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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Zap Provides Open Source Wireless Testing

Wednesday January 27, 2010

ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT:

WAN Optimization the Open Source Way
[January 22, 2010] When a full-blown commercial WAFS implementation is more than you need, consider open source alternatives using FreeBSD, Linux and a number of helpful tools.

Making the Case for Centralized WLAN Management
[January 13, 2010] With just one vendor to call and one bill to pay, Charlie Schluting argues that managing a WLAN with central controllers is the way to go, and explains how that works with Cisco gear.

Vendor Neutral WLAN Management: Do Your Research (Updated)
[January 4, 2010] Picking a "vendor neutral" WLAN management system will require careful research and awareness of some tradeoffs.

NETWORK HARDWARE:

Build an IPSEC VPN Without Losing Your Mind
[October 28, 2009] You might be ready to move beyond OpenVPN, but feel daunted by IPSEC's learning curve. With our quick guide, you'll be up and running with free, open Openswan in no time.

Stand Out to Employers in a Downturn
[August 19, 2009] Whether you're out of work, feeling trapped in your current position or looking for new opportunities in IT, it's time to look at ways to be more competitive in a crowded market.

Get to Know Clustered File Systems
[July 1, 2009] Clustered and highly available file systems are plentiful, but each brings its share of tradeoffs and workarounds to the table. Learn about some top choices along with the benefits and pitfalls they entail.

NETWORK SOFTWARE

Playing Catchup with Microsoft's Hyper-V 2.0
[January 19, 2010] Iterative improvement is a Microsoft signature, and the company is behaving no differently with Hyper-V 2.0, which addresses some of the complaints critics have leveled when they compare it to VMWare's offerings.

Prepare for a Windows Server 2008 R2 Mass Deployment
[December 31, 2009] Thorough written documentation and a number of software tools take some of the pain out of managing a mass deployment of Microsoft's latest server OS.

MontaVista Eyes Bigger Networking, Carrier Linux Wins
[December 23, 2009] Chip vendor Cavium now owns MontaVista Linux. What does it mean for the embedded Linux pioneer?

SECURITY:

New DNSSEC Exploit Revealed, Should You Be Worried?
[January 21, 2010] Its severity is rated "low," but patches are out for the second flaw in DNSSEC to be discovered in three months. DNS experts say some exploits are to be expected as the transition continues.

Automate Your Pen Testing with Fast-Track and Linux
[January 6, 2010] Automated penetration testing tools are a two edged sword: Learn how to run Metasploit-based Fast-Track on your own network before the black hats do.

Plug a Hole in Cisco's NetFlow Coverage
[December 17, 2009] Netflow has changed since Cisco first introduced it. To get the maximum security benefit from this useful protocol, make sure collectors operating on your network are able to collect, analyze and store Flexible NetFlow templates and data.

STANDARDS & PROTOCOLS:

IPv4 Not Dead Yet: 625 Days of IPv4 Addresses Remain
[January 7, 2010] The sky isn't falling (yet), but is it time for consumer electronics vendors to move to IPv6?

ICANN Taking Applications for International Domains
[January 5, 2010] While some have raised security issues around the potential for domain spoofing, the organization's senior director for of IDNs says protective measures are in place at both the technical and procedural levels.

Why It's Time to Think About Managed DNS
[December 16, 2009] Google has made waves with its new DNS service. Here's why you should be thinking about hosted DNS, too, and why OpenDNS should see Google's move as an opportunity.

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