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| September 14, 2005 -- Fixed Wireless Systems; Virtual Machine Technology; Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape Software | |
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Fixed Wireless By Curtis Franklin Jr. Fixed wireless can help you link sites separated by physical obstacles or get your network back online after a cable cut. We examine technologies and standards, including Wi-Fi, WiMAX and the latest FSO and RF systems. |
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Fixed Wireless Systems By Curtis Franklin Jr. Need to move lots of data from point A to point B without Fiber or Copper? We tested seven fixed wireless systems and found two to our liking, but which offering was the best value? |
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Review: Virtual Machine Technology By James E. Drews VMWare may be the dominant player in this area, but Microsoft has a hot offering of its own. An open-source VM system is also on the horizon, and it's getting a few nods. We examine the possibilities to help you make the best choice. |
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Review: Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape Software By Howard Marks In this Affordable IT installment, we show you how adding a disk stage to your backup architecture will save time and money. |
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Centerfold: Calpine Corp. Powers Up Data Logging By Kelly Jackson Higgins The power company's infrastructure engineering manager shares his experiences on how the company set up its logging system and how it handles the massive amounts of data. |
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ILM Gets a Life By Jon William Toigo Information Lifecycle Management is making a comeback, but don't look for any products just yet. We help plan your ILM strategy so you get the most out of your storage and your data. |
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Lancope's StealthWatch System 5 By John H. Sawyer The ability to scan for strange behavior sets this combo apart from other intrusion detection systems. |
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Riverbed Technology's Steelhead 2.0 Appliance By Sean Doherty This central- and branch-office appliance accelerates TCP applications and reduces file transfer times. |
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Antepo's OPN System XT By Michael J. DeMaria OPN's high-end integration with AIM and others gives it an edge. |
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Last Mile: Whither, Apple Mouse? Edited By Tim Wilson and Tom LaSusa We laugh at the "Top 11 rejected functions for the extra buttons on Apple's new mouse," Star Trek cell phones and faces in the strangest places. |
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Quick Takes: Dual-Processor Rack Servers By Patricia Thomas We examine Alienware’s Hivemind Rack Servers, Keynote Systems’ Transaction Perspective 6.0, UniPress Software’s FootPrints 7.0 and more. |
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Letters: Wi-Fi Exposure By NWC Readers John Kinsella says, "Keeping './' in the user's path variable is not advisable for root users or, for that matter, sys admins in general." |
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Down to Business: Develop a Patch Management Strategy By Rob Preston It's more critical than ever to test patches. Unfortunately, most IT organizations are forced to simply slap on fixes. |
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Wide Range of Options for Storage Users By Don MacVittie Tivoli's recent announcement of storage replication tools offers users an opportunity to evaluate their needs and compare potential products. |
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New IOS Will Cut Upgrade Downtime By Peter Morrissey Cisco's new release of its router software is a big plus for admins who are having a tough time finding downtime windows in 24x7 businesses. |
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HP's New Client Configuration Manager Sends Mixed Message By Tim Wilson HP introduced its Client Configuration Manager suite last month, but it still isn't clear for whom the tools are meant. |
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New Microsoft File System Is Top-Drawer By Steven Hill Microsoft has issued a beta release of its new WinFS file system, which holds a great deal of potential for improving data management. |
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FUDBusters: Outsourcing Can Save You Money By Rob Preston The old adage says you should never outsource solely to save money, but a new report from Evans Data suggests that a large percentage of the firms outsourcing application development are doing just that. |
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