NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: DAVE KEARNS ON WINDOWS NETWORKING TIPS 11/03/04 Today's focus: Microsoft offers evaluation copies of ISA Server 2004
Dear [EMAIL PROTECTED], In this issue: * Try out Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server ��2004 * Links related to Windows Networking Tips * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by NetScout The deployment of VoIP is well underway and unstoppable, but the implementation and ongoing support is extremely challenging. To successfully support VoIP and other demanding applications, IT organizations need to change their approach to network management. Learn about readiness assessment, design and ongoing management in the Network World Special Report: Recommendations for Implementing and Managing Converged Networks. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=85950 _______________________________________________________________ NW TECHNOLOGY INSIDER: STORAGE ILM With real benefits in terms of saving money and making business run more smoothly, information lifecycle management deserves a closer look. In this in-depth technology review, we profile users who are on the cutting edge of ILM and describe how ILM can be one of the building blocks of the new data center. Click here: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=86093 _______________________________________________________________ Today's focus: Microsoft offers evaluation copies of ISA Server 2004 By Dave Kearns The subject of the last issue was free training, but this time I want to mention some free software. It seems that hardly a week goes by when I don't mention security and Windows at least in passing. This week is no exception, but it's good news that I'm bringing. Microsoft has made available 120-day evaluation copies of the new Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004, which can be downloaded from the link below. If you prefer, for only $1.88, you can order the software on a CD. Note that ISA requires Windows Server 2003. If you haven't already moved to the platform, you can download a trial version of the server software (or order it on CD) at <http://www.nwfusion.com/nlwnt805> in either 32- or 64-bit versions. I talked about ISA a couple of months ago (see editorial link below) when it was announced that, in conjunction with hardware partners HP, Network Engines, Celestix Networks and Avantis, an appliance version of the product was being released as a drop-in, plug-and-play network security device. But if you don't need the hardware, or prefer to do the configuration and setup yourself, buying ISA as a software-only product is a decided advantage. But even if you think the appliance version might work best for you (to ship to a technologically challenged branch office, for example), you still ought to take advantage of the free trial to see what the product can do. Among the many features of ISA Server 2004 are: * Multilayered firewall security. * Stateful inspection. * Smart application filtering. * Secure server publishing. * Intrusion detection. * Integrated VPN. * Firewall transparency. * Strong user authentication. * SSL-to-SSL bridging. And those are just the security features! (Note: If any of those terms were strange to you, check the further explanations at <http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/evaluation/features/> .) There are dozens of other useful services, including a nice Web caching server featuring high-performance Web caching, intelligent caching and scheduled caching. Download or order the package and try it out. It can't hurt, it won't be boring, and it just might be the tool you need to make your network more secure. RELATED EDITORIAL LINKS ISA Server 2004 download http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/evaluation/trial/privacy.asp ISA Server 2004 CD http://microsoft.order-9.com/isaeval/ Microsoft releases 'plug-and-play' net security device Network World Windows Networking Tips Newsletter, 05/31/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/nt/2004/0531nt1.html _______________________________________________________________ To contact: Dave Kearns Dave Kearns is a writer and consultant in Silicon Valley. He's written a number of books including the (sadly) now out of print "Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Networks." His musings can be found at Virtual Quill <http://www.vquill.com/>. Kearns is the author of three Network World Newsletters: Windows Networking Tips, Novell NetWare Tips, and Identity Management. Comments about these newsletters should be sent to him at these respective addresses: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Kearns provides content services to network vendors: books, manuals, white papers, lectures and seminars, marketing, technical marketing and support documents. Virtual Quill provides "words to sell by..." Find out more by e-mail at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by NetScout The deployment of VoIP is well underway and unstoppable, but the implementation and ongoing support is extremely challenging. To successfully support VoIP and other demanding applications, IT organizations need to change their approach to network management. 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