How Microsoft helps IT people do more with less

How Microsoft helps IT people do more with less

Many are quick to blame Microsoft for the IT industry’s ills. But credit should be given to the software company where it is due, says Kevin Tolly. Microsoft’s improved software may actually be helping companies recover from the economic downturn, he says.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0804tolly.html?vo

Who polices the policies?

Policy-based network and systems management is a beautiful concept, but it requires an infrastructure of its own to support it. James Kobielus takes a look in this week’s Above the Cloud.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0804kobielus.html?vo

You make the call

This is your chance to help determine what seminars Network World makes available to you. Events Editor Sandra Gittlen is putting out a request for good ideas relating to the 2004 training schedule. Chip in today.

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First, we have to define ‘IPS’

What is an intrusion-prevention system? Opus One Senior Partner Joel Snyder takes a whack at a definition.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0804snyder.html?vo