than just anti-virus software. You need to arm yourself with locks and cameras--for your servers, computers and other valuable hardware. |
| Sneak Previews |
| BEA's WebLogic Integration 8.1 By Don MacVittie 8.1 features a streamlined management console and helpful wizards at every turn. |
| SecureLogix ETM 4.1 By Joe Hernick and Dean Ellerton ETM's best new feature is real-time call encryption on a per-call basis over the PSTN. It also provides voice-firewall functionality, real-time monitoring and better SS7 integration. |
| SMC's TigerStack III Switchr By Lee Badman TigerStack stands out from the rest of the economy-class crowd thanks to its ease of use, onboard 9.6-Gbps switching fabric and enterprise-class security features. |
| Departments |
| Career Coach Edited by Lorna Garey What to do if a permanent job offer comes while you're in a contract position. Also, are you obligated to pay employees a shift differential if the company goes 24/7? |
| Quick Takes Siemens OpenScape Suite 1.0; ISSS Stopzilla 3.0; Red Gate Software SQL Data Compare 3; and Neon Software CyberGauge 5.0. |
| Letters "There's this concept called 'pride in ownership.' Let others become part of the solution--let them have a say in what needs to be done." --Claude Dury |
| Last Mile Edited by Bradley F. Shimmin and David Joachim This Edition: Top 11 signs Linus Torvalds needs a summer vacation; get your MoBlog on!; and tee-hee bytes. |
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| Down to Business: Don't Be a 'Victim' of Globalization By Rob Preston It's fruitless to resist IT globalization on the grounds that it's not 'fair' or even 'American.' |
| Buzzcut: The Dark Side of Metadata By Sean Doherty It's hard to believe that metadata has a dark side, but it does. |
| Buzzcut: FUDBusters By Mike Fratto E-mail notifications to senders of spam and viruses. |
| Industry Insights: Opportunity Knocks By Mike Lee Most IT problems stem from a combination of technical and social issues--and so do the potential solutions. |
| Buzzcut: Innovation and Wireless Standards By Dave Molta Network standards are great, but they can have a negative effect on innovation. |
| Buzzcut: Pushing the Wrong Button on Spam By Ron Anderson The head of the Federal Trade Commission, Timothy J. Muris, spoke out recently against a proposed nationwide do-not-spam registry. |
| BuzzCut: Project Mad Hatter: More Secure Than Windows? By Don MacVittie Mad Hatter's security will depend on the software running atop the OS. |
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