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Helpful. Thanks!

We are just starting to look at SRM. This was an excellent post that provides some details that might make the conversation go a bit easier. I am bookmarking the page. 

We are heading down that path as well. We have dedicated application specialist whose tasks include documenting the relationship between the parts of the application -- UI, database, storage, application -- then the infrastructure is responsible for the parts..............

Good point. What good does it do to use SNMPv3 if the packet can still be captured and read in plaintext.

Is this still an option?

That's awesome!

Good posting.

I used both Nagios and cacti I found them beneficial for taking on Solarwinds. Thanks!

Article brought back memories.

Just because the Internet makes things convenient and consumer-oriented does not mean that we have to let technology roll ahead of us. We as IT people need to make sure that data security is the highest priority and ensure that the path that such data travels through our network to get to the destination is safe, secure,…

Interesting topic for the article. Good information.

Good information. Thanks for the posting.

Those encryption keys are going to need to get longer. Does open the mind to ponder what if?

I have been evaluating the FSM product. Still trying to work out some of the features. We are looking at migrating to new firewalls and I want to have an understanding of what I currently have so that I can properly translate it to the new firewalls. Hoping this product will be helpful.

Thanks for the info.

I like the clarity listing. It is helpful and educational. Thanks for sharing.

Good posting.

Agreed!

Excellent points. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks input like this is very helpful.

Bookmarked. This is an educational and informative posting.

I find that a test VM with all software the organization uses to be a nice trial for the Anti-virus updates. I deploy updates from the server to this test machine, perform a full scan, analyze, and then typically deploy to the rest of the enterprize. Takes about 3 hours to perform but keeps my sanity in not getting false…

I am glad to read this article. We are moving away from VTP and having this background will make my own automation for these types of changes. As the core switches are being moved from catalyst to Nexus these types of knowledge transfers will definitely help. Thanks and keep up the excellent articles.

Ah something refreshing! Excellent.

The joys of life -- learning something new!

I am not much of a non-technical reader either but several on the list brought back memories of college. Nice to see the Mythical Man-Month still hanging around. I think this is a great list. Thanks!

Helpful feature. Data Loss Prevention is extremely important these day....

I think that telling the truth is the easiest path. It has served me well in my long IT career. This has been a good thread.

Good reference material. Bookmarking this post.

I am bookmarking this page. I know my coworkers will find it interesting.