-- Network Computing Online #3.06 --
Your Online IT Resource
http://www.networkcomputing.com/
Wednesday, May 25, 2005

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SUPERCOMM 2005
June 6-9 McCormick Place, Chicago
SUPERCOMM is the only event where you can explore the whole world
of communications: Broadband. Infrastructure. IP. Converged Wireless.
Enterprise Networks. Everywhere you look, you'll be surrounded with
solutions: VoIP. WiMAX. Triple-Play. Wireless Data. OSS. WiFi. 
IP Video. Register free today! 
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Here's what's cooking on NWC Online this week!

1) The Daily Blog
     - Would You Call It C3-"PC"-O?
     - The Federation (Identity)
     - The Asians Are Coming
2) Quick Review: Longhorn Beta Build 5048
3) YackITyYack
     - Where Do We Go From Here? An Interview with Cisco CEO John
       Chambers
     - Top 11: "Data Center Survivor"
     - Last Mile: This Old Data Center Disaster
4) Calling All Readers
     - N+I Reality Series
     - Gartner PlanetStorage Summit: The Changing Face of Recovery
     - Do-It-Yourself 'Last Mile'
     - TechQuiz: Data Center Management
     - IT Tools
     - Convergence Channel
5) Editors' Picks
     - Content in the Age of XML
     - Opsware Gets Auto-Discover Capability
     - Apple Patches Tiger Server
     - Netscape 8.0: Better Than Firefox?
     - Best Practices for Enterprise IM
     - Operational Reporting Takes Off at Continental
     - Featured White Paper: Remote Power Management: The Key to
        Maximizing Network and Server Uptime
6) Download Mania
     - Omega Enterprise Manager 1.4.7
     - UninstallKing2005
7) Eye on Security
     - Alertcon: Netscape Vulnerability
     - Security Threat Watch: Novell ZENworks/Remote Overflows
8) Coming Events
     - Weathering a Perfect Storm: Protecting Your E-mail Network with 
a
        Layered Security Architecture
     - Neohapsis NeoCast: Trends in Regulation, Compliance and
        Enforcement
     - Mobilizing Enterprise Applications to Improve Business
        Performance
     - Application Management: Managing IT as a Business Service

Look for the next Network Computing Online newsletter on Wednesday,
June 1, 2005!


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1) The Daily Blog

a) Would You Call It C3-"PC"-O?
By Tom LaSusa
If your obsession with all things Star Wars has just enough room for 
one
more frivolous but highly coveted purchase (the Jar-Jar Binks toilet
brush just didn't satisfy your cravings), Alienware's about to make 
your
midichlorians happy: the company will be releasing two Star Wars themed
computers--one for the light side of the force and one for the dark. 
The
PCs will come loaded with Star Wars movie soundtracks, wallpapers and
game demos.
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b) The Federation (Identity)
By Curtis Franklin Jr.
Tonight's podcast is about identity federation, and especially about
IBM's latest announcements on the topic. Last week, I had a chance to
talk via phone with Joe Anthony of IBM, and he shared some of the 
things
that he sees in the developing identity federation market.
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c) The Asians Are Coming
By Rob Preston
Whether you're a manufacturer, developer or enterprise manager of
information technology, you already see the writing on the wall: Tech
pros in China, India, Taiwan, South Korea and other Asian countries
aren't just partners, but also potential competitors. Adjusting to this
truly global economy is priority No. 1 for tech-oriented enterprises of
every stripe.
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Read more entries from The Daily Blog.
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2) Quick Review: Longhorn Beta Build 5048

By Scot Finnie
While many features announced for Longhorn aren't in this first beta
version, it previews some major changes in UI and graphics systems.
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3) YackITyYack

a) Where Do We Go From Here? An Interview with Cisco CEO John Chambers
By Rob Preston and Fritz Nelson
Cisco Systems continues to exceed analysts' forecasts, proving that its
integrated technology strategy is indeed working. Network Computing
Editorial Director Rob Preston and Group Publisher Fritz Nelson
discussed with CEO John Chambers where Cisco goes from here, which 
firms
will be its main competitors and which new product/technology areas are
next for a company seeking to extend its "architectural" blueprint for
enterprise networking. Read our exclusive excerpts.
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b) Top 11: "Data Center Survivor"
Gather around the fire and give us your "Top 11 reasons not to hold the
Survivor show in a data center." If the tribal council finds your entry
worthy, you may find it in print and/or online. Here are some ideas to
get you started:
* Can't fit a canoe in the water cooler.
* Air-conditioned environment not conducive to swimsuit scenes.
* Campfires and torches trigger fire suppression system.
* CIO can't be voted off the island.
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c) Last Mile: This Old Data Center Disaster
By Tim Wilson and Tom LaSusa
Chuckle at the Top 11 reasons you don't want Bob Vila working in your 
IT
department, the "do-it-yourself" hacker, and making your own Last Mile
item.
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4) Calling All Readers

a) N+I Reality Series
Don't miss these hot PowerPoint Presentations presented by our Editors
at this year's N+I show.

1. Configuration Management
By Bruce Boardman
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2. Desktop Management
By Michael J. DeMaria
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3. Firewalls
By Curtis Franklin Jr.
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4. WLANs
By Dave Molta
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b) Gartner PlanetStorage Summit: The Changing Face of Recovery
June 13-16, 2005
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL
Gartner PlanetStorage Summit is the one conference where you can get 
the
hard, statistical and market data, case studies and end-user-focused
educational sessions that will shorten your decision-making cycle and
help you implement the best new solutions faster.
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c) Do-It-Yourself 'Last Mile'
Build your own Last Mile item. Simply answer our 10 prompts and see 
your
story unfold. Highlight your text, paste it into the form provided and
send it to us. The funniest PG-rated entries will find a home on our
site.
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d) TechQuiz: Data Center Management
The task of consolidating your data centers may seem daunting, but what
you'll get is infinitely better than what you're giving up. Take our
latest quiz to see if you're up to the challenges that await. If you 
can
outsmart our editors, we'll throw your name into the hat for a free NWC
collectible.
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e) IT Tools
We've compiled an extensive set of tools for today's IT professionals.
Choose from informative offerings including our SPAM-o-Meter, Live Lab
Cams and AlertCon, from resource tools such as our Affordable IT index,
On Location articles and Linux A-List, and from our Fun & Offbeat
section designed for your coffee-break enjoyment.
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f) Convergence Channel
Stay ahead of the voice and data convergence wave with Mike DeMaria's
Convergence Channel. Each week, Mike will bring you opinionated
soundings on industry happenings and technological advances. Plus,
you'll find the latest news, reviews and how-tos on melding data and
voice.
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5) Editors' Picks

a) Content in the Age of XML
Can you manage documents with the ease and automation of data? Is there
a payoff in a structured approach? Will compliance demands usher in a
new era? Look ahead to the future of content management.
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b) Opsware Gets Auto-Discover Capability
Previous to this release, the idea behind Opsware is that you'll only
have to individually go through the work of updating your servers once
more--to install the Opsware agents. After that, it's automated
administration from then on. With Opsware 5.1, released today,
discovering servers and deploying agent software got a good bit easier.
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c) Apple Patches Tiger Server
Apple updates its newest server software, like the desktop operating
system dubbed Tiger, to fix several bugs.
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d) Netscape 8.0: Better Than Firefox?
Netscape 8 is a sleek and cutting-edge browser, with top-notch password
management and protection against spyware and phishing. It's better 
than
Internet Explorer, and better even than Firefox.
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e) Best Practices for Enterprise IM
Corporate instant messaging has reached critical mass. Our experts
explain how to maximize IM technology to your advantage.
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f) Operational Reporting Takes Off at Continental
When a passenger books a flight with Continental Airlines, business
intelligence kicks in immediately. And BI has allowed the carrier to
make operational improvements--particularly with agent commissions and
inter-airline transactions--that otherwise wouldn't have been possible.
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g) Featured White Paper: Remote Power Management: The Key to Maximizing
Network and Server Uptime
By Lantronix
Maintaining 99.99-percent uptime of devices is imperative for today's
distributed networks. There is a solution to quickly return a network 
to
operational status after a failure or a system reconfiguration. A 
Remote
Power Management solution provides maximum uptime by isolating
individual locked-up components and independently rebooting that 
device.
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See more white papers, research abstracts, case studies and product
information in the Network Computing Tech Library.
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For additional research, check out our online encyclopedia providing
Web-based definitions of IT terms.
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You can find links to these and other breaking news stories organized 
by
technology via our handy NetNews Service.
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6) Download Mania: Select Files From IT Pro Downloads

a) Omega Enterprise Manager 1.4.7
Omega Enterprise Manager lets you manage all aspects of your company
from a single, comprehensive, highly flexible software application. You
can keep track of suppliers, employees, accounts, customers, inventory
and more. And you won't need to go elsewhere to produce
professional-quality, readable meaningful reports.

Download at:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eoCK0GPvuP0G6u0DPtJ0EA
Size: 1,909k
Platform: Windows
Licensing: Freeware

b) UninstallKing2005
UninstallKing2005 lets you uninstall software and Windows programs from
your system.

Download at:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eoCK0GPvuP0G6u0DPtI0E8
Size: 1,200k
Platform: Windows
Licensing: Shareware

Note: By using IT Pro Downloads you agree to these terms of use.
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7) Eye on Security

a) Alertcon: Netscape Vulnerability
Netscape versions prior to 8.0.1 could allow an attacker to gain
elevated privileges through non-DOM property overrides.
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b) Security Threat Watch: Novell ZENworks/Remote Overflows
The biggest vulnerability disclosed last week involved various remote
overflows in the Novell ZENworks agent. An attacker can execute
arbitrary code on ZENworks stations without authenticating.
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For more security alerts and information, sign up for our free Security
Threat Watch newsletter.
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8) Coming Events

a) Weathering a Perfect Storm: Protecting Your E-mail Network with a
Layered Security Architecture
--An InformationWeek Vendor Perspectives TechWebCast
Thursday, May 26, 2005
9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST
Hear Sendmail describe the fundamental elements of e-mail security
architecture, based on its experience implementing e-mail systems for
the world's largest enterprises. Learn how to establish a secure
foundation for your e-mail infrastructure as well as the best practices
to improve e-mail security in a multivendor environment.
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b) Neohapsis NeoCast: Trends in Regulation, Compliance and Enforcement
Thursday, May 26, 2005
9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST
In this event led by Dave Stampley, compliance specialist and general
counsel at Neohapsis, Dave will walk participants through ways to avoid
common compliance pitfalls as well as highlight emerging regulatory
developments.
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c) Mobilizing Enterprise Applications to Improve Business Performance
--A Network Computing Vendor Perspectives TechWebCast
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM EST
Join Good Technology and palmOne to discover how 50 of the Fortune 100
enterprises are able to deliver business-critical applications to their
mobile professionals. Learn how to securely deploy and manage
information for your mobile professionals where they need it most--at
the point of business. Find out the latest technologies for integrating
today's handheld devices into your organization.
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d) Application Management: Managing IT as a Business Service
--An InformationWeek Vendor Perspectives TechWebCast
Thursday, June 9, 2005
9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST
Come learn how industry best practices and IT process automation can
help address the challenges involved in managing IT. You will learn to
manage service levels from the customer perspective and monitor them
from the user perspective. Discover how to lower time to recovery
through early warning and rapid diagnosis of problems.
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SUPERCOMM 2005
June 6-9 McCormick Place, Chicago
SUPERCOMM is the only event where you can explore the whole world
of communications: Broadband. Infrastructure. IP. Converged Wireless.
Enterprise Networks. Everywhere you look, you'll be surrounded with
solutions: VoIP. WiMAX. Triple-Play. Wireless Data. OSS. WiFi. 
IP Video. Register free today! 
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eoCK0GPvuP0G6u0DPbE0El
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