Info-Tech Advisor Newsletter articles from August 2004

Info-Tech Advisor Newsletter archives from August 2004

Metrics for testing anti-spam products.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 3, 2004... (MailFrontier White Paper, Info Security White Paper, IT Week Feature, Network World Fusion Feature, PC Magazine Feature) According to often quoted statistics from BrightMail (recently acquired by Symantec), spam accounts for more than...

How to develop an IT services catalog.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 3, 2004... (Giga Research White Paper, RL Consulting White Paper, BusinessTechnology.com Article, CIO Magazine Article) Developing an IT service catalog is about more than implementing a chargeback system--it's also about conducting an inventory of...

Migrating to IIS 6.0 a major turn on.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 3, 2004... (Microsoft Book Chapters, NetworkNewz Feature, IIS-Resources Article, Windows & .NET Magazine Article) If you are retiring Windows NT 4.0 and migrating to Windows Server 2003, that migration may well include Web site migration. This is a...

Switch on CPU security.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 3, 2004... (InfoWorld Article, HardwareCentral Article, Microsoft Resource, The Inquirer Article) The security-focused Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade for Microsoft Windows XP, due out this summer, will have the ability to switch on a hardware based...

Vendor hype: separate fact from fiction.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 3, 2004... (CIO Magazine Article, Information Security Magazine Article, CIO Update Article, The Baroudi Group Article) Vendors love to publicize how their new technology is the greatest thing since sliced bread. In the product evaluation and...

Boost your Web site bottom line with RSS.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 3, 2004... (eWEEK Article, MediaPost Article, ClickZ Network Article, Internetnews.com Article) E-mail is in trouble. The continuing proliferation of spam, viruses, and worms is degrading its ability to reach intended audiences. Really Simple...

MRTG: four letters for your NetAdmin toolkit.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 3, 2004... (Info-Tech Research Group Consulting Methodology, Linux Magazine Article, MRTG Web site, SourceForge.net Article, Enterprise Linux IT Article) These days, building a fast network isn't enough. You need hard data to prove to yourself and...

SCO Linux lawsuit: the beginning of the end.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 3, 2004... (CNET News.com Article, LinuxWorld.com.au Article, The SCO Group License Program Documentation) The legal clouds hanging over the future of Linux cleared slightly in July after SCO lost a major court case against DaimlerChrysler. The...

The truth about system and regression testing.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 3, 2004... (IBM CASCON Research Paper, CiteSeer Research Papers) There are a number of commonly held beliefs when it comes to software testing, many of which have not been quantitatively proven, but are primarily based on anecdotal evidence. Avoid...

A content management knowledge base.(Tools & Resources)
August 3, 2004... (CMS Wiki Web Site) Whether you are deep into a content management project or are just starting out, you can benefit from the knowledge and experience of content management professionals across the Web at the CMS Wiki. A Wiki is a kind...

Web app security 101.(Tools & Resources)
August 3, 2004... (Network World Fusion Article) There is inherent risk whenever you establish a connection between your network and the Internet. Therefore, any Web application you maintain is by definition a security vulnerability. Legitimate users have...

Negotiation: sidestep mental snares.(Tools & Resources)
August 3, 2004... (Mediate.com Article) If you manage IT--or, for that matter, if you manage anything--you will need to be a good negotiator. Being a good negotiator means being able to keep an open mind and shuck off mental "baggage" that can get in the...

SANs: safe and sound.(Tools & Resources)
August 3, 2004... (InfoStor Article, Storage Industry Association Forum Toolkit) Here are two trends that are inevitably going to collide: * IT storage needs are continuing to grow by massive proportions, necessitating the need to invest in Storage Area...

The best of best practices.(Tools & Resources)
August 3, 2004... (CIO Magazine Article) IT managers know that they need to align the goals and objectives of their departments with the overall goals and objectives of the business. IT management magazines are filled with suggested best practices for achieving...

RFID printer/encoder meets XML.(New Products & Services)
August 3, 2004... (Zebra Technologies) Zebra Technologies' latest ultra-high-frequency printer/encoder for RFID smart labels is the first of its kind to include XML capabilities. The new R110XiIIIPlus is a label-printing solution aimed at companies using...

A new age for log lifecycle management.(New Products & Services)
August 3, 2004... (LogLogic) LogLogic recently introduced its new end-to-end log retention and analysis solution. The Log Lifecycle Management Solution includes LX and ST appliance devices and helps enterprise IT organizations make valuable log data...

Passlogix flagship product updated.(New Products & Services)
August 3, 2004... (Passlogix) v-GO SSO 5.0 is the latest version of Passlogix's flagship single sign-on software product. The upgrade contains a number of enhancements and improvements over the previous version, including: * Better security and...

TotalStorage goes third-party.(New Products & Services)
August 3, 2004... (IBM) IBM announced earlier this week that it has added third-party vendor support, as well as iSCSI support, to its TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller (SVC) for the MDS 9000 from Cisco Systems Inc. * This news means that TotalStorage...

Financial services firms talk compliance.(New Products & Services)
August 3, 2004... (Wall Street & Technology) If you're involved in determining the wealth management strategy for your department or your firm, join Wall Street & Technology editors in New York City on October 20th for the Wealth Management: Simplifying,...

Streamline your app portfolio.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 17, 2004... (EDS White Paper, Fujitsu Consulting White Paper, Perot Systems PowerPoint Presentation, Keane Consulting White Paper, Troux Technologies White Paper, META Group White Paper) Many organizations find themselves having to streamline a very...

Learning from Olympic technology.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 17, 2004... (Network Computing Magazine Article, CNET News Article, Associated Press Article, WindowsSecurity.com Article) When the flame goes out on the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, the lessons learned will extend well beyond the world of...

Protect yourself against Windows XP SP2.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 17, 2004... (PC World Magazine Article, InformationWeek Article, CNET News Article, InfoWorld Article) Microsoft's recently released Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade to Windows XP represents the operating system's most significant upgrade since its...

One SATA and Fibre Channel combo please!(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 17, 2004... (Byte and Switch Articles, SearchStorage.com Articles, The Star Online Article) Serial ATA (SATA) is an inexpensive serial-based storage technology that is shaking up the network storage industry. But while SATA is less expensive than...

Crash course for dealing with a new boss.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 17, 2004... (CIO Magazine Article, CIO Australia Magazine Article, Harvard Business School Article, CareerJournal.com Article, Supply Chain Planet Article) Your boss has moved on to greener pastures. How to you make the transition to a new boss as...

How to model XML documents.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 17, 2004... (XML Conference Research Paper, CiteSeer Research Paper, developerWorks Article, XML.com Article) Modeling XML documents can be performed using either the entity-relationship (E-R) model, or the Unified Modeling Language (UML). Discover...

Project recovery strategy, Part I.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 17, 2004... (allPM.com PowerPoint Presentation, Books24x7 Book, Galorath Inc. Web Site) The ability to recover a project gone awry is just as important as the ability to successfully complete one. Take this first step to sharpening your project...

Management tips for the great bug hunt.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 17, 2004... (Stickyminds.com Articles, Computerworld Article, Baseline Magazine Article) Software testers are not only responsible for finding, analyzing, and reporting defects; they are also responsible for managing and communicating them. Encourage...

Low-end color wars: laser vs. inkjet.(Insight, Analysis & Advice)
August 17, 2004... (New York Times Article, Lyra Research Article, CNET News Article, San Francisco Chronicle Article, BusinessWeek Article) The era of the color inkjet could soon be coming to an end thanks to rapidly declining costs for color laser printers....

Six Metadata success factors.(Tools & Resources)
August 17, 2004... (DM Review Feature) Metadata--data about data--exists in every organization. However, it is often not properly documented and its structure is inconsistent. Getting a handle on metadata in your organization can yield productivity and...

An uber guide for securing Windows XP.(Tools & Resources)
August 17, 2004... (National Institute for Standards and Technology Guide) The issue of security for the world's most popular desktop computer operating system continues to be front-and-center as Microsoft releases a security-oriented service pack for Windows...

Is your team a low performer?(Tools & Resources)
August 17, 2004... (allPM.com Checklist) It all started out so exciting. You had a project plan and had assembled a project team. There was a buzz, a vibe. Everybody was talking and the ideas were flowing like water. Now, it's a few months later. Nobody...

Tips for job hunting in tough times.(Tools & Resources)
August 17, 2004... (Challenger, Gray & Christmas Guide) Though the economy seems to be improving, the job prospects for IT professionals remains fairly flat, far from the days of the turn of the millennium when IT talent was a much sought after commodity. ...

Find keyword popularity with G-metrics.(Tools & Resources)
August 17, 2004... (g-metrics.com Web Site) So you're looking to optimize your Web page for maximum visibility and you've assembled a list of keywords for page metadata. How many other Web pages are going to turn up if somebody uses your keywords in a query?...

Microsoft releases SP2 tools.(New Products & Services)
August 17, 2004... (Microsoft) On August 10, 2004, Microsoft posted a toolkit that temporarily blocks Windows' Automatic Update from grabbing Windows XP Service Pack 2, an option that had been demanded by enterprises concerned about a lack of testing time....

PDFs go mobile with RepliGo.(New Products & Services)
August 17, 2004... (Cerience Corporation) Cerience Corporation's latest mobile document management software, RepliGo PDF Mobilizer 2.0, facilitates streamlined distribution of rich PDF documents to a wide range of mobile devices, including Palm OS 5, Pocket...

D-Link introduces mobile wireless router.(New Products & Services)
August 17, 2004... (D-Link) D-Link, a networking equipment vendor, has announced a wireless networking solution for business travelers wanting to access and share hotel Internet connections, wirelessly connect Ethernet devices, or secure shared information...

Enhance security compliance.(New Products & Services)
August 17, 2004... (Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.) Check Point recently announced the release of a new security product that leverages the capabilities of its two leading products. Called Integrity SecureClient, this product incorporates the best...

FreeCRM for the masses.(New Products & Services)
August 17, 2004... (CRM ASP Inc.) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software has traditionally been expensive and difficult to implement. CRM ASP's FreeCRM Web service promises to bring workable CRM and Sales Force Automation (SFA) to companies who...