Computer to computer VPN over Internet with Windows server 2003
We want to create a computer to computer vpn over the Internet between two Windows 2003 servers how can we achieve this where all communications between the two machines go through the vpn tunnel?
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| November 8, 2010 8:22 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, cloud computing network infrastructure, Internet infrastructure, VPN, VPN configuration, VPN connectivity, VPN hardware, Windows Server 2003
We want to create a computer to computer vpn over the Internet between two Windows 2003 servers how can we achieve this where all communications between the two machines go through the vpn tunnel?
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| November 8, 2010 8:22 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, cloud computing network infrastructure, Internet infrastructure, VPN, VPN configuration, VPN connectivity, VPN hardware, Windows Server 2003
Open IT Forum: What cloud questions do you want answered?
I’m heading to Interop next week in New York to rub elbows with all the big names in tech. From marrying the public and private cloud to assessing whether cloud security risk is overstated, I’ll be absorbing the latest analyses of trends and announcements in the cloud. What do you want to know? Leave the [...]
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| December 16, 2011 7:58 PM
Cloud Computing, cloud computing adoption, Cloud Computing in 2010, Cloud computing security, Interop, Open IT Forum, SaaS and cloud computing, SaaS implementation, SaaS in 2010
I’m heading to Interop next week in New York to rub elbows with all the big names in tech. From marrying the public and private cloud to assessing whether cloud security risk is overstated, I’ll be absorbing the latest analyses of trends and announcements in the cloud. What do you want to know? Leave the [...]
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| December 16, 2011 7:58 PM
Cloud Computing, cloud computing adoption, Cloud Computing in 2010, Cloud computing security, Interop, Open IT Forum, SaaS and cloud computing, SaaS implementation, SaaS in 2010
IT Book Giveaway: Unified Communications for Dummies
This week’s free IT book giveaway, Unified Communications for Dummies, will help you find out how to make communication effective, global and available through multiple technologies seamlessly. Want it? Simply answer one of the questions provided here, then leave a link to your answer in the discussion area below. Answering multiple questions gives you multiple [...]
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| October 18, 2010 2:24 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, Contests, Exchange performance, Giveaways, IT Books, Routers, SaaS in 2010, SLA agreements, Windows Server 2008 R2
This week’s free IT book giveaway, Unified Communications for Dummies, will help you find out how to make communication effective, global and available through multiple technologies seamlessly. Want it? Simply answer one of the questions provided here, then leave a link to your answer in the discussion area below. Answering multiple questions gives you multiple [...]
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| October 18, 2010 2:24 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, Contests, Exchange performance, Giveaways, IT Books, Routers, SaaS in 2010, SLA agreements, Windows Server 2008 R2
Virtualizing four servers on one box
We want to virtualize 4 servers on one box. Where should we begin? How do we tell what virtualization platform to run with?
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| February 8, 2012 7:17 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, SaaS, SaaS in 2010, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Virtualization platforms, Virtualization strategies
We want to virtualize 4 servers on one box. Where should we begin? How do we tell what virtualization platform to run with?
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| February 8, 2012 7:17 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, SaaS, SaaS in 2010, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Virtualization platforms, Virtualization strategies
Open IT Forum: Where are you in the cloud or SaaS?
We’re curious as to how your company is approaching cloud computing and SaaS. Are you using it for non-mission-critical tasks with an isolated workload or for business processes such as HR or accounting? Do you have a public or private cloud? A hybrid? Let us know how you’re adopting the cloud and various services, and [...]
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| October 25, 2010 5:17 PM
Cloud Computing, cloud computing adoption, Cloud Computing in 2010, Open IT Forum, SaaS, SaaS and cloud computing, SaaS in 2010
We’re curious as to how your company is approaching cloud computing and SaaS. Are you using it for non-mission-critical tasks with an isolated workload or for business processes such as HR or accounting? Do you have a public or private cloud? A hybrid? Let us know how you’re adopting the cloud and various services, and [...]
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| October 25, 2010 5:17 PM
Cloud Computing, cloud computing adoption, Cloud Computing in 2010, Open IT Forum, SaaS, SaaS and cloud computing, SaaS in 2010
Exchange in a cloud environment?
I have a small 2 person business. Outlook is integral to us, my partner uses Office 10, I have Office 07. We have each purchased an new android phone. We would like to sync Outlook with our new phones regularly. We do not use a server in our business. Can I get Exchange in a [...]
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| October 4, 2010 2:40 PM
Android, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, Exchange synchronization, Office 2007, office 2010, Outlook Mobile, Outlook Synchronization, SaaS in 2010
I have a small 2 person business. Outlook is integral to us, my partner uses Office 10, I have Office 07. We have each purchased an new android phone. We would like to sync Outlook with our new phones regularly. We do not use a server in our business. Can I get Exchange in a [...]
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| October 4, 2010 2:40 PM
Android, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, Exchange synchronization, Office 2007, office 2010, Outlook Mobile, Outlook Synchronization, SaaS in 2010
Benefits/disadvantages of hosting SQL server on site versus MySQL in cloud?
What are the benefits or disadvantages of hosting a SQL server on site or using a MYSQL server in the cloud? The MYSQL box is much cheaper is there anything I will not be able to do with my web app using MYSQL?
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| November 3, 2010 8:14 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, Cloud Services, MySQL, SQL, SQL Server, SQL Server administration
What are the benefits or disadvantages of hosting a SQL server on site or using a MYSQL server in the cloud? The MYSQL box is much cheaper is there anything I will not be able to do with my web app using MYSQL?
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| November 3, 2010 8:14 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, Cloud Services, MySQL, SQL, SQL Server, SQL Server administration
Weaknesses of Cloud Computing
I know there is a lot of buzz around cloud computing, but the weaknesses seem to get no press. My greatest concerns are encryption and key management. What are the other downsides you’ve discovered?
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| December 16, 2011 2:03 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, Encryption, Encryption key management
I know there is a lot of buzz around cloud computing, but the weaknesses seem to get no press. My greatest concerns are encryption and key management. What are the other downsides you’ve discovered?
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| December 16, 2011 2:03 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, Encryption, Encryption key management
Business Intelligence in a cloud environment
Wondering if anyone has had experience with business intelligence (BI) as a service, or vice versa, using BI with cloud services. Is it tricky to sync data correctly between on and off premise? Any major vendors out there have a good mastery of this sort of practice? Thanks for any advice.
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| March 9, 2010 2:49 PM
BIaaS, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing in 2010
Wondering if anyone has had experience with business intelligence (BI) as a service, or vice versa, using BI with cloud services. Is it tricky to sync data correctly between on and off premise? Any major vendors out there have a good mastery of this sort of practice? Thanks for any advice.
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| March 9, 2010 2:49 PM
BIaaS, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing in 2010
Which platform for a private/hybrid cloud?
My company is looking to deploy a private cloud, and we’ve been considering Eucalyptus, OpenNebula, Nimbus, vSphere, abiCloud and Joyent. I’m very interested in Eucalyptus and OpenNebula, since they are both open source, they have many features, they both support Amazon EC2 and Amazon APIs and they seem to be able to work with different [...]
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| December 16, 2011 3:29 PM
abiCloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, eucalyptus, Joyent, Nimbus, OpenNebula, vSphere
My company is looking to deploy a private cloud, and we’ve been considering Eucalyptus, OpenNebula, Nimbus, vSphere, abiCloud and Joyent. I’m very interested in Eucalyptus and OpenNebula, since they are both open source, they have many features, they both support Amazon EC2 and Amazon APIs and they seem to be able to work with different [...]
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| December 16, 2011 3:29 PM
abiCloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, eucalyptus, Joyent, Nimbus, OpenNebula, vSphere
Cloud Computing Best Practices
Are there any online sources for cloud computing best practices?
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| December 16, 2011 5:05 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010
Are there any online sources for cloud computing best practices?
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| December 16, 2011 5:05 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010
What are the uses of virtual machines (VMs) in cloud computing deployment?
[h2] [h2]With more cloud service providers like Force.com offering completely platform independent cloud computing solutions, is there going to be a long-term use for virtual machines in the cloud?[/h2] [h2]Is virtual shared serving on its way out, or will VM instances be around for a while?[/h2] [/h2]
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| February 13, 2010 7:38 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, Open IT Forum, Virtual Machines, Virtualization
[h2] [h2]With more cloud service providers like Force.com offering completely platform independent cloud computing solutions, is there going to be a long-term use for virtual machines in the cloud?[/h2] [h2]Is virtual shared serving on its way out, or will VM instances be around for a while?[/h2] [/h2]
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| February 13, 2010 7:38 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, Open IT Forum, Virtual Machines, Virtualization
Answer a “Cloud Computing in 2010″ question, earn 200 bonus Knowledge Points
If you think you can answer one of our Cloud Computing in 2010 questions, there’s never been a better time to act — provide the first quality answer to any unanswered question with this tag, and we’ll give you 200 bonus Knowledge Points. It could be just what you need to nudge into our Nexus [...]
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| February 11, 2010 6:25 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, Knowledge Point Challenge, Knowledge Points, Nexus One
If you think you can answer one of our Cloud Computing in 2010 questions, there’s never been a better time to act — provide the first quality answer to any unanswered question with this tag, and we’ll give you 200 bonus Knowledge Points. It could be just what you need to nudge into our Nexus [...]
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| February 11, 2010 6:25 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, Knowledge Point Challenge, Knowledge Points, Nexus One
Framework for cloud computing purchase decisions?
Does anyone have a good framework for deciding on deciding vendors and requirements for a cloud computing deployment? I’m looking for help on how to methodically go about planning scope, defining requirements, writing RFPs, and then actually picking someone, and if anyone’s seen a good guide I’d appreciate the pointers!
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| February 11, 2010 2:38 AM
Cloud Computing in 2010, cloud computing services, Deployment, IT Decision Frameworks
Does anyone have a good framework for deciding on deciding vendors and requirements for a cloud computing deployment? I’m looking for help on how to methodically go about planning scope, defining requirements, writing RFPs, and then actually picking someone, and if anyone’s seen a good guide I’d appreciate the pointers!
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| February 11, 2010 2:38 AM
Cloud Computing in 2010, cloud computing services, Deployment, IT Decision Frameworks
Scaling Amazon Web Services against RDS
Any recommendations for scaling multiple application server instances in Amazon Web Services against Amazon’s Relational Database Service? For example, if you had multiple tomcat instances running, should they each also have a slave that talks to the RDS master? Or let them all connect to RDS?
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| February 10, 2010 3:42 PM
Amazon AWS, Amazon RDS, Amazon Web services, Cloud Computing in 2010, Knowledge Point Challenge, Scaling Out, Virtualization
Any recommendations for scaling multiple application server instances in Amazon Web Services against Amazon’s Relational Database Service? For example, if you had multiple tomcat instances running, should they each also have a slave that talks to the RDS master? Or let them all connect to RDS?
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| February 10, 2010 3:42 PM
Amazon AWS, Amazon RDS, Amazon Web services, Cloud Computing in 2010, Knowledge Point Challenge, Scaling Out, Virtualization
How can one keep data secure with cloud computing
A large company is working on a new project that requires cloud computing. If they utilize their private network they can reasonably assume their data to be secure, given that all protocols with remote access are followed or the private network does not allow remote access.
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| December 16, 2011 8:21 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, Cloud computing security, Knowledge Point Challenge, Security
A large company is working on a new project that requires cloud computing. If they utilize their private network they can reasonably assume their data to be secure, given that all protocols with remote access are followed or the private network does not allow remote access.
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| December 16, 2011 8:21 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, Cloud computing security, Knowledge Point Challenge, Security
HIPPA audit on virtual network
I’m hoping to find a solid, inexpensive network auditing tool for virtual networks as prep for a HIPPA compliance audit. Does anyone have suggestions of open source or pay tools they’d recommend? Do I need to pull in an outside party for this?
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| March 9, 2010 6:48 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, HIPAA, Knowledge Point Challenge, Virtual networking
I’m hoping to find a solid, inexpensive network auditing tool for virtual networks as prep for a HIPPA compliance audit. Does anyone have suggestions of open source or pay tools they’d recommend? Do I need to pull in an outside party for this?
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| March 9, 2010 6:48 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, HIPAA, Knowledge Point Challenge, Virtual networking
Is Windows virtualized in a Mac OS safer?
With so many people worry about virus/spam out in the cloud and looking for a safe haven would this reduce the below work to reduce virus/spam. Windows has a rep for having virus, so if I decide to use a Mac and install Windows as Virtual. Would any virus or spam be stop by the [...]
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| February 9, 2010 4:13 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, Mac OS X, Windows Security, Windows Virtualization
With so many people worry about virus/spam out in the cloud and looking for a safe haven would this reduce the below work to reduce virus/spam. Windows has a rep for having virus, so if I decide to use a Mac and install Windows as Virtual. Would any virus or spam be stop by the [...]
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| February 9, 2010 4:13 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, Mac OS X, Windows Security, Windows Virtualization
SOAP an answers to ERP nightmares?
ERP isn’t the prettiest of processes, so I’m curious about whether people think that more web services using standards like SOAP mean a brighter future down the road when it comes to enterprise planning? IF the data is all nice and tidily exportable, will implementation and revision become easier and ERP deployments cheaper, or is [...]
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| February 10, 2010 9:56 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, ERP, Knowledge Point Challenge, SOAP
ERP isn’t the prettiest of processes, so I’m curious about whether people think that more web services using standards like SOAP mean a brighter future down the road when it comes to enterprise planning? IF the data is all nice and tidily exportable, will implementation and revision become easier and ERP deployments cheaper, or is [...]
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| February 10, 2010 9:56 PM
Cloud Computing in 2010, ERP, Knowledge Point Challenge, SOAP
Energy metrics for X-as-a-Service and cloud offerings?
What, if any, metrics are software-as-a-service and storage-as-a-service vendors providing when it comes to electrical consumption? My company’s “green” policies have some guidelines about our vendors, but outsourced IT seems to be a black box right now. Some companies, particularly storage providers, have been more forthcoming than others, but I’m wondering if others have run [...]
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| February 12, 2010 5:25 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, Knowledge Point Challenge, SaaS, Storage, storage as a service
What, if any, metrics are software-as-a-service and storage-as-a-service vendors providing when it comes to electrical consumption? My company’s “green” policies have some guidelines about our vendors, but outsourced IT seems to be a black box right now. Some companies, particularly storage providers, have been more forthcoming than others, but I’m wondering if others have run [...]
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| February 12, 2010 5:25 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing in 2010, Knowledge Point Challenge, SaaS, Storage, storage as a service
