Network Computing Report #249
http://www.networkcomputing.com/
Monday, May 20, 2002

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This Week, our cover package takes a tough look at storage 
virtualization -- why vendors
have failed to deliver the goods and why you're better off sticking 
with RAID.

In addition, our newsletter specials include a comparison of network 
management tools and
the debut of our newly launched job board. You can search 20,000 
IT-related job postings to
find the one that's right for you!

If you're looking for a daily peek into all online goings on, be sure 
to bookmark our Weblog,
the Network Computing Daily Blog.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40BZ4R0AX

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)  BuzzCut
3)  The Daily Blog
4)  Webcast
5)  Feature: Nice, Neat Storage: The Reality
6)  RFI: Storage Virtualization Solutions Rejected
7)  Centerfold: Tired of Triage, Maxxim Standardizes ERP/CRM Apps
8)  Sneak Preview: ImageStream Internet Solutions' Rebel Router
9)  Sneak Preview: Funk Software's Odyssey for Network Security
10) Quick Takes
11) Down to Business: Getting There First But Not Always Winning
12) Air Time: Cutting Through Wireless Hype
13) CMP Marketplace
14) Latest IT Professional Downloads
15) Subscription Information

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1) Newsletter Specials
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a) Get a Job!
Well, at last you can get a better job. With our newly launched job 
board, you can search
among the 20,000 new, IT-specific job postings added each month. You 
can also post your
resume for others to see. Employers can post job openings to hire 
top-notch Network
Computing readers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4j0A5

b) Compare IT: Network-Management Tools
Check out Compare IT for side-by-side comparisons of network-management 
tools from
these top companies: Hewlett-Packard, RiverSoft Technologies and 
Tivoli.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4k0A6

c) TechQuiz: Employee Provisioning
If you think you're an expert in the field of employee provisioning and 
account management,
here's your chance to prove it. If you answer all our questions 
correctly, you could win a
fabulous Network Computing collectible.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40TNs0AK

d) Best of the Best: Awards for Networking Professionalism
Six winners were honored by the Network Professional Association for 
outstanding
achievements in networking administration by individuals who set 
ethical and professional
standards at their companies. Best New Networking Professional and Most 
Innovative
Project Leader were among the awards given. For names of winners and 
information about
the event, go to:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40BbaM0AL

e) Your Soapbox Awaits!
Share your on-the-job triumphs and tribulations with us by taking our 
first Reader Poll about
life in the IT professional fast lane. Just fill out the survey, and 
for your trouble we'll enter
you in a drawing to win one of three nifty MP3 players. We'll share the 
real-world IT
experiences we've gathered in our October 14 issue.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40BbwA0AV

f) White Paper Awards: Entries are Closed
Thanks to the many vendors that submitted technical papers, which will 
now be judged by
industry experts who we and our partner Bitpipe have assembled to 
determine those with the
best balance and utility for readers. The winners of the annual White 
Paper Awards will be
honored at IT WorldCanada's White Paper Warehouse IT Conference on June 
26 in Toronto.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4l0A7

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2) BuzzCut
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a) Klez Fallout Continues
By Jonathan Feldman
With the Klez virus lingering like a bad dream, IT managers are making 
every effort they
can to head off the next worm. Instead, maybe they should focus on 
controlling spam and
other unsolicited and misleading e-mail that can wreak havoc among 
users and helpdesks.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4m0A8

b) Microsoft Preps SMS for Mobile Duty
By Bruce Boardman
"With the next release of Systems Management Server, Microsoft promises 
better use of
existing network infrastructure while supporting a wider array of 
devices. We recommend
SMS users consider the product release date when planning investments 
in mobile and
embedded technologies."
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4n0AA

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3) The Daily Blog
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Show Report: O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference
If you couldn't make it to Santa Clara last week for either the 
earthquake or O'Reilly's
Emerging Technology Conference, don't worry. We sent our man in 
Wisconsin, Don
MacVittie, to the show with orders to bring back only the most 
interesting technologies and
opinions.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40BZ4R0AX

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4) Webcast (Requires RealPlayer)
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This Week at Network Computing
Mike and Brad square off on Apple's new Xserve. Is this silver monster 
a stroke of genius?
Or is Steve Jobs 1u short of a full rack? Tune in to find out.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4o0AB

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5) Feature: Nice, Neat Storage: The Reality
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By Jon William Toigo
Dreaming of a perfectly organized system to represent the information 
on your storage
networks?  Wake up and smell the coffee: Storage-virtualization vendors 
have yet to deliver
on their promises. We'll explain why.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4p0AC

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40CTJ0AS

Download Storage Management white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Rpx0Av

Research Storage products and vendors.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40OMj0A4

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6) RFI: Storage Virtualization Solutions Rejected
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By Steven J. Schuchart Jr.
Even DataCore's well-presented solution couldn't convince us the time 
is right to implement
storage virtualization. Stick to RAID for now, but know what the 
vendors are touting so
you'll be ready when they are.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4q0AD

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40CTJ0AS

Download Storage Management white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Rpx0Av

Research Storage products and vendors.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40OMj0A4

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7) Centerfold: Tired of Triage, Maxxim Standardizes ERP/CRM Apps
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By Kelly Jackson Higgins
Maxxim Medical discovered that merging acquired medical product 
manufacturers into a
cohesive whole required a holistic ERP/CRM system.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4r0AE

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40CTN0AW

Download Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40PxW0AU

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8) Sneak Preview: ImageStream Internet Solutions' Rebel Router
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By Curtis Franklin Jr. and Brian Chee
For bringing DS-3 routing to branch offices and ISPs, this low-cost, 
Linux-based router
shines in its ability to add services and features through open-source 
software. But if you
need a router with wire-speed performance on multiple DS-3 interfaces, 
look elsewhere.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4s0AF

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40COC0AG

Download Linux Server Hardware white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4t0AG

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9) Sneak Preview: Funk Software's Odyssey for Network Security
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By Dave Molta
Network Computing's exclusive sneak preview of this end-to-end 802.1x 
system for
enterprise wireless LANs gives the design high marks for addressing the 
need for WLAN
authentication and privacy. But take note: It's not compatible with all 
client OSs.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4u0AH

Read more articles on this subject.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40CN80A3

Download Network Security white papers.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40N7V0AM

Research Network Security products and vendors.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40N7W0AN

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10) Quick Takes
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This issue, we look at these hot products:
* F5 Big-IP Link Controller 2000
* eRoom Technology eRoom 6.0
* Fourelle Systems Venturi 2.1
* Cisco Systems 3700 Routers
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4v0AI

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11) Down to Business: Getting There First But Not Always Winning
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By Rob Preston
"Is implementing leading-edge technology always a bad idea? Of course 
not, but much
depends on the size of your company, the maturity of its IT 
infrastructure, the breadth of
alternative products and the stability of the vendors."
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4w0AJ

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12) Air Time: Cutting Through Wireless Hype
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By Dave Molta
"If you're too quick to dismiss emerging technologies, you may be seen 
as 'stuck in the past.'
But if you fall for the hype, you may find yourself supporting a 
technology that will never be
ready."
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc4x0AK

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13) CMP Marketplace
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Network Instruments is the developer of the Observer® line of high 
performance network management products that offer the ability to
troubleshoot and manage all shared and switched LANs/WLANs/WANs,
including providing long-term trending and analysis. 
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Hergo designs, manufactures and markets ergonomically 
engineered, functional, modular technical furniture, open 
racking systems, 19" data and communications cabinets,
computer desks and other space-saving solutions. Hergo
is an original equipment manufacturer based in New York City.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40BWXz0Ak

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14) Latest IT Professional Downloads
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Find some of the newest files in IT Pro's collection of shareware, 
utility and demo
downloads for network and IT professionals below. If you would like to 
see more downloads
and begin receiving the latest info on hot new utilities, packs and 
jewels, sign-up for our
free, weekly IT Pro Downloads newsletter.
http://www.submag.com/sub/nc?wp=wpdly1&tc=1&pk=WMNCED

a) MultiNetwork Manager 6.2
Connect your laptop at multiple access points. With the MultiNetwork 
manager installed,
anybody who has the right setup of configurations can switch to a new 
location at boot time.

Download at:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40BVqD0AG
Size: 2743k
Platform: Windows 95, 98 or NT
Licensing: Shareware; $36

b) Techfacts XP 2.00
TechFacts XP gathers detailed data on every aspect of your system and 
Windows. Among
its features are system options, Windows options, system tools, network 
tools, graphics
tools, reports and multilanguage support.

Download at:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bcwh0AB
Size: 1916000k
Platform: Windows 95, 98 or NT
Licensing: Shareware; $20

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

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Are you responsible for websites, databases, and other systems 
requiring
24x7 availability?  MKS AlertCentre is an availability monitoring 
solution 
that is affordable,extensible and easy to use.  AlertCentre comes 
bundled with 
MKS Toolkit for System Administrators, which includes hundreds of tools 
for 
customizing monitors and automating corrective actions. 
Call 800-637-8034; (703) 803-3343. FREE 30 day Eval. at:
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eHPJ0Be3GS0V40Bc5o0AC

 
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