-- Network Computing Online #2.12 --
Your Online IT Resource
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Tuesday, July 22, 2003

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This week, Compare IT focuses on VoIP gateways. Research and get
quotes on offerings from Quintum, Cisco and OKI. Plus, test your
business technology optimization skills with our latest TechQuiz.

Be sure to bookmark our Weblog, the Network Computing Daily Blog,
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--The Network Computing Online Team

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In This Issue:
1)  Compare IT: VoIP Gateways
2)  TechQuiz: Business Technology Optimization
3)  NWC Weblogs:
      Daily Blog:  Commodore 64--It's Baa-ack!
      Daily Blog: Oh No, Mr. Bill!
4)  Tech Library Toolkit; Editor's White Paper Pick
5)  On the Network:
      Network Design Manual: Network Management
      Top 11 List: Linus Torvalds
      Tech Library Spotlight: Agentless Monitoring: Reduce
        the Total Cost of Ownership of System Monitoring
      Tech Library Spotlight: Next Generation eSupport for
        First Contact Resolution
      Interactive Buyer's Guide: 802.11b Access Points
6)  Network Computing's Storage Pipeline: Merrill Lynch
        Gets a Handle on its Storage, Server Assets
7)  Top Stories:
      Review: IP Centrex Services
      Workshop: Time Servers
      Online-Only Sneak Preview: XcelleNet's Afaria 5.0
8) Linux Security Alert: rpc.mountd/nfs-utils xlog() Off By
       One Overflow
9)  Latest IT Pro Downloads:
      Just Screenshots 3.1
      Encrypt PDF Command Line 1.0
10) Subscription Information

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1) Compare IT: VoIP Gateways
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Voice-over-IP gateways let you transmit voice and fax traffic across
existing networks, significantly cutting your company's costs. Compare
offerings and get quotes from Quintum, Cisco and OKI.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4Ya0Au

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2) TechQuiz: Business Technology Optimization
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Put your business technology optimization know-how to the test with
our quiz on application development best practices. If you can outfox
our editors and get all the answers correct, we'll put your name into
the hat for a truly cool TiVo Series2 40-hour digital video recorder,
complete with a TiVo lifetime subscription, compliments of our
sponsor, Mercury Interactive.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0TNs0AT

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3) NWC Weblogs
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a) Daily Blog:  Commodore 64--It's Baa-ack!
I remember long, long ago when I bought my Commodore 64, I thought I
was the coolest kid on the block. I'd moved up--I was "beyond" that
Atari thing in my basement and its silly games. I was going to be
using a "computer" from now on.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4Yp0AB

b) Daily Blog: Oh No, Mr. Bill!
Today's not a good day for Mr. Bill...Gates that is. All over various
news sites, the word is spreading quickly--there's a crack in Windows.
And a nasty one at that.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4Yq0AC

Be sure to check out our other blogs:

Site Content
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0Bz2D0Aw

NWC Goes to School
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0BkTj0At

NWC Inc.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0BiG60Am

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4) Tech Library Toolkit; Editor's White Paper Pick
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Visit Network Computing's Tech Library for the latest technical
information on today's key IT issues, including network security,
mobile & wireless, streaming media and more. Peruse vendor white
papers, analyst reports and Webcasts as well as the most recent
industry research findings.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0BsdA0Ac

Get the latest papers via our RSS feed.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0Bu2H0Av

Here are this week's hottest white paper feeds:

a) Cymbio Optimized Web Services Benchmarking Report
The Cysive Cymbio Interaction Server leverages optimized Web services
to provide the benefits of a service-oriented architecture without the
performance penalty of conventional Web services.
--Cysive
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4cw0AS

b) Protecting Enterprise Messaging Systems from Spam, Viruses and
Other Threats
This paper explores various solutions, highlighting the FrontBridge
approach and its unique combination of performance and reliability.
--FrontBridge Technologies
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4cx0AT

c) The Hacker You Didn't See! Defending Against Web Application
Attacks
This Webcast covers what Web application security is, how to identify
Web application vulnerabilities and how SPI Dynamics and WebInspect
remediate them.
--SPI Dynamics
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4cy0AU

d) Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Firewalls
According to this Gartner research note, enterprises should redirect
intrusion detection system investments toward application defenses
such as those offered by the thought-leading firewall vendors.
--NetContinuum
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4cz0AV

e) Determining Total Cost of Ownership for Data Center and Network
Room Infrastructure
This paper describes a method for determining TCO of physical data
center and data room infrastructure.
--APC (American Power Conversion Corporation)
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c10AI

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Editor's White Paper Pick
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Looking for a solution that supports distributed project teams with a
secure, Web-native environment that removes geographic barriers and
increases collaboration? Read this Planview document to improve
communication across the expanded enterprise, support flexibility and
creativity for virtual teams and global management, leverage the Web
for knowledge management, and gain productivity and efficiency
improvements.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c20AJ

Access more white papers, case studies and product information on
collaboration tools in the Network Computing Tech Library.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0Bnaf0A6

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5) On the Network
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a) Network Design Manual: Network Management
With our exclusive chapter excerpt from Stephen Morris' book, "MIBs,
MPLS and Network Management, Principles, Design and Implementation,"
you can learn the principles and concepts of managing large enterprise
networks. Stephen highlights important aspects of network management,
including enterprise and SP networks.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4YZ0An

b) Top 11 List: Linus Torvalds
This week, we're looking for the Top 11 signs Linus Torvalds needs a
summer vacation. 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:
--Claims that his newest browser "lexplorer" can't be separated from
OS.--Christopher Hall
--Caught trying to log onto a bbs with a 9600-baud modem.--Mike
Mousseau
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0BjCi0Aa

c) Tech Library Spotlight: Agentless Monitoring: Reduce the Total Cost
of Ownership of System Monitoring
Mercury Interactive's white paper details the evolution of distributed
applications, the benefits of agent-less monitoring in this
environment and the existing need for both agent-based and agent-less
solutions.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4Yb0Av

d) Tech Library Spotlight: Next Generation eSupport for First Contact
Resolution
Netopia's white paper highlights its eCare Web-enabled product. Global
companies can get help connecting their support agents and customers
with a live, multichannel service link.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4Yc0Aw

e) Interactive Buyer's Guide: 802.11b Access Points
To be included in our interactive charts, the wireless access point
must conform to the IEEE 802.11b and/or 802.11a standards. See which
ones do, and the multitude of features they offer.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4Yi0A3

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6) Network Computing's Storage Pipeline: Merrill Lynch Gets
   a Handle on its Storage, Server Assets
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By Steven Marlin
The financial-services company is moving into the next stage of its
inventory project, which began with tracking hardware assets,
including storage and servers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4Ys0AE

Read more from Network Computing's Storage Pipeline.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B1260AV

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7) Top Stories
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What were readers perusing last week on the Network Computing Web
site? Here's a list of our hottest articles.

a) Review: IP Centrex Services
(July 10, 2003)
Today's IP Centrex systems let you access voicemail and place calls
from your browser. You also get easy Web conferencing and IM
capabilities. But you don't need to upgrade your PBX-- six service
providers offer you all the benefits of the technology from afar.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B3v70Ag

b) Workshop: Time Servers
(July 10, 2003)
Think time is on your side? Well, it depends on whether you
synchronize the clocks of your network devices, servers and
workstations.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B3wA0Ar

c) Online-Only Sneak Preview: XcelleNet's Afaria 5.0
(July 10, 2003)
Afaria is an easy-to-use mobile device management platform for Win32-,
Pocket PC-, RIM Blackberry-, Palm OS-, Symbian OS- and Java-based
devices.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B3wC0At

Join other NWC readers in discussing these articles.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0Brcx0AV

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8) Linux Security Alert: rpc.mountd/nfs-utils xlog() Off By
   One Overflow
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The Linux NFS utils suite versions 1.0.3 and prior contain an 'off by
one' buffer overflow in the xlog() function used by rpc.mountd,
potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on
the target system.

This vulnerability is confirmed and fixed in version 1.0.4.

Updated Red Hat RPMs:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c30AK

Updated Debian DEBs:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c40AL

Updated SuSE RPMs:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c50AM

Updated Slackware tarballs:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c60AN

Updated Immunix RPMs:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c70AO

Source: VulnWatch, Red Hat, Debian, SuSE, Slackware, Immunix (SF
Bugtraq)
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c80AP
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c30AK
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c40AL
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c50AM
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c60AN
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4c70AO

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9) Latest IT Pro Downloads: Just Screenshots 3.1; Encrypt PDF
   Command Line 1.0
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We've made it easier and quicker for you to locate IT Pro Downloads'
shareware, freeware and other applets from any location on nwc.com.
Just type a keyword into the IT Pro search box, and you'll be amazed
at the vast collection of apps that will spring up before your eyes.
http://www.itprodownloads.com/

a) Just Screenshots 3.1
Turn ordinary screenshots into 3D masterpieces and let your product
screenshot stand out from the rest. Just Screenshots lets you adjust
the perspective, masking, rotation, size and more. Plus, you can
annotate with captions, arrows and other images to inform your
visitors about your product.

Download at:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0BgBG0Aw
Size: 2083k
Platform: Windows 95, 98 or NT
Licensing: Shareware; $29.95

b) Encrypt PDF Command Line 1.0
Encrypt PDF lets you encrypt (using standard 40-bit or 128-bit
supported by Acrobat Reader 5.0 and up) existing PDFs, set
permissions, and add user and owner passwords.

Download at:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eMvI0E43wY0qh0B4Ix0A2
Size: 34k
Platform: Windows 95, 98 or NT
Licensing: Shareware; $42

Find more shareware, freeware and demoware products, ready for
immediate download.
http://www.itprodownloads.com/

Note: By using IT Pro Downloads you agree to these terms of use.
http://www.nwc.com/itpro/itpro-terms.html

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