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By Karl Magsig A wireless network provides users with more mobility and freedom within their networked environment as well as making it quicker, simpler and sometimes less-expensive to implement a functional network.

By Karl Magsig In some cases, the client leases only the computer equipment housed at the co-location provider (as is the business plan for HavenCo). Again, this is a matter of personal preference; many enterprises have a certain comfort level knowing they actually own the hardware in use. However, non-ownership of hardware can also have […]

By Karl Magsig The enterprise controls the environment its servers are in, from temperature and humidity to system accessibility. It controls what kind of lock is on the room (if any,) and who has access to it. The sys admins knows who is in the office on a daily basis and has more control over […]

By Jean-Christophe Cimetiere of TechMetrix Research The following types of players are present in the J2EE market sector: Hardware and server vendors Database vendors “Independent” vendors

By Jean-Christophe Cimetiere of TechMetrix Research The vendors’ positions as hardware manufacturers gives IBM, Sun, and HP a considerable advantage over other application server vendors. However, the technical differences between products are not a predominant reason for choosing one over another, even though they should not be ignored. The market presence of these players and […]

By Jean-Christophe Cimetiere of TechMetrix Research Lastly, in the “database vendor” category we again find IBM, this time as the vendor of DB2. For IBM, this represents one more way to access — or retain — customers. IBM promotes WebSphere as a platform that groups together all of its e-business-oriented products, rather than solely as […]

By Jean-Christophe Cimetiere of TechMetrix Research One of the reasons for BEA’s leadership over other ISVs is its very advanced level of technology. BEA WebLogic Server is very much recognized by the market and by its customers as a solid technical product. The major market players (database vendors and manufacturers) consider BEA to be one […]

By Jean-Christophe Cimetiere of TechMetrix Research For the time being, ColdFusion offers considerable advantages in terms of simplicity and productivity. PHP is a language designed for the creation of Web applications. Simple and powerful, PHP is an OSS project that is actively supported by Zend Technologies, a vendor that offers support and complementary products, such […]

By Jean-Christophe Cimetiere of TechMetrix Research The .NET strategy introduces various new concepts. Looking closer at Microsoft’s approach, we might label it ultra-proprietary. Indeed, all the interesting innovations are inextricably linked with one another and anchored to the Windows platform (e.g., Active Directory Services). Paradoxically, Microsoft is opting for the “honest” approach, playing on openness […]

Majordomo’s installation procedure, like ListProc’s, involves a number of steps. Some of them must be performed with root access. The especially important details with a package like Majordomo are security and permissions. Majordomo’s installation document warns that the typical installation procedure is not secure, and one must consult the Majordomo FAQ for a detailed look […]

L-Soft also markets a “Lite” version of Listserv (the full version is called “Classic”). The Lite flavor is free for noncommercial use for 10 mailing lists with up to 500 subscribers each; beyond that, a pricing scheme applies. Among its limitations, the Lite version lacks some of the advanced management features of the Classic, such […]

From a server management standpoint, Listserv and ListManager are more accessible than ListProc and Majordomo for users most comfortable in graphic interfaces. Those preferring text configuration files will be least interested in ListManager. Subscribers may also feel most comfortable with Listserv and ListManager’s tools, as they make it easy to search message archives and manage […]