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What About NAS?

While SANs are networks that connect storage to servers, think of a NAS as a server with a lot of local storage.

Building the Perfect SAN

As prices continue to drop, storage area networks are becoming increasingly common. Here’s what you need to know to design and build your enterprise’s SAN. We’ve even done the testing for you.

Thump. Thump. Is This Thing On?

Analyzing network traces may not the most exciting task, but it can be the fastest way to get to the root of a problem.

Windows and Common Criteria

Microsoft heavily touted its Common Criteria certification for Windows 2000. But what does that mean?

Isn’t It Ironic?

When it comes to security, don't forget to encode your beloved scripts.

Secure Fundamentals

Network Intrusion Detection: Third Edition builds the foundation for an informed network security analyst.

Doctor’s Orders

Can a prescriptive architecture help you make money?

Guilty as Charged

Quick test: Have you ever used a "braindump" for exam preparation? The answer to that question may not be as simple as a "yes" or "no."

Two Heads are Better Than One?

Pair programming takes extreme programming to the next level.

Installation With RIS

In the last of his two-part series on Windows 2000 Server installations, Bill tackles the complexities of Remote Installation Services.

The Essential Infrastructure

Source-code control, unit testing, daily builds and bug tracking—using these support pieces daily can help you deliver robust code on a reasonable schedule.

IIS 6.0 Mature at Last

Microsoft’s Internet Information Server has struggled with performance and security issues its whole life. The latest version, though, shows just how far the Web server has come.

Certified Mail: February 2003

Scripting tools; upgrading to .NET; .NET by any other name.

While You Were Sleeping

Tired of 3 a.m. trips to the office? Enjoy a good night’s rest with these five Web-based monitoring tools.

Of Profit and Pickles

OK, so maybe Licensing 6.0 wasn't such a stupid idea after all.