=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TechTarget | Network and Systems Management August 27, 2003 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSOR: Speedy, Secure Remote PC Access http://searchNetworking.com/r/0,,17398,00.htm?netsupport ___________________________________________________________________ IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents
1. NETWORK AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT TIPS - Today's Featured Tip: Best practices for monitoring your network - Cache maintenance key to server performance - Writing a security policy 2. ESSENTIAL LINKS - Article: Balancing Web filtering and employee privacy - Featured Topic: Desktop management - Best Web Links: Enterprise messaging - The 2003 Networking Innovator Award Program ___________________________________________________________________ ******************>> Sponsored by NetSupport <<******************** FREE TRIAL - NetSupport Manager PC Remote Control Software Perform remote support and management on multiple systems simultaneously over a LAN, WAN and Internet with this powerful PC remote control software. NSM provides speedy, secure remote PC access, dynamic inventory, automated scripting, file transfer, system monitoring, help requests and more. Network Computing Editor's Choice Award winner. Click here: http://searchNetworking.com/r/0,,17398,00.htm?netsupport =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TODAY'S FEATURED NETWORK AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT TIP BEST PRACTICES FOR NETWORK MONITORING by Loki Jorgenson, Ph. D Our Network Measurement and Diagnostics Expert was recently posed with a question on "best practices" for monitoring a network's performance. The question raised some interesting thoughts on how networking and its "best practices" have changed in recent years. Find out what Dr. Jorgenson had to say: http://www.searchNetworking.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci921245,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CACHE MAINTENANCE KEY TO SERVER PERFORMANCE | Barrie Sosinsky Most administrators tend to set up a file system's cache and then forget about it. However, you can squeeze better performance from your server if you optimize your cache from time to time. Click here to learn how: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci886123,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WRITING A SECURITY POLICY | Cyrus Peikari and Seth Fogie There are numerous bits of advice floating around on how to write and implement a security policy. In this article Cyrus Peikari and Seth Fogie attempt to distill the often overwhelming amount of information into a few concise ideas. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci920802,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= :::::::::::::::::::::::: ESSENTIAL LINKS :::::::::::::::::::::::::: ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= BALANCING WEB FILTERING AND EMPLOYEE PRIVACY | SearchNetworking.com Web-filtering software can offer a number of benefits, but it can create a strong employee backlash as well, making the decision to deploy it a difficult one. A Frost & Sullivan analyst tells why the Web-filtering market is growing and offers advice on how to balance monitoring and employee privacy. http://www.searchnetworking.com/qna/0,289202,sid7_gci920223,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FEATURED TOPIC: DESKTOP MANAGEMENT | SearchNetworking.com A good desktop management strategy can have a great impact on the productivity of your organization. Eliminating tedious tasks and increasing efficiency is key. Here's help: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid7_gci920424,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= BEST WEB LINKS: ENTERPRISE MESSAGING | SearchNetworking.com Corporate communications is one of the most crucial functions of the network, and one that gets more complicated every day. Learn about the best ways to manage e-mail and instant messaging, while preventing the abuse of these important business tools. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid7_tax294032,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NETWORKING INNOVATOR AWARDS | SearchNetworking.com The Networking Innovator Awards recognize businesses that are blazing new trails in implementing and managing enterprise networks. Winners will be users who are deploying cutting-edge technology to deliver constant and reliable connectivity and data access across all segments of the enterprise. Nominate your team today! http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/awards/0,293912,sid7,00.html =================================================================== To subscribe to "Month Review" go to: http://searchNetworking.techtarget.com/OptIn/1,290894,sid7,00.html?cid=467600&em=&tid=50000011&FE=1 Not a SearchNetworking.com member? 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