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- Amazon launches relational database service: Think MySQL in the cloud
- Amazon on Tuesday launched a public beta of a service dubbed the Amazon Relational Database Service RDS. The main appeal: Allow customers to operate and scale database clusters while leaving pesky tasks like patching and administration to Amazon Web Services. Adam Selipsky, vice president of Amazon Web...
- Tags: MySQL, Amazon Web Services, Web Service, Amazon.com Inc., RDBMS, EC2, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-10-27
- Identity Cloaker 1.1.5 (Windows)
- Identity Cloaker is a technologically advanced "Internet Privacy and Anonymity Protection Service", designed to be easy to use even for a complete computer newbie, yet offering a very high level of protection and versatility demanded by power-users. Identity Cloaker protects the user's privacy and anonymity on the Internet by encrypting...
- Tags: IdentityCloaker, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Flash Memory, Networking, Network Security, Security, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-10-12
- News to know: XP Mode; Cisco; Comcast; 'Ardi'
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft releases XP Mode virtualization to manufacturing [video=346621] Larry Dignan: Cisco doubles down...
- Tags: Google Inc., Web, Larry Dignan, Advertisement, Microsoft Windows XP, Comcast Corp., Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Channel Management, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing
- Blog posts 2009-10-02
- Comodo EasyVPN 1.5 (Windows)
- Comodo EasyVPN is the first completely free for non-commercial use program to enable users to easily create virtual private networks between an unlimited number of PCs. Virtual private networks or VPNs are secure and encrypted connections between PCs. In essence, any PCs connected to a shared network can "talk" to...
- Tags: Secure Instant Messaging, PC, Microsoft Windows, Comodo, Comodo EasyVPN, VPNs, Instant Messaging, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Security, Internet, Online Communications
- Software downloads 2009-09-30
- LogMeIn Hamachi2 2.0.0.60 (Windows)
- LogMeIn Hamachi2 is a hosted VPN service that securely connects devices and networks, extending LAN-like network connectivity to mobile users, distributed teams and business applications. You can easily create secure virtual networks on-demand, across public and private networks.Version 2.0.0.60 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, LogMeIn, LogMeIn Hamachi2, Managed Hosting, Cloud Computing, Networking
- Software downloads 2009-09-08
- BriefingsDirect analysts debate the 'imminent death' of enterprise IT as cloud models ascend
- who's going to maintain the workstationsyeah it's a cloud system, but the hardware at the desk still needs to be maintained. Waiting for your 3rd party IT people could waste valuable time in the office.RE: BriefingsDirect analysts debate the 'imminent death' of enterprise IT as cloud models ascendI think...
- Tags: Thin clients, cloud computing, thin client, imminent death, enterprise-IT, Briefingsdirect
- Discussion threads 2009-08-10
- Marines ban Facebook, Twitter
- ACCESS IS HEREBY PROHIBITED TO INTERNET SNS FROM THE MCEN NIPRNET, INCLUDING OVER VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK VPN CONNECTIONS. So goes the Marine Corps' directive banning Facebook, Twitter and all other social networks from military networks. THESE INTERNET SITES IN GENERAL ARE A...
- Tags: Facebook, Network, Adversary, Twitter, Marine Corps, Social Networking, Security, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Richard Koman
- Blog posts 2009-08-04
- Network Security Essentials Administrator Training
- View Available Dates and LocationsThis instructor-led course provides you with the background, knowledge, and hands-on experience to begin designing, implementing, and troubleshooting SonicWALL security appliances running SonicOS Enhanced firmware. This technical training covers configuration and deployment of the SonicOS Enhanced firmware. You will become...
- Tags: Administrator, Network, SonicWall, Training, Network Security, Networking, Security
- Training 2009-07-01
- Free AV from Microsoft: It's about time
- Free AV from Microsoft: It's about timeNo thank you"Morro will work by routing all of a users Internet traffic to a Microsoft datacenter"Umm, no. There are way too many privacy implications here.thats scary i know Microsoft will say how safe and Anonymous this would be, but currently I already...
- Tags: Rootkits, Data centers, AVG, Microsoft Corp., Free AV, Morro, Internet
- Discussion threads 2009-06-11
- Apple vs. Microsoft: Yet another upgrade pricing fiasco
- Apple vs. Microsoft: Yet another upgrade pricing fiascoPlus OS X is complete OS for one price.Not only is the price for the various Win 7 crippleware still outrageous compared to OS X, but with OS X you get the entire OS for that much lower price. It's a double-strike against...
- Tags: Pricing, Operating systems, Vista-to-7, Win 7, pricing fiasco, service pack, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Corp., pricing strategy, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-06-09
- Virtual desktop services gain TCO boost with HP clients, Desktone cloud-based 'DaaS' advances
- HP and Desktone have made strong market moves into the fast-growing desktops as a service Daas space, also know as desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure VDI. These new products and services show an aggressive ramp-up and sophistication to deliver a fast-track to DaaS. HP and Desktone,...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Virtual Desktop, TCO, Desktone, DaaS, Virtual-D Service Center, Fisher, Desktop Virtualization, Virtualization, Desktops, Hardware, Dana Gardner
- Blog posts 2009-06-01
- DMZ Virtualization Using VMware vSphere 4 and the Cisco Nexus 1000V Virtual Switch
- A Demilitarized Zone DMZ is a separate network located in the neutral zone between a private inside network and a public outside network. A DMZ environment consists of numerous service and infrastructure devices depending on the business model of the organization. Often, servers, firewalls, network intrusion prevention systems IPSs, host...
- Tags: DMZ, Network, VMware Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., DMZ Environment, Networking
- White papers 2009-06-01
- AT&T: 'Slinging' violates ToS; barred on all devices
- AT&T: 'Slinging' violates ToS; barred on all devicesiPhone NOT iPCAT&T is treading some pretty fine lines here. I wouldn't be surprised if someone sued them over the wording of their own TOS and the definition of the word "phone".I do not make phone calls on a PC through AT&T....
- Tags: Corporate communications, AT&T Corp., Tos
- Discussion threads 2009-05-14
- VMware unveils its cloud OS; Wants to be a bridge for the enterprise
- VMware on Tuesday will announce its cloud operating system---dubbed vSphere 4---with plans for general availability in the second quarter. With the effort, VMware is attempting to bridge virtualized data centers---now known as "private clouds"---and growing cloud computing services from the likes of Amazon and others. However, this...
- Tags: Operating System, VMware Inc., Data Centers, Cloud Computing, Desktop Virtualization, Storage, Operating Systems, Hardware, Data Management, Virtualization, Software, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-04-20
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
- Photos and image samples: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3While it might be overstating the case to say the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3's Wi-Fi implementation drove me to tears, I can state without hyperbole that it terribly disappointed me. When I was first briefed on the camera, I had high hopes that with...
- Tags: Keyboards, Wireless LANs, Wireless and Mobility, Wi-Fi, Sony Corp., camera, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3, Sony Cyber-Shot
- Product reviews 2009-03-16
- What is cloud computing?
- What is cloud computing?Cloud = Virtual Private Server HostingThe Cloud is not new.Virtual Private Server Hosting has been around for years.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_serverIt's just the breadth of resources has turned it into a quasi-utility of sorts and pricing has come down sufficiently to make Cloud not only affordable but attractive to SMBs...
- Tags: Windows Azure, cloud computing
- Discussion threads 2009-02-26
- Has Social 2.0 become too powerful?
- Has Social 2.0 become too powerful?RE: Has Social 2.0 become too powerful?We cover this very issue in detail on a constant basis from privacy concerns to safety issues for kids. Http://SocialStalking.comI had a look back over my most recent Tweets......to answer your question. I would say that I am...
- Tags: SECURITY, Online Networking, Facebook, Social 2.0, network
- Discussion threads 2009-02-16
- Rapidly deploy new services with confidence in service quality
- Telecommunications operators compete in a market defined by change and continually advancing technology. Up-to-the-minute technologies such as IP virtual private network (IP-VPN), IP television IPTV and Voice over IP VoIP are must-have offerings that can make the difference between keeping a large corporate account and losing out to a competitor.
- Tags: VoIP, IP Television, IP, VPNs, TVs, Telephony, Networking, Tv & Home Theater, Telecommunications, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Network Security, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment
- White papers 2009-02-04
- Forms Automation Company Uses Cloud Storage to Lower Mobile Data Access Costs
- Formotus helps make mobile workers more productive by giving them ready access to line-of-business data. Using Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 and Formotus Software + Services, companies can quickly and cost-effectively deploy forms-based business applications that run on Windows Mobile devices. Formotus recommends Microsoft SQL Data Services, a cloud-based data storage...
- Tags: Data Storage, Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Worker, Formotus Software, Storage, Storage Management, Hardware
- Case studies 2009-01-22
- Remote Administrator Control Client Lite 3.5 (Windows)
- With Remote Administrator Control you can work without any limits on a remote computer with operation system Windows, as if working on your local computer. You can connect through Internet/Intranet network with the TCP/IP protocol. You can also connect to computers without public or static IP addresses using VPC (Virtual...
- Tags: Administrator, Server, Computer, Miloslav Novotny N+P, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-01-09
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