Channel

Why is Cisco adopting the SIP protocol?

Our SearchNetworkingChannel.com expert says it's a good for Cisco to embrace SIP as a networking protocol standard alongside SCCP, or their Skinny Client Control Protocol. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Answer Question   |  May 9 2008   3:19 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Networking Channel, Channel, SIP

Do You Have A Question For Symantec’s Channel VP?

Next week on the SearchITChannel.com Partner News Podcast, one of Symantec's top channel executives will be our guest. If you have a question about Symantec's partner program, leave it here and we'll make sure to ask when we record the podcast. This is your chance to have your voice heard!Once you...

Answer Question   |  May 8 2008   7:48 PM GMT   |  asked by Colin Steele
Symantec, Channel partners

Which customers will benefit from desktop virtualization and server virtualization?

Desktop and server virtualization aren’t right for every organization. At least that’s what our SearchSystemsChannel.com expert thinks. Is he right? Which organizations can benefit most from desktop and server virtualization, and which ones (if any) should steer clear?

View Answer   |  May 5 2008   2:26 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Systems Channel, Channel, Desktop virtualization

Is now the time for Power over Ethernet?

Our SearchNetworkingChannel.com expert says that it might be best to hold off recommending Power over Ethernet to networking clients until the 802.3an standard gets widely adopted. What do you think? Is there any benefit to going with Power over Ethernet now?

Answer Question   |  May 5 2008   2:18 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Networking Channel, Channel, Power over Ethernet

Classic Applications Display as “Unix Executable Files” in Tiger and Don’t Load

We just purchased an iMac G5, and I copied all of the applications/documents/etc. from the old computer, a G4 running 9.2.2 over to it. I installed the Classic system folder on the iMac (running Tiger) and have no problems getting it to load.The problem is that all applications that were copied...

Answer Question   |  May 3 2008   1:54 PM GMT   |  asked by HailiFrank
Tiger Classic Environment, Data migration, iMac

Network design and infrastructure for a small business with on-site and remote access workers

My company occupies a small self-contained, single-story business unit (of which they are the sole occupants) which is part of a larger business park. They employ 24 staff comprising of a CEO, 5 administrators, 2 business development managers and 16 specialist consultants. The administrators and...

View Answer   |  Apr 24 2008   9:00 PM GMT   |  asked by NetworkingATE
Network design, Network infrastructure, Project management

HP Printer Error

I have an HP 1320 laserjet printer. The only print options this printer has built in are parallel or USB. We are using the parallel port. The printer is hooked via parallel port to a wyse terminal. The wyse is setup in the control panel to print via parallel port (lpt1) in the LPD settings as...

Answer Question   |  Apr 23 2008   2:48 PM GMT   |  asked by Buddyfarr
Printers, Hewlett-Packard, JetDirect

Is antivirus software dead?

Well, maybe. Our expert on SearchSecurityChannel.com just posted a response to a question about it. He says that future antimalware software solutions will use telemetry and behavioral analytics to detect and prevent malware.What do you think? Does antivirus (or antimalware) have a future? And can...

View Answer   |  Apr 23 2008   2:45 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Security Channel, Channel, Antivirus software

Information I should expect when asking a vendor for HW and SW specs

I've been asked to 'get the hardware and software specs' from a vendor on their document imaging product (a COTS product). The application is currently being hosted in their environment and uses a web browser. When they respond, what information should I expect so that I know I received...

View Answer   |  Apr 22 2008   6:28 PM GMT   |  asked by Bawash612
Specifications, Vendor management, Product evaluation

What are Web services, and how can they benefit my clients?

Our expert on SearchSystemsChannel.com says the advantages of Web services are that they're "platform independent (your customers can essentially run any OS), secure and scalable. They're also Web-based, so they run over Port 80, which many firewalls do not block." Are you a fan of Web services?...

View Answer   |  Apr 21 2008   2:23 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Systems Channel, Channel, Web services (software)

What are best practices for selling Software as a Service (SaaS)?

You've heard of SaaS, but how do you make money from it? Our SearchSystemsChannel.com expert has some advice on selling SaaS. Do you agree with his advice? Why or why not?

View Answer   |  Apr 17 2008   3:30 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Systems Channel, Channel, SaaS

What accounts for the trend toward SMB security?

Our expert on SearchSecurityChannel.com says the natural consolidation of both technology and solution providers means that competition for named accounts and big-ticket items is fierce. As a result, the SMB security market is becoming more popular than ever. Has that been your experience?

Answer Question   |  Apr 17 2008   1:36 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Security Channel, Channel, Security for SMBs

When should your clients upgrade?

What are the top reasons your clients should upgrade their network infrastructure? Our SearchNetworkingChannel.com expert says performance, reliability and security have to be at the top of the list. What do you think?

Answer Question   |  Apr 17 2008   1:28 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Networking Channel, Channel, Network infrastructure

emailed forms

How can I send a form via outlook to Apple users and have it display correctly?

Answer Question   |  Apr 14 2008   2:34 PM GMT   |  asked by Calliope
Email response management, Outlook, Apple

Why would a service provider recommend Microsoft Hyper-V over VMware?

On SearchSystemsChannel.com, systems expert Hilary Cotter says that Microsoft has done its homework with Hyper-V to make it competitive with VMware ESX. But some VMware partners say Hyper-V has a lot of growing up to do before it can take on VMware.Who's right? Which one should VARs recommend to...

Answer Question   |  Apr 10 2008   2:43 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Systems Channel, Channel, Virtualization

How can service providers ensure that network projects succeed?

We all hear the horror stories about network projects gone wrong. But is success all down to black magic or the luck of the draw? On SearchNetworkingChannel.com, expert Matt Vlasach says there are some simple steps -- Discovery, Design, Deployment and Maintenance -- you can follow to make sure your...

Answer Question   |  Apr 10 2008   1:59 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Networking Channel, Channel, Networking Services

Do you use security metrics with your clients?

Some experts say that security VARs and consultants aren't doing enough to help their clients formulate meaningful security metrics. The argument is that the typical security metrics aren't business-focused enough (e.g., cost reduction), so most companies end up viewing security as just an overhead...

Answer Question   |  Apr 9 2008   6:40 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Security Channel, VAR, Security

Windows networking: how to display access points and other computers on the network

I have a wireless LAN at home but am confused about how to display access points and other computers on the network. I use an iMAC, a PC with XP, and a Netgear wireless router. I don't use any wired connections. What/how should I be able to see of this network from the XP machine? Why does...

View Answer   |  Apr 9 2008   5:19 PM GMT   |  asked by NetworkingATE
Windows networking, Networking, Network

Are network access control products finally living up to their billing?

Network access control (NAC) products sound like a good idea. And they seem to work well to protect against inadvertent pollution by authorized users. But some experts think we should be skeptical that NAC products can fend off hostile attacks. Do you think NAC products are being oversold as the...

Answer Question   |  Apr 9 2008   4:08 PM GMT   |  asked by Donnellymp
Security Channel, Networking Channel

How to determine if a client-side Internet connection is using VPN?

A German Seti@Home user is asking the Boinc developers' forum how one can determine if a TCP/IP connection is a VPN connection or not. Management of his company does not want Boinc using the connection if it is a VPN. Can you tell me how one can tell if a client-side Internet connection is a VPN...

Answer Question   |  Apr 4 2008   7:42 PM GMT   |  asked by Networking Channel ATE
Channel, Networking Channel, VPN