Network Computing Report #307
http://www.networkcomputing.com/
Monday, July 7, 2003

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This week, we offer an in-depth look at the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act,
HIPAA and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Our tips on technologies and
strategies will help your IT department stay in compliance and avoid
the hot seat.

Plus, try your hand at our traffic management skills TechQuiz. And,
tune in to our IT Minute on privacy legislation. Our newsletter
specials section has all the details.

Be sure to bookmark our Weblog, the Network Computing Daily Blog,
and check back often for IT news and views.
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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)  Feature: The IT Agenda: Feds Reach Out and Touch IT
3)  Buyer's Guide: 802.11 NICs
4)  Sneak Preview: NetBotz' WallBotz 500
5)  Sneak Preview: Nauticus' N2000 Series
6)  Sneak Preview: Palm's Tungsten C
7)  BuzzCut
8)  The IT Agenda: Stay the Course
9)  NWC Weblogs
10) Editor's Bookshelf and Storage White Paper Pick
11) Network Computing's Storage Pipeline
12) Industry Insights: Technology Trickle-Up
13) Last Mile
14) CMP Marketplace
15) Latest IT Professional Downloads
16) Subscription Information

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1) Newsletter Specials
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a) TechQuiz: Traffic Management
Test your bandwidth know-how with our latest TechQuiz. If you can
outsmart our editors, we'll enter your name into a drawing for one of
two camera-equipped Palm Zire 71 PDAs, compliments of our sponsor,
Packeteer.
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b) NWC Project: Web SLAs
We invite you to work alongside Executive Editor/Technology Bruce
Boardman as he evaluates top Web SLA solutions. Submit your own Web
transactions for evaluation in this review, and you'll be entered into
a drawing for a number of NJ -90 network jacks, compliments of our
friends at 3Com.
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Bruce will also reveal his test objectives, methodology and product
requirements. And you can tune in to hear him discuss his review
findings to date.
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c) NWC Project: Desktop Management
Join Associate Technology Editor Michael J. DeMaria as he puts desktop
management solutions to the test in his Syracuse Lab. Check out Mike's
product criteria and test plan.
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d) NWC Project: Legislating IT
Grab your Real Player and tune in to hear Sean Doherty discuss this
issue's feature story on legislation and how it impacts IT. Hear how
the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, HIPAA and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act will
change your approach to IT today and shape your company in the future.
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e) Network Design Manual: IP Storage Networking
With our exclusive chapter excerpt from Gary Orenstein's new book, "IP
Storage Networking," you can learn how to balance offensive and
defensive strategies in deploying an adaptive, yet reliable storage
area network.
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f) Top 11 List: For the Love of Cary Sherman
There's still time to send in your top signs you may be in love with
RIAA president Cary Sherman. Make us laugh, and we'll publish your
submission in print and online.
Here are a few ideas from your fellow readers to get you started:
--Royalty check has an extra "0" this month.--Darin M. Bush
--He's actually *much* prettier than the RIAA's *last*
President...--Duke Walls
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g) Compare IT: Managed VPN Services
A fully managed VPN service will provide secure communications to all
remote locations, bypassing the need for expensive leased-line
networks. Compare offerings from industry-leading security providers
such as AT&T, Exodus, Netifice and XO Communications.
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h) InformationWeek's Security Survey
How does your company's security strategy compare to its peers at home
and abroad? Is it locked down like Fort Knox or as unguarded as
wireless packets? Sound off, and in return you'll get results from the
world's most popular security study, brought to you by InformationWeek
magazine. Take this completely confidential survey today.
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2) Feature: The IT Agenda: Feds Reach Out and Touch IT
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By Sean Doherty
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, HIPAA and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act signal a
new era of accountability. IT departments must be proactive to keep
their companies out of Uncle Sam's crosshairs.
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Read privacy legislation white papers.
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Market research and analyst reports.
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3) Buyer's Guide: 802.11 NICs
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By Dave Molta
We examine the latest generation of wireless NICs, including their
interface options and performance capabilities.
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Read 802.11 NIC white papers.
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Market research and analyst reports.
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4) Sneak Preview: NetBotz' WallBotz 500
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By Sean Doherty
The near-human security and monitoring of WallBotz keeps your server
room protected from potential security threats.
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Read server monitoring devices white papers.
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Market research and analyst reports.
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5) Sneak Preview: Nauticus' N2000 Series
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By Lori MacVittie
N2000 uses virtual switching to offer the features and functionality
of multiple load-balancers.
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Read load balancers white papers.
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Market research and analyst reports.
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6) Sneak Preview: Palm's Tungsten C
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By Richard Hoffman
Wi-Fi plus a fast processor put Palm back in the game with this PDA.
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Read PDA white papers.
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Market research and analyst reports.
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7) BuzzCut
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a) Linux: A Reason To Stick With NetWare
By Don MacVittie
If Novell's plans to offer Linux tools for the enterprise surprised
you, you haven't been paying attention.
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b) There's More to IM Logging Than You Think
By Ron Anderson
IM logging involves more than simply recording everything that comes
and goes.
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c) Let Service Providers Meter Your Bandwidth
By Bruce Boardman
It isn't often that a vendor or new technology catches me flat-footed,
but P-Cube has done just that.
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8) The IT Agenda: Stay the Course
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By Jonathan Feldman
"Keep your technical skills sharp, don't play politics and go do what
you were hired to do."
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9) NWC Weblogs
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a) Daily Blog: Will Network for Food
Not too long ago, we asked you to submit your signs that times are
tough in your IT department. Things must really be tough, because you
responded in droves. The Top 11 that made us laugh the most can be
seen in our upcoming July 10th issue's Last Mile, both in print and
online. But for now, here's the entries that didn't make the final
cut, yet were too good not to share.
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b) Daily Blog: Attack of the Clones
If you've been following the Star Wars Kid saga of intrigue, poor poor
choreography and betrayal, you have no doubt downloaded this classic
piece of do-it-yourself footage. But have you seen the handiwork of
our own Michael J. DeMaria? He needs no one to remix or remaster his
epic homage to Mr. Lucas, entitled "Star Wars Episode II, Attack of
the Clones."
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c) NWC Inc.: Bad Searches
Thanks to Gary Pultz for pointing out that a blank search in NWC's
"Catalog-o-widgets" returned a terrible faux pas page, complete with a
Java stack trace. The fix was minor, so I ran on out and fixed it up.
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Be sure to check out our other blogs:

Site Content
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NWC Goes to School
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10) Editor's Bookshelf and Storage White Paper Pick
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Our editors chose "Real 802.11 Security: Wi-Fi Protected Access and
802.11i" by Jon Edney and William A. Arbaugh as this week's featured
companion book. It focuses on why the latest Wi-Fi LAN security
methods are secure and shows you how they work. The book also provides
practical steps for implementing wireless security.

For more information.
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Find other books.
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Storage White Paper Pick
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This week's hottest storage white paper is "Evaluating Storage PSOs: 4
Things to Consider," published by EMC. Derrell James, EMC's vice
president for technology solutions, provides tips to help customers
save time and achieve better results from their professional services
partnerships.
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Access more storage white papers, case studies and product information
in the Network Computing Tech Library.
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For the latest technical information on today's key IT issues, visit
Network Computing's Tech Library.
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Get the latest IT white papers via our RSS feed.
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11) Network Computing's Storage Pipeline
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Check out our new storage pipeline for the latest market trends,
updates and news.

a) Workshop: How To Provide Long-Term Care For Your Data
(July 2, 2003)
By Steven Schuchart Jr., Network Computing
The key to long-term data storage is a policy that's planned and
executed with legal and company goals in mind.
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b) Expert Views
Martin J. Garvey says that according to a recent survey, a vast
majority of storage managers don't spend more on management than on
storage itself. It's a puzzling result.
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c) Storage Trends and Insights: Why Data Protection Still Gets Short
Shrift
By Jerry Lazar
Companies intuitively understand the need for remote backup, disaster
recovery planning and other storage services. And they've at least
paid lip service to the concept. But spending on these services?
That's another matter.
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d) Langa Letter: Building The Perfect Rescue Tool
Fred Langa explains how to make a custom, bootable CD containing the
right tools to fix just about any system trouble.
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e) Storage News
1. EMC Picks Up BMC's Patrol SRM Tool
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2. Veritas Completes Precise Acquisition
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3. Software Creates Virtual Servers On Intel Platforms
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Read more from Network Computing's Storage Pipeline.
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12) Industry Insights: Technology Trickle-Up
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By Mike Lee
"Any proven and familiar technology that doesn't require tearing holes
in walls is a viable alternative."
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13) Last Mile
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Edited By Bradley F. Shimmin and David Joachim
This edition: Top 11 signs that times are tough in your IT department;
six degrees of Wil Wheaton; and our very own Star Wars kid.
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