Host-Based Protection Protects Servers By Michael J. DeMaria
We've been saying it for ages -- perimeter-based security is just not enough. Find out how a proactive, host-based approach will protect your endpoints from multifront assaults.
Review: Host Intrusion Prevention Software By Michael J. DeMaria
We threw a barrage of nasty code at four HIP products to see if they would protect our unpatched servers. One solution's price, feature sets and policy creation abilities made it our pick.
Review: Low-Cost Network Area Storage Devices By Steven J. Schuchart Jr.
Inexpensive NAS devices can provide small enterprises with terabytes of space. Of the four we tested, one impressed us with its complete feature set, speed and expandability.
Workshops
Workshop: PoE Promises Simplified Infrastructure By Joel Conover
Looking for centralized, redundant power for your wireless APs, access-card readers and IP telephone? Then you're ready for Power over Ethernet.
Interactive Buyer's Guide: 802.11 Network Interface Cards
802.11 network interface cards deliver high performance for a broad range of applications and host computer systems. Use our interactive tool to help with your product selection.
Last Mile Edited By Bradley F. Shimmin and Tim Wilson
In this edition we discuss the benefits of being the MSN Butterfly Guy, vendor mascots and Internet gambling.
Quick Takes By NWC Editors
In this edition we look at Ixia Power over Ethernet PLM1000T4-PD; NetSupport DNA 1.01; Saint Saintbox T; and Vieo 1000.
Career Coach: Summer Interns Edited By Lorna Garey
Have what it takes to be a good manager? Take this quiz and see. Also, can a company withhold severance?
Letters By NWC Readers
NWC Reader Steve Jones says, "For all the smiles and bows we get from foreign business people, the world is not a friendly place."
Columns
Down to Business: Microsoft Engages its Opponents By Rob Preston
Why is it that people who buy McDonald's burgers, Walmart merchandise and Microsoft software aren't the ones doing most of the complaining?
Industry Insights: Tapping IT's Creativity By Hunter Metatek
Musicians are creative people. Whether or not people realize it, engineers, technologists and others in our profession are as well.
BuzzCut: Microsoft-Sun Pack Changes Little By Don MacVittie
Like the Hatfields and McCoys, the companies have finally called a truce. But what's really going on behind the sweet talk?
REPORTS
Analyize In-Line NAC strategies and products.
ANALYTICS Plan and design your enterprise blade server deployments
InformationWeek U.S. IT Salary Survey 2008
Salaries for business technology professionals are falling. Here's what you need to know in order to make good hiring decisions and personal career choices. Download Today