Everyone has seen something in their network hardware and software that lacked convenience or security and really should have been designed differently. Our network equipment testers notice this stuff all the time. This week Network World starts taking their observations straight to the vendors, with a series of Tester’s Challenge columns that point out issues vendors need to address. Our first target: default settings that really shouldn’t be. Dumb defaults http://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/1117testerschallenge.html?netEveryone has seen something in their network hardware and software that lacked convenience or security and really should have been designed differently. Our network equipment testers notice this stuff all the time. This week Network World starts taking their observations straight to the vendors, with a series of Tester’s Challenge columns that point out issues vendors need to address. Our first target: default settings that really shouldn’t be.Dumb defaultshttps://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/1117testerschallenge.html?net Wi-Fi access to VPNs goes globalWith both technologies the hottest topics under the sun, it was only a matter of time before someone got the bright idea to join wireless LANs with VPNs – and now that time has come. Several large carriers are in the midst of rolling out Wi-Fi-to-VPN services to help make secure and wireless access to corporate resources a reality. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1117wifivpn.html?netForce10, Alcatel debut 10G, high-density Ethernet gearForce10 Networks and Alcatel are rolling out Gigabit Ethernet switch products that pack high port densities. Force10’s E300 switch can support up to 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet and two 10G Ethernet connections in a four-slot chassis, which could help companies looking for a high-speed LAN backbone or data center switch that doesn’t take up much rack space.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1117force10.html?netMicrosoft adds layer of anti-spam technologyMicrosoft Monday added yet another anti-spam technology to its recently released Exchange Server 2003 that it said would give companies another level of protection as they battle the onslaught of junk e-mail. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1117msspam.html?net Related content news Omdia: AI boosts server spending but unit sales still plunge A rush to build AI capacity using expensive coprocessors is jacking up the prices of servers, says research firm Omdia. By Andy Patrizio Dec 04, 2023 4 mins CPUs and Processors Generative AI Data Center feature What is Ethernet? History, evolution and roadmap The Ethernet protocol connects LANs, WANs, Internet, cloud, IoT devices, Wi-Fi systems into one seamless global communications network. By John Breeden Dec 04, 2023 11 mins Networking news IBM unveils Heron quantum processor and new modular quantum computer IBM also shared its 10-year quantum computing roadmap, which prioritizes improvements in gate operations and error-correction capabilities. By Michael Cooney Dec 04, 2023 5 mins CPUs and Processors High-Performance Computing Data Center feature Is immersion cooling ready for mainstream? Liquid cooling started as a fringe technology but is becoming more common. Proponents hope the same holds true for immersion cooling. By Andy Patrizio Dec 04, 2023 9 mins Green IT Data Center Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe