February 09, 2010

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Sixnet Aims to Broaden Industrial Networking Field

Charlie SchlutingThe rugged switches and routers that drive networks on oil rigs, power stations and research operations in Antarctica don't always feature high-end enterprise capabilities. Sixnet is out to change that.

WAN Optimization the Open Source Way

Charlie SchlutingWhen a full-blown commercial WAFS implementation is more than you need, consider open source alternatives using FreeBSD, Linux and a number of helpful tools.

Making the Case for Centralized WLAN Management

Charlie SchlutingWith just one vendor to call and one bill to pay, Charlie Schluting argues that managing a WLAN with central controllers is the way to go, and explains how that works with Cisco gear.

Vendor Neutral WLAN Management: Do Your Research (Updated)

Charlie SchlutingPicking a "vendor neutral" WLAN management system will require careful research and awareness of some tradeoffs.

Understanding Your WLAN Management Options

Charlie SchlutingIn the world of wireless network management you need to thread the needle between vendor lock-in and potentially poor coverage from third-party solutions.

SolarWinds Innovates with Net Management Dev Model

Mark A. MillerSolarWinds products are geared to customers who need a scalable, easy-to-use network management solution for 250 to 10,000 managed elements, and at an affordable price point.

WildPackets Monitors Diverse Networks

Mark A. MillerWildPackets offers portable network analysis products which are designed for use on enterprise networks and in test and measurement labs, plus distributed network analysis solutions for enterprise-wide applications.

Embrace Project Management or Die

Charlie SchlutingBuzzwords, inflated job descriptions and over-complex tools cause administrators to shy away from project management, but that's the last thing they need to be doing.

The Peril and Promise of Enterprise Smartphones

Jeff VanceOpinion: Are you ready for the age of mobile, cloud-based workers? Columnist Jeff Vance argues they'll be every bit as disruptive, and important, as the arrival of the Internet itself.

Paessler Scales Network Monitoring from SOHO to Enterprise

Mark A. MillerPaessler's network monitoring offerings start at a level the smallest organizations can use and scale up to large enterprises. Want to keep up with its products on your iPhone? There's an app for that.

Ecessa Says Businesses Bonding Low-End Broadband for WAN Optimization

WAN optimization vendor says businesses are turning to multiple, low-end broadband connections to improve throughput and reliability.

How NetWisdom Helped Troubleshoot a SAN

Drew RobbA large financial institution turned to Virtual Instruments' NetWisdom to solve problems in its EMC, Cisco and Brocade SAN environment.

Should IT Go BYOPC (Bring Your Own PC)?

Rob EnderleGiven some monitoring and care, it may not matter if the age of the "Big Bang" PC purchase cycle is over.

NetIQ Carves Out Cross-Platform Net Management Niche

Mark A. MillerDeployed on over 450,000 servers, NetIQ enterprise systems and application management products provide IT managers with rich heterogeneous systems management and monitoring solutions.

Ipswitch Offers Products for Diverse Businesses

Mark A. MillerWhatsUp Gold anchors a diverse line of products supporting both single and multi-site enterprise infrastructures.

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