Francis Chu

Lancope Inc.s StealthWatch G1 intrusion-detection appliance stands apart from standard signature-based detection products in several important ways. Its Linux-based software uses a unique flow-based architecture to monitor data traffic, not TCP packets, thus detecting both known and unknown threats to IP networks. Its an easy-to-use tool thats also simple to set up, allowing it to […]

The entries in the server hardware category this year include high-end Unix servers; Intel Corp.-based rack-optimized servers; blade systems; document and print servers; XML accelerators; and keyboard, video and mouse switches. Equal consideration was given to all entries, based on the products abilities to support enterprise applications. WINNER Sun Fire 12K Sun Microsystems Inc.s Sun […]

WINNER Network Physics Incs. NP-2000 Network Physics NP-2000, a flow-based network analysis appliance, includes an impressive Business-Network Integration engine that lets enterprise IT managers quickly solve application quality control and network-readiness problems. The NP-2000s hassle-free approach to data collection and granular presentation made it the category winner. The product provides an unintrusive way to collect […]

Software developers looking to leverage virtual environments for projects will get a new resource this month, when VMware introduces its VMware Technology Network for Developers. My early look at VMTN shows it will be a smart choice for IT professionals who want to standardize on a virtual environment, and it can help shorten development lifecycles. […]

Companies looking for a comprehensive application testing management solution for Windows environments should check out Segue Software Inc.s SilkCentral Test Manager update. Click here to read the full review of SilkCentral Test Manager 8.0. 2 Companies looking for a comprehensive application testing management solution for Windows environments should check out Segue Software Inc.s SilkCentral Test […]

IBMs four-way eServer xSeries 460 server offers a highly scalable architecture with high-end processors, large memory support, and the latest storage and I/O subsystems. eWEEK Labs tests show it would be a solid choice for enterprises that need a highly scalable Xeon-based system to host mission-critical business applications. Click here to read the full review […]

In recent years, the processor clock-speed race has pushed the on-die thermal envelope. While there is still room to increase clock speed to boost processor performance, the heat generated in higher-clocked processors will eventually be too difficult to contain effectively. Putting two processor cores in the same die is a more efficient way to increase […]

PlateSpin Ltd.s PowerP2V and PowerRecon software can team up to handle most of the chores associated with automating and managing large virtual infrastructures in large-scale enterprises. Click here to read the full review of PowerP2V and PowerRecon. 2 PlateSpin Ltd.s PowerP2V and PowerRecon software can team up to handle most of the chores associated with […]

The Linux Terminal Server Projects LTSP software provides thin-client connectivity to Linux servers. The latest version, LTSP 4.1, offers a low-cost open-source way to roll out a lightweight thin-client environment that will appeal to budget-minded organizations. The Linux Terminal Server Projects LTSP software provides thin-client connectivity to Linux servers. The latest version, LTSP 4.1, offers […]

A good LTSP integration package should reduce Linux thin-client complexity and provide easy deployment, and eWEEK Labs tests show SafeDesk Server 1.8 manages to do so. Click here to read the full review of SafeDesk Server 1.8. 2 A good LTSP integration package should reduce Linux thin-client complexity and provide easy deployment, and eWEEK Labs […]