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02/04/08

This week in Network World

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Juniper makes enterprise switch foray, takes aim at Cisco
Juniper Networks Tuesday unveiled its Juniper EX line of modular, chassis and fixed-configuration stackable devices.

A wireless network think tank . . . with toys
Rutgers’ wireless lab focuses on emerging challenges to a wireless world.

Tests/Buyer's Guides

LANDesk wins client management shootout
In this Network World Clear Choice Test of client management product we review products for a myriad of traditional desktop management capabilities such as asset inventory, client configuration and software distribution and metering. We also tested new client security management capabilities. Among the six vendors participating – Aagon, Kace, LANDesk, Novell, ScriptLogic and Symantec, LANDesk came out on top due to its strength across the board in these areas.

Tech Update

File-area networks: the key to managing data growth
Similar to the way in which a storage-area network improves the management of structured data and block storage environments, a file-area network (FAN) helps improve the management of unstructured (file) data and file storage environments. A FAN provides centralized, heterogeneous and enterprisewide network file management and control.

More news

Microsoft sets Feb. launch of IT migration tools for Windows Server 2008, Vista SP1
Ahead of its launch of Windows Server 2008 and Vista SP1, Microsoft is planning to ship in late February assessment tools for IT shops so they can get their networks in order and ease any planned migrations.

Juniper CEO on Ethernet switches: It's the operating system, stupid!
Juniper's entry into enterprise switching with the EX line is rooted in extending a common operating system across the switching, routing and security domains of an enterprise network - something that's lacking in what's viewed as a mature market dominated by Cisco.