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Novell Directory Services (NDS)
Novell Directory Services (NDS) is a popular software product for managing access to computer resources and keeping track of the users of a
network , such as a company'sintranet , from a single point of administration. Definition -
HP-Mercury deal sweetens systems management
Although the short-term impact of HP's recent acquisition of Mercury is uncertain, some analysts say that users will in the long term have a more robust management system. Article
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Open source network tools
Some of the most commonly used, enterprise-ready open source tools are used for networking applications; likewise, many networking tasks can be accomplished quickly and cheaply using open source tools. In this guide, we present advice and resources f... Learning Guide
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NetDirector, an introduction: Free, simple server management
NetDirector provides a free, customizable, easy way for network and systems administrators to configure network services and manage groups of Linux, Solaris, or BSD servers. The open source tool is also part of a movement towards greater interoperabi... Tip
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Network security toolbox
Ping and tracert are great, but sometimes you need a more powerful utility when troubleshooting your network -- especially where security is concerned. Check out these 12 free network security tools -- from scanners to network mappers -- that we've c... Resource Kit
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Open source network applications
Karl Triebes shares his thoughts on open source network applications. Ask the Expert
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Intrusion prevention management packages
Networks are continually under attack from hackers and viruses. Firewalls, anti-virus software and anti-spyware software prevent most attacks from doing any damage. But new types of attacks must be reported in a manner that makes clear to network man... Tip
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Web conferencing solutions
Higbie offers her advice on Web conferencing solutions. Ask the Expert
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OpenNMS, an introduction: Affordable network management
Open source expert Maria Winslow brings network managers up to speed about the free open source enterprise-grade network-management system OpenNMS. Tip
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Network management in 3-D: Experience the terror
Forget about the people in Plato's cave -- in network management, seeing is knowing. Loki Jorgenson explains why you don't have to rely on shadows and guesswork to tell how your network is performing; rather, you can develop a three-dimensional pictu... Tip
Network Management Strategies for the CIO