Exchange/Messaging
Support GAL Lookup on
Mobile Phones
Nokia Enterprise Solutions has released
Mail for Exchange (MfE) Client Version
2.0 for its E-series devices and for
N73, N76, and N95 devices. The new
version features a company directory
that lets users perform Global Address
List (GAL) searches. Users can also
accept or decline meeting invitations
and add meetings to their synchronized
device calendar. E-series device users
can search for content in MfE email
synchronized to their phone. Supported
servers include Microsoft Exchange
Server 2007, Exchange Server 2003
SP1 and SP2, and Microsoft Small Business
Server 2003 SP1 and R2. For
more information, call 877-977-9199. A
version of MfE 2.0 for North American
AT&T customers was unavailable at
press time, but T-Mobile customers can
download the software at www.businesssoftware.nokia.com/mail_for_exchange_downloads.php.
SharePoint
Replicate SharePoint
Content Among Sites
Syntergy Replicator for SharePoint
integrates with Microsoft SharePoint
technologies to provide multidirectional
replication services among SharePoint
servers. Replicator uses standard HTTP
and HTTP Secure (HTTPS) protocols
and data-compression technology to
automatically update participating sites.
The product supports geographically
dispersed SharePoint users, provides
custom views and content access to different
users or groups, and is useful in
failover situations and migrations from
earlier versions of SharePoint. No client
software is required. For pricing information
or to view a demo, call 858-459-
6356 or visit www.syntergy.com.
Storage
AMCC adds SAS Controllers
to Product Line
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation
(AMCC) recently announced availability
of its 3ware 9690SA Serial Attached
SCSI (SAS) RAID controller. The SAS
controller includes AMCC’s unified RAID
management interface and software
suite. For configuration flexibility, the
3ware 9690SA offers three PCI Express
low-profile controller choices: eight
internal ports, eight external ports, or
four internal/four external ports. The
3ware 9690SA is targeted at data center
environments that require expanded
connectivity and high levels of read and
write performance, including databases,
NAS, Web servers, cluster servers,
supercomputing, nearline backup and
archival, security systems, and professional
audio- and video-editing appliances.
For more information, contact
AMCC at 800-840-6055 or visit www.amcc.com.
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Storage
USB Combo Adapter for
Hard Drive Configuration
Tripp Lite’s new USB 2.0 to SATA/
IDE Combo Adapter lets users connect
computer hard drives to a Serial
ATA (SATA) or IDE drive, turning the
attached drive into an external USB 2.0
storage device. Data can be transferred
from a hard drive to auxiliary drives or
between auxiliary drives at speeds of
up to 480Mbps. For more information,
contact Tripp Lite at 773-869-1111 or visit
www.tripplite.com.
Web Development
Web Application
Performance Monitoring
Symphoniq has released TrueView
Express, a web application performance
monitoring system. The
software allows IT
pros to track and
detect Web
application
performance
problems that
affect end-user
productivity. The
application offers
customizable alerts
that provide admins
and site developers detailed
information about Web infrastructure
performance problems, then helps them
isolate and diagnose causes of performance
degradation. TrueView Express
is $4,995, and can be downloaded from
the Symphoniq Web site at www.symphoniq.com.
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Hosted Services
Business Software
on Demand
Verio Business Solutions provides a
variety of popular applications in the
form of hosted services for SMBs.
Hosted versions of Microsoft Exchange
2007, McAfee Total Protection
for Small Business, SugarCRM Professional,
PC Data Backup, and Accrisoft
Business Management and Productivity
are available. All the applications
are patched, managed and updated by
Verio, and users pay a monthly fee for
use of selected services. According to
Verio, using the Software as a Service
(SaaS) model reduces infrastructure
overhead and minimizes IT support
costs. For more information, contact
Verio at 303-645-1900 or visit www.verio.com/saas.+
Training
Learn About
Microsoft Virtual
Server 2005 R2
Written by Robert Larson,
Janique Carbone and other
members of the Microsoft
virtual server team, the Virtual
Server 2005 R2 Resource Kit
provides tips and advice on
administering the latest release
of Virtual Server 2005. Published
by Microsoft Press, the
book includes detailed setup
information for the Virtual
Server COM API, provides a
best practices virtualization
project methodology, offers
extensive troubleshooting advice, and covers other Microsoft and 3rd party
applications that can help manage your virtual infrastructure. A companion
DVD includes sample scripts, software and other resources. The Virtual Server
2005 R2 Resource Kit is available now and retails for $59.99. For more information,
visit www.microsoft.com/mspress.
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Exchange/Messaging
Increase Exchange Availability and Continuity
Teneros has unveiled Application Continuity Appliance for Microsoft Exchange
2.0, an updated version of their appliance that introduces Serial Attached SCSI
(SAS) disk technology and support for 64-bit VMs. The appliance is available in
two form factors: a 1U model supports 50-100 mailboxes, and a 3U model supports
250-2000 mailboxes. Both versions of the appliance have 8 GB of memory
and 64-bit processors, allowing the appliance to run the Teneros Exchange Replication
Engine and Microsoft Exchange in VMs. According to Teneros, the use
of VMs enables updating and patching of the Exchange environment through a
snapshot-based process hosted by Teneros. For more information, contact Teneros
at 650-641-7400 or visit www.teneros.com.
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Security
Corporate Virus and
Spyware Protection
Webroot AntiSpyware Corporate
Edition with AntiVirus 3.5 provides
enterprises with protection against
malware, spyware, and viruses.
This latest version introduces Windows
Vista compatibility, improved
real-time threat detection, and
enhanced reporting functionality.
Other improved features include integration with Active Directory for ease of
installation and enhanced detection of and protection from malware. Webroot
Antispyware Corporate Edition with Antivirus 3.5 is now available and costs
$28.26 per user for 1000-2500 seats. For more information, contact Webroot
Software at 866-612-4268 or visit www.webroot.com.
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