Mike Avery

Randy Grein and Frank Rust each contained their network upgrades to the server room and wiring closet, a strategy that probably saved them each considerable money. Even though the cost of gigabit Ethernet-over-copper hardware has plummeted, there remains another potential expense that is often overlooked in upgrading: the existing cable plant.

Putting 802.11b to the test

Drive image copiers have saved the lunch, dinner and weekend of many system administrators by letting them easily install complex system...

Enterprises can benefit from large-scale network management software tying its far-flung elements together. But there's still room...