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Topic: Management applications

Management applications News

11 April 2008

Web 2.0 turning into crime-fest

By Tim Greene, Network World (US)

Threats against browsers are getting more sophisticated and branching out into such exotic areas as gaming, experts told attendees at RSA Conference 2008. Read more...

IT managers wary of virtual servers: 11 Mar 08
IT budgets to rise as Vista bites: 11 Mar 08
Apple looks to move iPhone to the enterprise: 07 Mar 08
Server virtualisation take-up being hampered by vendors: 12 Feb 08
Nokia Siemens buys network management company: 02 Jan 08
Software outfit asks users to join Facebook: 02 Nov 07
IBM and Business Objects agree BI deal: 22 Oct 07

Management applications Blog Entries

04 February 2008

IBM's SVC = HDS's USP

By Chris Mellor

IBM's SAN Volume Controller effectively equals Hitachi Data Systems' USP. Discuss. Read more...

HDS loses top sales exec: 25 Jan 08
We don't want a God box: 24 Jan 07
QLogic upsets SAN director applecart: 27 Oct 06
InVista on Symmetrix?: 17 Oct 05
HP in iSCSI hurry: 11 Oct 05

Management applications Insight

22 January 2008

Brocade is announcing its largest, fastest and most flexible switch ever, the DCX, today. This new class of product is designed for datacentres chock full of virtual servers with applications needing access to both file and block data stored both locally and remotely. Read more...

HDS thin provisioning limitations: 16 Jul 07
Opinion: A bullish outlook for Longhorn security: 02 May 07
Management apps the new soft underbelly: 29 Aug 06
Getting Sun storage into the black: 16 May 06
Emulex buys Aarohi. Why?: 20 Apr 06
Nokia eyes corporate mobility: 12 Apr 06
Cisco vs OpenView and Tivoli?: 17 Jan 06

Management applications Briefings

16 February 2007

Brocade FAN activities

By Chris Mellor

The logical end-point for FAN initiatives is a truly global name space and heterogeneous FANs. These are some considerable way off. A network-based FAN approach may be the best way of providing them. Read more...

Enabling ITIL via intelligent infrastructure management: 31 Jan 06
Keep track of the 802.11 alphabet soup: 15 Dec 04
Getting under the bonnet of SNMP: 11 Dec 03

Management applications Interviews

20 August 2007

Is NetApp slowing down?

By Chris Mellor, Techworld

NetApp has many competitors who introduce technology ahead of it and many of who are seeking IPOs, suggesting heathy prospects. With recent unexpected poor results is Network Appliance slowing down? Read more...

What DataCore thinks on a few topics: 13 Jun 07
Optimise your moving parts: 30 Jan 06
Walking the Crosswalk: 12 Dec 05

Management applications Whitepapers

15 June 2007

Document distribution: Addressing Security Issues

By eCopy

eCopy document distribution solutions integrate paper documents with your existing business applications (e-mail, fax, document management systems, workflow management applications). Read more...

Novell iManager: 16 Mar 07
ESG Lab Validation Report: 13 Mar 07

Management applications Product Reviews

27 February 2008

Windows Server 2008

By Tom Henderson and Rand Dvorak, Network World

List price: £1,434 (inc VAT for 1 server and 25CALS but look around
Pros: Improved security; Faster performance; more sophisticated administation
Cons: No virtualisation yet; poor NAP compatibility with previous versions of Windows Read more...

LOGINventory 4.0.9 inventory tool: 28 May 04
Check Point InterSpect 610: 06 May 04
Apple OS/X 10.3.02 Server: 13 Apr 04

Management applications How-Tos

30 March 2004

How to ... handle IP address management

By Louise McKeag

DHCP remains the best way to handle hosts on an enterprise network. It's relatively easy, provided that you follow some simple ground rules. Read more...

How to... deal with configuration management: 16 Jan 04
How to... deal with fault management: 13 Jan 04

Management applications Case Studies

29 June 2006

Managing VOIP effectively

By Denise Dubie, Network World

Network managers running voice applications across their IP networks require more tools than you might think necessary, to keep them on top of all the possible problems and metrics. Read more...

Going virtual cuts costs at Florida college: 25 Jan 06
Industry Focus: Wireless in utilities: 14 Jun 05
Industry Focus: Wireless in manufacturing: 31 May 05

WHITE PAPERS

7 Essential Steps of Vulnerability Management
Every week at least 155 risks from newfound software to operating system vulnerabilities, threaten the security and availability of networks and applications. Now is the time to be prepared.
A Blueprint for Better Management from the Desktop to the Data Centre
Explore our strategy to build an open management architecture that offers distinct value through sophisticated integration of otherwise isolated components.
Securing your Network from the Inside: Adding a Portable Layer of Protection
Discover how you can pre-empt potential security risks and quickly identify security threats – keeping your network and users safe.
IDC Report: Identity and Security Management and Strong Information Technology Governance
This IDC white paper examines identity and security management solutions and how these integrated offerings can play a key role in enforcing security compliance.
IDC Executive Brief: The Rising Concerns Over Endpoint Security
This IDC Executive Brief examines how an integrated EPS solution with multiple security layers, has been proven to deliver the highest level of protection at the lowest TCO.

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