Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2003 12:04:22 -0500 (EST)
From:"Network Computing Newsletter" <Network_Computing_Newsletter@update.networkcomputing.com>
Subject: Network Computing Report #329

Network Computing Report #329
http://www.networkcomputing.com/
Monday, December 8, 2003

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This week, we tested four route optimizer devices. If you can
handle the complexity of BGP, Internap's FCP 100 has an outstanding
mix of features, functionality and management. If DNS is more up
your alley, Radware's LinkProof is manageable and scalable.

Our editor's hot white paper pick discusses a new solution for complex
IP networks. And it's the last chance to test your knowledge of
securing
the edge of your network. Take our latest TechQuiz today.

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: Route Optimizers
3) Last Mile
4) Editor's Hot White Paper Pick: IP Route Analytics
5) Review: Route Optimizers
6) Sneak Preview: Stoneware's webNetwork 4.0q
7) Storage Pipeline: Network Appliance Wants to be Your
One-Stop Vendor
8) Sneak Preview: F5 Networks' FirePass Controller
9) Interactive Buyer's Guide: Voice Gateways
10) Current Forum Threads
11) BuzzCut
12) The Daily Blog
13) The IT Agenda: Security: Set It, Don't Forget It
14) Mobile Pipeline: Choosing the Right Wireless Development
Environment
15) Industry Insights: Spam Rules
16) CMP Marketplace
17) Latest IT Professional Downloads
18) Subscription Information

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1) Newsletter Specials
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a) TechQuiz: Locking Down the Border
Don't miss the last chance to test your knowledge about securing the
edge of your network. Try to outsmart our editors. In return for your
efforts, we'll select the second of two winners to receive a $100.00
gift certificate, compliments of our sponsor, Trend Micro. Good luck!
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40TNs0An

b) Top 11 Inventions of 2003
If you were a tad disappointed by the lack of satire in Time Magazine's
"Coolest Inventions of 2003," then waste no time in sending your
nominations for our special yearend list, "Top 11 Marginally Cool
Inventions of 2003." Here are a couple ideas to get you started:
--Apple Jaguar Firewire Bug Fix
--The Fire and Ice Thermal Grill
Make us laugh, and we'll publish your submissions in print and online.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CEhF0AM

c) Compare IT: Route Optimizers
Route optimizers help provide high availability for incoming and
outgoing traffic, eliminating Web site downtime or Internet
connectivity
failure. Compare product offerings from Foundry, Extreme, F5, and
Radware.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZu0Au

d) NWC Project: Data Protection Through Replication RFI
Help Jon William Toigo as he undertakes an RFI on data protection
through replication. You are invited to exchange ideas and experiences
in selecting a data protection solution provider as well as discuss
Jon's testing criteria for rating the RFIs submitted.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZv0Av

e) WLAN Security E-Poll
Our editors need your help for an upcoming issue. Please take a few
minutes to respond to our wireless LAN security e-poll as it pertains
to your organization. We'll share the anonymous survey results in our
Mar. 4, 2004, issue.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CE1Z0Al

f) NWC Project: Document Management Solutions
Join Sean Doherty as he examines document management and document
management products for our Mar. 18, 2004, issue. Browse his
evaluations, with all the particulars, and read the RFI sent to
potential vendor participants.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CEki0Ay

Plus, don't forget to share your experiences, concerns and advice
in our Shop Talk Forum.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CEkj0Az

g) Enterprise Networks 2004
Network Computing, in conjunction with Network Magazine, is proud to
announce Enterprise Networks 2004. Providing the extended vision and
practical guidance required to successfully design enterprise networks
today and tomorrow, Enterprise Networks 2004 is the ultimate
educational
experience for anyone responsible for designing, implementing and/or
administrating enterprise networks.

For more information.
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To register.
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2) Feature: Route Optimizers
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By Peter Morrissey
No centralized management or control on the Internet means
your critical traffic can hit some serious potholes. But there
are ways to ensure a smoother trip. Route optimizers maximize
performance, help honor usage thresholds and ensure your providers
are living up to their SLAs.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZx0Ax

Read books on this topic.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40BjYs0AS

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CTE0Aq

Read Route Optimizers white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZy0Ay

Market research and analyst reports.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40BsdA0Aw

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3) Last Mile
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By Bradley F. Shimmin and David Joachim
This Edition: Little-known uses for Virginia Tech's 1,100-node
Apple G5 supercomputer; an imaginary online girlfriend; and the
56K modem emulator.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZz0Az

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4) Editor's Hot White Paper Pick: IP Route Analytics
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Networks worldwide have migrated to IP as the communication
infrastructure of choice due to its greater resiliency, scalability,
and lower deployment costs. Learn how IP Route Analytics can offer
unprecedented visibility, analysis and diagnosis of complex IP
networks,
improving service availability and performance, while reducing
operating
costs and delivering a strong ROI.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFcT0AW

Access more white papers, case studies and product information on IP
Routing in the Network Computing Tech Library.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFcU0AX

Research Reports.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CCEo0AQ

White paper and research report RSS feed.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40Bu2H0AH

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5) Review: Route Optimizers
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By Peter Morrissey
The four devices we tested were up to the task of getting the most out
of multiple ISP connections, despite using two different methods.
Whether you choose a BGP-based optimizer or the simpler DNS device,
you'll be on the right road to managing your multiple ISP connections.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZ30Ao

Read books on this topic.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40BjYs0AS

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CTE0Aq

Read Route Optimizers white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZy0Ay

Market research and analyst reports.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40BsdA0Aw

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6) Sneak Preview: Stoneware's webNetwork 4.0q
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By Sean Doherty
Give local and remote users a single secure point of access for
all Web content and applications with webNetwork.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZ40Ap

Read books on this topic.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40BjYs0AS

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CTE0Aq

Read secure points of access white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZ50Aq

Market research and analyst reports.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40BsdA0Aw

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7) Storage Pipeline: Network Appliance Wants to be Your
One-Stop Vendor
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By Martin J. Garvey
The vendor has debuted a series of products with high-end capabilities
designed to make it a one-stop source for storage.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZ60Ar

Read more from TechWeb's Storage Pipeline.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40ByIB0Ac

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8) Sneak Preview: F5 Networks' FirePass Controller
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By Hugh Smith with Scott Thomas and Newman Chan
F5's appliance lets mobile users establish a secure, clientless remote
connection to an intranet through a Web browser.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZ70As

Read books on this topic.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40BjYs0AS

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CTL0Ax

Read secure, remote intranet connections white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFZ80At

Market research and analyst reports.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40BsdA0Aw

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9) Interactive Buyer's Guide: Voice Gateways
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Placing and routing voice calls over a LAN/WAN can be confusing. To
help
with your product selection, we highlight the differences in various
signaling protocols such as H.323, SIP and MGCP, the supported
protocols
for Voice over LAN/WAN as well as the available LAN and WAN
connections.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFaA0AB

Read books on this topic.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40BjYs0AS

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CTK0Aw

Read Voice Gateways white papers.
http://techlibrary.networkcomputing.com/data/search?qp=site_abbrev%3Anwc&cp=bpres&cr=bpres&qg=VENDOR&st=1&qt=Voice+Gateways&SUBMIT.x=16&SUBMIT.y=9

Market research and analyst reports.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40BsdA0Aw

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10) Current Forum Threads
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a) Ask the Experts: Cisco MLS
We're experiencing a large number of runts between two IP VLANs that
use
MLS to talk. Once the MLS cache has been created, does the MLS use
cut-through switching? That is, could the runts be propagated between
the VLANs?
http://www.nwc.com/forum/askexp/showReplies.jhtml?sid=1001&fid=30&tid=125400018

b) Shop Talk: Enterprise AV Suites
After four years with McAfee Total AV suite, I have been testing
alternatives. Others tested so far include NOD32, which is an extremely
fast scanner but crashes Windows XP fairly regularly, and CA eTrust
7.0,
which has sleek management, a competitive upgrade price that is
excellent and no problems to report after five days--but no viruses
have
tested it yet. Administration is intuitive, I only had to make one
support call to get everything working, and reports are simple and
functional. I have not yet tested Symantec Enterprise AV, but the cost
is approximately three times CA eTrust RFP. Does anyone else have
comments?
http://www.nwc.com/forum/shoptalk/showReplies.jhtml?sid=1001&fid=201000&tid=125500011

View all Forums.
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11) BuzzCut
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a) All Roads Lead to VoIP
By Peter Morrissey
Despite the glitches, don't dismiss Voice over IP or even Cisco's
offering just yet.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFaE0AF

b) Enterprise WLANs: Cisco Delivers the Goods
By Dave Molta
Cisco's share of the enterprise wireless LAN market may not add up
to total dominance, but it's close.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFaF0AG

c) Hackers of the World, Unite!
By Michael J. DeMaria
Good luck getting people to listen to hackers when the press uses the
word to describe "online supervillains."
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFaG0AH

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12) The Daily Blog
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a) Master and Slave: The Dark Side of Tech Terms
Folks in Los Angeles are hoping to make the tech field a little more
politically correct--they're asking computer equipment manufacturers,
suppliers and contractors to stop using the terms "master" and "slave"
when referring to primary and secondary hard disk drives.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFaH0AI

b) The Segway/Skynet Connection
Good Ol' Uncle Sam--always looking to take something relatively
harmless
and turn it into something the military can use (usually to blow things
up).
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFaI0AJ

Find more blogs and blog entries here.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CCE60AT

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13) The IT Agenda: Security: Set It, Don't Forget It
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The IT Agenda: Security: Set It, Don't Forget It
By Jonathan Feldman
Security vendors spend buckets of money on sophisticated marketing
programs, and we buy into the hype because it's what we want to hear.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFaJ0AK

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14) Mobile Pipeline: Choosing the Right Wireless Development
Environment
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By Don MacVittie
Selecting the right development environment for mobilized applications
can mean the difference between success and failure.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFaK0AL

Read more from TechWeb's Mobile Pipeline.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CAPw0Ah

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15) Industry Insights: Spam Rules
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By Mike Lee
Most users can't identify legitimate senders, so they're spammed
if they do respond and spammed if they don't.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eeFT0Be3GS0V40CFaL0AM

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17) Latest IT Professional Downloads
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a) ANASIL Network Monitors 2.2
ANASIL 2.2 analyzes local networks and decodes the protocols
for Ethernet class networks.

Download at:
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Size: 11776k
Platform: Windows 95, 98 or NT
Licensing: Freeware

b) G-Lock SpamCombat 1.0
G-Lock SpamCombat is a spam filtering software that lets you remove
spam e-mails from the mail server without pulling them down into your
Inbox.

Download at:
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Size: 2548k
Platform: Windows 95, 98 or NT
Licensing: Freeware

Find more downloads on IT Pro Downloads.
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