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Storage Networking 2, Configuration and Planning
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In Part 1, we discussed storage area networks (SANs) and fibre channel. In Part 2, delve into best practices and cover the general concepts you must know before configuring SAN-attached storage. The most critical, sometimes tedious, part of setting up a SAN is configuring each individual disk array. This guide examines configurations for SAN-attached servers and disk arrays, and also includes a look at the future of IP storage.
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Vyatta: Downgrades that Pay Off - May 8, 2008
By Carla Schroder
Looking to save on networking costs? XORP-based Vyatta makes it possible to replace expensive gear with commodity hardware at a fraction of the cost.
Open Source Router Firmware: Expanding Possibilities - April 30, 2008
By Rafael Hernandez
While Tomato is this author's firmware of choice, there are plenty of other options that offer some compelling functionality of their own.
CDW: Telework Taking Off - April 28, 2008
By Pedro Hernandez
A report from the IT products reseller and services provider paints a picture of a business climate that's coming to terms with telecommuting. Security concerns still loom, however.
Script: Automate Adding DSNs (ODBC Connections) - April 18, 2008 Popular: This script utilizes VBScript and the Windows Scripting Host to add a DSN for creating ODBC connections to SQL Server.
Tomato: Adding Sauce to Entry-Level Routers - Part 3 - April 11, 2008
By Rafael Hernandez
Setting up those features on your supercharged, firmware-enhanced router can be a bit daunting. Part 3 of this series deals with common features for getting better performance out of net-based applications and making the most out of your new-found packet freedom.
WPA Security Tips - April 9, 2008
By Aaron Weiss
While WPA with PSK is more secure than WEP, it is not infallible. Learn how you can use it to its fullest advantage to protect your Wi-Fi network.
Script: Mapping Drives - March 14, 2008
Latest Windows Script Submission - Just as the title describes, use this script to map drives over a network.
Tomato: Adding Sauce to Entry-Level Routers - Part 2 - March 13, 2008
By Rafael Hernandez
Part 1 of this series covered a few of the nifty features open source enthusiasts have been adding to consumer grade Internet routers. Now it's time to see how tinkering with these modified firmwares can allow for advanced network configurations, not to mention save you time and money.
Scalix Reduces Complexity, Expands Functionality - March 10, 2008
Do deeper, post-acquisition pockets and a new version give the open source E-mail and collaboration server the boost it needs to scale new heights? A review by Aaron Weiss.
Security Myopia and Brushes with C-Level Insanity - March 6, 2008
By Sonny Discini
Network security as you know it is undergoing fundamental changes. Distressingly, after spending some time with security "practitioners," our writer discovers a sad case of C-Level shortsightedness.
Here's the Beef - February 28, 2008
By Dan Ragle EIT Toolkit: IBM's latest server attempts to redefine data center infrastructure with up to 64 processors and 1.5 TB of raw memory.