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IN THIS ISSUE:
* TOP STORIES: - Of Supplicants and Keys: The Lowdown on WiFi Security - Build a Secure Wireless Portal with Linux - Log Analysis: Splunk Digs Deep, Displays Shallow - IM Management: Akonix Covers Messaging and P2P - Keep Crackers Out of the Box with Samhain * ELSEWHERE IN ENTERPRISE NETWORKING PLANET: - Administration and Management - Network Hardware - Network Software - Security - Standards and Protocols
TOP STORIES: 1. Of Supplicants and Keys: The Lowdown on WiFi Security March 21, 2006 Securing your WLAN doesn't have to be a trial, but it helps to be aware of the complexities.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,5yby,i7kz,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Build a Secure Wireless Portal with Linux March 17, 2006 You might be offering free wireless network access with the best of intentions, but not everyone connecting can say the same. With Linux and the right wireless portal software, you can rest easier.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,8h59,mc31,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Log Analysis: Splunk Digs Deep, Displays Shallow March 16, 2006 There's more to life than teasing through server logs with grep: Put Splunk's AJAX-powered log analysis tools to work.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,hrxo,9ch4,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. IM Management: Akonix Covers Messaging and P2P March 14, 2006 In the first of our series on instant messaging management tools, we look at Akonix, which handles both IM and P2P security and policy enforcement.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,fi0j,64hu,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Keep Crackers Out of the Box with Samhain March 9, 2006 Intrusion detection systems are a must-have. Here's how to install and configure the best-of-breed open source alternative.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,9uhc,19gh,2ezm,3q9m
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Free Webcast: Storage on the Network: What You Get From NAS March 30, 2PM - The most useful way to create a storage environment that provides economy without sacrificing performance is to take data off direct attached storage (DAS) and move it onto the network. But what kind of networked storage best meets your needs, NAS or SAN? Attend this Webcast and learn when to consider NAS devices, what questions to ask before you make your NAS purchase. Register today! http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,lg90,5bg4,2ezm,3q9m
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ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT: 1. Yes Virginia, There is a Cracker in Your Box March 2, 2006 With Samhain, your enterprise-grade IDS tasks will involve a few less tricks and a lot more treats.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,ad09,ikll,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. New DHCP For Linux? February 22, 2006 Upcoming new feature in Linux kernel may enable a new DHCP client to roam across networks.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,6lqg,2hue,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Monitor Snitches on Rogue Endpoints February 14, 2006 ENDFORCE's new monitoring tool reports rogue endpoints to network administrators.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,7g7g,1uma,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Master iptables with GUI Firewall Builders February 14, 2006 Configuring a Linux firewall can be a real chore, but with these graphical tools you can protect your network and learn by example at the same time.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,3v2q,b1gz,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Study: Spam To Decline Through 2010 February 6, 2006 A research firm says the amount of spam e-mail users receive will drop from 3,253 pieces last year to 1,640 pieces in 2010.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,jrum,69ub,2ezm,3q9m
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NETWORK HARDWARE: 1. Stack Up the Bytes with NAS, SAN and Linux February 7, 2006 Where will your business lunch receipts be in 30 years? Networked Linux storage is enterprise ready.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,bcc4,9qqk,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Gigabit Ethernet For the Frugal Admin January 18, 2006 High performance isn't as spendy as you might think if you know where to make some tradeoffs.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,12oa,9jwk,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Faster Wi-Fi Proposal Passes Hurdle January 13, 2006 Consumers are one step closer to a faster Wi-Fi standard.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,2p9o,4hnk,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Queue Up Linux Printing (Part Two) January 10, 2006 Find your way through the thicket of Linux printing issues with our two-part guide.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,joye,dgde,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Queue Up Linux Printing January 3, 2006 If you're considering switching to Linux for your networked print services, there are a few things you'll need to keep in mind. Part one.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,2n1g,m4hg,2ezm,3q9m
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NETWORK SOFTWARE: 1. Building The Perfect GNOME Workstation March 8, 2006 If you want to use Linux for your network command post, GNOME is flexible efficient. Here are some tweaks to get you started.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,17b1,lyzk,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Yes Virginia, There is a Cracker in Your Box March 2, 2006 With Samhain, your enterprise-grade IDS tasks will involve a few less tricks and a lot more treats.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,ad09,ikll,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Fedora Tips You Can Hang Your Hat On February 28, 2006 From managing network installations to the best places to find new packages, you'll tip your hat to our Fedora rundown.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,i6bo,e5m4,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Panda Offers Linux Desktop Security Beta February 23, 2006 DesktopSecure provides anti-virus and intrusion prevention software for Linux workstations.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,cotm,gddl,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 5. New DHCP For Linux? February 22, 2006 Upcoming new feature in Linux kernel may enable a new DHCP client to roam across networks.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,6lqg,2hue,2ezm,3q9m
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SECURITY: 1. New Appliance Sniffs for Spyware March 1, 2006 A new appliance from Trend Micro sniffs for spyware and malicious applets, then helps infected servers and clients clean themselves up.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,3hrf,8w9l,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Juniper Claims EAL First with SSL VPN February 27, 2006 Juniper says it's the first to get common criteria certification, but the market's just getting started.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,14bh,4yx2,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Storage Security: Neglect It at Your Peril February 23, 2006 With increasing regulatory demands and rapidly complexifying technology, storage security has become a discipline in its own right. Still, many companies don't include it in their security plans.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,m4tu,gems,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Yes Virginia, There is a Cracker in Your Box March 2, 2006 With Samhain, your enterprise-grade IDS tasks will involve a few less tricks and a lot more treats.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,ad09,ikll,2ezm,3q9m
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STANDARDS AND PROTOCOLS: 1. Networking 101: Understanding the Internet Protocol February 16, 2006 If you want to understand most networking, you have to understand the Internet Protocol and how it works.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,xd1,137y,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Networking 101: Understanding (and Using) ICMP February 9, 2006 ICMP is "that thing ping uses," but it's a lot more, too. There's plenty to take in before we move further up the layer stack.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,l92i,m0if,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Harden Your Sun Server Against Network Flickers February 2, 2006 With Sun's IP Multipathing, you can help ensure crucial servers can always find a working switch.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,ceqy,gj39,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Networking 101: Understanding Spanning Tree January 26, 2006 The spanning tree protocol ensures that sensible redundancy in your network doesn't turn into loops run amok. Here's how it works.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,8ytl,hp8f,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Networking 101: Understanding the Data Link Layer January 12, 2006 Understanding how bridges, switches and VLANs relate will help you master the second layer in the OSI model.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2ben,1,dqk9,47af,2ezm,3q9m
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