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CrossNodes Technology Briefing: Framework Management By Gerald Williams | Article Published October 23, 2001 It is time for network managers to take more control, and a few software vendors are addressing the task of managing the framework. Here you will learn about this breed of products which are designed to give IT Managers an edge in the battle to stay ahead of the curve. Technology Briefing: Is Your Network Directory-Enabled? By Gerald Williams | Article Published October 8, 2001 Learn the concepts, jargon, and whether or not you may want to deploy Directory-Enabled Networking (DEN) now or in the near future. Technology Briefing: Authentication By Gerald Williams | Article Published September 28, 2001 Authentication provides a method of identifying legitimate users, and when combined with utilities that guard against data modification, helps protect against unauthorized accesses. Technology Briefing: VPN Security By Gerald Williams | Article Published August 28, 2001 As more employees work at home and become mobile, corporations need to allow easy access to their networks and services. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which operate across public switched lines, offer a cost-effective, flexible solution. But how to protect sensitive data? Technology Briefing: Network Management Services By Gerald Williams | Article Published August 21, 2001 Security. Data routing. Virus scans. New technologies like VPNs and VoIP. Network managers have an overwhelming array of tasks, and a new breed of "policy management" software and services has sprouted to help. But where to start? We offer a checklist of issues for network managers to consider before exploring this emerging market. Technology Briefing: Broadband By Gerald Williams | Article Published July 30, 2001 Few networks can be without some kind of fast access between their internal resources and the outside world, whether it be for Internet access or mobile workers. This overview defines the basic premise behind broadband technologies, enumerates them, and describes the primary differences between them. |
