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Pedestal Software Announces SecurityExpressions

Pedestal Software Inc. announced the availability of SecurityExpressions 3.0, a solution for deploying and managing enterprise system security policies. According to the company, with SecurityExpressions 3.0, enterprises have an automated, agent-less solution to audit, deploy, and enforce security policies across servers, workstations, and desktops in a fraction of the time previously required. SecurityExpressions 3.0 can also help reduce the cost and time to implement and manage system security policies that control items such as password rules, user permissions, and registry settings for corporate and regulatory compliance. SecurityExpressions 3.0 is available immediately. Pricing is based on the number of systems scanned by SecurityExpressions and starts at $495 for servers and $30 for workstations and desktops. For additional information on SecurityExpressions, visit: http://www.pedestalsoftware.com.

Moonlight Systems Releases Moonlight4

Moonlight Systems released the Moonlight4 platform for remote server management. According to the company, mission-critical applications can now be remotely deployed, managed, audited, or repaired with ease and power. Moonlight4 provides a Java infrastructure with new features for server consolidation, disaster recovery, administrative security, and easier installations. The product can be used on Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, IBM AIX, and Red Hat Linux servers to speed problem resolution, streamline configuration management, accelerate software deployment, and lower configuration management costs in a scalable, secure environment. For more information, visit: http://www.moonlight.com.

Cyclades Announces AlterPath ACS

Cyclades Corporation announced the expansion of its line of AlterPath Advanced Console Servers (ACS) with three new products of varying port density. According to the company, the four, eight, and 48-port AlterPath ACS join the company’s 16 and 32-port models released last year. Each offers a combination of dual power supply and PCMCIA slots for enhanced redundancy and functionality, respectively. The AlterPath ACS makes possible convenient, secure, and remote access and management of all console ports in a data center at any time and from anywhere, even when the network is down. For more information, visit: http://www.cyclades.com.

Avocent Announces SwitchView SC

Avocent Corporation recently announced its secure SwitchView SC. According to the company, SwitchView SC is an 8-port switching solution that features four separate channels so you can switch safely between classified and unclassified computers, all from one switch. SwitchView SC’s steel chassis doubles as a monitor stand. Using Avocent’s LongView extension with the SwitchView SC can allow critical computers and other related assets to be located in secure (locked) areas, allowing for controlled access with the SwitchView SC. For more information, visit: http://www.avocent.com.

Progeny Launches Linux Platform Manager

Progeny recently introduced Linux Platform Manager, a Web-based tool that can simplify the process of creating, testing, and maintaining a custom Linux distribution. According to the company, the Linux Platform Manager lets users assemble desired features, apply fully tested security patches and other important updates as the underlying components evolve, and retain control over the feature set and timetable. Features include security patch management facilities, version-control tools, and workflow for development teams, auditing facilities, and delivery via APT repositories. For more information, visit: http://www.progeny.com.

InterSAN Releases Pathline 2.5

InterSAN, Inc. announced the release of PATHLINE 2.5, an application to automate and manage the storage services life cycle from planning, implementation, and provisioning, to monitoring. According to the company, PATHLINE 2.5 can help companies gain control of their geographically distributed, multi-vendor storage resources and provide quality service in a secure environment. PATHLINE 2.5 pricing is based on the amount of SAN-attached storage and the diversity of storage networking hardware in the managed environment. For more information, visit: http://www.intersan.net.

VMware Announces Workstation 4

VMware, Inc. announced VMware Workstation 4, their virtual machine software for the desktop. According to the company, VMware Workstation lets users run multiple operating systems — including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Novell NetWare — and their applications simultaneously on a single PC in fully networked, portable, virtual machines. For more information, visit: http://www.vmware.com.

Alignment Software Releases AppAssure Version 1.5.1

Alignment Software has released version 1.5.1 of the company’s AppAssure software. According to the company, this new version provides support for AppAssure managed infrastructures with support for Apache 2.x; added management for embedded JBoss/Tomcat (versions 3.0.0/4.0.3-3.0.6/4.1.18); ability to automatically instrument JDBC queries within Tomcat; support for the Oracle 9i database; and increased support for JBoss versions 3.0.0-3.0.6. For more information, visit: http://www.alignmentsoftware.com.

SuSE Unveils Linux Enterprise Server 8

SuSE recently announced SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64. According to the company, Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64, powered by UnitedLinux, can provide customers a stable, secure platform on which to build their next generation applications. The recommended retail price of US $448.00 for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64 includes four CDs, documentation, and the SuSE Linux Maintenance Program for one CPU for 12 months. For more information, visit: http://www.suse.com/.

TOLIS Group Announces BRU CLI

The TOLIS Group, Inc. announced the availability of BRU CLI (Command Line Interface) data protection software for Mac OS X systems. According to the company, BRU CLI fulfills the need for easy-to-administer, reliable headless backup on Apple’s Xserve platform. BRU CLI includes TOLIS’ tapectl and libctl tools, which provide control support for tape drives and libraries under Mac OS X. BRU CLI provides headless Xserve backup and restore processes remotely via ssh or telnet access and through scheduled scripted operation for fully automated lights-out backup. Users of Apple systems with available monitors and keyboards running on Mac OS X 10.2 and newer can administer BRU CLI locally. BRU CLI backs up and restores file elements including data fork, resource fork, finder info, and UNIX permission attributes. BRU CLI is priced at $329 and is available immediately. The free, full-function 30-day demo can be downloaded from TOLIS’ Web site at: http://www.tolisgroup.com.

Command Prompt Releases
Mammoth pgManage 1.0

Command Prompt recently announced Mammoth pgManage, a platform independant PostgreSQL administrator. According to the company, the standard version comes with 15 days installation and configuration support, and the deluxe version comes with 30 days installation and configuration spport. It’s available for MacOS X 10.2, Red Hat Linux 7.3/8.0/9 (x86), and Win32. For more information, visit: http://www.commandprompt.com/.

VERITAS Updates Global Data

VERITAS Software Corporation announced a new version of VERITAS Global Data Manager that allows it to manage and monitor backup and recovery processes for both VERITAS NetBackup and VERITAS Backup Exec software in distributed enterprise environments. According to the company, VERITAS Global Data Manager is available now and starts at $5,000, supporting VERITAS NetBackup on AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, Linux, and Windows. Pricing for each managed VERITAS NetBackup server starts at $1,495 for UNIX and $795 for Windows and Linux, while each managed VERITAS Backup Exec server costs $195. For more information, visit: http://www.veritas.com.

Procom Announces NetFORCE 4000

Procom Technology recently introduced the NetFORCE 4000. According to the company, the NetFORCE 4000 is a series of NAS filers with improved performance, storage density, and modular scalability. With its dual-head, fully redundant design, the NetFORCE 4000 is scalable to a storage capacity of 32.7 terabytes. The NetFORCE 4000 includes a clustered failover configuration (Model NF4200c) that features a modular architecture that can eliminate single points of failure because if one system is down, the second system compensates. For more information, visit: http://www.procom.com.

WatchGuard Releases Firebox 500

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. recently announced the Firebox 500, a hardened firewall appliance for small businesses requiring perimeter security, mobile user VPN support, and Web content control. According to the company, Firebox 500 delivers 75 Mbps firewall throughput, supports up to 50 mobile user VPN tunnels, and is ICSA certified for integration with existing security solutions. It offers secure remote management capability so administrators can control network security from any location. The Firebox 500 includes a one-year renewable subscription to WatchGuard’s LiveSecurity Service, which provides systematic updates and security intelligence. For more information, visit: http://www.watchguard.com.

TFS Introduces TFS UnixControl

TFS Technology (TFS) announced TFS UnixControl, a management solution for controlling access to UNIX-based information assets, with performance capabilities in heterogeneous, multi-vendor UNIX environments. According to the company, TFS UnixControl can help organizations define, enforce, and audit a security policy, as well as assist in management of the identification and authentication of users, creation of user groups and roles, establishment of access control policies, assurance of data privacy and integrity, and auditing the entire process, from a central security management console. While the TFS UnixControl centralized management tools simplify user administration, all basic characteristics of the UNIX system remain the same; user accounts on all managed hosts are synchronized and local etc/passwd files are updated. Full integration with other management tools such as NIS/NIS+ is also included. For more information, visit: http://www.tfstech.com.

Finisar Announces GTX-SANMetrics 4.2

Finisar Corporation announced the availability of GTX-SANMetrics Version 4.2. According to the company, version 4.2 is a speedier version of Finisar’s intelligent SAN analyzer for 1 and 2 Gbps Fibre Channel and iSCSI SAN protocols. For more information, visit: http://www.finisar.com.