Open IT Forum: Tell us your must-read IT blog or Twitter feed & earn 50 knowledge points!
We’re always looking for great resources to share with the community, so here’s your chance to share what’s in your own bag of tricks! Share your favorite IT blogs or Twitter personalities, what they write about, or a link to a post that taught you something you’ll never forget. Don’t have a favorite tech blog? [...]
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| August 23, 2011 4:25 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, ITKE, ITKE Contests, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
We’re always looking for great resources to share with the community, so here’s your chance to share what’s in your own bag of tricks! Share your favorite IT blogs or Twitter personalities, what they write about, or a link to a post that taught you something you’ll never forget. Don’t have a favorite tech blog? [...]
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| August 23, 2011 4:25 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, ITKE, ITKE Contests, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
iPad versus netbook for enterprise hardware upgrade
Question to all one of my clients thinking to upgrade /update hardware mobile workforce. his in house IT recommended Ipad I recommend Acer Netbook dual core … in my opinion Ipad is not ready for wide Ent. road warrior adoption… any one have experience with 150 to 200 ipads got successfully implemented for the mobile [...]
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| March 25, 2011 4:31 AM
Acer, Enterprise Administrator, Hardware Upgrade, iPad Application Compatibility, iPads, Netbooks, Open IT Forum
Question to all one of my clients thinking to upgrade /update hardware mobile workforce. his in house IT recommended Ipad I recommend Acer Netbook dual core … in my opinion Ipad is not ready for wide Ent. road warrior adoption… any one have experience with 150 to 200 ipads got successfully implemented for the mobile [...]
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| March 25, 2011 4:31 AM
Acer, Enterprise Administrator, Hardware Upgrade, iPad Application Compatibility, iPads, Netbooks, Open IT Forum
Open IT Forum: What are your cloud security concerns for 2011?
Everyone has their own reasons for not wanting to experiment in the cloud, but more and more the enterprise is trusting mission critical applications to the cloud. What are your major security concerns for 2011 regarding the cloud, if any? How have those concerns changed or evolved since 2010? We’ll give you 100 knowledge points [...]
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| December 16, 2011 9:44 PM
Cloud Computing, cloud computing management, Cloud computing security, Cloud Security, Open IT Forum, Security, Security management
Everyone has their own reasons for not wanting to experiment in the cloud, but more and more the enterprise is trusting mission critical applications to the cloud. What are your major security concerns for 2011 regarding the cloud, if any? How have those concerns changed or evolved since 2010? We’ll give you 100 knowledge points [...]
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| December 16, 2011 9:44 PM
Cloud Computing, cloud computing management, Cloud computing security, Cloud Security, Open IT Forum, Security, Security management
Open IT Forum: How did you get into IT?
Have you always been curious with how things work behind the scenes, or did you realize later in your career that IT was where you belonged? We’d love to hear what inspired you to pursue whatever pocket of IT you’re in. We’ll give you 50 knowledge points just for sharing your story, which will be [...]
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| March 6, 2012 8:45 PM
Giveaways, iPads, IT career development, IT career planning, IT careers, Knowledge Points, Open IT Forum
Have you always been curious with how things work behind the scenes, or did you realize later in your career that IT was where you belonged? We’d love to hear what inspired you to pursue whatever pocket of IT you’re in. We’ll give you 50 knowledge points just for sharing your story, which will be [...]
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| March 6, 2012 8:45 PM
Giveaways, iPads, IT career development, IT career planning, IT careers, Knowledge Points, Open IT Forum
Open IT Forum: What IT conferences are you attending this year?
Below is a list of the conferences IT Knowledge Exchange is planning on attending in 2011. If you or your company is planning on attending any of them, we’d love to see you there. Let us know if our schedules match up, or tell us which conferences you are going to. RSA Conference, February 14-18 [...]
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| February 9, 2011 7:38 PM
IT conferences, IT conferences and events, Open IT Forum, RSA, TechEd
Below is a list of the conferences IT Knowledge Exchange is planning on attending in 2011. If you or your company is planning on attending any of them, we’d love to see you there. Let us know if our schedules match up, or tell us which conferences you are going to. RSA Conference, February 14-18 [...]
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| February 9, 2011 7:38 PM
IT conferences, IT conferences and events, Open IT Forum, RSA, TechEd
Factors that affect VDI performance
What are some variables to keep in mind when deploying a virtual desktop infrastructure? How do you anticipate possible roadblocks?
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| February 2, 2011 3:56 PM
Desktop virtualization, Infrastructure management, Open IT Forum, VDI, Virtualization Performance, Virtualization platforms
What are some variables to keep in mind when deploying a virtual desktop infrastructure? How do you anticipate possible roadblocks?
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| February 2, 2011 3:56 PM
Desktop virtualization, Infrastructure management, Open IT Forum, VDI, Virtualization Performance, Virtualization platforms
Enterprise desktop virtualization solution
Can anyone share their experience with enterprise-wide desktop virtualization implementations? How many workstations were involved? What types of problems/difficulties did you experience? How did you address them? Any ideas as to how to broach the subject with execs would be appreciated as well.
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| January 20, 2011 6:43 PM
Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Desktop virtualization software, Open IT Forum, Workstations
Can anyone share their experience with enterprise-wide desktop virtualization implementations? How many workstations were involved? What types of problems/difficulties did you experience? How did you address them? Any ideas as to how to broach the subject with execs would be appreciated as well.
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| January 20, 2011 6:43 PM
Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Desktop virtualization software, Open IT Forum, Workstations
Open IT Forum: What would sell desktop virtualization to you?
Last year, Brian Madden talked about the ways to get traditional desktop administrators to start getting their feet wet in desktop virtualization, and we were wondering what it took for you to satisfy your curiosity about the technology. What customized ways have you adopted desktop virtualization? Was it difficult to convince you or your desktop [...]
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| January 25, 2011 8:47 PM
Desktop administration, Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Open IT Forum, Virtualization strategies, Virtualization technologies
Last year, Brian Madden talked about the ways to get traditional desktop administrators to start getting their feet wet in desktop virtualization, and we were wondering what it took for you to satisfy your curiosity about the technology. What customized ways have you adopted desktop virtualization? Was it difficult to convince you or your desktop [...]
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| January 25, 2011 8:47 PM
Desktop administration, Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Open IT Forum, Virtualization strategies, Virtualization technologies
Open IT Forum: Pros & cons of VDI-in-a-box
In the still maturing technology of desktop virtualization, VDI-in-a-box is heralded as a cost-effective solution for specific applications or users that can reap the benefits of virtualization. Are you currently deploying or considering deploying VDI-in-a-box? What are the pros & cons you’ve experienced? The best answers get 50 knowledge points toward our iPad contest!
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| January 18, 2011 8:22 PM
Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Open IT Forum, VDI, Virtualization, Virtualization strategies, Virtualization technologies
In the still maturing technology of desktop virtualization, VDI-in-a-box is heralded as a cost-effective solution for specific applications or users that can reap the benefits of virtualization. Are you currently deploying or considering deploying VDI-in-a-box? What are the pros & cons you’ve experienced? The best answers get 50 knowledge points toward our iPad contest!
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| January 18, 2011 8:22 PM
Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Open IT Forum, VDI, Virtualization, Virtualization strategies, Virtualization technologies
The future of PHP
Big companies are not working in php. so what is the future of php?
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| January 14, 2011 5:13 AM
MySQL, Open IT Forum, PHP, PHP Coding
Big companies are not working in php. so what is the future of php?
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| January 14, 2011 5:13 AM
MySQL, Open IT Forum, PHP, PHP Coding
Open IT Forum: Who is deploying desktop virtualization?
Are you deploying desktop virtualization in the enterprise? If not, why not? If so, what hardware and software are you using/do you recommend?
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| January 11, 2011 5:58 PM
Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Desktop virtualization software, Open IT Forum, Virtualization strategies
Are you deploying desktop virtualization in the enterprise? If not, why not? If so, what hardware and software are you using/do you recommend?
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| January 11, 2011 5:58 PM
Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Desktop virtualization software, Open IT Forum, Virtualization strategies
Which is better: Microsoft App-V or Citrix XenApp?
There’s a lot of hype about Microsoft’s App-V as an alternative to XenApp. What are the differences and pros and cons? Any opinions or experiences in the community?
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| January 5, 2011 5:31 PM
App-V, Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Desktop virtualization software, Open IT Forum, Virtualization, Virtualization software, XenApp
There’s a lot of hype about Microsoft’s App-V as an alternative to XenApp. What are the differences and pros and cons? Any opinions or experiences in the community?
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| January 5, 2011 5:31 PM
App-V, Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Desktop virtualization software, Open IT Forum, Virtualization, Virtualization software, XenApp
Suggestions for desktop virtualization resources
We’re compiling a list of the best desktop virtualization resources, from books to software to hardware. What are your top picks (or least favorites)?
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| January 10, 2011 8:35 PM
Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Desktop virtualization software, ITKE Community, ITKE Feedback, Open IT Forum, Virtualization software, Virtualization technologies
We’re compiling a list of the best desktop virtualization resources, from books to software to hardware. What are your top picks (or least favorites)?
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| January 10, 2011 8:35 PM
Desktop virtualization, Desktop Virtualization Implementation, Desktop virtualization software, ITKE Community, ITKE Feedback, Open IT Forum, Virtualization software, Virtualization technologies
Open IT Forum: What Internet security solutions have you adopted or chucked?
Antivirus software and PC protection are comforts of the past. These days the biggest threats come from the Internet, and we’re wondering how you protect yourself and your hardware against Internet threats and the less knowledgeable users on your network. We’d love to hear about solutions you’ve tried and liked or disliked. As a thanks [...]
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| January 3, 2011 3:29 PM
Internet security, Internet Security Systems, Network security, Network Security Management, Open IT Forum
Antivirus software and PC protection are comforts of the past. These days the biggest threats come from the Internet, and we’re wondering how you protect yourself and your hardware against Internet threats and the less knowledgeable users on your network. We’d love to hear about solutions you’ve tried and liked or disliked. As a thanks [...]
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| January 3, 2011 3:29 PM
Internet security, Internet Security Systems, Network security, Network Security Management, Open IT Forum
Open IT Forum: How much of your sensitive information can you trust to outside organizations?
What is your limit for how much of your information security program you outsource to contractors? Is it better to develop information security expertise solely in your employees or is it acceptable to outsource to an external expert? Hiring security service providers and contractors to manage portions of your enterprise information security program (incident response, [...]
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| January 4, 2011 9:21 PM
Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Open IT Forum, Outsourcing, Outsourcing services
What is your limit for how much of your information security program you outsource to contractors? Is it better to develop information security expertise solely in your employees or is it acceptable to outsource to an external expert? Hiring security service providers and contractors to manage portions of your enterprise information security program (incident response, [...]
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| January 4, 2011 9:21 PM
Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Open IT Forum, Outsourcing, Outsourcing services
Top security issues with Windows 7
What are some of the security issues people have run into with Windows 7? Do you have any advice for prevention or preparation when migrating?
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| December 17, 2010 5:44 PM
Network security, Network Security Management, Open IT Forum, Windows 7, Windows 7 deployment, Windows 7 security
What are some of the security issues people have run into with Windows 7? Do you have any advice for prevention or preparation when migrating?
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| December 17, 2010 5:44 PM
Network security, Network Security Management, Open IT Forum, Windows 7, Windows 7 deployment, Windows 7 security
Open IT Forum: Recommendations for network security books
I’m compiling a list of the best books on network security. What are some of your favorites, perhaps with a brief description? All contributors to the list will receive 100 knowledge points!
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| December 17, 2010 3:13 PM
IT Books, Network security, Network Security Management, Open IT Forum, Security management
I’m compiling a list of the best books on network security. What are some of your favorites, perhaps with a brief description? All contributors to the list will receive 100 knowledge points!
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| December 17, 2010 3:13 PM
IT Books, Network security, Network Security Management, Open IT Forum, Security management
Open IT Forum: How do you raise awareness for security compliance in the enterprise?
We’ve gotten your opinions on network security from the hardware and software side, but now we want to know what you’re doing for compliance. From what your compliance policies are to the creative ways you raise awareness about those policies, share your stories and you might get 100 knowledge points in time for the final [...]
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| December 17, 2010 5:48 PM
Compliance, compliance management, Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Open IT Forum, Security compliance
We’ve gotten your opinions on network security from the hardware and software side, but now we want to know what you’re doing for compliance. From what your compliance policies are to the creative ways you raise awareness about those policies, share your stories and you might get 100 knowledge points in time for the final [...]
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| December 17, 2010 5:48 PM
Compliance, compliance management, Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Open IT Forum, Security compliance
Risks in taking tape backups home in the car rather than moving them securely to secure storage
How can I convince a client that taking tapes home in the car is risky, even if they are encrpted?
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| December 21, 2010 6:55 PM
Backup and restore, Backup encryption, Data Encryption, Open IT Forum, Tape Backups
How can I convince a client that taking tapes home in the car is risky, even if they are encrpted?
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| December 21, 2010 6:55 PM
Backup and restore, Backup encryption, Data Encryption, Open IT Forum, Tape Backups
Open IT Forum: What are your suggestions for server hardening?
Do you have a checklist or a favorite set of server hardening tools in your arsenal? Share with us what you think are the most important considerations when creating a server security baseline. Be sure to include what hardware and software you’re using! Helpful suggestions and innovative ideas will you earn you a whopping 100 [...]
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| December 13, 2010 3:27 PM
Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Open IT Forum, Server Hardware, Server Security
Do you have a checklist or a favorite set of server hardening tools in your arsenal? Share with us what you think are the most important considerations when creating a server security baseline. Be sure to include what hardware and software you’re using! Helpful suggestions and innovative ideas will you earn you a whopping 100 [...]
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| December 13, 2010 3:27 PM
Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Open IT Forum, Server Hardware, Server Security
