File Transfer Protocol (FTP) makes it possible to move files from one computer to another via the Internet. Although one of the oldest Internet services, FTP has kept pace with the times. Today, many FTP servers include user authentication, file transfer policies, and detailed activity logging.
Ubiquitous and critical, mail servers move and store email over private networks and across the Internet.
For Lotus Domino and Lotus Notes, longevity is both a blessing and a curse. To grow its base, Notes must move away from its legacy rep. Its aim: to replace corporate stodginess and become a hipper, full-fledged server-based application platform.
This multi-platform mail server offers support for mobile devices and can take the form factor of a virtual appliance.
We take the Apple Xserve out for a spin and find that what's under the hood lives up to its glossy exterior -- a turnkey server environment that delivers out-of-the-box productivity that enterprise PC servers are seldom able to match.
Do deeper, post-acquisition pockets and a new version give the open source e-mail and collaboration server the boost it needs to scale new heights?
With version 6 available in four editions, South River is aiming to cover the spectrum of all FTP needs.
With version 6 available in four editions, South River is aiming to cover the spectrum of all FTP needs.
Once the de facto leader among Java-based Web application servers, Web Sphere Application Server faces increased competition on multiple fronts. Has the venerable app server, which helped change how the Web operated, kept pace with the times?
The first of several articles that will look at software once considered revolutionary examines Active Directory -- from its origins to where it is going.
Mention "Apache" to a sys admin and most likely 'Web server' springs to mind. While the Apache HTTP Web server may be synonymous with the Apache Software Foundation, it is but one project in an ecosystem that includes a database server, content management tools and much more.
Linux long ago passed from hobbyist to enterprise realms. Now that it's mainstream, is the Red Hat-SUSE duopoly losing its hold?
Enterprise Unix is riddled with contradictions. In terms of revenue generated, it's large; in terms of growth, it's negative. Unix remains the back bone of many enterprise server rooms, but the choices are diminishing.
Can a server be scalable, have high availability and still be affordable? IBM's x3400 aims to deliver on this feature trifecta.
The question of whether to use open source software is receiving the answer, "yes," with increasing frequency. But the question of whether to distribute software under an open source license often has a less definitive answer.
Open source software is finding its way into server rooms of all types and sizes. For those that have yet to get their feet wet, we outline the basics and highlight the options.
Free doesn't always mean price-free when it comes to open source. Many open source vendors sell services and support but keep the product free. We look at six open source offerings to see what you typically get for the money.
TCO is often a key decision factor when deciding between an open source or commercial solution. How the amount is measured, however, is more important than the amount itself, and should reflect the organization's priorities.
Security is often the first concern when deciding between open source vs. commercial software. The many philosophical differences result in pros and cons for each side.
When choosing among apps, how important are their origins to your future?
To play in today's FTP server market means addressing enterprises' paramount security needs — user authentication, file transfer policies, and detailed activity logging. Today's FTP servers also deliver virtualization and automation capabilities.
No matter how top notch your equipment or software is, it is only as good as the people behind it. Our newest series looks at the skills needed for a successful server room. We kick it off with an overview of what it takes to be a Web server or app server admin.
Proxy servers have been around since the dawn of the Web but are now facing competition from NAT and firewalls. To prevent extinction, their role is evolving from providing guard-dog security and connection sharing to content caching and authentication.
E-mail has always been thought of as the 'killer app' of the Internet. With a landscape mired in security risks and other electronic communications options, will it remain entrenched? We look at the latest trends and concerns.
Telnet and FTP are two popular and convenient ways to gain access to commands or files on remote servers, but they are far from secure. For organizations that place a priority on secure, remote access to Windows servers, VShell from Van Dyke Technologies may be the way to go.
