Open IT Forum

Downloading limit per user?

Do you have a download limit per user implemented in your environment to prevent excessive network load? How much of a limit do you have imposed? If you don't, how did you justify the decision?

What kind of mobile device restrictions do you have in your organization?

With the popularity of a diverse range of mobile phones and devices, many organizations have set strict policies and restrictions on the mobile devices employees are allowed to user for work. Whether it's making users choose between a set range of mobile offerings or not allowing mobile devices...

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) choice in your organization

Which VDI platform do you use in your organization? What factors led to your choice of one over the other (ex. Citrix XenDesktop, VMware View)?

What would it take for you to jump into cloud computing?

Just curious if ITKE users have a set of criteria for what you'd want before switching over critical services to a cloud provider? As a recent article noted, IBM's Lotus iNotes and Cisco's WebEx Mail are going cloud, and Google's dropping rates in response. What are you moving over, and does data's...

Next-generation firewalls: What are your thoughts?

Shamus McGillicuddy recently delved into the topic of next-generation firewalls, and I wanted to know -- how many of you have implemented next-gen firewalls in your environment? Do you see this as being a legitimate trend for the future, or is it just a lot of hype?

Wireless LANs: Yea or nay?

Do you manage a wireless LAN within your organization? If yes, what policies and restrictions do you have in place to manage its security? If not, why, and what do you do to ensure there are no "rogue" setups on the premises? Advice and anecdotes are appreciated!

Educating your users on security policies

What measures do you/your organization take to educate employees on network security policies? Do you include this information in new hire training? Do you hold special training? Does your include any unique or particular provisions?

What were the key factors in your desktop virtualization strategy?

What were some of the key factors in your desktop virtualization strategy? What were the issues most important to you when you decided to implement?

How was your last IT compliance audit experience?

How was your latest IT compliance audit experience? Were there any particular pain points or worries you had?

Any advice from your latest Disaster Recovery review?

Just curious if you have any advice from your latest disaster recovery review on what elements deserve particular attention. Frank Lady offers disaster recovery advice on SearchDisasterRecovery, but I'm curious as to whether elements like Swine Flu are playing part in how you sketch out how to...

Certifications, training, and enrichment courses: How do you find out and sign up?

When signing up for certification, training or enrichment courses, how do you find out about them, and where do you sign up? On the vendor site, or do you use a third-party site (ex., TrainUp.com)?

What are you looking forward to using in Windows Server 2008 R2? What features are you apprehensive about?

There seem to be a few notable upgrades coming with Windows Server 2008 R2 that have to do with improving administrative capabilities. Is your Windows shop looking forward to anything in particular in the new upgrade, or do you plan on holding off on putting it into production? Is there anything...

Were your cost savings post-virtualization what you expected them to be?

Has virtualization had the cost savings effects you expected it to have on your organization? What were your expectations, and what were the noteworthy successes and shortcomings post-implementation?

Have you tried any new data center automation tools lately?

Have you tried any new data center automation techniques or solutions lately? What tools could you recommend to other users?

How are you backing up your virtual machines?

What are you currently using for your virtual machine backups, particularly with VMWare? One of the writers over on SearchDataBackup recently virtual agents rather than the APIs VMWare and others have been rolling out, and I'm wondering if that's true with ITKErs as well. Software/Hardware used:...

VMware backtracking on vSphere Enterprise Edition phaseout

As you may have read, VMware is backtracking on its end-of-availability for vSphere Enterprise Edition, extending its availability indefinitely. Are you confused about it? Relieved? Has this announcement affected your decisionmaking process for upgrades in the future?

Is your organization taking formal measures to plan for flu/pandemic situations?

Has your organization taken any measures to plan for flu or a larger than normal remote staff this season? What are some of the things you're taking into account (VPN testing/upgrades, checking network security parameters for remote workers, etc.)?

Do you worry about your network's security with remote users or outsourcing?

If you have users who work remotely or outsource certain parts of your organization where network security might not be as highly regulated, is network security a particular point of concern for you? What are some of the measures you and your partners have in place to secure your network at all...

What headaches are your network users causing?

Every network admin seems to have their favorite "network user" horror stories -- what are the most frequent types of problems you seem to encounter with your network users? What steps have you taken with "problem users" that were successful?

Under-the-radar enterprise security threats

Which enterprise security threat do you think has gone under the radar? As an editor on SearchSecurity.com, I'm interested to hear what you think. Our favorite response will win some great, free security training books. http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/generic/0,295582,sid14_gci1368789,00.html