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Selena Frye

Selena Frye

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Selena Frye

Selena Frye
Selena has been at TechRepublic since 2002. She is currently a Senior Editor with a background in technical writing, editing, and research. She edits Data Center, Linux and Open Source, Apple in the Enterprise, The Enterprise Cloud, Web Designer, and IT Security blogs.
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    If you can't stand the heat stay out of the electronics

    Heat is a dangerous thing when it comes to electronic components. Without proper ventilation to dissipate the heat generated we get equipment behavior that ranges from intermittent errors, to...

    Posted by Mark Kaelin | April 24, 2008, 8:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by mjd420nova

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    Is your network ready for the mobile device explosion?

    Mobile computing is on the brink of an explosion of users and Mobile Device Management is estimated to grow to a $20 billion per year industry by 2013. The issue is how to manage all of the smart...

    Posted by Andy Moon | April 23, 2008, 3:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by mark.barlow@...

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    DARPA: A very impressive 50 years

    I dare say that most of us on this forum owe some part of our livelihood to DARPA. I even seem to mark major moments in my life by the amazing accomplishments of DARPA. Happy 5oth anniversary DARPA.

    Posted by Michael Kassner | April 21, 2008, 4:57 PM PDT | Latest comment by Michael Kassner

  • 0

    IPSec policy configurations on Windows Server 2008 systems

    Windows XP, Server 2003, and 2000 use the same basic interface for implementing IPSec policies. Windows Server 2008 does these configurations in the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | April 21, 2008, 3:06 AM PDT

  • 38

    Kraken: The biggest, baddest botnet yet

    Damballa, an Internet security company has some "not so good news." The title of their article pretty much tells it all: Kraken BotArmy—Twice as Big as Storm; Evades over 80% of Installed...

    Posted by Michael Kassner | April 20, 2008, 8:11 PM PDT | Latest comment by Michael Kassner

  • 9

    Run Linux on your Cisco router with Cisco's new AXP module

    David Davis explains how Cisco's new AXP module works to allow third-party applications to run "on the router." Find out how this leap forward in "network virtualization" can be good news for net...

    Posted by David Davis | April 17, 2008, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by fitifiti

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    Cisco 800 series Integrated Services Routers now support 802.11n

    Cisco is planning to release the 860 and 880 routers with on board 802.11n this coming June. This is "really good news" for wireless network administrators dealing with remote branch and home...

    Posted by Michael Kassner | April 16, 2008, 6:48 PM PDT | Latest comment by ipcbcory

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    Microsoft Evangelist Blain Barton discusses systems administration

    While at a Microsoft Heroes Happen Here event, TechRepublic blogger Justin James took the opportunity to chat with Microsoft Senior IT Pro Evangelist Blain Barton about topics that range from...

    Posted by Justin James | April 14, 2008, 11:50 PM PDT | Latest comment by alaniane@...

  • 13

    Learn more about deploying and securing RFID technology

    A new book about deploying and securing RFID does a great job of explaining RFID technology, but what really impressed me was how well the authors explain digital RF propagation theory.

    Posted by Michael Kassner | April 14, 2008, 6:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by Michael Kassner

  • 0

    Enable DNS server role on Windows Server 2008 core

    Windows Server 2008 (WS2K8) offers the core installation type for new installs. The core installation will allow administrators to run a limited selection of roles compared to the full...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | April 13, 2008, 9:04 PM PDT

  • 2

    New submarine cable links Australia and Hawaii

    Not long ago a rash of submarine cable breaks garnered a great deal of response on the TechRepublic forums. I hope the mention of a brand new 5,500 mile submarine cable between Australia and...

    Posted by Michael Kassner | April 11, 2008, 3:19 PM PDT | Latest comment by Dr Dij

  • 12

    Implement regular monitoring and improve Cisco router performance

    David Davis provides advice on what you can do to properly monitor your routers and suggests some tweaks that you can apply to enhance router performance.

    Posted by David Davis | April 10, 2008, 6:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by samisas2@...

  • 0

    Portal-based delegation of network services? You can with iControl

    Rick Vanover describes one way of delegating network services with the iControl management API. These services include virtual IP addresses for load-balanced Web servers, application servers that...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | April 6, 2008, 10:40 PM PDT

  • 14

    Fundamentals: Five ways to secure your Cisco routers and switches

    David Davis describes the fundamentals of router security through a list of his top five best practices. He has also hand-picked resources that will give you further details on properly securing...

    Posted by David Davis | April 3, 2008, 6:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by apompliano@...

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    Out-of-band authentication with Authentify offers compelling service

    Rick Vanover reviews the Authentify authentification service, which offers an automated solution with an extra authentication factor and a strong audit trail.

    Posted by Rick Vanover | March 31, 2008, 4:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by LauraDeitch

  • 23

    IronKey: Simple, safe, and secure surfing over Wi-Fi

    The IronKey USB flash drive is a very secure data storage device with virtually fool proof encryption and password protected access. I would like to discuss another equally interesting feature of...

    Posted by Michael Kassner | March 27, 2008, 10:06 PM PDT | Latest comment by itdept@...

  • 10

    Discover the benefits of Cisco 2800 Series routers

    When your company is ready to plunk down some money for a new Cisco router, David Davis recommends that you take a look at the Cisco 2800 Series. He explains why his company made the investment...

    Posted by David Davis | March 27, 2008, 9:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by dna_02

  • 5

    A great book about RF circuit design just got better

    Most, if not all, mobile devices have an RF component and RF Circuit Design 2E tells the reader how to design and integrate that component in a very practical fashion.

    Posted by Michael Kassner | March 24, 2008, 7:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by TheChas

  • 11

    Use the DNS CNAME for database connectivity

    The DNS CNAME record is probably the greatest tool as an administrator that we can use to facilitate moves and changes in the backend when using Active-Directory integraded DNS. Using the CNAME...

    Posted by Rick Vanover | March 24, 2008, 3:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by thelmahorton94@...

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    Fake Cisco kit may contain malware

    Marketing counterfeit Cisco equipment is not breaking news by any means as it has been an ongoing problem for Cisco and its resellers for years now. But having malware hidden in the firmware maybe.

    Posted by Michael Kassner | March 21, 2008, 6:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by dventer@...

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