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Tom Iwanski

Tom Iwanski is a former product reviewer for Windows IT Pro.


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License Management and Metering Tools

By Tom Iwanski, 05/27/2003

Finding the right license management and metering tool for your organization can be daunting because of the number and variety of tools available. Here’s how to narrow the field.

Tachyon Extended Enterprise Network Access Service

By Tom Iwanski, 09/30/2002

Evaluate a new satellite solution for last-mile connectivity.

Seamless Roaming

By Tom Iwanski, 06/24/2002

Learn whether seamless mobility has finally arrived.

Microsoft Certification Exam Preparation Tools

By Tom Iwanski, 06/24/2002

Exam simulations to help you hone your test-taking skills.

Lab Reviews

By Ed Roth, 05/20/2002

Get the quick facts about a home automation system, a laptop backup and recovery system, a wireless print server, and a secure VPN router.

Wireless Security

By Tom Iwanski, 04/22/2002

Whether or not you trust WEP, safer alternatives are on the way to help you secure your wireless network.

Gigabit Ethernet Switches

By Tom Iwanski, 04/22/2002

Our Lab tests show what kind of performance gains you can expect when you introduce 1000Base-T switches into your network.

Asset and License Management

By Tom Iwanski, 04/22/2002

Keep an accurate inventory of your hardware and software assets.

Upgrading to Gigabit Ethernet

By Tom Iwanski, 04/22/2002

Although setting up Gigabit Ethernet switches might seem cut and dried, you could run into some hurdles. Tom Iwanski tells you about some of the problems he ran into.

Network Vulnerability Scanners

By Tom Iwanski, 02/20/2002

Take a look at three network-based vulnerability scanners: Internet Scanner 6.2, Distributed CyberCop Scanner 2.0, and NetRecon 3.5.

Nessus: An Open-Source Option

By Tom Iwanski, 02/20/2002

This vulnerability scanner is free for download but comes with some caveats.

Burned by the CodeRed Worm

By Tom Iwanski, 01/22/2002

The first-ever successful attack on our Lab's network was a wake-up call.

Windows XP Goes Wireless

By Tom Iwanski, 12/19/2001

Discover how XP addresses roaming and security weaknesses of the 802.11b wireless networking standard.

Wireless Modems

By Tom Iwanski, 10/18/2001

Use carrier networks for wide-area wireless connectivity.

The Standards Puzzle

By Tom Iwanski, 10/17/2001

Now is a good time to examine both the Windows Logo Program and the latest industry standards to determine their relevance to your organization's network- and systems-management ...

Affordable Gigabit Ethernet

By Tom Iwanski, 10/17/2001

The increasing affordability of Gigabit Ethernet has implications for the desktop as well as for network backbones.

Application-Deployment Tools

By Tom Iwanski, 07/17/2001

If you're looking for ways to streamline and centralize application deployment and management, check out this comparison of five application-deployment tools.

Application Packaging and Windows Installer

By Tom Iwanski, 07/17/2001

New with Windows 2000, Windows Installer is Microsoft's utility for bundling application files into a standardized .msi format for easier distribution and installation.

Single-Spindle Notebooks

By Tom Iwanski, 07/17/2001

Lightweight solutions for mobile professionals.

802.11 Wireless Devices

By Tom Iwanski, 06/28/2001

Access your network from a distance through a wireless connection.



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