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In the network for an enterprise, a computer server acting as a gateway node is often also acting as a proxy server and a firewall server. A gateway is often associated with both a router, which knows where to direct a given packet of data that arrives at the gateway, and a switch, which furnishes the actual path in and out of the gateway for a given packet.
Security expert Michael Gregg notes the risks to enteprise security that mobile devices may cause.
Expert Michael Gregg answers a reader question about Snort and the interfaces it uses.
Security expert Michael Gregg fields a question about unknown network cards gaining access to a user's network.
In this Ask the Expert response, VPN expert Rainer Enders explains why BGP-4 support is necessary when configuring a router for a Layer-3 MPLS VPN.
In this Ask the Expert response, VPN expert Rainer Enders explains the key differences between ADSL VPNs and MPLS VPNs.
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With mobile unified communications a major priority for enterprises in 2012, Avaya has launched a mobile UC product for the iPad.
A recently released SharePoint security survey reveals that collaboration security in general is a major challenge for IT departments.
As enterprise social software matures, some businesses are turning away from email as their primary collaboration tool.
Bring your own device (BYOD) can be a boon for both employees and enterprises, but clear policies and management tools are needed.
IT departments deploying mobile health care solutions must ensure that using mobile devices in health care settings doesn't violate federal laws or compromise security.
Distributed antenna systems and in-building wireless solutions are two options to improve wireless cellular coverage within an enterprise facility.
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A new, lower-cost alternative to Microsoft systems management tools from SolarWinds offers patch management and remote management.
Use these tools and techniques to improve VM management efficiency with computing resources and address problems before they become a crisis.
The need for public sector IT solutions is growing due to developing network activity, but can partners must be ready to commit to longer sales cycles and other complications.
Channel partners can offer Ingram Micro’s IT asset disposal services to provide customers with secure data removal while remaining environmentally friendly by recycling devices.
The top five 2011 networking channel trends display expansion and growth in networking service, product and solution offerings, keeping partners on their toes going forward.