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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