Network Computing Report #312
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Monday, August 11, 2003

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This week, we tested servers priced under $1,000. Along with a battery
of performance tests, we rated systems on expandability, warranty
options, management/configuration, features/options and price. HP's
ProLiant ML330 took top honors.

Plus, there's still time to try your hand at our Web caching TechQuiz.
And, if you've got a tough IT problem, post it to one of our
forums--Ask the Experts or Shop Talk--to receive real-world, hands-on
advice.

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)  Review: Small Server Bonanza
3)  Workshop: Making ID Management Manageable
4)  Sneak Preview: SilverBack Technologies' SilverBack iT
     and Security Monitoring Software Suite Datacenter 3.8
5)  QuickTakes
6)  Ask the Experts and Shop Talk Forums
7)  BuzzCut
8)  Full Nelson: Legacy Connectivity
9)  NWC Weblogs
10) Editor's Bookshelf and Storage White Paper Pick
11) Network Computing's Storage Pipeline: Archiving Case
     Study: Banking On Data
12) Industry Insights: Business Certs, Part Deux
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) New Site Navigation
You are cordially invited to an ongoing launch party for our newly
remodeled site navigation UI. In an effort to cut down on unnecessary
JavaScript and other Web-unfriendly elements, we have created a tabbed
menu system that basically presents site content from a number of
popular and necessary points of view.

You now can directly access new content organized within "guide"
pages like:

Reviews--Evaluate products with our sneak previews and head-to-head
comparisons.
Know-How--Learn how to manage your network with tutorials, primers,
training materials and the like.
Talk--Read and respond to editor opinions, blog posts and forum
entries.
Technologies--Find all content according to technologies like
wireless, security, infrastructure, etc.

Within each of these guide pages, you'll also find all site features
and tools relevant to the content at hand. So you'll always have
immediate access to what matters most in your job.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send them
our way at webmaster@nwc.com
http://www.nwc.com/

b) Network Design Manual
With our exclusive chapter excerpt from Gregory White's book,
"Security+Certification All-in-One Exam Guide," you can get a head
start on your Security+Certification exam. White provides helpful tips
and exam objectives as well as practice questions, photographs and
illustrations.
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c) Top 11: LAN Gaming Party
Last call for the Top 11 lame excuses for holding a LAN Gaming Party
in your office. 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 going:
--You said you want your staff in the office on nights and weekends,
right? (Ryan Marsh)
--Cisco actually RECOMMENDS using online gaming to break in new
switches. (J.W. Breeden)
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d) NWC Project: Network-Based VPNs
Don't forget to check out Contributing Editor Darrin Woods' Project
page as he begins his RFI-based review of network-based VPNs. You can
read his test requirements and, if you're so inclined, send him a
question or two.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ecMj0Be3GS0V40B5MW0AM

e) TechQuiz: Web Caching
This week marks your last to chance to test your Web performance
savvy. If you can outfox our editors and get all of the answers
correct, we'll put your name into the hat for a truly cool Network
Computing collectible.
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f) NWC Project: ISP Load Balancers
Tune in to hear Contributing Editor Peter Morrissey talk with the
folks at Boston's Hotel Commonwealth as they roll out a unique,
IP-based telephone system that combines communication, customer
service and entertainment. (Requires Real Player)
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g) Compare IT: Dedicated Internet Access
Whether your organization needs to transfer large files or engage in
e-commerce capabilities, a variety of cost-effective, high-performance
and flexible options are available. Compare and get quotes now from
Netifice, New Edge, Touch America and XO Communications.
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h) 30th Annual Computer Security Conference & Exhibition
Register NOW for the 30th Annual Computer Security Conference &
Exhibition to be held Nov. 3-5, in Washington, D.C. at the Marriott
Wardman Park. Featuring 14 tracks and over 160 sessions on: Wireless,
Attacks & Countermeasures, Forensics, Certification, Advanced 
Technology,
Government and much more! Visit 175 exhibitors at the Exhibition Nov. 
2-4.

For more information.
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2) Review: Small Server Bonanza
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By Steven Schuchart Jr.
We decided to find out the state-of-the-art of servers sought by the
budget-conscious small business or enterprise looking to equip remote
offices or workgroups. And have we got some boxes for you.
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Read books on this topic.
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Read more articles on this subject.
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Read server white papers.
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Market research and analyst reports.
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3) Workshop: Making ID Management Manageable
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By Lori MacVittie
The Liberty Alliance has created open standards for federating
identities, paving the way for centralized identity management and
single network sign-on.
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Read books on this topic.
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Read more articles on this subject.
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Read identity management white papers.
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Market research and analyst reports.
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4) Sneak Preview: SilverBack Technologies' SilverBack iT
    and Security Monitoring Software Suite Datacenter 3.8
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By Andy Wood
This offering may help alleviate the high cost of network-management
products and associated staff expenses. The fairly comprehensive
application adds scheduled reporting, new event log monitors and
summary reports showing results of vulnerability scans.
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Read books on this topic.
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Read more articles on this subject.
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Read secure monitoring sofware suite white papers.
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Market research and analyst reports.
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5) QuickTakes
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This edition: Cyclone Commerce Cyclone Director; Alcatel Assessment
for VoIP Solution; Miramar Systems Desktop DNA Enterprise Edition 4.6;
and Digital Fountain Transporter Fountain 3.0.
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6) Ask the Experts and Shop Talk Forums
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a) Ask the Experts Question of the Week
By James Tiget
Is a 10.200.x.x network with a 16-bit mask a Class A or a Class B
network? From what I understand, this is a Class A network with a
default Class B mask, which does not change the class of the network
regardless of what the mask is set to.... Correct?

Lend James a hand or find out the answer for yourself.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ecMj0Be3GS0V40B5tR0Au

b) Shop Talk Post of the Week
By Patrick Sharkey
Christopher Beers says he installed Red Hat 9 Linux on a 200-MZ
machine with 64 MB of RAM and 2 GB of disk space ("Latest Red Hat
Delivers Key App," 6.13.2003). He was very lucky. If you check
www.redhat.com you will see that Red Hat no longer certifies specific
machines as Red-Hat-9-compatible. It only has a list of certified
components. If any of your components do not appear on this list, I
would be very wary of trying to install Red Hat 9.

If you have a similar (or dissimilar) experience, let Patrick know.
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Got a tough question? Ask the Experts.
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Need to vent or commiserate? Talk shop in Shop Talk.
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7) BuzzCut
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a) Behold, the Power of Politics
By Don MacVittie
The technologies you're comfortable with and the companies you favor
must not cloud your vision. It is your responsibility to find not just
the cheapest solution but also one that solves your business needs.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ecMj0Be3GS0V40B5tU0Ax

b) FUDBusters: Microsoft Positions Word 2003 as an XML Platform
By Bradley F. Shimmin
With all editions of Office 2003, you'll be able to throw around
WordML forms from day one. But do you really want a word processor to
act as a data input interface?
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ecMj0Be3GS0V40B5tV0Ay

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8) Full Nelson: Legacy Connectivity
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By Fritz Nelson
I had forgotten about Legato. Now, with EMC's consumption of it,
Legato--one of the few early backup vendors (excuse me: providers of
"solutions that keep critical business information available") that
could deliver a scalable, multiplatform approach--is back.
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9) NWC Weblogs
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a) Daily Blog: What Did You Do This Summer?
Each summer, our crack team of editors sojourns across the globe in
search of a faraway destination where they can put their collective
brain cells to the task of setting down our editorial calendar for the
following year. This time, our editors found their way north, to the
sunny town of Syracuse, New York. Here are a few photos cataloging
their efforts.
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b) Daily Blog: You Mean People Buy This Stuff?!?
It's a sure-fire bet that everyone who gets annoying e-mail promptly
relegates it to their trash bin, right? Right? Wrong.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ecMj0Be3GS0V40B5tY0A2

c) Daily Blog: Operation Homelink
Lori MacVittie brought to my attention recently a very worthwhile
charity, Operation Homelink. We usually don't mention items like this
on the blog, but I think this charity deserves some attention and,
hopefully, support from you, our kind readers. So allow me to beg your
patience and consideration for what follows.
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Be sure to check out our other blogs:

NWC Inc.
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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 have chosen "Storage Area Network Fundamentals" by Meeta
Gupta, NIIT, as this week's featured companion book. Gupta provides a
guide to planning, implementing, managing and using storage area
networks to increase the efficiency of your network infrastructure.

For more information.
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Find other books.
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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 "Improving Business
Continuity Using Windows-Powered NAS Devices," published by NSI
Software. This paper describes several technologies and approaches for
achieving business continuity within the Windows environment,
specifically by combining replication software and Windows-powered NAS
(network-attached storage) devices.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ecMj0Be3GS0V40B5tb0AC

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: Archiving Case
     Study: Banking on Data
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By Rick Whiting
The Bank of New York saves hundreds of thousands of dollars a year
using archive software from Princeton Softech.
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Read more from Network Computing's Storage Pipeline.
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12) Industry Insights: Business Certs, Part Deux
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By Mike Lee
Want a simple way to improve the understanding between the business
and technology sides in any organization, certs or no certs? Set up
regular meetings at which the IT and the business people meet, face to
face if possible, to share information and answer each other's
questions.
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13) Letters
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"Will instant messaging replace annual meetings and traveling
salespersons?" ~Gil Zizek
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15) Latest IT Professional Downloads
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a) Alchemy Remote Computing 1.4.3
This remote computing tool lets you view, control and manipulate
remote network computers from your own computer. Once connected, you
have the remote computer's desktop on your own screen and can launch
programs as well as change that computer's settings.

Download at:
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Licensing: Shareware; contact vendor for pricing

b) ActiveStartup 1.10
ActiveStartup lets you manage programs that load from the Registry,
Win.ini and Startup menus at Windows startup. With it, you can
inspect, edit and/or temporarily disable these programs, make backup
configurations and more.

Download at:
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Size: 463k
Platform: Windows 3.1 or later
Licensing: Shareware; $20

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This issue sponsored by THE BTO EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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featured in a special supplement in InformationWeek,
Optimize & Network Computing.  PLUS, all valid entries will be
Entered into a random drawing for a FREE TiVo.
Win a TiVo. Gain Industry Accolades.  ENTER TODAY.
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