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**** CONTENTS ****
- Sponsor: Symantec Corporation
- Sponsor: Microsoft
- Sponsor: NetPro
- Industry Articles: Use Vendor Expertise To Win Networking Projects
- Industry Articles: Certification in Academia: Preparing the Next
Generation
- White Papers: Providing Ubiquitous Gigabit Networks In The United
States
- White Papers: High Availability for Business IP Telephony
- White Papers: High Availability for All: A Cost-Effective Approach
to Server Virtualization
- White Papers: Integrating the Operations of Converged Networks
- White Papers: BMC ITIL for the Mid-sized Business
- White Papers: Intuitive and Robust Patch Management by Symantec
- White Papers: A Better Approach to Backup and Bare Metal Restore:
Disk Imaging Technology
- White Papers: Effortless Systems Management
- Job Center: Senior Data Network Engineer Needed
- Job Center: Clarify Application Administrator/Support Specialist
Needed
- Job Center: Senior Director of Applications/Data Services Needed
- Job Center: (2 additional postings)
- ITtoolbox Blogs: Piracy
- ITtoolbox Blogs: Case Of The Audacious Attacker - Part IV
- ITtoolbox Blogs: In the world of NetworkDNA, what is a device
- ITtoolbox Blogs: (4 additional blogs)
- News: High-speed bandwagon slows down
- News: High-definition video a theme at Internet2 consortium forum
- News: US firms turn to VoIP
- News: (12 additional headlines)
- Featured Discussion Group: IBM-AIX-L (5 messages)
- Upcoming Events: (3 upcoming events)
- Events this week: (3 events this week)
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USE VENDOR EXPERTISE TO WIN NETWORKING PROJECTS
by Megan Burns
By leveraging its vendor's engineering support team, this integrator
won a three-year, $2.25 million contract with the Los Angeles Unified
School District.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82340
CERTIFICATION IN ACADEMIA: PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION
by William Vanderbilt
With fewer openings and lower headcounts, organizations are
increasingly selective when hiring. What are educators doing to
prepare the next generation of IT workers?
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82341
**** WHITE PAPERS ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/documents/
PROVIDING UBIQUITOUS GIGABIT NETWORKS IN THE UNITED STATES
by IEEE-USA Committee on Communications and Information Policy (CCIP)
This paper briefly covers the nature of gigabit networks and the
telecommunications infrastructure, followed by principles that should
be observed in achieving these new networks. The rest of the paper
presents key propositions that establish the benefits, and hence the
need, to build out such networks, and it explores the competitive
threat from other countries and some current U.S. broadband
initiatives.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83429
HIGH AVAILABILITY FOR BUSINESS IP TELEPHONY
by Scott Heinlein
This white paper provides details on Juniper Networks
high-availability capabilities.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82342
HIGH AVAILABILITY FOR ALL: A COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO SERVER
VIRTUALIZATION
by BMC Software
Find out how server virtualization solutions offer a cost-effective
way to improve computing efficiency. BMC Virtualizer(tm) solutions
dramatically reduce IT costs while boosting application availability.
Learn more in this white paper from BMC.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82343
INTEGRATING THE OPERATIONS OF CONVERGED NETWORKS
by Lucent Technologies
This white paper addresses the challenges tied to managing multiple
systems, the architectures and principles that facilitate system
integration and the best practice integration methods and priorities
for converged networks.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82344
BMC ITIL FOR THE MID-SIZED BUSINESS
by Richard Pegden, Senior Product Manager
Improve service levels, control costs and manage change. Achieve these
goals and gain a competitive advantage by implementing change
management based on ITIL(R) (Information Technology Infrastructure
Library). This white paper explains ITIL best practices.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82345
INTUITIVE AND ROBUST PATCH MANAGEMENT BY SYMANTEC
by Symantec Corporation
With Symantec LiveState(TM) Patch Manager - Symantec offers a patch
remediation solution that is fast, reliable, flexible, and easy to
use, helping protect enterprises of all sizes from vulnerabilities to
their Windows-based systems.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82346
A BETTER APPROACH TO BACKUP AND BARE METAL RESTORE: DISK IMAGING
TECHNOLOGY
by Acronis
Learn how to reduce servers downtime, prevent data loss and save costs
by using disk imaging technology. The award-winning backup and
bare-metal restore solutions can save you from the downtime nightmare.
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82347
EFFORTLESS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
by BMC Software
Now, you don't have to choose between functionality and ease-of-use in
systems management. With BMC Performance Manager, you can automate
repetitive tasks, reduce operational costs, minimize system complexity
and spend more time adding value. Find out more!
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82348
**** ITTOOLBOX JOB CENTER ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/FindJobs
Senior Data Network Engineer Needed
VNU, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Network Engineer who has at least
four years of related experience in infrastructure/network
environments and who is skilled in the areas of networks, network
topologies, PC workstations, Domain...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83430
Clarify Application Administrator/Support Specialist Needed
Philips Medical Systems is seeking a Clarify Application
Administrator/Support Specialist who has at least 2 years experience
in a leadership or project management role and who is skilled in a
variety of voice and data...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82349
Senior Director of Applications/Data Services Needed
ALSAC is seeking a Senior Director of Applications/Data Services who
has at least 10 years of progressive experience and who is skilled in
Information Technology Systems and general management methods.
Description: Finding cures. Saving children.ALSAC, the...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82350
Web and IVR Testing Specialist Needed
Barq Technologies is seeking a Web and IVR Testing Specialist who has
at least 3 years experience in manual testing on web based
applications and who is skilled as a Mercury Test Director.
Description:...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82351
LAN Support Specialist (CNE & MCSE) Needed
Cedars-Sinai Health System is seeking a LAN Support Specialist (CNE &
MCSE) with a minimum 3 years experience in NOS administration of
Microsoft NT, Novell Netware, Linux, and Macintosh Networks in a
business environment. Description: Accountable for...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82352
**** ITTOOLBOX BLOGS ****
http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/
Piracy
By Prof X
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has teamed up with the National
Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Optical Media Board (OMB) and
Philippine National Police (PNP) to crack down on software pirates.
The...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83372
Case Of The Audacious Attacker - Part IV
By SecurityMonkey
"Later dude!" I heard Scrap yell as he entered the booth. Scrap
downed the last of his coffee and tossed the cup into the garbage can
ten feet away. "Hey Chief, are you starting my ethereal sniff...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83211
In the world of NetworkDNA, what is a device
By Don Krause
As I settle into my new position with my own network I am overwhelmed
with all of the devices. To review, NetworkDNA breaks the network down
into 3 parts; Infrastructure - the equipment that creates the...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83431
Reducing Ping Traffic
By Andrew Kramer
I've been getting a lot of emails lately, so thanks to everyone for
reading, commenting, and engaging in conversation. One reader asked
how to reduce ping traffic. I thought this to be a good question...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82354
Patch x day of the week.
By Hercules
I guess I should be a bit more diligent in determining when the
patching takes place for most people. Looks like nowadays it's
happening more regularly on Tuesday rather than the good ol'
Wednesday. My...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82355
Search engines are draining the pool of top technology talent
By Joe Santana
Where is all the top of the IT talent pool going these days?
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82356
The untimely death of a DNS server...how was I to know?
By Matthew Moran
Perhaps some of you can help. I have a client whose network was setup
some years back. Eon actually - in Internet Time. Recently I
performed an uprade.. New server, new OS, new email server, new
backup,...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83182
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HIGH-SPEED BANDWAGON SLOWS DOWN (Networking News)
The adoption of high-speed Internet service, after increasing
feverishly for the past several years, is beginning to slow down,
according to a study released Wednesday. The Pew Internet & American
Life Project found that though...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83432
HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO A THEME AT INTERNET2 CONSORTIUM FORUM
(Networking News)
The audience watched closely and listened as Northwestern University
student Anna Burden's fingers danced across the fingerboard of her
cello, delivering first a Bach prelude, then a more up-tempo bluegrass
piece. Burden was in Chicago....
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83433
US FIRMS TURN TO VOIP (Networking News)
Three quarters of all corporate telephony lines will be IP-based by
2009, according to research by Radicati Group. The study found that a
majority of companies, especially medium to large sized businesses,
are gradually upgrading...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83434
QWEST, MICROSOFT TEAM FOR VOIP SERVICE (Networking News)
Qwest Communications and Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday they are teaming
up on an Internet-based telephone and communications service for
small- and mid-sized businesses. The product, expected to debut next
year, will feature VOIP...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82359
MICROSOFT RESTRUCTURES WITH NEED FOR SPEED (Networking News)
Microsoft has announced that it is to streamline its business in a bid
to "speed up decision making". Chief executive Steve Ballmer outlined
plans yesterday to slim down the company's seven business units into
three,...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82360
BILLIONS FOR SKYPE ONE OF MANY CHANGES IN VOICE OVER INTERNET MARKET
(Networking News)
What a difference a year and $2.6 billion (euro2.1 billion) makes. The
renegade cool that once surrounded Skype Technologies SA at past
gatherings of the Internet telephone industry has been replaced by
mockery...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82361
NANO WORLD: NANO-TOOL MARKETS RISING (Networking News)
The market for tools used to fabricate emerging nanotechnology could
grow from less than $20 million in 2004 to nearly $235 million by
2010,...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82362
DELL TARGETS TRIPLING OF MARKET SHARE IN EUROPE; DOES NOT RULE OUT
BUYS IN CHINA (Networking News)
Dell Inc is seeking to double or even triple its market share in
Europe, where the company is currently seeking a site for a new
factory,
chief executive Kevin Rollins said...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82363
CHIRAC CALLS ON EU TO EXAMINE HEWLETT PACKARD LAYOFF PLAN (Networking
News)
President Jacques Chirac on Tuesday called on the European Commission
to examine plans by Hewlett-Packard Co. to cut 5,900 jobs in Europe.
Speaking at a meeting with a group of his ministers, Chirac...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82364
HEWLETT-PACKARD BUYS PEREGRINE (Networking News)
California-based Hewlett-Packard Co. will pay $425 million in cash to
buy software maker Peregrine Systems Inc., ZDNet said Monday. The
deal, which must...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82365
AVAYA BUYS OTTAWA IP PHONE SPECIALIST NIMCAT NETWORKS FOR $46 MILLION
US (Networking News)
American business communications systems provider Avaya Inc. is paying
$46 million Cdn in cash for Nimcat Networks, a privately held Ottawa
company. Avaya said in a statement from Basking Ridge, N.J., that...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82366
NORTEL TO RETAIN NORTHERN IRELAND MANUFACTURING IN US$100M DEAL
(Networking News)
Nortel Networks has decided to keep a factory in Monkstown, Northern
Ireland, in a $100-million-US change to its earlier deal with
Singapore-based outsourcing company Flextronics International Ltd. In
a joint announcement from...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82367
FCC PLANS $211M TO REBUILD COMMUNICATIONS (Networking News)
Federal regulators said Thursday that the government will spend $211
million to help rebuild communications links for those affected by
Hurricane Katrina and will find ways to better protect such systems.
"We need to determine...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82368
DELL DROPS ITANIUM (Networking News)
Dell admitted today that it is phasing out its line of servers powered
by Intel Itanium processors. The vendor has stopped promoting the
servers and instead will advise customers to buy servers powered by
Intel...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82369
IBM TO ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEES TO BE TEACHERS (Networking News)
International Business Machines Corp., worried the United States is
losing its competitive edge, will financially back employees who want
to leave the company to become math and science teachers. The new
program, being announced Friday...
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82370
**** THIS WEEK'S FEATURED DISCUSSION GROUP - IBM-AIX-L ****
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Mail under AIX
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83435
Inserting text to a existing File
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83436
Reading contents of a 4mm tape
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83437
openssh server on aix 5.1: can not start
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=83438
How to install Fast path command smitty nim_mkmac?
http://www.ittoolbox.com/r/da.asp?r=82371
**** UPCOMING EVENTS ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events
TELECOM '05
Date: October 23-27, 2005
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Venue: Venetian Convention Center
All communications service providers - landline, wireless, cable,
satellite and IP - must plan for the future while succeeding today.
TELECOM '05 is the place to start. With an exhibit hall bursting with
new technologies; conference partners including ATIS, Deloitte, ITERA,
Legg Mason, TMNG and Wiley Rein and Fielding, plus social events
designed for networking... TELECOM '05 is where the conversations
begin and where the groundwork is laid. The pace picks up in March of
2006 when TelecomNEXT breaks the mold by gathering the ever-expanding
marketplace of communications buyers and sellers in one place.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events
KM ASIA 2005
Date: October 25-27, 2005
Location: Singapore
Venue: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Running for its 5th year, the KM Asia conference has grown alongside
the demands and needs of knowledge practitioners regionally. This
year, KM Asia 2005 has taken one step further to address how knowledge
management can improve your organisation's competitive edge.
Headlined by three of the world's most admired thought leaders - John
Seely Brown, Larry Prusak and Dave Snowden - KM Asia will explore the
how KM plays a key role in the areas of innovation, organisational
learning and productivity.
Asides from exploring new frontiers in the economics of knowledge or
developing sustainable innovative thinking, delegates will also find
out how leading global and Fortune 500 companies, managed to
successfully chart out their new paths with knowledge management as
their cornerstone.
For more information, please visit www.kmasia.com Or you can email
apng@arkgroupasia.com and sllim@arkgroupasia.com
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events
NETWORKING DECISIONS 2005
Date: November 14-16, 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
The 4th annual Networking Decisions Conference is here to help. Our
conference program is designed to help you simplify the IT
decision-making process throughout 2006, breaking down the most
important networking trends and issues such as Network Security, VoIP
& Convergence, Enterprise Wireless and Network Management. You'll
return to your office with the right tools, tactics and strategies to
make the right decisions for the growth of your enterprise network.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events
**** EVENTS THIS WEEK ****
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events
GITEX 2005
Date: September 25-29, 2005
Location: Dubai, Middle East
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2005, GITEX continues to reflect
the importance & phenomenal growth of the IT industry in the region by
continually highlighting the latest technology & services from
international manufacturers and suppliers.
In 2004 GITEX welcomed over 939 Exhibitors representing over 2428
Companies from 41 Countries. The record-breaking show covered over
27,504 sqm & GITEX 2005 looks set to surpass these figures as the IT
Market strengthens and IT spending in the Middle East & North Africa
region is predicted to continue to rise.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events
THE FUTURE OF THE IT ORGANIZATION
Date: September 27-28, 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Venue: Park Hyatt Hotel
On September 27-28, Leading Edge Forum researchers and a wide range of
forward thinking academics and practitioners from around the world
will examine the evolution of the corporate IT function. Major topics
will include: understanding future business requirements; integrating
IT with key business functions; developing sourcing strategies for
agile corporations; and empowering a new generation of employees, most
of whom are now active consumers of technology in their own lives.
The conference is designed for both senior IT leaders as well as
CXO-level executives concerned with long-term strategies for obtaining
the maximum business impact from their IT investments.
http://networking.ittoolbox.com/events
TELECOMS BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Date: September 28-29, 2005
Location: London
Venue: Le Medidien Piccodilly
Attend the only Telecoms-specific Business Intelligence conference in
Europe and learn about how to make the most of your greatest
commercial resource; information. Presenting two days packed with
information and case studies, learn how you can benchmark and improve
your data management processes and systems to increase the value of
each individual customer, reduce churn, increase your ROI on marketing
and sales, improve internal accountability and support your billing,
revenue assurance, network management, and CRM operations.
For further information and registration please visit
www.businessintelligence-events.com
Please quote reference: "VIP-it"
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