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Operating System
Operating System: An operating system (OS) is a set of programs that manages computer hardware resources, and provides common services for application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system. Without an operating system, a user cannot run an application program on their computer, unless the application program is self booting. (Source: Wikipedia)
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To stay secure in 2011 and beyond, it’s vital that we understand how threats worked in 2010. This report identifies the threats, the way they work, and provides insight into the tools and techniques available to protect your systems and data. Topics covered include:
Identifying the threats - where to watch- Fake anti-virus software- Attacks using Internet marketing techniques- Social engineering techniques on socia ... read more
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Manual approaches to managing technical change within an organisation often lead to chaotic situations, with different upgrade and patch levels being applied at servers and desktops. Also, the lack of change management at the human level leads to massive issues at the end-user and help desk levels. Just what needs to be done? ... read more
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Moving to virtual servers is a big step, and many Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (SMBs) are understandably hesitant to undergo this process until they are certain that it will be a benefit to the organisation.
Although server virtualization is a growing IT trend for SMBs, there are still a few key concerns that many managers want to address before they decide to invest in a server virtualization project. Major concerns include:
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German investment bank Deutsche Bank has completed the first phase of its migration to the cloud. The firm decided to adopt the new technology as a way of streamlining internal application development.It is hoped that the cloud computing infrastructure will help the bank's developers boost the turnaround of software creation. The cornerstone of the move is the ability for ... read more
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Microsoft remains the undisputed king of the operating system marketplace, with 78.6 percent of the market in 2010, distantly followed by IBM, HP, and Oracle. But the big story isn't in who is number one, or even two, three or four. The most interesting story in the OS world is Enterprise Linux, ranking at number five according to the read more
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Juniper Networks has adapted its SSL VPN software for use with the Android operating system (OS), bolstering security for Samsung smartphone and tablet users. The firm has ported its VPN solution to three Samsung Electronics devices - the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy SII. Placeholder0Businesses that have adopted flexible working policies and regularly use read more
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There are lots of companies of all sizes still using Windows XP – and they seem relatively happy with it. According to W3Schools (an online education resource), over 38% of desktops are still running Windows XP - an impressive show of loyalty for Microsoft, but one that is causing problems in its drive to move people to a more modern platform.
Those still on Windows XP should have that decision under review.
In this analyst’s com ... read more
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Businesses should make sure that they consider security when shifting to a mobile workforce and adopting mobile applications. According to Jack Cullen, president of Modis, securing data is paramount for companies that deliver data wirelessly to portable devices. Placeh ... read more
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IT security needs a complete overhaul if it is to deal with current and future threats effectively, according to Intel's software and services chief Renee James. Speaking to a crowd of McAfee internet security channel partners, James claimed that software developers and hardware manufacturers will have to work together more closely if they are to boost security.
Placeholder0She said: "Security needs to be reinvented. One reason we haven't been successful is that do ... read more
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