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IN THIS ISSUE:
* TOP STORIES: - Build a Secure Logging Server with syslog-ng - Networking Newslog Stresses Editors, Community - Introduction to NetStumbler - Networking 101: TCP In More Depth - Linux on Your WLAN: Configure WPA * ELSEWHERE IN ENTERPRISE NETWORKING PLANET: - Administration and Management - Network Hardware - Network Software - Security - Standards and Protocols TOP STORIES: 1. Build a Secure Logging Server with syslog-ng April 4, 2006 You're not a mole, and our guide to building your own secure logging server will help you quit digging through logs like one so you can get to the information you need quickly.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2cq7,1,k083,hqvf,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Networking Newslog Stresses Editors, Community April 3, 2006 Open Networks Today offers fast-moving, human-edited networking news.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2cq7,1,mbsw,6eva,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Introduction to NetStumbler March 31, 2006 Take a closer look at one of the foremost free tools for WLAN discovery and optimization.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2cq7,1,fful,gfiy,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Networking 101: TCP In More Depth March 30, 2006 Learning more about how TCP handles basic flow control will help you understand some security issues and give you a leg up when it comes to optimizing high-speed networks.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2cq7,1,8pok,3r1o,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Linux on Your WLAN: Configure WPA March 28, 2006 If you've got Linux clients on your WLAN, our quick guide to securing their connections with WPA is a must.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2cq7,1,kl13,hxyz,2ezm,3q9m
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ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT: 1. Deploying Windows Server 2003 Using ADS March 24, 2006 If you're in the process of installing Windows Server 2003, being familiar with Automated Deployment Services is critical.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2cq7,1,e5k9,32v6,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. 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=1,2cq7,1,hrxo,9ch4,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. 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=1,2cq7,1,fi0j,64hu,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. 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=1,2cq7,1,9uhc,19gh,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 5. 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=1,2cq7,1,ad09,ikll,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=1,2cq7,1,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=1,2cq7,1,12oa,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=1,2cq7,1,2p9o,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=1,2cq7,1,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=1,2cq7,1,2n1g,m4hg,2ezm,3q9m
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NETWORK SOFTWARE: 1. 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=1,2cq7,1,8h59,mc31,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. 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=1,2cq7,1,17b1,lyzk,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. 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=1,2cq7,1,ad09,ikll,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. 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=1,2cq7,1,i6bo,e5m4,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 5. 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=1,2cq7,1,cotm,gddl,2ezm,3q9m
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SECURITY: 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=1,2cq7,1,5yby,i7kz,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. 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=1,2cq7,1,3hrf,8w9l,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. 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=1,2cq7,1,14bh,4yx2,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. 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=1,2cq7,1,m4tu,gems,2ezm,3q9m
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STANDARDS AND PROTOCOLS: 1. Networking 101: Understanding TCP, the Protocol March 23, 2006 Understanding the ubiquitous TCP is key to troubleshooting networking communications. First of two parts.
http://nl.internet.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=1,2cq7,1,wkw,jmny,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 2. 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=1,2cq7,1,xd1,137y,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 3. 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=1,2cq7,1,l92i,m0if,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 4. 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=1,2cq7,1,ceqy,gj39,2ezm,3q9m
------------------------------------------------------------ 5. 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=1,2cq7,1,8ytl,hp8f,2ezm,3q9m
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