Francis Chu

Although the LX50, Sun Microsystems Inc.s first x86-based server, doesnt stand out when compared with other x86 servers in its class, it comes prepackaged with an arsenal of useful Sun application and developer tools at a competitive price. Shops that are looking for an inexpensive Linux-based server should consider the LX50 to power Tier 1 […]

Early this year I wrote about ViXS Systems, a fabless semiconductor company and integrated software solutions provider that developed a system to deliver high-quality video streams over Wireless LANs. Now its show time: Today, ViXS officially announced its XCode Video Network Processor and management software, which enables delivery of reliable, high-quality video over any IP […]

Setting up a WLAN at home can be as easy as powering up an 802.11x access point and plugging it into an Internet router. Most home users probably dont worry about security unless they have a tenacious, nosy neighbor. But WLAN implementations can challenge IT managers. The Yellowjacket, a simple handheld wireless analyzer from Berkeley […]

The first release candidate of Windows .Net Enterprise Server fixes some major security problems in Windows 2000 and provides an integrated development platform for Web services. In eWeek Labs tests, .Net Server also showed major improvements in setup and management tools and better scalability with support for 64-bit computing. However, .Net Server is fundamentally a […]

Setting up a Wireless LAN at home can be as easy as powering up your new 802.11x access point and plugging it into your Internet router. Most home users probably wont worry about security unless they have a tenacious, nosey neighbor. But WLAN implementations can be a challenge for IT managers who dont have the […]

OneSecure Inc.s intrusion detection and Protection appliance provides security-conscious sites with the most comprehensive intrusion detection package eWeek Labs has seen in the form of an easy-to-set-up, compact appliance. OneSecures IDP 1.6 differs from other IDSes (intrusion detection systems) on the market in that it provides a wealth of intrusion detection methods. The IDP not […]

Mellanox Technologies Inc. earlier this month announced the release of its Nitro II InfiniBand server blade reference design, and it may be just the thing to kick-start sluggish demand for blades. InfiniBand is the next-generation I/O technology that is designed to replace the aging PCI I/O buses found in server systems today. InfiniBand has much […]

The Sun Fire V480 (see picture), Sun Microsystems Inc.s latest entry-level server, packs plenty of fire power in a compact 5U (8.75-inch) form factor. eWeek Labs tests showed the V480 will be a good choice as an application server, a database server, or even as a high-performance Web or file server in workgroups or as […]

Sun Microsystems Inc.s latest server appliance, the Cobalt Raq 550, is an inexpensive and easy-to-use product that provides Web hosting and application services for small to medium-size sites in a compact 1U (1.75-inch) form factor. The Raq 550 is the Cobalt product lines first major new release since Suns acquisition of Cobalt Networks Inc. in […]

I recently had the opportunity to look at Proxy 4.0, the newest client-side remote-control software from Funk Software. I found Proxy 4.0 to be a solid upgrade prospect, providing simple remote support in enterprise help desks or call centers. Networking administrators can also take advantage of these remote-control offerings to trouble-shoot problematic PC clients from […]

OmniCluster Technologies inc.s SlotShield Firewall 3000, the first firewall on a card that eWeek Labs has seen, allows companies to save space and power by providing a complete firewall appliance in the form of a PCI card that easily plugs into installed server systems. Although the SlotShield might not replace high-end Gigabit Ethernet firewall appliances […]

eWeek Labs tests have shown that server blade systems will provide performance scalability, plug-and-play serviceability and management advantages over industry-standard server systems. However, blades are not the only path to these benefits. IT departments considering blade systems should not make a final decision until theyve also evaluated the return on server virtualization investment. Server virtualization […]