Francis Chu

Companies looking for an easy-to-deploy, all-in-one workgroup server appliance should consider the Net Integrator Mark I from Net Integration Technologies Inc. In eWEEK Labs tests, the Mark I provided Internet connectivity, e-mail, and file and print services, as well as Web applications and firewall and VPN capabilities out of the box. This plethora of features […]

Small shops looking for an inexpensive, simple-to-use basic NAS device should consider the EtherFast Network Storage Device from Linksys, now a division of Cisco Systems. The $850 EFG120, which shipped last month, is ideal for SOHO environments. It comes with a single 120GB IDE hard drive, Gigabit Ethernet port, print server and built-in backup software—everything […]

Companies looking for a scalable network file storage appliance should consider Dell Inc.s PowerVault 775N, a NAS system that runs Microsoft Corp.s Windows Storage Server 2003 software platform. Next page: Click here to read the full review Click here to read the full review”> Companies looking for a scalable network file storage appliance should consider […]

F-Secures Internet Security 2004 software suite provides an easy-to-use firewall/anti-virus utility for Windows desktop users. Internet Security 2004, which shipped last month, can be downloaded free from the companys Web site for a 30-day evaluation trial and can be purchased for $69.90 per unit. In my tests, Internet Security 2004 provided a simple packet-filtering firewall […]

With the ability to scale to 3 terabytes of storage, Snap Appliance Inc.s Snap Server 4500/Snap Disk 10 NAS combo is a strong choice for data sharing and archiving needs in any workgroup environment, eWEEK Labs tests show. The Snap Server 4500 is designed as a stand-alone, network-attached-storage device and can store 1 terabyte of […]

Raxco Softwares FirstDefense-ISR (Immediate System Recovery) utility enables users to easily roll back systems from failures. However, it works only with newer Windows versions, including Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003. FirstDefense-ISR shipped last month and is priced at $45 for Windows 2000/XP workstations or $350 for Windows 2000/2003 servers. Volume licensing starts […]

FSLogic Inc.s Protect Version 1.0 software lets administrators effortlessly provide multiple users with secure access to a Windows PC without setting up complex security policies. FSLogic Protect 1.0, available now, uses a proprietary file-system-layer technology that maintains a controlled footprint of application settings and registry data. Each users session can be saved in a file-system […]

Altiris Inc.s asset management suite 5.7 features new bar-code tracking and supports network device discovery and inventory, making AMS a more comprehensive choice for tackling asset management tasks in enterprise environments. The new add-on packages for AMS, Barcode Solution and Inventory Solution for Network Devices, substantially enhance the already-comprehensive list of asset inventory capabilities in […]

Windows users seeking a comprehensive desktop file management utility should consider PentaWares PentaSuite 7.0. Available now and priced at $99.95, PentaSuite 7.0 is more expensive than other stand-alone file utilities, but it provides more tools for managing file archives on Windows PCs. New users can try PentaSuite for free for 30 days. PentaSuite is built […]

This year saw impressive engineering feats in the blade server market, with the introduction of ultradense systems based on two Xeon chips from Intel Corp. that showcase more computing power per square inch than ever before. IBMs eServer BladeCenter, for example, supports as many as 14 dual-Xeon blades in only 7U (12.25 inches) of space, […]