Channel Questions and Answers
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Is the iPhone ready to be an enterprise client yet?

Has the iPhone Configuration Utility tipped the scales and made the iPhone a viable client for mobile enterprise? Or doesn't RIM have anything to worry about? (I'm thinking I'm ready to switch.)

View Answer   |  Jun 23 2008  6:03 PM GMT
BlackBerry, Mobile devices, iPhone
asked by MargaretRouse

  210 pts.

How do you think Cloud Computing solutions (Amazon Web Services, Google App Engine) will change the life of software developers?

How do you think Cloud Computing solutions (Amazon Web Services, Google App Engine) will change the life of software developers?

asked by Martinig

  5 pts.

Finding manufacture date of IBM laptop

Hi all, In work, I'm trying to determine how old a IBM T41 Laptop (Type: 2373-4FG ) I've tried Lenovo support site but I just find out if it's in or out of warranty. I've also trying googling without success. Thanks in advance paul

View Answer   |  Jun 13 2008  2:24 PM GMT
IBM, Laptops, lenovo
asked by Pandub

  115 pts.

T1/fractional T1 provider

Comcast is driving me crazy. There are so many problems with the service, I can barely keep up with them. Does anyone know of a good/cheap T1/fractional T1 provider in the area? I figure I could bring my colo machines home, save that money, get rid of my comcast internet bill, and maybe host...

View Answer   |  Jun 11 2008  4:13 PM GMT
T1, T1 carriers
asked by Chunter

  110 pts.

FTP to a PC from the ISeries

I have read on numerous web sites that in order to FTP from the ISeries to a PC, that PC must have a FTP server running on it. Is that correct or is there a way around this?

View Answer   |  Jun 10 2008  2:13 PM GMT
iSeries, PC, FTP
asked by Burtmis

  100 pts.

Standalone Auditing software, SPA/SIAA complient, Windows & Mac?

I am looking for some recommendations on auditing software that I might be able to use. Because we have a mix of both Mac and PC, as well as some machines that are not on the domain (a situation not under my control), I'm interested in a potentially standalone application. The main requirements...

View Answer   |  Jun 9 2008  2:43 PM GMT
Software, PC, SIIA
asked by Lonewolfbw

  265 pts.

Strange Request

This is a landing page my company did for Intel's Software Partner Program--a different slice at registration. <a> http://www.mysoftwarefilm.com/ </a> for some reason this is highly polarizing in the software development community. Most people think it's great, a few hate it. Any ideas...

View Answer   |  Jun 1 2008  5:05 PM GMT
Development, Marketing, Partner programs
asked by PonoBill

  5 pts.

Multiple Remote Access using remote desktop connection from Mac to XP PC

Hi, Just would like to ask on how to enable or is it possible in XP Pro OS to be accessed from Mac remotely using remote desktop connection(RDC) using multiple accounts simultaneously? I've tried it but only one account can access, is there any way multiple access be available or enabled? Your...

View Answer   |  May 29 2008  4:43 PM GMT
Windows XP, Mac OS, Macintosh
asked by Badok

  5 pts.

How is Linux changing the systems landscape, and how can you benefit?

Our expert on SearchSystemsChannel.com thinks there are good reasons why Linux is gaining some ground in the enterprise. He also thinks there are some Linux service opportunities for VARs. Do you agree? How’s this playing out in your channel business?

View Answer   |  May 21 2008  3:32 PM GMT
Linux, Channel, VAR
asked by Donnellymp

  430 pts.

How will the planned changes in PCI-DSS affect the channel?

Changes are in the offing for PCI-DSS. Are these changes for the better? How will it impact your channel business?

asked by Donnellymp

  430 pts.

What's the best way for service providers to enter the hosted services market?

Our expert on SearchSystemsChannel.com says the best way for VARs to get into the hosted services market is to begin by building in-house hosted services for their own internal use, and then demonstrating those services to their clients. Has this been your experience? What other advice would you...

View Answer   |  May 13 2008  3:21 PM GMT
Channel, Hosted services, Systems Channel
asked by Donnellymp

  430 pts.

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?

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

  430 pts.

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...

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

  15 pts.

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
Virtualization, Channel, Server virtualization
asked by Donnellymp

  430 pts.

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?

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

  430 pts.

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
Unix, Data migration, iMac
asked by HailiFrank

  15 pts.

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
Storage, Servers, Database
asked by NetworkingATE

  1445 pts.

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...

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

  430 pts.

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
Product evaluation, Specifications, Vendor management
asked by Bawash612

  5 pts.

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
Channel, Consulting, VAR
asked by Donnellymp

  430 pts.

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