=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TechTarget | Network and Systems Management July 7, 2004 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSOR: Learning Guide: Voice over IP http://ttarget.adbureau.net/adclick/CID=00005c780000000000000000
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. NETWORK AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT TIPS - Featured Tip: Unifying WLAN and LAN analysis - Essential steps for backup and recovery - Protocol analysis timestamps 2. ESSENTIAL LINKS - Featured Topic: The future of wireless technology - News: Cisco Collaboration Server flaw could allow remote attacks - Expert Answer Center ___________________________________________________________________ **********************>> Sponsored by SBC <<*********************** Learning Guide: Voice over IP VoIP has finally arrived -- it's time to stop sitting back and watching where VoIP is heading. This learning guide will give you the tools you need to take action and converge your voice and data networks. You'll find tips, expert advice, white papers and more on topics ranging from VoIP security and protocols to ensuring quality of service. Check out this free VoIP learning guide from SearchNetworking.com http://ttarget.adbureau.net/adclick/CID=00005c780000000000000000 ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TODAY'S FEATURED NETWORK AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT TIP UNIFYING WLAN AND LAN ANALYSIS By J. Scott Haugdahl With "big iron" vendors like Cisco and Nortel setting the trend of fully integrating WLANs into the enterprise LAN, IT engineers are feeling the need for analysis tools that also span both realms with appropriate feature sets. This need is being driven by the evolving complexity of WLANs as well as the heightened security exposure in today's LANs. Find out what characteristics you should look for in a unified WLAN/LAN analysis tool at http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid7_gci991614,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=486410 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ESSENTIAL STEPS FOR BACKUP AND RECOVERY | Allan Rocek The business costs associated with network downtime and data loss make secure backup and recovery an economic necessity. This tip covers specific procedures for creating backups and a plan of action for recovery that are essential in order to secure storage. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci968474,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=486410 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= PROTOCOL ANALYSIS TIMESTAMPS | Tom Lancaster Most network managers have access to a device or software that lets them capture packets off their network and decode them. And almost every network manager wishes they were a little more skilled at reading the trace files these tools produce. One element of these files that can be of value is the timestamps. This tip discusses the three time displays and how to use them to diagnose network issues. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid7_gci990208,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=486410 ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= :::::::::::::::::::::::: ESSENTIAL LINKS :::::::::::::::::::::::::: ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE FUTURE OF WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY | Featured Topic With potentially groundbreaking developments in the works, wireless technology is likely to play an increasingly important role in the evolution of enterprise networks. But not all emerging wireless technologies are guaranteed world beaters. Let our resources help you envision the true future of wireless technology. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid7_gci990015,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=486410 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CISCO COLLABORATION SERVER FLAW COULD ALLOW REMOTE ATTACKS | News A flaw in Cisco's Collaboration Server could leave some enterprises open to attacks from remote users. One analyst says the vulnerability demonstrates that the networking giant's software is not up to par with the rest of the industry. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci991263,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=486410 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ROD TRENT: SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT | Expert Answer Center Visit TechTarget's new Expert Answer Center for fast answers to your toughest IT questions. Rod Trent, renowned systems management expert and manager of myITforum.com, kicks off this new site. Systems management is one of the hottest areas of IT right now and the tools can save you boatloads of time or drown you in complexity. Rod has been managing intricate systems for many years and can answer your most difficult questions. Try him! 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