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	NASs for the masses Either because server disks are full or because virtualization is a natural growth path, organizations large and small are moving toward shared storage. For large enterprises, high-capacity storage-area networks make sense, but what about small or mid-sized enterprises new to shared storage? Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Cloud Security on IT's Terms Outsourcing security has been controversial. There's simply too much at stake, some say, but new IDG research reveals the 51% of companies are either using or considering cloud-based security. This paper examines the top 3 myths of cloud security, email security in the cloud, as well as the importance of Data Loss Prevention. Read now! In this Issue 6 things we like about Internet Explorer 9 beta (and six not so much) Dish network for the enterprise Six cool features in vSphere 4.1 WHITE PAPER: Brocade Deployment Strategies for 802.11n Many organizations are looking to reap the benefits of the new 802.11n standard, but what is the best way to deploy wireless technology while minimizing costs? Learn why understanding the "Three Cs"—context, coverage, and capacity—is critical for choosing an optimal network implementation strategy. Read now! 6 things we like about Internet Explorer 9 beta (and six not so much) Since the release of IE9 beta on Sept. 15, we've been playing with the 32-bit Windows Vista and 64-bit Windows 7 versions -- doing nothing technically fancy with them, like benchmarking, but just using them in our everyday Web surfing routine. Read More WHITE PAPER: Fluke Networks Field Testing Installed Optical Fiber Cabling As traffic over networks expands and expectations of reliability increase, testing optical fiber cabling after installation is more important than ever before to assure the end-user that the installation was done properly and that the cabling will support Local Area Networks (LAN) into the future. Read now! Dish network for the enterprise Despite the widespread availability of wired broadband, there are still scenarios where an enterprise might consider satellite connectivity. And that led us to conduct a groundbreaking test of the HughesNet VSAT service. Read More WEBCAST: Cisco Ironport Systems Is Cloud Email Security Right for You? Join this webcast for a tactical session that breaks down cloud computing, addresses concerns around control and reliability, and addresses one of the popular uses of cloud services today: email security. Learn More Six cool features in vSphere 4.1 Additions to the product include an updated vCenter Configuration Manager as well as vCenter Application Discovery Manager. Prices now range from the free basic hypervisor to Enterprise Plus at $3,495 per processor. Of the features tested, we found vMotion to have the most immediate effect for administrators, although those trying to cram as many VMs as possible onto a physical server will find newly reduced memory overhead and memory compression options to be highly desirable. Read More
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