Info-Tech Advisor Newsletter articles from March 2002

Info-Tech Advisor Newsletter archives from March 2002

Build a Better Relationship with Your CEO in 90 Days.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (CIO Magazine Article, Computerworld Articles, National Post Article, Optimize Magazine Article) Poor relations between IT decision-makers and CEOs is a top contributor to IT project failure. It is also the primary reason why many...

Save Your Network: Lock Down SNMP Immediately.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (CERT Web Site, E-Business Advisor Article, ISP-Planet Article, Oulu University Web Site, TechRepublic Article, ZDNet Articles) The clock is ticking. CERT's recent advisory on vulnerabilities in SNMP means that it's only a question...

Skills Assessment Streamlines Training.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (Info-Tech Research Group Template, TechRepublic Article) New employees possess a range of computer skills. Some are complete neophytes while others may know more about a given software package than you do. Use a basic skills...

Maximizing SQL Server Database Performance.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (SQL-Server-Performance.com Articles, Michael J. Hernandez Article, Network Computing Article) Databases can be an admirable feat of engineering or a frustrating thorn in your side when you assume the role of a SQL database...

Get the Big Picture: Integrate Your Security Data.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (E-Business Advisor Magazine Article, Information Security Magazine Article, NetIQ White Paper, OpenService White Paper) You have a firewall, anti-virus software, and maybe even an intrusion detection system (IDS). Each of these...

Selecting the Right E-Learning Service Provider.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (WBT Information Center Web Site, Monash University Survey, University of Louisville Web Site, PC World Article) Web-based training can offer an immediate reduction in training costs. However, selecting the right vendor among the...

IP-PBX Buying Strategy: Proceed With Caution.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (Avaya Communication White Paper, Business Communications Review Article, CommWeb Article, Network Magazine Article, University of Maryland White Paper, ZDNet Article) IP-based telephony continues to make impressive gains in voice...

Smart Cards - Ready for e-Business.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (Biometric Digest Web Site, eGovernment Solutions Web Site, Smart Card Alliance White Paper, ZDNet Articles) Smart cards for user authentication now cost less than a dollar. The readers cost less than $20 and are being integrated...

How To Do Your Intranet Right.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (Darwin Magazine Article, Intranet Journal Articles, EffectiveIntranets.com Article, Computing S.A. Article, Intranet World Article) If your department is treating the corporate intranet as just another application development...

COBIT: Download Standards for IT Management.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (Information Systems Audit and Control Association Framework, ITGovernance.org Web Site) The Governance Control and Audit for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) is a control framework for corporate IT processes. Use it to...

How to Resign With Style.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (i-resign.com Web Site) Perhaps it is time to pursue a special opportunity. Maybe you have just had enough. Regardless of the reason, the day may come when it is time to part ways with your current employer. i-resign.com has...

Primer on Advanced IP Protocols.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (International Engineering Consortium White Paper) There is no doubt that a major evolution is underway in telephony from switch-based systems to systems based on Internet Protocol (IP). What IP protocol standards are the best upon...

Security Audit Checklist for PDAs.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (SANS Institute Checklist) The security game changed with the introduction of personal digital assistant (PDA) devices. Now, instead of a nice physically secure desktop, sensitive information could be left on top of a pay phone at...

Create Online Linux Help Fast.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (Excel Software) If you're a Linux shop and your tired of ReadMe file, then QuickHelp from Excel Software may be a valuable development tool for quickly creating and disseminating documentation for your Linux applications. Here...

Security Combo Offers Full Network Protection.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (Symantec) If owning disparate, standalone security products is proving a management headache, an all-in-one solution may be what you need. Symantec, an enterprise security leader, is set to release its Symantec Gateway Security...

Step Your Way to New Battery Life.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (AladdinPower) Are you tired of your mobile devices running out of juice on the road? Then step your way to freedom. AladdinPower offers StepCharger, a battery recharger for portable devices that lets you generate power using a...

Dynamically Manage Busness Content.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (AdLib eDocument Solutions) Everyday, more and more documents are created and "published" somewhere in your company, be it on your Web site, corporate intranet, or a shared drive on your LAN. If you're drowning in e-docs, you need...

Improve Site Quality with SiteAnalyzer.
March 5, 2002... Sources: (Security Space) Your corporate Web site may be the first point of contact that customers have with your organization. Ensure that it isn't also the last and only interaction they have with you. SiteAnalyzer, from Security Space,...

A Guide To Project Post Mortems.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (3M Meeting Network Article, ask.ASP.net Article, Computerworld Article, Gantthead.com Article, Michael Greer Article) The term "project post mortem" conjures up an image of people sitting around at the end of a failed project...

Look Out Blackberry...Here Comes LoudPC!
March 19, 2002... Sources: (Beststuff Article, Business Journal Article, LoudPC Web Site, ZDNet Article) Your company road warriors want wireless access to their existing enterprise e-mail mailboxes. Proprietary handheld devices have been leaders in...

Curb Unauthorized Software Installation on End-User PCs.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (Business Software Alliance Guide, Full Armor Slide Presentation, InformationWeek Article) Unsanctioned software installed on end-user PCs - Internet downloads, games, and pirated software - could lead to system performance...

Active Server Pages .NET: Real Competition For Java Server Pages.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (JSP Insider Article, Microsoft Web site, InfoWorld Article) Microsoft's Active Server Pages (ASP) .NET is the much-needed upgrade to the original ASP. While Java Server Pages (JSP) beats 'classic' ASP hands-down, ASP .NET's...

Mine E-mail for CRM Gold.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (DM Review Article, IBM White Paper, Intelligent Enterprise, TEMIS Text Mining Solutions) An emerging class of text mining tools will help you turn both positive and negative customer e-mail into competitive gold. An e-mail...

Speed vs. Security: Understanding the Pros and Cons of SAN Technologies.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (Storage Network World Online Article, Convergent Data Services White Paper, Technology Alignment Partners Article, Search Storage.com Q/A Article, Veritas White Paper) As Storage Area Networks (SAN) mature, more and more IT...

Linux Standards Base: What's Next For Linux As An Enterprise Platform?
March 19, 2002... Sources: (The Free Standards Group Web Site, Linuxbase.org Web Site, Li18nux.org Web Site, InfoWorld Article, Earthweb Networking and Communications Article) The Linux Standards Base (LSB) 1.1 is slated to address many of the key issues on...

Network Management: Insurance You Definitely Can't Be Without.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (Argent Software White Paper, HP Openview White Paper, Hurwitz Group Bulletin, interloci network management Web Site, Network World Fusion Article) Many enterprises have made significant investments in network infrastructure...

How To Choose The Right Employees For Telecommuting.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (Washington State University Web Site, North Carolina Office of State Personnel Article, Xchange Web Site Feature, The International Telework Association and Council Web Site) Teleworking offers many benefits to employers,...

Mobile Wireless Decision Guide.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (Info-Tech Research Group Decision Guide) Mobile and Wireless technology is increasingly gaining momentum towards widespread adoption in the enterprise environment. While overall acceptance is the inevitable outcome, certain issues...

Databases Go Head To Head.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (PC Magazine Feature) Database software is the beating heart of modern enterprise technical infrastructure. Choosing database software is one of the most important, and potentially disastrous, decisions an IT manager will make....

Data Quality Boosts Bottom Line.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (The Data Warehousing Institute White Paper) Bad data quality is bad for business. How bad? According to the Data Warehousing Institute, data quality problems cost businesses more than $600 billion per year. The good news,...

Get Ready For SAN/NAS Conversion.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (ZDNet Special Report) Storage area networks (SANs) and network-attached storage (NAS) are the two major solutions for enterprise data storage. According to ZDNet, picking a SAN or NAS may not be an "either/or" decision for much...

Guidelines For E-mail Marketing.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (Direct Marketing Association Web Site) Direct marketing via e-mail (also known as commercial Spam) does not have the best reputation. If you are looking to practice e-mail marketing for your company, the Direct Marketing...

NIC-Based Firewalls From 3Com Enhances End-User Security.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (3Com Corporation) For many end users, localized network security is non-existent - firewalls and intrusion detection systems are usually out of sight, tucked away within the corporate network infrastructure. 3Com is planning on...

MaximumASP Hosting: Microsoft .NET Developers Take Heed.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (MaximumASP) Web developers around the globe are eager to begin testing Microsoft's .NET framework, but setting up your own development environment locally can be costly. MaximumASP hosting may be the answer you've been looking...

Network Analysis Module For Switched Networks From Cisco.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (Cisco Systems) In the past, performing network monitoring on your switched LAN segments was a frustrating experience to say the least. Cisco has recently unveiled their Network Analysis Module (NAM) for the 5000, 6000, and 6500...

Secure Flash USB Drives: Affordable and Secure Portable Backup.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (JMTek) When most people consider portable, rewritable storage, they generally think of floppy disks - an old stand-by that doesn't deliver much storage space and has no inherent security. JMTek, however, has recently introduced a...

PeopleSoft's CRM Solutions: Stepping It Up With Mobile Architecture.
March 19, 2002... Sources: (PeopleSoft Inc.) CRM synchronization on the road has been a burden for the end user and IT department alike because traditional database-copying methods were too large and unwieldy for mobile use. Version 8.4 of PeopleSoft's...