Network Computing Report #251
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Monday, June 3, 2002

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This week, read about the latest technology boons for wireless LANs.
Plus, check out our review of WLAN security products, including our
editors' pick.

If you're looking for a daily peek into all online goings on, be sure
to bookmark our Weblog, the Network Computing Daily Blog.
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As always, please feel free to message us directly if you have any
comments or questions (mailto:newsletter@nwc.com).

Best regards,
--The Network Computing Report Team

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In This Issue:
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1)  Newsletter Specials
2)  BuzzCut
3)  The Daily Blog
4)  Webcasts (Requires RealPlayer)
5)  Feature: Wireless LANs Reach the Last Hurdle
6)  Review: Elite Solution Secures WLANs
7)  Centerfold: Firm Plots Legal Battles From Makeshift VPN Sites
8)  Buyer's Guide: Read and Burn, Baby, Burn
9)  Sneak Preview: Forgent's VNP
10) Sneak Preview: Empirix's FirstACT
11) Top of the Stack: Broadband Growing Out of Control
12) Down to Business: Wrestling With Indecision
13) Letters
14) CMP Marketplace
15) Latest IT Professional Downloads
16) Subscription Information

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1) Newsletter Specials
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a) Five-Minute Workout: Authentication
If you find yourself suddenly thrust into the role of security
manager, don't worry. Use our streaming media workout to learn the ins
and outs of securing access to your network resources. Along the way,
you'll learn some techniques for effectively managing differing
identities, such as user name/password, security tokens and, of
course, biometric measurements. Sponsored by Rainbow Technologies.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdeS0Ax

b) TechQuiz: Intrusion Detection
Test your expertise on tracking down cagey hackers by taking our
TechQuiz. If you outsmart our technical editors by answering all the
questions correctly, you could win a color Palm handheld from our
sponsor, Symantec.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40TNs0Ak

c) Network Design Manual: Part 2: Global Server Load Balancing
Part 2 of our latest book excerpt from Scot Hull's "Content Delivery
Networks: Web Switching for Security, Availability, and Speed"
(McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, February 2002) describes how GSLB
technology solutions provide a higher level of service for your
customers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdGM0AN

d) Compare IT: Backup-Recovery Software
For your next storage purchasing decision, use Compare IT's
side-by-side interactive product features chart and get quotes from
Hewlett-Packard, IBM Tivoli and Veritas Software.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdfU0A1

e) Network Computing's Reader Poll Now Closed
Thanks to everyone who took our online survey about life in the IT
fast lane. Winners of three MP3 players will be chosen from among
those who took the poll and will be announced on or about June 15.
Stay tuned!

f) A Good Year for Customers?
How is 2002 shaping up for database and enterprise software customers?
The database market has cutthroat competition. InformationWeek
editors, in partnership with analysts at Morgan Stanley, are
conducting a brief survey to learn more about your database and
enterprise software deployment plans. Please take our fast,
confidential survey. Your response enters you in a drawing for one of
three $100 checks or a digital camera.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdN50A5

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2) BuzzCut: Sun Looks to Linux now...for RISC Customers Later
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By Lori MacVittie
Sun is finally catching on to what IBM and Hewlett-Packard figured out
more than a year ago and what Microsoft has known all along: Mind
share now equals market share later. Hence, there's no longer a reason
to put off a move to Linux APIs.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdeU0Az

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3) The Daily Blog
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a) Signs of a Maturing WLAN Market
Network managers can at last say yes to WLAN deployment requests from
users. Dave Molta goes on record about the importance of having
technology management policies in place so that deploying, managing
and troubleshooting is not such a monumental headache.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdeV0A1

b) Don't Get Googled
If you've never had a good reason to monitor the accuracy of your
robots.txt file, we have three words for you...Mesa Verde Motel.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdeW0A2

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4) Webcasts (Requires RealPlayer)
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a) The CEO Minute: Company 51
With a somewhat spooky backdrop conjured up by the company's name,
Brad Shimmin interviews Company 51 execs Steve Hofmeyr and John Zicker
and discovers their plans to employ crossover research on the human
immune system to solve security issues.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdKL0AQ

b) Inside Network Computing
Go beyond the headlines of this issue's cover story on wireless
networks. Brad Shimmin chats with author Dave Molta about how to
evaluate wireless network security.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdeX0A3

c) This Week at Network Computing
This week, Mike and Brad debate the recent move to create an
anti-Red-Hat Linux distribution. Should Debian, TurboLinux and SuSe
join forces? Tune in to find out.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdeY0A4

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5) Feature: Wireless LANs Reach the Last Hurdle
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By Dave Molta
WLANs have become faster, more manageable and more interoperable. Now,
new hardware and software solutions provide real security in the wake
of WEP's downfall.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BdeZ0A5

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40CTL0Au

Download Wireless LANs white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40PW80Aq

Research Wireless LAN products and vendors.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40PXA0A1

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6) Review: Elite Solution Secures WLANs
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By Cornell W. Robinson III and Dave Molta
SMC's well-rounded EliteConnect System came out on top in our tests
thanks to its excellent client support, extensive feature set, and
superior configuration and management tools. But its rivals can move
quickly in a rapidly evolving wireless environment.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdea0AD

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40CTL0Au

Download Wireless LANs white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40PW80Aq

Research Wireless LAN products and vendors.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40PXA0A1

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7) Centerfold: Firm Plots Legal Battles From Makeshift VPN Sites
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By Kelly Jackson Higgins
Law firm Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal calls it the war room. Even
though it's a temporary office, it works just like any other site on
the firm's VPN.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdeb0AE

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40CN80AU

Download Network Security white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40N7V0Am

Research Network Security products and vendors.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40N7W0An

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8) Buyer's Guide: Read and Burn, Baby, Burn
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By Steven J. Schuchart Jr.
Are you having trouble choosing the right DVD burner for your company?
Here's a guide to DVD technologies and standards.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdec0AF

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40CTJ0As

Download Storage Media white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bded0AG

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9) Sneak Preview: Forgent's VNP
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By Darrin Woods
Rest easy about configuring your videoconferencing system. Forgent's
improved video network platform includes a smart graphical interface
for creating calls.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdee0AH

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40CTK0At

Download Videoconferencing Hardware white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdef0AI

Research Videoconferencing Systems products and vendors.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdeg0AJ

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10) Sneak Preview: Empirix's FirstACT
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By Lori MacVittie
Now even nontechnical users can test Web services. Although FirstACT
requires the installation of third-party software, the upside is its
inclusion of excellent WSDL support.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdeh0AK

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdei0AL

Download Web Applications Software white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40BW3Q0As

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11) Top of the Stack: Broadband Growing Out of Control
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By David Willis
A successful remote-office broadband policy starts with the
recognition that IT cannot control public networks.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdej0AM

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12) Down to Business: Wrestling With Indecision
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By Rob Preston
"How many of your company's strategic IT projects are in limbo because
no one in authority is willing to make a difficult or unpopular
decision?"
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdek0AN

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13) Letters
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"Every one of these ventures...was defeated by people spouting
nonsense instead of getting down to business."  --David Hyman, DLH
Associates
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHZZ0Be3GS0V40Bdel0AO

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