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Avocent Announces DSR1021 KVM over IP Switch
Avocent announced the new DSR1021, which, according to the company,
is a KVM over IP solution for accessing and controlling remote servers
and serial devices in remote and branch offices. The DSR1021 switch
extends the range of patented KVM over IP appliances in the Avocent
DS Series that provides secure local and remote control of virtually
any data center server or network device. The DSR1021 switch help
IT administrators to troubleshoot, reboot, or power cycle servers
or serial devices from any location using DSView management software.
For more information, visit: http://www.avocent.com
Microlite Supports Iomega REV Drive
Microlite Corporation announced support for the new Iomega REV
drive for use as a backup and disaster recovery storage device under
the Linux operating environment. According to the company, the Iomega
REV drive provides 35GB (uncompressed) of high performance, removable
storage in a disk smaller than a deck of cards. The Iomega REV drive
offers the removeability of tape with the speed and ease of a hard
drive. Microlite BackupEDGE detects and supports the Iomega REV
drive on all current Linux distributions with no special device
drivers required.
Microlite BackupEDGE 2.0 provides backup and disaster recovery
capabilities across a wide variety of Unix and Linux systems. Its
features include storage format, integrity checking, compression,
device support, scheduling, disaster recovery, and strong data encryption.
For more information, visit: http://www.iomega.com
Guardian Digital Launches Internet Defense & Detection
System
Guardian Digital, Inc. announced an open source system designed
to provide both intrusion detection and prevention functions. According
to the company, Guardian Digital Internet Defense & Detection
System (IDDS) leverages open source applications to protect networks
and hosts using a multi-layered approach coupled with ongoing security
vigilance provided by Guardian Digital.
For more information, visit: http://www.guardiandigital.com
Arkeia Improves MySQL Backup
Arkeia Corp. announced their MySQL online backup solutions include
new options for administrators who need affordable protection for
MySQL database servers. Now incorporated in Arkeia's MySQL plug-in,
according to the company, is the ability to run incremental database
backup based on the MySQL binary log data. Each incremental backup
includes only the log of the operations since the last backup; when
the database needs to be restored, Arkeia restores the last total
backup of the database information as well as the MySQL binary logs.
The systems administrator then replays the log up to the desired
date of database state.
In addition to the new plug-in version, Arkeia also added support
for MySQL on the HPUX/Itanium 2 platform. Arkeia hot backup plug-in
includes numerous Linux distributions on Intel x86, Itanium 2, Sparc,
PowerPC, and Alpha architectures as well as Windows, AIX, Solaris,
HP-UX on PA-RISC, Tru64, Irix, Mac OS X, and xBSDs. The Arkeia MySQL
plug-in is compatible with versions of MySQL starting from 3.21
and including versions 4.x.
For more information, visit: http://www.arkeia.com
HP Unveils UPS R5500 XR Rack-Mount
Hewlett-Packard recently unveiled the HP UPS R5500 XRs. According
to the company, the 5000 VA UPS delivers 4500 watts and combines
both hot swap batteries and hot swap electronics into 3U (5.25 inches).
International units deliver 6000 VA and 5400 watts. Option cards
are also available for SNMP, networking, multi-server, and operating
system control.
For more information, visit: http://www.hp.com/products/ups
IOGEAR Introduces Wireless Broadband Router
IOGEAR announced their Wireless Broadband Router. Equipped with
IOGEAR's Super-Fi technology, according to the company, the secure
802.11g second-generation Wi-Fi router has a built-in patch antenna,
which allows users to focus signals directly toward a specific location.
Depending on how the patch antenna is positioned, the unidirectional
broadcast can eliminate outside access into a user's network, making
it ideal for multi-story homes or offices.
For more information, visit: http://www.iogear.com
Sensaphone Introduces MS-4000 Infrastructure Monitoring System
Sensaphone introduced the IMS-4000 infrastructure monitoring system,
which, according to the company, is an integrated remote system
capable of simultaneously monitoring computer networks and IT devices.
The IMS-4000 remote monitoring system includes the Sensaphone IMS-4000
host unit, the Sensaphone IMS-4000 PowerGate2, and the Sensaphone
IMS-4000 Node, along with an extensive suite of sensors and accessories.
For more information, visit: http://www.sensaphone.com
Globetek Announces GlobeLink
Globetek, Inc. introduced the GL 414, their new Serial Device
Server. According to the company, companies involved in migrating
from serial port devices to Ethernet devices no longer need to have
multiple server devices. The GL 414 has four ports that can accommodate
either Serial or Ethernet connections with the flip of a switch,
so any combination of Serial and Ethernet devices (up to 4) can
be used simultaneously through the same server.
For more information, visit: http://www.globetek.com
Syncsort Releases Backup Express 2.2
Syncsort Incorporated announce the release of its newest version
of Backup Express, the high-performance enterprise data protection
solution with technology and manageability for Unix, Windows, Linux,
and NetWare environments. According to the company, Backup Express
2.2 includes new features such as advances in the Graphical User
Interface (GUI), catalog operation, NDMP support, device management,
log collection, auto-configuration and snapshot support, as well
as the addition of the Backup Express Advanced Protection Manager.
For more information, visit: http://www.syncsort.com
Xandros Launches Desktop OS Evaluation Version
Xandros launched a 30-day evaluation version of the Desktop OS
Business Edition. According to the company, the 30-day evaluation
version of the Desktop OS Business Edition is fully functional for
30 days and includes a PDF of the abridged user guide. The guide
includes instructions on installing and configuring Xandros Desktop
OS as well as procedures for using the Windows networking capabilities.
The Xandros Business Desktop OS features include: authentication
against Windows Primary Domain Controllers (PDC) and Active Directory
servers; execution of domain controller user profile and group policy
logon scripts; running MS Office and other key Windows programs;
StarOffice 7 with full commercial support; seamlessly sharing files
on Windows networks; thin clients and terminal emulation; SMP and
Hyper-Threading support; single-click updates via Xandros Networks
For more information, visit: http://www.xandros.com
ISE Releases Linux-based Scheduling System
ISE announced the release of the Linux version of EnterpriseSCHEDULE,
complementing the pre-existing collection of OpenVMS, HP-UX, Tru64
UNIX, and Windows versions. According to the company, each of the
server solutions includes a suite of adaptable clients -- including
a Web-based client and a generalized Windows client -- that can
control, monitor, and administer all of the various supported platforms.
EnterpriseSCHEDULE is a batch-job scheduling solution that includes
the capabilities required to process tasks within the scope of data
center operations.
For more information, visit: http://www.i-s-e.com
Storix Announces Storix System Backup Administrator 5.1
Storix, Inc. released Storix System Backup Administrator version
5.1 , a backup and disaster recovery solution for AIX and Linux.
According to the company, Storix has also added a licensing option
for Linux Desktop users.
For the business customers, Storix SBA 5.1 adds the following:
full system disaster recovery using local/SAN attached disks; LVM
Snapshot backups for Linux systems; stage/copy backups between disk
and local or remote tape; additional pSeries LPAR support (AIX and
Linux); ability to create bootable CDROM images for AIX; network
boot support for Linux systems; options to automatically verify
backups after they are created; command-line options to perform
many backup administrator functions.
For more information, visit: http://www.storix.com
Tadpole Introduces New Notebooks
Tadpole Computer announced that it will expand its portfolio of
64-bit notebooks and develop a notebook offering based on the AMD
Opteron processor. According to the company, the new line of notebooks
will come pre-installed with Sun Microsystems' Java Desktop System.
Tadpole's forthcoming notebooks will offer security against virus
attacks, and simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit application support.
For more information, visit: http://www.tadpolecomputer.com
HELIOS Ships WebShare
HELIOS Software GmbH is now shipping HELIOS WebShare, a secure
and fast server solution that enables users to access their file
servers over the Internet. According to the company, WebShare replaces
insecure file transfer methods by using an intuitive Web browser
interface to enable real-time file uploads and downloads, document
proofing, and remote file management.
HELIOS WebShare is a two-tier server application. The WebShare
WebObjects server is connected to the Internet and generates dynamic
HTML content pages from data provided by the WebShare File Server.
When a user wants to access or manage files on the internal File
Server, the WebShare WebObjects Server accepts the authorization
request and forwards it to the WebShare File Server. The File Server
then starts a separate process with these user access rights so
the remote user can see only the files and directories for which
they have file system permissions.
In addition to remote file browsing, management, and transfer,
HELIOS WebShare works together with HELIOS ImageServer and HELIOS
PDF HandShake to provide remote previews of PDF, QuarkXPress, and
InDesign documents, as well as all major image formats.
For more information, visit: http://www.helios.de/products/WS/WebShare.html | 
