Web Standards by Mike Vollmer
HTTP Protocol The web is run on port 80. You are probably wondering what "port 80" is, right (whether you actually are or not is irrelevant)? Well, the answer is easy (not really). See, the Internet and the web are different. The Internet is the infrastructure (ie the physical wires, the server... So the obvious choice is JAVA: import java.net.*; import java.io.*; import java.util.*; public class jhttp extends Thread { Socket theConnection; static File docroot; static String indexfile = "index.html"; public jhttp(Socket s) { theConnection = s; } public static void main(String[]...

Preparing for a Career in Information Technology by John Gall
So you want to work in the Information Technology field? In this article i'll provide some advice to those seeking employment in this field. Keep in mind these are my opinions, others may agree or disagree. Mechanic or Engineer? The first question to answer is which direction do you want to go? ... Later in their career they may move on to network or server administration. ... The engineers typically come from computer science backgrounds. ... Ask yourself if you'd rather sit in a cube and write software, create and maintain databases and develop applications, or would you rather install...

Search Technologies to Solve the Problem of Information Security by Alena Semeshko
Lately the problem of securing the information contained in the enterprise’s data space becomes more and more critical. It’s the information hidden from common access that is most valuable. Specialists in the field of information security distinguish two types of potential threats: external and... The system tracks the whole of information flow both on the user computer, in the local network and the information that goes into Internet. ... Like in SearchInform Security Server, all the information gets indexed and is stored on the server for a certain period of time and is available for...

Unenthusiastic about the "Un-PC" by Chin Wong
LIKE a bad penny that keeps turning up, the idea of a thin computing client refuses to die. Its latest reincarnation is the $100 “Un-PC” that Newsweek trumpets in its Feb. 12 issue as a replacement for the personal computer. A company in India called Novatium has begun selling the NetPC for only... Jain also says the NetPC will feature many of the advantages that Ellison’s network computer had--centrally managed software updates, simplicity on the desktop client and low cost. ... Jain acknowledges that he was inspired by the network computer touted in the 1990s by Oracle Corp.

Don't Steal My Information! by Jeff Casmer
It’s important to take the precautions to protect you and your products from information theft these days, because it’s getting easier and easier for people to share digital products. Information theft is a type of computer security risk and it’s defined as stealing an individual’s personal or... Also, mobile users can also access computer networks through a virtual private network. ... VPNs encrypt data as it passes from a notebook computer or any other mobile device so it won’t be intercepted.

Security Risks and Ways to Decrease Vulnerabilities in a 802.11b Wireless Environment by Richard Johnson
Introduction This document explains topics relating to wireless networks. The main topics discussed include, what type of vulnerabilities exist today in 802.11 networks and ways that you can help prevent these vulnerabilities from happening. Wireless networks have not been around for many years. ... Network intrusion detection mode is the most complex and configurable configuration, allowing Snort to analyze network traffic for matches against a user defined rule set and perform several actions based upon what it sees.” http://www.snort.org/docs/writing_rules/chap1.html#tth_chAp1...

30 Ways to Waste your Tech Budget by Eric Meyer
1. Don’t have a five year plan, order things only when they break 2. Purchase the cheapest computers you can find every ordering cycle 3. Let each department decide what they need to purchase 4. Don’t train employees how to use the technology 5. Don’t research the company or read multiple... Hiring a highly paid computer security consultant to protect your network and hire a minimum wage security guard to protect the building? ... If you do have a computer security policy don’t enforce it 14.

Overview of Major IT Certifications by Natalie Aranda
In today’s competitive IT job market, an IT certification is often a prerequisite to get a high-paying job or a salary increase. Professional certifications are the best way to demonstrate your skills and expertise in any given technical field to present to prospective employers. ... Cisco Certifications The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in apprentice knowledge of networking with certified professionals able to install, configure, and operate WAN, LAN, and dial access services for small networks with 100 nodes or fewer.

A Virtualisation Article by Michael Hart
An analogy: One bus can carry 30 passengers, but cars are now so relatively cheap we all travel by car. That’s up to 30 vehicles that need maintaining,rather than just one. If you can equip the bus with all the facilities you get in the cars (eg airline style seats with all the personal... Network virtualisation refers to the ability to manage traffic over a network shared among different enterprises. ... Virtual PC applications allow desktop systems to run concurrent operating systems and virtual server allows one server to run current services.

Virtual Private Network Frequently Asked Questions by Aaron Adams
1. Why do I get disconnected after 4 hours of use? You will get disconnected because of the limited number of ports and the fact that 90% of all users do not need to be connected more than 4 hours, all units have been set to a 4-hour time limit. If you require more time, you should disconnect... Click on the Server Type tab and make sure that the "Log On To Network" box is unchecked, otherwise you will hang trying to log into the Network when trying to connect. ... If there is no Primary WINS Server listed, notify the Network Administrator that the Contivity VPN Switch may not be properly...