January 2007

January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07
Red Hat rolls out new channel program

Red Hat's Certified Service Provider program, which started its trial stage yesterday, is the first step in the Linux vendor's unified channel strategy. Continue Reading
January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07
Know the hardware in your computer: task 2.2

When planning a Linux system upgrade, you must know which hardware is in a particular computer . Get tips and tools in this excerpt. Continue Reading
January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07
Set BIOS options for Linux: task 2.1

Setting BIOS options correctly ensures that a computer will boot-up and initialize hardware properly. Get the necessary tools for a smooth Linux installation here. Continue Reading

January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07
Managing Linux hardware and the kernel: Introduction

Hardware management for Linux software requires a particular set of street smarts. Learn the lay of the land and offer this knowledge to your customers. Continue Reading
January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07
Managing the unified threat management device -- Is it really unified?

UTM devices offer varying degrees of integrated management. This tip explains what to look for in a UTM device and how to manage your customer's expectations. Continue Reading
January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07
Upper-layer wireless security

WLAN security should extend beyond the airlink. Educate customers on the need for effective end-to-end security, including sensitive data on the entire enterprise infrastructure. Continue Reading
January 31, 2007 31 Jan'07
CDMA technology explained

CDMA principles explained. Continue Reading
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Computer viruses turn 20, but spam takes the lead

NPR has been talking a lot about viruses lately. Why? Because it has now been 20 years since the first major virus, Brain, showed up on the scene and marked the beginning of a long history of ... Continue Reading
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Much-loathed vendor rebate programs may stage a return this year

Vendor rebate programs are thinning, but still cause the headaches for the channel . Some VARs want them gone; others want vendors to just split the effort of marketing and sales. Continue Reading
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
VARs suggest alternatives to rebate programs that complicate pricing

Rebate programs are complex enough on their own, but in dynamic markets they make pricing a nightmare; VARs suggest better ways vendors can help them sell. Continue Reading

January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Unify network-attached storage (NAS) with file area networking (FAN)

Network-attached storage is often added onto as more storage space is need. Often the NAS boxes will be located in separate data centers and not have a standard naming convention. A file area network can unify all the NAS boxes and make data ... Continue Reading
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Sample Output for Cisco PIX ASDM

Sample output for Cisco PIX ASDM Continue Reading
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Installing Cisco PIX ASDM

These instructions will help channel professionals augment Cisco's PIX firewall with the ASDM configuration tool. Continue Reading
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Troubleshooting Cisco PIX ASDM

In the event that a consultant or value-added reseller has trouble installing ASDM on Cisco's PIX, these troubleshooting tips may help. Continue Reading
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Symantec acquires Altiris, prepares new edition of network access control app

Symantec is bolstering its endpoint security and management products by releasing a more flexible version of its NAC product and buying a developer of systems-management apps. Continue Reading
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
IPv6 customer prep

An IPv6 migration project may be profitable for the value-added reseller (VAR) or systems integrator, but the cost to customers will likely outweigh the business benefits. Here are some items that need your attention when preparing the customer's ... Continue Reading
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
VARs see green in IBM XenSource solution

IBM and XenSource have combined their products to offer a virtualization solution that will be sold through Tech Data's channel. VARs see an opportunity for growth in the x86 server virtualization market. Continue Reading
January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07
Microsoft Vista - Patch Tuesday with a vengeance

It was inevitable. After all the hype. After all the talking heads had spoken, Microsoft's new OS, Vista, will finally hit the shelves tonight at midnight. Bill Gates was so excited that he ... Continue Reading
January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07
SAP loses top channel exec

Donna Troy, the SAP executive who consolidated SAP's channels under one, global organization, is leaving the company. The PartnerEdge program she founded should go on as planned. Continue Reading
January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07
Virtualization vendors not named Microsoft or VMware

Xensource, Virtual Iron and Virtuozzo are all sound virtualization choices even though they are not Microsoft or VMware. Check out the features they offer and the differences between them. Continue Reading