=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TechTarget | Network and Systems Management March 31, 2004 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSOR: Free Download: Monitor Your Entire Infrastructure with ONE Solution http://searchNetworking.com/r/0,,27032,00.htm?track=NL-314&ad=479314&argentsoftware
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. NETWORK AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT TIPS - Today's Featured Tip: Authentication and access - Logical Fault Isolation in six steps - Securing VoIP networks with defense in depth 2. ESSENTIAL LINKS - Featured Topic: Top 10 chapter downloads - Article: 'Moon' test prepares IPv6 for a soft landing - Article: Networking success demands more than technology - Need network management advice? Ask Dr. Jorgenson ___________________________________________________________________ ****************>> Sponsored by Argent Software <<***************** Are you looking for a solution that can monitor your entire infrastructure and not cost you a fortune? The Argent Guardian monitors servers, applications, SNMP-compliant devices, and overall network health at a fraction of the cost of framework solutions. Using a patented Agent-Optional architecture, it is installed and monitoring in hours. To see why leading firms like AT&T and Nokia rely on the Argent Guardian, download a FREE copy today: http://searchNetworking.com/r/0,,27032,00.htm?track=NL-314&ad=479314&argentsoftware ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TODAY'S FEATURED NETWORK AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT TIP AUTHENTICATION AND ACCESS By Carrie Higbie Authentication and access management is becoming increasingly important as worms, viruses, Spam, and information and identify theft continue to rise. This tip describes the levels of authentication and highlights several access methods. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid7_gci957311,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=479314 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LOGICAL FAULT ISOLATION IN SIX STEPS | Barrie Sosinsky Complex problems often yield to a structured analytic approach. The idea is to create a logical step-by-step procedure that will accurately identify the cause of a network problem, a process that is also repeatable. The idea is to isolate a problem using Logical Fault Isolation, and to find the correct solution the first time. In order to isolate a problem you should follow six basic steps. Read more about these six steps: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid7_gci948355,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=479314 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SECURING VoIP NETWORKS WITH DEFENSE IN DEPTH | Dave Roberts The economics of voice over IP (VoIP) are so compelling that many enterprises are moving to VoIP for intra-office calls, international calls, and, as phone quality has improved, to handle overall corporate voice communications. However, VoIP presents many new security risks and challenges that have, until recently, taken a back seat to voice quality and cost-efficiency concerns among vendors and users. To ensure secure, reliable voice communications and reap the benefits of convergence, corporations must understand the security risks and formulate strategies to mitigate them. Following are some examples of how many common security threats affect voice networks: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci955939,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=479314 ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= :::::::::::::::::::::::: ESSENTIAL LINKS :::::::::::::::::::::::::: ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TOP 10 CHAPTER DOWNLOADS OF 2004 | Featured Topic Feel like some light networking reading? Browse the most popular chapter downloads from our abundant selection of technical book excerpts. http://www.searchNetworking.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid7_gci956670,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=479314 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 'MOON' TEST PREPARES IPv6 FOR A SOFT LANDING | Original News Researchers who participated in the second phase of tests on "the next generation of the Internet" give the Moonv6 project a thumbs-up. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci956591,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=479314 MORE INFO: White paper: Moonv6 Network Project -- Phase I observations and results: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/whitepaperPage/0,293857,sid7_gci955444,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=479314 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NETWORKING SUCCESS DEMANDS MORE THAN TECHNOLOGY | Original News Cisco CEO John Chambers painted a picture of networking's future but said businesses must make some changes if they're going to effectively tap the technology. Click here for the full story... http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci956266,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=479314 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= DR. JORGENSON ON NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS AND MEASUREMENT | Ask the Expert Need advice about managing your network? Dr. Jorgenson can assist you with network performance and monitoring and ensuring that your infrastructure is working optimally from end to end. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/ateAnswers/0,289620,sid7_tax293255,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=479314 DR. JORGENSON RECENTLY ADDRESSED THIS MEMBER QUESTION: Dear Dr. Jorgenson, How can I check for high network utilization on my switched network? 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