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Deploying Virtualized NetWare on Linux Whitepaper (Source: Novell) IT managers are increasingly excited about SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 from Novell and the many benefits provided by its included Xen* virtualization technology. Among these benefits are server consolidation, workload isolation and disaster recovery through dynamic server migration-which are motivating more organizations to migrate to Linux. Collaboration Tools and Organizational Success Driving Business Success Through Workgroup Choice and Flexibility Boost Productivity While Cutting Costs with Next-Generation Collaboration Project Portfolio Management - Boost the value of IT Putting the Right Model in Place to Better Balance IT Supply and Business Demand Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 vs. Windows* Server Costs and Benefit Considerations When Migrating from NetWare Toward More Flexible, Next-Generation Collaboration Solutions Six Project Metrics Every CIO Should Know for Application Delivery Success Best Practices for Delivering Virtual Classroom Training Record Capacity for Microsoft? Exchange 2007 With VMware and IBM System x3850 M2 Transforming Disaster Recovery - VMware Infrastructure for rapid, reliable and cost-effective Disaster Recovery Yankee Group: "Disaster Strikes! Is Your Business Ready? Disaster Preparedness for Mid-Sized Firms" Forrester Report: X86 Server Virtualization For High Availability and Disaster Recovery Maximizing Business Agility with the Dynamic Data Center An Overview of PAN Manager by Egenera VMware DRS: Why You Still Need Assured Application Delivery Informal Learning: Extending the Impact of Enterprise Ideas and Information Rapid E-Learning: Maturing Technology Brings Balance and Possibilities Delivering on the Promise of ELearning Advanced Load Balancing: 8 Things You Need to Handle Today's Network Traffic More White Papers

Securing your network begins at the gateway, also called the perimeter, to keep unauthorized users, viruses and malicious code from entering your systems. Deploying multilayer technologies is your first line of defense. With the mobility of employees and the ease with which external devices can be brought in and out of a network, continuing to build your security plan for network servers and clients is a must. Fortunately, there is much that organizations can do to protect themselves from attacks - internal and external. One of the key facets of a successful security strategy is protecting the servers that run critical applications and house so much of your essential data. Having the right policies, procedures and server configurations is critical. New Responses to Network Threats There are more threats to your network security than ever before, and traditional defenses are falling behind. There's no such thing as absolute security, and there are no new, silver-bullet security solutions. However, many security technologies that have been around for years have evolved and can help you lower the risk of a successful attack. Gateway Security The number of malicious attacks trying to get through your network gateway will likely increase every year, and the attacks are becoming more sophisticated. While perfect is unattainable, five basic areas of defense - your firewall, intrusion prevention and detection, antivirus and antispyware, Internet filtering and network access control - will go a long way to protect you. Making the Case for Security Spending Management wants to know the return on investment. But when it comes to security, there are more practical and realistic ways to decide what to spend. View Entire Zone

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Security Directions: Strategies and Tactics for Protecting Your Enterprise in 2009 Attend the Security Directions virtual event, with sessions available live on December 16, 2008 and available on-demand from December 17 though March 17, 2009. Some topics that will be covered include: Best Practices around Data Leak Prevention (DLP). What exactly is security due diligence and why does it matter? Cloud security and privacy. End-point security - rising gas prices have caused an increase in the number of remote workers, which leads to more security issues. Register now for this event that happens on December 16, 2008, but will also available on-demand from December 17 - March 17, 2009. Register Now!

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