ITwhirled
Will you push my button?
What with all the porn on the Internet you might be wondering why there haven't been any virtual sex toys. Well, fear not, the niche has been filled.
Smart Tech for Small Biz
Accessing Remote Data Wrapup
Wrapping up, be aware that only the smallest companies with the least complicated access problems to solve will be able to put a single type of remote data access in place that works for all their needs. Almost all companies will benefit from using multiple access methods to handle multiple access scenarios.
Windows in the Enterprise
Recording All Activity on a Server
Ever wanted to record everything anyone does while logged on to your server? Here's a product that can help you do just that.
Apple: Inside the cult
Unix as a Second Language
Port forwarding
Port forwarding can get you around some sticky network restrictions and is easy to set up with ssh. Let's look at what it is and how it works with a simple example that you can try on your own systems.
The Left Field
Return of the sneakernets
Technology is like Irish weather sometimes - but on a slightly longer time-scale. Just wait a while and the Irish weather is guaranteed to
change. Just wait a while longer and the original weather will come back again. Similarly, just wait a while and technology is sure to
change. Just wait a while longer and the original technology just might come right back at ya.
Inside the Channel
Virtualization, Real or Not?
There's a renewed push toward virtualization. And with good reason. IT departments can cut server headcount dramatically, reduce electrical consumption and air conditioning loads, simplify administration, deploy new services quickly, and greatly improve reliability. It's for real.
Ace your IT career
IT Career Traps to Avoid
Feel like your career isn't going anywhere? Check out these career traps and how to avoid them.
Blue Gears - Virtualization Best Practices
Booting VMware VirtualCenter while AD is unavailable
Sometimes there is a chicken and the egg situation where you need VMware VirtualCenter before you can boot your Active Directory server virtual machine.
Crimeware
How Herbert Thompson stole his friend's identity
This is a great account of how easy it is to break into people's accounts.
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Crimeware: Understanding New Attacks and Defenses
By Markus Jakobsson, Zulfikar Ramzan
Published Apr 6, 2008 by Addison-Wesley Professional. Part of the Symantec Press series.
Enter now! | Official rules | Sample chapter
Securing VoIP Networks: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Countermeasures
By Peter Thermos, Ari Takanen
Published Aug 1, 2007 by Addison-Wesley Professional.
Enter now! | Official rules | Sample chapter
