http://www.windowsitpro.com/authors/author/author/5777544/rss/5777544en-USSun, 27 May 2012 07:32:50 GMTSun, 27 May 2012 07:32:50 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/licensing/license-management-and-metering-toolsFinding 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.]]>Tom IwanskiTue, 27 May 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/licensing/license-management-and-metering-toolshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/ip-addressing/tachyon-extended-enterprise-network-access-serviceEvaluate a new satellite solution for last-mile connectivity.]]>Tom IwanskiMon, 30 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/ip-addressing/tachyon-extended-enterprise-network-access-servicehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/seamless-roamingLearn whether seamless mobility has finally arrived.]]>Tom IwanskiMon, 24 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/seamless-roaminghttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/buyers-guide/microsoft-certification-exam-preparation-toolsExam simulations to help you hone your test-taking skills.]]>Tom IwanskiMon, 24 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/buyers-guide/microsoft-certification-exam-preparation-toolshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/hardware/lab-reviews
By Ed Roth
Get the quick facts about a home automation system, a laptop backup and recovery system, a wireless print server, and a secure VPN router.]]>Ed RothMon, 20 May 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/hardware/lab-reviewshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/wireless-technology2/wireless-securityWhether or not you trust WEP, safer alternatives are on the way to help you secure your wireless network.]]>Tom IwanskiMon, 22 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/wireless-technology2/wireless-securityhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/hardware/gigabit-ethernet-switchesOur Lab tests show what kind of performance gains you can expect when you introduce 1000Base-T switches into your network.]]>Tom IwanskiMon, 22 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/hardware/gigabit-ethernet-switcheshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/auditing/asset-and-license-managementKeep an accurate inventory of your hardware and software assets.]]>Tom IwanskiMon, 22 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/auditing/asset-and-license-managementhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/performance/upgrading-to-gigabit-ethernetAlthough 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.]]>Tom IwanskiMon, 22 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/performance/upgrading-to-gigabit-ethernethttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/network-vulnerability-scannersTake a look at three network-based vulnerability scanners: Internet Scanner 6.2, Distributed CyberCop Scanner 2.0, and NetRecon 3.5.]]>Tom IwanskiWed, 20 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/network-vulnerability-scannershttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/nessus-an-open-source-optionThis vulnerability scanner is free for download but comes with some caveats.]]>Tom IwanskiWed, 20 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/nessus-an-open-source-optionhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-administrator/burned-by-the-codered-wormThe first-ever successful attack on our Lab’s network was a wake-up call.]]>Tom IwanskiTue, 22 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-administrator/burned-by-the-codered-wormhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/windows-xp-goes-wirelessDiscover how XP addresses roaming and security weaknesses of the 802.11b wireless networking standard.]]>Tom IwanskiWed, 19 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/windows-xp-goes-wirelesshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/wireless-modemsUse carrier networks for wide-area wireless connectivity.]]>Tom IwanskiThu, 18 Oct 2001 12:28:34 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/wireless-modemshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/the-standards-puzzleNow 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 strategy.]]>Tom IwanskiWed, 17 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/the-standards-puzzlehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/networking/affordable-gigabit-ethernetThe increasing affordability of Gigabit Ethernet has implications for the desktop as well as for network backbones.]]>Tom IwanskiWed, 17 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/networking/affordable-gigabit-ethernethttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/application-deployment-toolsIf you’re looking for ways to streamline and centralize application deployment and management, check out this comparison of five application-deployment tools.]]>Tom IwanskiTue, 17 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/application-deployment-toolshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/application-packaging-and-windows-installerNew with Windows 2000, Windows Installer is Microsoft’s utility for bundling application files into a standardized .msi format for easier distribution and installation.]]>Tom IwanskiTue, 17 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/application-packaging-and-windows-installerhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/laptops-and-notebooks/single-spindle-notebooksLightweight solutions for mobile professionals.]]>Tom IwanskiTue, 17 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/laptops-and-notebooks/single-spindle-notebookshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/802-11-wireless-devices22632Access your network from a distance through a wireless connection.]]>Tom IwanskiThu, 28 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/802-11-wireless-devices22632