Network Computing
home
NEWS       BLOGS       FORUMS       NEWSLETTERS       RESEARCH       EVENTS       DIGITAL LIBRARY       CAREERS  
Network Computing Network Computing Powered by InformationWeek Business Technology Network

IMMERSE YOURSELF:

SOA

  |

Data Center

  |

802.11n

  |

Data Privacy

  |
APO  |

Virtualization

  |

NAC

  |

Security

  |

Network Mgmt

  |

Enterprise Apps

  |

Storage & Servers


Revive An Old PC With Ubuntu Linux:
Here's a short guide to getting your old clunker up and running again with a free Linux download and a reasonably quick installation.
By Ivan Schneider / Mar 23, 2007

IT Pro Briefing: How To Secure Desktop PCs With Personal Firewalls:
The hard part is picking the right combination of protection products for the desktop and understanding the trade-offs between convenience, security, and simplicity.
By David Strom / Mar 23, 2007

Build a Budget Gaming PC:
Offer value-minded gamers an affordable but solid system today that can be upgraded tomorrow. Here's how.
By Chuck Miller / Mar 9, 2007

Securing a Wireless Home Network Part VI:
Here's the sixth and final segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified--an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure--why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part VI covers preventing unintentional roaming, and a wireless security checklist.
By Jim Doherty, Neil Anderson / Feb 26, 2007

Secure Your Home Wireless Network: Part V:
Here's the fifth segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified -- an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure -- why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part V offers a step-by-step WPA encryption example, how to disable ad-hoc networking, and a wireless security checklist.
By Jim Doherty, Neil Anderson / Feb 21, 2007

Recipe: Build a Podcast PC and Studio:
Here's everything you need to know about creating an affordable podcast-ready PC and professional studio for creating high-quality podcasts.
By Andy McDonough / Feb 16, 2007

Securing a Wireless Network -- Part 4:
Here's the fourth segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified--an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure--why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part IV offers a step-by-step how to enable WEP Encryption on the Wireless NIC and using Windows XP.
By Jim Doherty, Neil Anderson / Feb 14, 2007

Securing a Wireless Network -- Part III:
Here's a third segment of Chapter 2 of Home Network Security Simplified--an easy-to-follow explanation of how to make sure that your home network is secure--why it's important, and amazingly, how few of us actually do it. Part III covers the how of changing a default password to enabling wireless encryption.
By Jim Doherty, Neil Anderson / Feb 12, 2007

How To Protect Your Precious PC Data: From Physical Security To Encryption
With computer and data theft on the rise, protecting your laptop or flash drive is more critical than ever. Fortunately, there are steps you can take, along with an array of encryption and security tools.
By David Strom / Feb 8, 2007

Build A Cheap But Effective Firewall :
Fight the bad guys without busting your budget. Here's all you'll need to create a low-cost, super-secure firewall using Linux-based freeware and an old PC.
By Andy McDonough / Jan 26, 2007

How To Upgrade To Windows Media Center Edition: Make Mine Media
Windows XP MCE is supposed to be OEM-only. But why should the manufacturers get all the fun? Here's how to make your PC into a full-fledged media center.
By Bill O'Brien / Jan 3, 2007

How To: Build A High-Class Media PC With Antec's Fusion Media Center Case:
If you're a true media fan and a do-it-yourself technogeek, you don't want to buy some ugly tower whitebox PC. Here's how to build a top-of-the-line system in a really snazzy case.
By Bill O'Brien / Aug 14, 2006

How To Manage Skype in the Enterprise: Skype is many network manager's nightmare. But it needn't be. A well-known expert shows you easy ways to detect, manage, and bend the application to your will
Skype is many network manager's nightmare. But it needn't be. A well-known expert shows you easy ways to detect, manage, and bend the application to your will
By Michael Gough / Jul 25, 2006

Crash Course: XSLT and XPath in Your Organization: Data Alchemy
To make the most of company data, you must keep up with the changes in its flow--among users, applications and systems. An understanding of XSLT and XPath is essential to anyone managing an IT environment where XML has become commonplace.
By Edward Hand / Jul 12, 2006

Building High-Availability Networks With Windows Storage Server R2:
Disaster season is already upon us with the first Atlantic hurricanes of the season. Learn how to use Windows Storage Server to keep your servers available 24/7, no matter where you are.
By Jeffrey R. Shapiro / Jun 24, 2006

How To Build A PC Into Your Car:
Using a mini-ITX system, you can build a complete PC, right into the dashboard of your car. Talk about mobile computing!
By Andy McDonough / Jun 16, 2006

Switching To The Mac: A Guide For Windows Users:
Psst! Wanna switch to a Mac? Here's everything you need to know, including what hardware and software to get and how to navigate the new OS.
By John C. Welch / Jun 14, 2006

Build A Dual-Core PC Without Busting Your Budget:
Want to roll your own cutting-edge computer? We've got advice on everything from the hot AMD Athlon X2 processor and the graphics subsystem, to hints on putting the PC together.
By Alexander Wolfe / Jun 14, 2006

Crash Course: Open-Source Security Tools a Double-Edged Sword: Ignore These Apps at Your Own Risk
Open-source tools are an economical way to test the security of your network, but they're readily available to both users and attackers alike. Our guide will help ensure you don't get burnt when would-be intruders try turning them on you.
By Jeff Ballard / Jun 12, 2006

How To Make Video Calls With Skype:
Skype can do a lot more for you than let you talk on the phone -- it can also let you make video calls. A top Skype expert and author shows you how you can do it, in a few simple-to-follow steps.
By Michael Gough / Jun 5, 2006

Crash Course: Wireless Site Surveys: Tools Rule for WLAN Plans
Before setting up your wireless LAN, you must map it out. But as WLANs become more complex, so do those pesky wireless site surveys. We give you a rundown of the types of tools available to make that job a lot easier than the old pen-and-paper method.
By Cornell W. Robinson III / May 26, 2006

Crash Course: AJAX: A Quicker Way to Freshen Your Web Pages:
The emerging Asynchronous JavaScript and XML standard makes interactive Web pages seem more responsive by updating dynamic content without full-page refresh. We give you the ins and outs of AJAX, where to get it and when to use it -- or not.
By Ben DuPont / May 15, 2006

Crash Course: WLAN Spectrum Analysis: Find the Needle in the Haystack
Even if you're not an RF expert, a new generation of spectrum analyzers can save the day when WLAN interference hits. We spell out the basics of WLAN spectrum analysis and talk tools.
By Jameson Blandford / May 1, 2006

Protect Your Network From Instant Messaging Risks: One of the computing's greatest hidden dangers is instant messaging. Here's how to make sure you and your network stay safe when using IM.
One of the computing's greatest hidden dangers is instant messaging. Here's how to make sure you and your network stay safe when using IM.
By Phil Britt / May 1, 2006

How To Work Well With Corporate Recruiters:
A corporate recruiter offers up tips and insight on making the job seeker-corporate recruiter relationship work successfully.
By Judy Mottl /

Crash Course: Router Redundancy Protocols: Never Fail
Routing protocols add redundancy and reliability to increase uptime. Here's what you need to know.
By Peter Morrissey / Apr 17, 2006

How To Stay Off Email Blacklists:
E-mail has become a critical marketing tool for small businesses. Yet sometimes legitimate businesses find themselves on dreaded email "blacklists" that classify their emails as spam. Here are some tips about how to prevent this from happening to you.
By Phil Britt / Mar 31, 2006

Firefox Essentials: Fixing The Fox: Trouble with Firefox? How to keep the browser running its best -- and how to isolate, identify, and fix problems when they do crop up.
Trouble with Firefox? Find out how to keep Firefox running its best -- by isolating, identifying and fixing the problems when they do crop up.
By Matt McKenzie / Mar 29, 2006

Crash Course: Interior Routing Protocols: Decision Time
Picking the right interior routing protocol for your network is crucial for delivering your business applications end-to-end without undue costs or delays. There's certainly plenty to choose from, including RIPv1, OSPF and IS-IS, as well as Cisco's IGRP and EIGRP if you're mostly a Cisco shop. We discuss each protocol, as well as when to use which one.
By Sean Doherty / Mar 27, 2006

F-Secure's Internet Security 2006:
This well-rounded and inexpensive security package also includes rootkit detection. Here's how to get it working for you.
By Ed Tittel and Justin Korelc / Mar 27, 2006

Tame Your SLAs:
Understanding, let alone properly managing, software licensing agreements (SLAs) can be overwhelming, but don't just shrug it off: Enforcement agencies taking an ever-more aggressive stance on auditing companies' software use and imposing heavy fines on violators. We take a fresh look at the problem and solutions. (Courtesy: Compliance Pipeline)
By J.W. Olsen / Mar 10, 2006

How To: Setting Up Active Directory Group Policies:
AD's Group Policy lets you set up and control exactly how users and computers operate so you can easily institute changes and controls -- just be sure you test and document it.
By Michael Fudge / Mar 6, 2006

Firefox Essentials: Get To Know Your Profile:
Even if you're not much of a techie, it's a good idea to know where to find your Firefox profile, what types of files you'll find there, and how you can protect them against mishaps. (Courtesy: InternetWeek)
By Matt McKenzie / Feb 17, 2006

How-To: Plan an iSCSI SAN: Combine and Conquer
Think you're ready to build that iSCSI SAN? We give you tips on how to plan and configure it for enterprise success -- from paths to NICs to switches.
By Howard Marks / Feb 6, 2006

Server 2003's Shadow Copy Service Ends File Restore Burdens: Only The Shadow Knows
Tired of digging out backup tapes every time somebody on your network loses a file? Try using the Shadow Copy service in Windows Server 2003 to automate scores of point-in-time backups and put retrieval in users' hands. (Courtesy: Server Pipeline)
By Jeffrey R. Shapiro / Feb 2, 2006

Achieving Instant Performance Improvements By Upgrading Storage:
SATA-II and RAID drives add capacity and performance. We show you how to install them. (Courtesy: Small Business Pipeline)
By Scott Koegler / Jan 31, 2006

Speech Recognition Comes of Age: Listen Up!
System builders can develop a new customer base by installing speech technology, and training users to actually make it productive. (Courtesy of TechBuilder.org)
By Lamont Wood / Jan 30, 2006

Crash Course: The ABCs of WPA2 Security: Learn How Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Works
Our WPA2 primer tells you how to use this standard to secure your network and how it handles encryption and access control. It also addresses why it's safer than previous standards.
By Frank Bulk / Jan 24, 2006

How To Build A One-Terabyte Desktop PC:
There's a new wave of fast, affordable, and super-high-capacity drives. Here's how to make the most of them. (Courtesy: TechBuilder.org)
By Jason Compton / Jan 23, 2006

How To Keep Spyware Off Your PC: Now that your system is clean of spyware, these methods will help you keep it that way.
Now that your system is clean of spyware, these methods will help you keep it that way. (Courtesy: Small Business Pipeline)
By Dave Methvin / Jan 17, 2006

How-To: Setting Up Wireless Presentation Systems: Presentations: Cut the Cords
If your offices are full of projectors and wires, it may be time for a clean-up job. We give you the lowdown on how to build a wireless presentation system and a rundown on the tools you'll need.
By Jameson Blandford / Jan 10, 2006

Workshop: Outsource Your Mom, Friends and Church: Easing the Go-To-Geek Burden
With the cost of IT services and products more affordable, why not help family and friends choose the proper integrator or VAR to handle their PC, wireless LAN and high-speed Internet connection?
By Jonathan Feldman / Nov 29, 2005

SIP Makes Your Presence Known: Session Initiation Protocol Takes Role Call
SIP extensions let users see whether a colleague is online and available for VoIP calls, videoconferences and IM.
By Sean Doherty / Nov 14, 2005

Protect Yourself Against Rogue Wireless Access Points : Develop Policies and Strategies to Root Out the Rogues
As wireless networks proliferate, so do rogue access points, set up by employees or hackers intent on stealing data and customers. Here's how you can protect yourself against these pests.
By Matthew Friedman / Nov 9, 2005

How to Manage Configuration Relationships: A Store of Asset Information
A configuration management database is a critical system for understanding your assets' relationships. As we show, creating an effective CMDB takes careful planning and a well-designed pilot project.
By Bruce Boardman / Oct 31, 2005

Staying Up to Date With Wireless Regulations: Keep Your Eye on the Wireless Ball
Companies that have been monitoring how regulations such as HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley change information infrastructure stand to reap the greatest benefit from emerging wireless technologies. Here's what you need to know.
By Dave Molta / Oct 17, 2005

Windows Server Update Services: One Step Closer to Self-Cleaning Windows
The release of the feature-rich WSUS gives server admins far more control over their update policies than they previously had with Software Update Services.
By Jeffrey R. Shapiro / Oct 12, 2005

Exploring Cricket: Getting a Jump on Network Management
An open-source tool, Cricket lets you easily create baselines to monitor everything from frame-relay error rates on routers to disk and CPU utilization on servers.
By Jonathan Feldman / Oct 3, 2005

Digital Signatures Are Key to E-Mail Security: The Sign of Authority
Digital signatures based on third-party certificates secure your e-mail by verifying a sender's identity and the contents' authenticity. Here's how to set up the system.
By Curtis Franklin Jr. / Sep 20, 2005

Dynamic DNS Keeps Names Up to Date: The Dynamic Domain Name System Up Close
Dynamic DNS automates the chore of maintaining current IP addresses. We tell you how to implement it.
By Jeff Ballard / Sep 13, 2005

ILM Gets a Life: No Products? No Matter!
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.
By Jon William Toigo / Sep 2, 2005

Primer: Mesh Configurations and Applications: Make a Mesh of Your WLAN
Wireless mesh is an increasingly popular option for backhauling wireless traffic, especially when a wired connection isn't feasible. We give you the basics.
By Dave Molta / Aug 22, 2005

VoIP Security: Keeping IP Voice Safe and Sound
There are no easy solutions for effective VoIP security, but there are ways to minimize risk and enhance your overall strategy. We'll show you how.
By Peter Morrissey / Aug 10, 2005

SOA Demystified: How to Go SOA
We built a service-oriented architecture in our NWC Inc. business apps lab for our fictional widget manufacturer. Find out what we learned.
By Lori MacVittie / Jul 25, 2005

RANCID Tool Keeps Config Files Clean: The Really Awesome New Cisco Config Differ
This Linux and Unix freeware tool automatically compares configuration data from your network devices so you can monitor changes.
By Bruce Boardman / Jul 12, 2005

A Solution to Linux Management : Open Source Tools to Manage Linux
There's no need to spend big bucks upgrading and troubleshooting your Linux machines. Plenty of free, open-source tools will centrally manage your servers and workstations. The key is choosing the right one for your environment. We'll get you started.
By Jeff Ballard / Jun 28, 2005

Get Ready for the RFID Wave: Just Don't Get Caught Up in Tagging
Think you're ready for RFID? It's a lot more than slapping tags on your products and pallets. To get the most out of RFID in-house as well as for your suppliers, perform a detailed assessment of your business processes and supply chain.
By By George A. Spohrer Jr., PE / Jun 13, 2005

Implementing BPL Technology: You've Got the Power (Lines)
After a series of setbacks with interference problems and failed trials, the broadband-over-power-lines technology is now a viable alternative in areas where DSL and cable aren't available or customer service is lacking.
By Peter Morrissey / Jun 1, 2005

How to Build a 911-Style Data Center: Take a Lesson From Emergency Response
Take a lesson from the way emergency response data centers are built out. Well-structured wiring can increase your uptime and it's cheaper to do it right the first time.
By Jonathan Feldman / May 17, 2005

Conducting Vulnerability Assessments: Poke Holes Before the Attackers Do
Vulnerability assessment is a key component in securing your network. It probably won't catch every vulnerability, but it can decrease your risk. We give you the lowdown on how to get the most out of VA--start by getting management on-board and mapping out the scope of the VA test--and then explain how to select the right tools. We'll also provide examples of how to run some open-source options.
By Jordan Wiens / May 2, 2005

Windows to Linux Printing: (and Vice Versa)
A properly configured cross-platform printing environment can save you time and money on hardware and maintenance. We'll show you how to set it up.
By Pete Payne / Apr 20, 2005

Managing a Video Network: Setting the Stage
Designing your network to deliver video effectively isn't easy. We walk you through the set-up steps, including video type and quality, encoding and delivery.
By Darrin Woods / Apr 4, 2005

How to Block WLAN Interference: Keeping Signals Clear
Unlicensed radio devices can wreak havoc on your wireless LAN. Here's how to find the culprits and prevent them from interfering with your airwaves.
By By Jameson Blandford / Mar 21, 2005

A GSLB Reality Check: Control Traffic Over Multiple Data Centers
How do you keep your business running even after an outage or attack? One approach is global server load-balancing. But beware of some trade-offs.
By Pete Tenereillo / Mar 7, 2005

Building a Storage Area Network: SANity Check
Building a SAN doesn't have to be painful. We give you the lowdown on how to build a storage area network and how to avoid the pitfalls of a new storage infrastructure.
By Don MacVittie / Feb 22, 2005

How To Measure Call Quality: Coming In Loud and Clear
We dig into the different algorithms and approaches for monitoring and measuring the quality of calls in voice over IP implementations.
By Peter Morrissey / Feb 7, 2005

Upgrading Critical Storage: Don't Run Out of Space
When it's time to replace your critical storage system, it's not just a matter of plug-and-play. We give you an insider's view on NWC Inc.'s storage project and share some tips.
By Don MacVittie / Jan 24, 2005

IT Best Practices With ITIL: Serving the Business Side of the House
We give you the lowdown on the IT Infrastructure Library. This IT best-practices model is grabbing the attention of enterprises, especially those under regulatory pressures.
By Bruce Boardman / Jan 11, 2005

Linux Clues: Lost Password? No Problem!:
Lost your Linux password? Don't panic--we'll show you how to login quickly and easily, even if you lose both your user and root passwords. (courtesy: Linux Pipeline)
/ Dec 7, 2004

Adding 'Quality' to Wireless LANs: WLANs Get Priority
Everyone knows QoS is a growing concern for today's multimedia networks--but what about wireless? With its shared-media architecture and specialized protocols for mobility, the wireless LAN presents unique challenges with QoS. We examine proprietary and standards-based approaches to solving this problem.
By Dave Molta / Nov 29, 2004

Effective Change Management: Get Right With Change
Planning is the key to maintaining control over internal changes. We offer 11 tenets of effective CM.
By Kevin Novak / Nov 15, 2004

A Database Fix for the File System: A Difficult Process--But Worth the Effort
Most everyone agrees that migrating unstructured files into a structured object-oriented database is the best way to track and manage the explosion of enterprise data. We give you the lowdown on where this file system effort stands and the obstacles to creating a better file system infrastructure.
By Jon Toigo / Nov 8, 2004

Workshop: Recovering From an Attack: Some Firsthand Tips
Need to know what to do if you're attacked? University of Wisconsin Madisons College of Engineering has been there, and provides firsthand tips on how to clean up and recover your systems.
By Jeff Ballard and Dave DeCoster / Nov 1, 2004

Basic Hardware Problem Diagnostics: When Good Hardware Goes Bad
We'll walk you through the steps for diagnosing and fixing some basic hardware problems as well as show you how to get the most out of your service and technical support contracts when the problem is more severe.
By Steven Schuchart Jr. / Oct 18, 2004

Desktop Firewalls Bring Security Closer to Home: Desktop Guardians
Not just for the perimeter anymore, a firewall for your desktop can help block and control hostile code and intruders from entering machines on the LAN, in remote offices or on the road. Find out why you need one.
By Mike DeMaria / Oct 4, 2004

Building a Fibre Channel SAN: FC on a Budget
If your small organization needs a storage area network, consider Fibre Channel.
By Joe Hernick / Sep 20, 2004

Web Log Analysis: Analyzing Pays Off!
The details of your site's activity can help your organization make better business decisions. Here's how to make the best use of your Web logs.
By Jeffrey H. Rubin / Sep 3, 2004

State of the Art: How to Build an iSCSI SAN: Remote, Centralized Storage
If you've dismissed the idea of a storage-area network, iSCSI may persuade you to reconsider.
By Don MacVittie / Aug 6, 2004

Making E-Signatures Count: Put a Lock on That John Hancock
The E-SIGN act makes electronic contracts and signatures legal, but will they stand up in court? Find out how to make sure e-contracts go through smoothly.
By Sean Doherty / Aug 10, 2004

Preparing for a Network Audit: Are You Covered?
Learn how you can conduct internal network audits to ensure your systems are in compliance.
By Michael Dalton / Jul 28, 2004

How to Make Mac OS X Do Windows: Apple of Your Windows Eye
Discover how new tools and features in the enterprise-friendly OS help you integrate your Mac users' workstations into your Windows environment.
By Mike DeMaria / Jul 13, 2004

Setting Up an Intrusion Detection System: Detective Work
An IDS helps analyze and respond to attacks from both inside and outside the network. Learn how to set one up for optimal protection.
By Curtis Franklin Jr. / Jun 29, 2004

Brush up on Bluetooth: It's Capable and Well-Designed
Improvements in Bluetooth wireless personal networking technology have made it simple to configure, with automatic and almost instantaneous connections.
By Peter Rysavy / Jun 17, 2004

Web Services Security: The XML Factor
XML-based Web services are subject to the same attacks that exploit XML. We'll show you how to batten down the hatches.
By Lori MacVittie / Jun 1, 2004

Workshop: Managing Wi-Fi Networks: Wi-Fi 101
Every wireless device acts as a transceiver, transmitting and receiving radio signals over public airwaves. To manage that wireless network, you must have radio-frequency know-how.
By Dave Molta / May 18, 2004

PCI-E Offers Expansion and Interconnectivity: The Server Fast Lane
Bandwidth-challenged PCI will give way this year to a new standard, PCI Express, which requires no bridge between your expansion slots and motherboard chips.
By Steven Schuchart Jr. / May 4, 2004

PoE Promises Simplified Infrastructure: You've Got the Power!
Looking for centralized, redundant power for your wireless APs, access-card readers and IP telephone? Then you're ready for Power over Ethernet.
By Joel Conover / Apr 20, 2004

Examining Microsoft's SMS 2003: Integrated Reporting and Active Directory
The latest version of System Management Server offers features such as hardware asset management and software inventory. Learn how to install and configure an SMS site hierarchy.
By John Kaminski and Oscar A. Olivo, Jr.By John Kaminski and Oscar A. Olivo Jr. / Apr 6, 2004

Examining 802.11i and WPA: The New Standards -- Up Close
Products using the new Wi-Fi Protected Access Technology are here, with 802.11i-compliant products coming soon. We help you decide which one is best for your organization.
By Frank Robinson / Mar 25, 2004

Wireless MANs: Giving WMANs a Little Muscle
What's become of wireless metropolitan area networks? Is 802.16 the key to WMAN technology making it to the enterprise?
By Frank Bulk / Mar 9, 2004

File Synchronization: Keeping Your Data In Sync
File synchronization tools let you consolidate information for backup and restore data after a disaster. We help you sort through commercial and freeware options.
By By Roger Beall / Feb 24, 2004

Antennas 101: Antennas Get a Better Reception
A new generation of smart antennas promises better wireless performance and broader coverage.
By Dave Molta / Feb 12, 2004

Linux Migration: Are You Experienced?
Migrating to Linux requires hands-on experience your Windows admins may not have. Look to those familiar with the command-line interface, like switch and router experts, for help.
By Jonathan Feldman / Jan 26, 2004

WLAN Design: Surveying the Wireless LANscape
Building a wireless LAN is no easy job. For starters, you must assess your infrastructure's RF environment and map out access point placement to help ensure good performance. Don't be intimidated; we'll help get you started.
By Jesse Lindeman / Jan 15, 2004

Time is Right for Database Encryption:
Are data-privacy regulations and dreams about stolen employee data keeping you up at night? It may be time to protect your data where it lives--in your database.
By Don MacVittie / Dec 3, 2003

XML and Content Delivery: When SOAP Just Won't Do:
SOAP isn't always the cleanest integration model for your applications. An XML application architecture without SOAP requires few objects and can be implemented easily inside a Java application or servlet.
By Frank Teti / Nov 18, 2003

Layer 2 Layout: Layer 2 Discovery Digs Deep:
Layer 2 discovery drills down to information such as which devices are attached to which ports and which switches are connected to one another. It shows the path between clients, switches, routers and servers for application and network services. Basically, it helps you plan and get to the source of network failures.
By Bruce Boardman / Nov 6, 2003

Speaking SAML:
Your identity-management system doesn't have to dictate your corporate security strategy anymore. SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) provides a standard way to exchange authentication and authorization information between different vendors' other applications.
By Lori MacVittie / Oct 22, 2003

Delivering Content to Handhelds:
Without enterprise content, a handheld device is just a flashy gadget. We'll show you how to deliver information and applications that turn PDAs and mobile phones into true business tools.
By Sean Doherty / Oct 9, 2003

Telephony 101: Giving Voice to Your Network:
The lines between voice and data infrastructures are starting to blur -- learning how to intergrate and support telecom devices and technologies is a must.
By Joe Hernick / Sep 25, 2003

 

<< Older Workshops




Ready to take that job and shove it?

Function:

Keyword(s):

State:
SPONSOR
RECENT JOB POSTINGS
CAREER NEWS
Aneesh Chopra is looking to other CIOs to advise him on fleshing out a more detailed agenda to best serve the president's IT agenda.

IT spending is expected to decline by 3.8 percent in 2009 according to Gartner.










2009 IT Salary Survey: Meager Raises, Solid Prospects
Though raises are notably smaller than a year ago, and job security’s shrinking, IT careers are looking safer than many others in this economic downturn. Get all the findings in InformationWeek's 2009 IT Salary Survey. Available FREE for a limited time.
 
ROLLING RIGHT ALONG
Follow key Network Computing Reviews from conception to completion. This Week: Holistic APM.



Network Computing Reports Emerging Enterprise Podcast Series: Secrets to Success








TechSearch


Microsite of the Week


Powerful Information at Your Fingertips



Techweb
Informationweek Business Technology Network
InformationweekInformationweek 500Informationweek 500 ConferenceInformationweek AnalyticsInformationweek Events
Informationweek MagazineGlobal CIOIWK Government ITbMightyByte and SwitchDark Reading
Digital LibraryIntelligent EnterpriseInternet EvolutionNetwork ComputingPlug Into The CloudDr. DobbsContentinople
space
TechWeb Events Network
InteropVoiceConWeb 2.0 ExpoWeb 2.0 SummitEnterprise 2.0Mobile Business ExpoNoJitter
Black HatGTECEnergy CampCloud ConnectGov 2.0 ExpoGov 2.0 Summit
space
Light Reading Communications Network
Light ReadingLight Reading AsiaUnstrungCable Digital NewsInternet EvolutionPyramid Research
Heavy ReadingLight Reading LiveLight Reading InsiderEthrnet ExpoTelco TVTower Technology Summit
space
Financial Technology Network
Advanced TradingBank Systems and TechnologyInsurance and TechnologyWall Street and TechnologyAccelerating WallstreetBST SummitBuyside Trading SummitIT Summit
space
Microsoft Technology Network
MSDNTechNetTotal IT ProTotal Dev ProNET Total Dev Pro CommunitySQL Total Dev Pro Community
space