All the week's news and views about Network/Systems Management, 11/01/04 _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by Statscout Blanket Network Performance Monitoring
Monitor your entire network every 60 seconds with minimal impact on the network. Businesses and organizations seeking detailed performance and troubleshooting reporting on networks of 1000 to 200,000 network interfaces in size will benefit substantially from using Statscout. Request your 30-day trial now, click here http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=86006 _______________________________________________________________ Security Event : DEFENDING IN DEPTH Security: The vulnerability that paralyzes enterprise. Exposes assets. Drains capital. Compromises users. And terrifies management. It's your network's Achilles heel - but it doesn't have to be your downfall. Register today to find out how to protect yourself. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=86154 _______________________________________________________________ Network World's Network/Systems Management News Alert Test: Configuresoft succeeds at system compliance management, 11/01/04 With its intuitive interface, great flexibility and automatic compliance functionality, Configuresoft's Enterprise Configuration Manager (ECM) Version 4.5.2 is one of the best Windows-centric programs we've tested. It earns our Clear Choice designation. <http://www.nwfusion.com/reviews/2004/110104rev.html?nl> Service-oriented hype to meet hard realities, 11/01/04 Hype alone would have IT executives believe that in coming years service-oriented architectures will be as standard within companies as morning coffee. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/110104soapart1.html?nl> Sprint rolls out wireless management services, 11/01/04 Sprint last week announced its first management system that lets users manage enterprise-wide wireless services and devices while also promising reduced costs and increased security. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/110104carrsprint.html?nl> Veritas releases OpForce 4.0, 11/01/04 Veritas Software Monday upgraded its OpForce provisioning software designed to make it easier for administrators to install and manage applications, as well as operating systems, on servers. Version 4.0 of the software will be the first version of the product to be integrated with Veritas' Storage Foundation software products, company officials said. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1101veritas.html?nl> Microsoft readying simpler ID mgmt., 10/29/04 Microsoft is developing a portal-like interface for its identity management platform that will let users self-manage their identity information and provision network services. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1029msid.html?nl> Biometrics early adopters reveal secrets, challenges, 10/28/04 In a conference room overlooking the site of the World Trade Center, early adopters of biometrics technology this week stressed the importance of determining someone's true identity. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1028biometrics.html?nl> Compuware looks to cut risks in apps deployment, 10/27/04 Compuware this week is upgrading its Vantage application service management software to highlight predictive analysis and performance assessment. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1027compulooks.html?nl> Newsletter: Why configuration management matters, 10/27/04 Configuration management has been a foundational building block of management - but like the foundation of a building, it's easy to walk right by and not pay any ... <http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/nsm/2004/1025nsm2.html?nl> Start-up Ping Identity unveils federation server, hooks up with IBM, 10/27/04 Start-up Ping Identity Tuesday unveiled its first commercial product for federating identities across corporate boundaries and announced a deal to integrate the technology with IBM's identity platform. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1027pingibm.html?nl> Newsletter: CA's take on its acquisition of Netegrity, 10/27/04 I'm at two different identity gatherings this week - the Digital ID conference in Denver and the Mobile ID Services event in San Francisco - so most of the new product ... <http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/dir/2004/1025id2.html?nl> Intel eyes remote wireless device management, 10/26/04 Intel is working on a device management technology that could allow IT departments to take advantage of existing management software and bring a host of disparate wireless devices under the IT department umbrella, an Intel executive said Monday at the ... <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1026fallctia.html?nl> _______________________________________________________________ To contact: Network World Staff Senior Writer Denise Dubie covers network and systems management for Network World. Reach her at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by Lucent Technologies Align Your IT Resources and Deliver Results Fast IDC reports that Lucent VitalSuite(r) Performance Management Software helps many businesses centrally monitor, manage and deliver advanced services rapidly while generating outstanding financial benefits-an average ROI as high as 719% and 133 day payback. Use the IDC ROI Calculator tool to learn how VitalSuite(r) software can benefit your operations and bottom line too. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=86142 _______________________________________________________________ ARCHIVE LINKS Management news page Latest management news, analysis and newsletters http://www.nwfusion.com/topics/management.html _______________________________________________________________ The IP migration - A wake-up call IP Telephony can improve your business. Find out what steps to take to begin, accelerate, and complete migration of your telephony applications to IP. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=86155 _______________________________________________________________ FEATURED READER RESOURCE NW CLEAR CHOICE TESTS The Network World Lab Alliance is a coalition of industry experts, network integration consultants, independent test labs and universities who conduct single-product reviews and head-to-head comparative tests in real enterprise network settings. Find out which products get the "thumbs-up" in categories such as web front-end devices, WLAN security, anti-spam and more at: <http://www.nwfusion.com/reviews/> _______________________________________________________________ May We Send You a Free Print Subscription? You've got the technology snapshot of your choice delivered at your fingertips each day. Now, extend your knowledge by receiving 51 FREE issues to our print publication. Apply today at http://www.subscribenw.com/nl2 International subscribers click here: http://nww1.com/go/circ_promo.html _______________________________________________________________ SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World e-mail newsletters, go to: <http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/Changes.aspx> To unsubscribe from promotional e-mail go to: <http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/Preferences.aspx> To change your e-mail address, go to: <http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/ChangeMail.aspx> Subscription questions? Contact Customer Service by replying to this message. This message was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please use this address when modifying your subscription. _______________________________________________________________ Have editorial comments? Write Jeff Caruso, Newsletter Editor, at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Inquiries to: NL Customer Service, Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 For advertising information, write Kevin Normandeau, V.P. of Online Development, at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Copyright Network World, Inc., 2004 ------------------------ This message was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
