Network Management Tips

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Fine-tune your IPS:
Network managers need to understand how each exploit works and how their IPS detects them, and then upgrade that protection routinely.
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Sell security by its benefits:
Rather than saying how dangerous viruses are as a method to gain the budget for a reputation services antispam defense, for example, illustrate how much productivity could be gained by adding another layer of antispam control.
Automate desktop and network access:
Wireless badges can come in handy for automated access control to desktop PCs, particularly those shared by multiple users in medical exam rooms, warehouses, call centers and the like.
Link physical access to enterprise applications:
IP-based building-access systems built on industry-standard servers and using the existing data network are more affordable than ever because of open architecture products.
Delegate an operating systems guru:
By assigning a staffer to master the voluminous documentation published by mainstream operating system vendors, servers can be safely fine-tuned to optimal ...
... performance for every application. The guru also should master Web server and BIOS setting options.
Use VMware server memory smartly:
Without spending a dime, you may be able to boost the amount of memory available on virtualized Windows 2003 physical servers, thereby improving performance of the virtual machines.
Move applications to a Linux grid:
The application will likely have to be redesigned somewhat for the new hardware platform. But vendors can be counted on to help, as they'll want to ally on the new technology.
Recognize WAN links may degrade VoIP QoS:
Having completed VoIP installation at seven of 35 sites, Bartolf found unexpectedly high error rates or complete failure on many links. Ease IP management with an appliance & Shelve the fancy visuals.