=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TechTarget | Network and Systems Management June 9, 2004 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: Free White Paper: Increase Systems Management ROI http://ttarget.adbureau.net/adclick/CID=000054910000000000000000
Automate Network Troubleshooting with HP OpenView http://ttarget.adbureau.net/adclick/CID=000054920000000000000000 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. NETWORK AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT TIPS - Featured Tip: Trusting identity management, part 1 - Guide to network performance management - Sluggish long, fat networks 2. ESSENTIAL LINKS - Featured Topic: Preparing for VoIP - News: Radicati forecasts 'enormous investment' in VoIP - News: In battle against Goliaths, VoIP startup is cool as ice - Download: CCSP Cisco Secure VPN Exam Certification Guide ___________________________________________________________________ *********************>> Sponsored by Argent <<********************* Free White Paper: Increase Systems Management ROI Can IT support new initiatives, increase productivity and maintain service levels with IT budgets expected to stay at minimum levels? The days of all-encompassing "framework" solutions are past. According to EMA, to effectively reduce cost and maximize ROI in this environment, organizations must implement low-cost systems management solutions that are fully scalable and provide rapid time-to-value. Learn more in this Free EMA White Paper from Argent: http://ttarget.adbureau.net/adclick/CID=000054910000000000000000 ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TODAY'S FEATURED NETWORK AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT TIP TRUSTING IDENTITY MANAGEMENT, PART 1 Puneet Mehta, CISSP The growing move towards globalization and high competition has marked a shift from business to e-business. E-business is no longer an option; it's a key to survival. Reliance on e-business brings with it a host of security issues. As corporate information systems become more distributed and interdependent with partners and business associates, it creates the bigger problem of maintaining security while allowing increased access to sensitive information. This two part tip from Puneet Mehta examines the major stumbling blocks to e-business security: identity management and access control. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci967541,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=484528 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= GUIDE TO NETWORK PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | Dr. Loki Jorgenson This guide introduces you to the best practices and pitfalls to avoid, and provides troubleshooting help and advice for monitoring and maintaining your network. You'll find articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice and more to pump up your network monitoring and diagnostic know-how quickly. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci966695,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=484528 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SLUGGISH LONG, FAT NETWORKS | Tom Lancaster One of the problems network administrators deal with on a daily basis is poor application performance. Generally, the network "looks great." Your routers and switches will be at <10% bandwidth, memory and CPU utilization. And yet, someone's application just isn't quite fast enough. This is particularly annoying when the connection travels over a large WAN link, such as a T3. In this case, the finger pointing generally begins. Your server people blame the network. Your equipment looks ok, so you start talking to your WAN service provider. If this sounds familiar, read on. This might not be the fault of the network. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid7_gci951533,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=484528 ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= :::::::::::::::::::::::: ESSENTIAL LINKS :::::::::::::::::::::::::: ___________________________________________________________________ *********************>> Sponsored by HP OpenView <<***************** Automate Network Troubleshooting with HP OpenView IT system & network managers can now easily diagnose the root cause of network downtime or bottlenecks by quickly identifying where the problem occurs. HP OpenView solutions speed the resolution process & increase productivity of IT staff. Click the link for the Route Analytics white paper from EMA. http://ttarget.adbureau.net/adclick/CID=000054920000000000000000 ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= PREPARING FOR VoIP | Featured Topic A full review of your network systems is crucial before embarking on your VoIP deployment. These resources help put things in perspective. http://www.searchNetworking.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid7_gci968283,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=484528 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= RADICATI FORECASTS 'ENORMOUS INVESTMENT' IN VoIP | News Exclusive In four years, nearly half of all corporate phone lines will use VoIP, according to a new forecast from The Radicati Group. As deployment costs drop, worker productivity gains and vendor competition are making the technology too attractive to ignore. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci968156,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=484528 MORE INFO: Read our exclusive with Avaya's CEO: 'We have to win' VoIP http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/qna/0,289202,sid7_gci961726,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=484528 Learn how Siemens is rolling out mega-sized VoIP http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci962353,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=484528 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN BATTLE AGAINST GOLIATHS, VOIP STARTUP IS COOL AS ICE | News Exclusive A Texas startup is hoping that its voice-packet prioritization products can be the single stone it will take to compete with established VoIP giants like Avaya and Cisco Systems. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci968967,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=484528 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CCSP CISCO SECURE VPN EXAM CERTIFICATION GUIDE | Chapter of the Week Configuring Cisco VPN 3000 for Remote Access Using Preshared Keys Installation and configuration of Cisco VPN 3000 series concentrators and VPN 3002 hardware clients are critical tasks in today's network environments, especially as reliance on the public Internet as an extension of business networks increases. Whether you are seeking a Cisco VPN specialist certification, the full-fledged CCSP certification, or just boning up in general, learning about secure VPNs will help you keep your company's network safe while meeting its business needs. This chapter excerpt focuses on remote access using preshared keys, configuration of the 3000 concentrator, configuring users and user groups, and configuring the IPsec Windows client. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci967526,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=484528 ___________________________________________________________________ **************** CONTACT SEARCHNETWORKING.COM ***************** E-mail us at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Click here for specific contact information and to meet our editorial team: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/meetEditorial/0,289131,sid7,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=484528 To sponsor this or any other TechTarget newsletter e-mail Gabrielle DeRussy, Director of Site Sales at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ::::::::::::::::::::: ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER :::::::::::::::::::::: This e-newsletter is published by TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. 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