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Los Alamos' self-assessment sets the bar high

Officials at the Energy Department lab spent a decade hammering out requirements for their storage environment.

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Virtual server downsides

Unexpected costs; Fallout from isolated failures; Management complexity.

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A clear and mapped-out view

Autodesk GIS software will help first responders deal with crises

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Is wireless LAN gear right for you?

Deciding if wireless local-area network (WLAN) technology is right for your agency will depend primarily on your potential wireless applications and the characteristics of your user base, according to industry analysts.

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FDA expands search capabilities

Convera's software lets scientists review and approve drug info faster

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Is Gigabit Ethernet right for you?

If most of your apps are productivity tools, probably not. But that could change as multimedia becomes more of the norm.

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Free to roam

Broadening wireless LAN market presents buyers with new choices

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Is metro Ethernet right for you?

If you're using a carrier's data services but bandwidth is always in short supply, consider metro Ethernet.

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VOIP's second act

Next-generation IP telephony applications bring safety and efficiency to public agencies

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Quality control

After security, the biggest concern for VOIP implementations is quality of service.

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Smart shopper's guide to networking infrastructure: Decision point

At least a couple of the networking technologies in this guide might be on your 2004 shopping list.

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Ethernet goes metro

Office network workhorse gets makeover for long-haul duty

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Big-bang deployment not essential

Getting your whole infrastructure ready to utilize Gigabit speeds may be complicated, especially with legacy systems.

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the Pipeline

Servers; accessories; storage switches.

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Is iSCSI storage right for you?

The main points in choosing between iSCSI and Fibre Channel are cost and performance.

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NIST puts fingerprints to the test

Agency's study concludes matching technologies are accurate, reliable

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Weighing buy vs. build

Do you invest in your own network infrastructure or buy services from a provider?

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New kid on the storage block

iSCSI offers cutting-edge storage-area network benefits on familiar IP gear.

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Speedy price drop

Plummeting Gigabit Ethernet prices put big network boost in easier reach

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Top performance will cost you

The best approach to iSCSI depends on performance needs and willingness to spend.