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SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-12T03:12:33Z

Hirenb:

'''Small Business Security!!!'''
I will be doing comparison of the two network vendor's products for my Small Business. The comparison is going to be with Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks. I will be comparing prices of Router, Switches, Network Security Appliance, Wireless Access Points, and End-User Security Software.

==Business Security==
This Business had 50 users and couple of server, but they need good network for their business. They also want the network with Wi-Fi so users can user laptops or phones. The IT guy also wants good security features to implement on network as network grows and need different types of security standards.

==Cisco Systems==
'''Here is all the Cisco Systems Hardware for Network Infrastructure'''
*Cisco 1921 ISR (Router) - $1,160
*Cisco Catalyst 2960 (Switches) - $753 (2)
*Cisco Catalyst 2960 PoE (Switch) - $1,250
*Cisco ASA 5510 IPS Edition (NSA) - $4,050
*Cisco Aironet 1260 (WAP) - $870 (2)
*Cisco Security Agent (EUS) - $44 (50)
'''Total Cost of Cisco Systems = $11,906'''

==Juniper Networks==
'''Here is all the Juniper Networks Hardware for Network Infrastructure'''
*Juniper J2320 (Router) - $1,750
*Juniper EX2200 (Switches) - $1,177 (2)
*Juniper EX2200 PoE (Switch) - $1,850
*Juniper IDP-75 (NSA) - $5,604
*Juniper AX411 (WAP) - $553 (2)
*Juniper Security (EUS) - $25.20 (50)
'''Total Cost of Juniper Networks = $13,924'''

==Features==
This both vendors have same or close feature sets in their products and both have same products portfolio in networking and security. However, Cisco have bigger market share in routers and wireless, then Juniper.

==Conclusion==
Overall I think that these both vendors have a lot to offer and have same products that these Small Business need. Having knowledge in Cisco systems and knowing their products and how they all work is good skill to have and not having to learn more to use other vendors products. Even though in this Scenerio Cisco is little cheaper, but it might very in real world experience.

SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-12T03:11:48Z

Hirenb:

'''Small Business Security!!!'''
I will be doing comparison of the two network vendor's products for my Small Business. The comparison is going to be with Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks. I will be comparing Router, Switches, Network Security Appliance, Wireless Access Points, and End-User Security Software.

==Business Security==
This Business had 50 users and couple of server, but they need good network for their business. They also want the network with Wi-Fi so users can user laptops or phones. The IT guy also wants good security features to implement on network as network grows and need different types of security standards.

==Cisco Systems==
'''Here is all the Cisco Systems Hardware for Network Infrastructure'''
*Cisco 1921 ISR (Router) - $1,160
*Cisco Catalyst 2960 (Switches) - $753 (2)
*Cisco Catalyst 2960 PoE (Switch) - $1,250
*Cisco ASA 5510 IPS Edition (NSA) - $4,050
*Cisco Aironet 1260 (WAP) - $870 (2)
*Cisco Security Agent (EUS) - $44 (50)
'''Total Cost of Cisco Systems = $11,906'''

==Juniper Networks==
'''Here is all the Juniper Networks Hardware for Network Infrastructure'''
*Juniper J2320 (Router) - $1,750
*Juniper EX2200 (Switches) - $1,177 (2)
*Juniper EX2200 PoE (Switch) - $1,850
*Juniper IDP-75 (NSA) - $5,604
*Juniper AX411 (WAP) - $553 (2)
*Juniper Security (EUS) - $25.20 (50)
'''Total Cost of Juniper Networks = $13,924'''

==Features==
This both vendors have same or close feature sets in their products and both have same products portfolio in networking and security. However, Cisco have bigger market share in routers and wireless, then Juniper.

==Conclusion==
Overall I think that these both vendors have a lot to offer and have same products that these Small Business need. Having knowledge in Cisco systems and knowing their products and how they all work is good skill to have and not having to learn more to use other vendors products. Even though in this Scenerio Cisco is little cheaper, but it might very in real world experience.

SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-12T03:00:03Z

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SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-12T02:49:10Z

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SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-12T02:47:41Z

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SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-12T02:36:49Z

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SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-12T00:31:54Z

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SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-12T00:31:35Z

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SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-12T00:24:59Z

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SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-12T00:22:33Z

Hirenb:

'''Small Business Security!!!'''
I will be doing comparison of the two network vendor's products for my Small Business.

Franske CNT-2831

2010-12-11T22:57:14Z

Hirenb:

This is the homepage for the CNT-2831: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (CCNA Security) classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.

= General Course Information =
* [[Franske CNT-2831 Syllabus|Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2831 FA10 Schedule|Fall 2010 Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2831 Labs|Lab Assignments]]
* [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|Service Project Assignment]]

= Projects =
* [[CCP Setup Instructions]]
* [[SmallBusinessSecurity]]

= Resources =
== Cryptography ==
* Security Now Episode 35: Cryptographic Hashes [http://media.grc.com/sn/sn-035.mp3 Audio], [http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-035.htm Text]
* Security Now Episode 185: Cryptographic HMACs [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/aolradio.podcast.aol.com/sn/SN-185.mp3 Audio], [http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-185.htm Text] Content starts at 55:30
* Security Now Episode 31: Symmetric Stream Ciphers [http://media.grc.com/sn/sn-031.mp3 Audio], [http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-031.htm Text]
* Security Now Episode 33: Symmetric Block Ciphers [http://media.grc.com/sn/sn-033.mp3 Audio], [http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-033.htm Text]
* Security Now Episode 34: Public Key Cryptography [http://media.grc.com/sn/sn-034.mp3 Audio], [http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-034.htm Text]

Franske CNT-2831

2010-12-11T22:56:54Z

Hirenb:

This is the homepage for the CNT-2831: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (CCNA Security) classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.

= General Course Information =
* [[Franske CNT-2831 Syllabus|Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2831 FA10 Schedule|Fall 2010 Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2831 Labs|Lab Assignments]]
* [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|Service Project Assignment]]

= Projects =
* [[CCP Setup Instructions]]
* [[Small Business Security]]

= Resources =
== Cryptography ==
* Security Now Episode 35: Cryptographic Hashes [http://media.grc.com/sn/sn-035.mp3 Audio], [http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-035.htm Text]
* Security Now Episode 185: Cryptographic HMACs [http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/aolradio.podcast.aol.com/sn/SN-185.mp3 Audio], [http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-185.htm Text] Content starts at 55:30
* Security Now Episode 31: Symmetric Stream Ciphers [http://media.grc.com/sn/sn-031.mp3 Audio], [http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-031.htm Text]
* Security Now Episode 33: Symmetric Block Ciphers [http://media.grc.com/sn/sn-033.mp3 Audio], [http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-033.htm Text]
* Security Now Episode 34: Public Key Cryptography [http://media.grc.com/sn/sn-034.mp3 Audio], [http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-034.htm Text]

Franske CNT-2831

2010-12-11T22:56:27Z

Hirenb:

SmallBusinessSecurity

2010-12-11T22:55:45Z

Hirenb: Created page with ''''Small Business Security!!!''''

'''Small Business Security!!!'''

HirenBhakta

2010-07-26T01:39:43Z

Hirenb:

'''Windows Server 2008 VS. Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow leopard''' This is a comparison of both the Windows Server 2008 and Mac OS X Server. I'm going to do Pros and Cons of both Operating Systems and compare them in real world environment such as: Small Business of 50 Users. This Article will involve everything from user computer to server hardware. To understand the full information both Server OS's I will include prices for everything that this Small Business will need in their Office.

==Cost of the Software & Hardware ==
When I went to research on the prices for Server hardware and the Server OS, I found that Dell had good options for the both. So, i build these packages from Dell for the server hardware with Windows Server 2008 EE. The thing was for Dell is that it start from small price, then i start adding up same spec as the competitor and price was more then the other. However, Apple hardware seems expensive at first, but in reality it same or in some case less then the windows servers. Apple has it's Xserve and it comes with Mac OS X Server and thats unlimited license.
===Windows Server Infrastructure ===
* Windows Server With Hardware
** (2) Dell PowerEdge R810 Servers (customized) - $14,400 ($7,200/e)
** Windows Server 2008 EE (included in Hardware + 20 CAL's)
** (30) User CAL's - $1,200
** (50) Dell OptiPlex 380MT Desktops (customized) - $55,000 ($1,100/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $70,600
===Macintosh Server Infrastructure===
* Apple Xserve With Mac OS X Server
** (2) Xserve (customized) - $6,400 (3,200/e)
** Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard (included with Xserve)
** Unlimited license
** (50) iMac's (customized) - $60,000 ($1,200/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $66,400

==Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Overview==
Windows Server 2008 is great overall product it self, but all the microsoft's bullshit ways of making money is making me sick and it's making some areas of windows server not good. Windows Server 2008 major jump from Windows Server 2003, and there are lot of areas where microsoft has improved their roles and services. Also, Windows Server 2008 has some under the hood changes that improves the Overall Operating System.
===Features===
These are just few new and enhanced features of Windows Server.
*Server Core- CLI Server
*Active Directory Roles
*Failover Clustering
*Windows PowerShell
*Self-healing NTFS
*Hyper-V
*Server Manager
===Pros===
These are good reasons to consider Windows Server 2008
*Major overhaul of OS
*New and Improved Roles
*Improved Featured & Services
*Enhances Core Technology
*Active Directory Enhancement
*Server Manager for easy management for server
*Network Access Protection
===Cons===
These are few reasons to consider and it might change somes to consider to different OS.
*Overall cost of Windows Server 2008 licensing fees
*Every user will need additional license fee CAL's
*Microsoft want every penny from businesses
*Many new features are not compatible with older Windows desktop and server systems
*Upgrades to existing servers will need careful planning
*More care is needed when purchasing Terminal Service Client Access Licences
*.NET framework and PowerShell are not available in Server Core configurations
*Training is required to make good use of the Server Core option
*Some Roles are too complicated to set up in Windows Server
===Overall===
Windows Server 2008 is great server operating system and has great feature that server should have, but it's not that great when you start using at in real world. It all looks good on paper, but once you know what you going to do with servers and managing servers in business network it will be a big hassel that no administrator want in business. Microsoft is 800 pound gorilla in client operating system market, and they know they will need windows server when those clients are getting bigger in numbers. Sometime some business don't choices and they go with Microsoft, because they provide support for there product. In reality this is all bullshit to me. I think Windows Server Sucks and Microsoft got their own head up their ASS.
===Photo===
* Photo of Server Manager
[[File:WSSM.GIF|500px]]

==Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard Overview==
When I start working with Mac OS X, i felt that this is great user friendly and yet powerful Operating System. Then i got into OS X Server and i can do everything in that server with out scratching my head. Once people know that fundamental of server and what it provides, after that it's not that hard. Underneath in Mac OS X is power of UNIX. UNIX is the foundation of Mac OS X and it provides power and security of UNIX, and simplicity of Apple GUI.
===Technology===
These are the few Core Technologies of Mac OS X Server
*UNIX
*64-bit
*Robust file systems
*Xgrid
*OpenCL
*Grand Central Dispatch
*Open Directory
===Feature===
Here are some new and enhanced features of Mac OS X Server
*Simple administration
*iCal Server 2
*Podcast Producer 2
*Wiki Server 2
*Address Book Server
*Mobile Access Server
*iChat Server
*Spotlight Server
*Networking and VPN
===Pros===
*New features like Address Book Server and Mobile Access Server help out both users and administrators
*Home directory syncing is much improved
*Price has been cut in half, and there’s only one version to buy
*Push services for email and iCal
*Improvements to OS plumbing help services scale much better
*Easy to set up
*Remarkably cost effective compared to other server options
*Fantastic set of Web services
===Cons===
*CardDAV standard in its early stages
*Podcast Producer 2 not as easy to setup as other services
*Best works with snow leopard os
===Overall===
Snow Leopard Server is strong evidence that Apple is working hard at attracting small businesses that would otherwise consider staying in the Windows ecosystem. When pitted against Microsoft SBS or even Server Essentials, Snow Leopard can hold its own. For $499, you get an unlimited client access, full-fledged server applications like Mail, and a friendlier interface.
===Photo===
*Photo of Server Admin
[[File:SLSD.png|500px]]

=Conclusion=
In the end i will say that in this Small Business Scenario Mac OS X Server will provide more to the table then Windows Server will. it's not about how much this Business will save, but in long term they will be satisfied with their infrastructure. In some case Windows Server might make more sense then OS X Server, or wise versa. However, In future i see more Small Businesses using Mac OS X Servers and using more apple ecosystem, then Microsoft. I believe that people will see more value in Apple Systems in long run, and Microsoft will have to keep up with Apple. Just like Apple did in smartphone market, and companies that were in this business for decades now are struggling to keep up with Apple.

HirenBhakta

2010-07-26T01:30:40Z

Hirenb:

HirenBhakta

2010-07-26T01:28:56Z

Hirenb:

'''Windows Server 2008 VS. Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow leopard''' This is a comparison of both the Windows Server 2008 and Mac OS X Server. I'm going to do Pros and Cons of both Operating Systems and compare them in real world environment such as: Small Business of 50 Users. This Article will involve everything from user computer to server hardware. To understand the full information both Server OS's I will include prices for everything that this Small Business will need in their Office.

==Cost of the Software & Hardware ==
When I went to research on the prices for Server hardware and the Server OS, I found that Dell had good options for the both. So, i build these packages from Dell for the server hardware with Windows Server 2008 EE. The thing was for Dell is that it start from small price, then i start adding up same spec as the competitor and price was more then the other. However, Apple hardware seems expensive at first, but in reality it same or in some case less then the windows servers. Apple has it's Xserve and it comes with Mac OS X Server and thats unlimited license.
===Windows Server Infrastructure ===
* Windows Server With Hardware
** (2) Dell PowerEdge R810 Servers (customized) - $14,400 ($7,200/e)
** Windows Server 2008 EE (included in Hardware + 20 CAL's)
** (30) User CAL's - $1,200
** (50) Dell OptiPlex 380MT Desktops (customized) - $55,000 ($1,100/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $70,600
===Macintosh Server Infrastructure===
* Apple Xserve With Mac OS X Server
** (2) Xserve (customized) - $6,400 (3,200/e)
** Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard (included with Xserve)
** Unlimited license
** (50) iMac's (customized) - $60,000 ($1,200/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $66,400

==Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Overview==
Windows Server 2008 is great overall product it self, but all the microsoft's bullshit ways of making money is making me sick and it's making some areas of windows server not good. Windows Server 2008 major jump from Windows Server 2003, and there are lot of areas where microsoft has improved their roles and services. Also, Windows Server 2008 has some under the hood changes that improves the Overall Operating System.
===Features===
These are just few new and enhanced features of Windows Server.
*Server Core- CLI Server
*Active Directory Roles
*Failover Clustering
*Windows PowerShell
*Self-healing NTFS
*Hyper-V
*Server Manager
===Pros===
These are good reasons to consider Windows Server 2008
*Major overhaul of OS
*New and Improved Roles
*Improved Featured & Services
*Enhances Core Technology
*Active Directory Enhancement
*Server Manager for easy management for server
*Network Access Protection
===Cons===
These are few reasons to consider and it might change somes to consider to different OS.
*Overall cost of Windows Server 2008 licensing fees
*Every user will need additional license fee CAL's
*Microsoft want every penny from businesses
*Many new features are not compatible with older Windows desktop and server systems
*Upgrades to existing servers will need careful planning
*More care is needed when purchasing Terminal Service Client Access Licences
*.NET framework and PowerShell are not available in Server Core configurations
*Training is required to make good use of the Server Core option
*Some Roles are too complicated to set up in Windows Server
===Overall===
Windows Server 2008 is great server operating system and has great feature that server should have, but it's not that great when you start using at in real world. It all looks good on paper, but once you know what you going to do with servers and managing servers in business network it will be a big hassel that no administrator want in business. Microsoft is 800 pound gorilla in client operating system market, and they know they will need windows server when those clients are getting bigger in numbers. Sometime some business don't choices and they go with Microsoft, because they provide support for there product. In reality this is all bullshit to me. I think Windows Server Sucks and Microsoft got their own head up their ASS.
===Photo===
[[File:WSSM.GIF|600px]]

==Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard Overview==
When I start working with Mac OS X, i felt that this is great user friendly and yet powerful Operating System. Then i got into OS X Server and i can do everything in that server with out scratching my head. Once people know that fundamental of server and what it provides, after that it's not that hard. Underneath in Mac OS X is power of UNIX. UNIX is the foundation of Mac OS X and it provides power and security of UNIX, and simplicity of Apple GUI.
===Technology===
These are the few Core Technologies of Mac OS X Server
*UNIX
*64-bit
*Robust file systems
*Xgrid
*OpenCL
*Grand Central Dispatch
*Open Directory
===Feature===
Here are some new and enhanced features of Mac OS X Server
*Simple administration
*iCal Server 2
*Podcast Producer 2
*Wiki Server 2
*Address Book Server
*Mobile Access Server
*iChat Server
*Spotlight Server
*Networking and VPN
===Pros===
*New features like Address Book Server and Mobile Access Server help out both users and administrators
*Home directory syncing is much improved
*Price has been cut in half, and there’s only one version to buy
*Push services for email and iCal
*Improvements to OS plumbing help services scale much better
*Easy to set up
*Remarkably cost effective compared to other server options
*Fantastic set of Web services
===Cons===
*CardDAV standard in its early stages
*Podcast Producer 2 not as easy to setup as other services
*Best works with snow leopard os
===Overall===
Snow Leopard Server is strong evidence that Apple is working hard at attracting small businesses that would otherwise consider staying in the Windows ecosystem. When pitted against Microsoft SBS or even Server Essentials, Snow Leopard can hold its own. For $499, you get an unlimited client access, full-fledged server applications like Mail, and a friendlier interface.
===Photo===
[[File:SLSD.png|600px]]

=Conclusion=

HirenBhakta

2010-07-26T01:27:51Z

Hirenb:

'''Windows Server 2008 VS. Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow leopard''' This is a comparison of both the Windows Server 2008 and Mac OS X Server. I'm going to do Pros and Cons of both Operating Systems and compare them in real world environment such as: Small Business of 50 Users. This Article will involve everything from user computer to server hardware. To understand the full information both Server OS's I will include prices for everything that this Small Business will need in their Office.

==Cost of the Software & Hardware ==
When I went to research on the prices for Server hardware and the Server OS, I found that Dell had good options for the both. So, i build these packages from Dell for the server hardware with Windows Server 2008 EE. The thing was for Dell is that it start from small price, then i start adding up same spec as the competitor and price was more then the other. However, Apple hardware seems expensive at first, but in reality it same or in some case less then the windows servers. Apple has it's Xserve and it comes with Mac OS X Server and thats unlimited license.
===Windows Server Infrastructure ===
* Windows Server With Hardware
** (2) Dell PowerEdge R810 Servers (customized) - $14,400 ($7,200/e)
** Windows Server 2008 EE (included in Hardware + 20 CAL's)
** (30) User CAL's - $1,200
** (50) Dell OptiPlex 380MT Desktops (customized) - $55,000 ($1,100/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $70,600
===Macintosh Server Infrastructure===
* Apple Xserve With Mac OS X Server
** (2) Xserve (customized) - $6,400 (3,200/e)
** Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard (included with Xserve)
** Unlimited license
** (50) iMac's (customized) - $60,000 ($1,200/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $66,400

==Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Overview==
Windows Server 2008 is great overall product it self, but all the microsoft's bullshit ways of making money is making me sick and it's making some areas of windows server not good. Windows Server 2008 major jump from Windows Server 2003, and there are lot of areas where microsoft has improved their roles and services. Also, Windows Server 2008 has some under the hood changes that improves the Overall Operating System.
===Features===
These are just few new and enhanced features of Windows Server.
*Server Core- CLI Server
*Active Directory Roles
*Failover Clustering
*Windows PowerShell
*Self-healing NTFS
*Hyper-V
*Server Manager
===Pros===
These are good reasons to consider Windows Server 2008
*Major overhaul of OS
*New and Improved Roles
*Improved Featured & Services
*Enhances Core Technology
*Active Directory Enhancement
*Server Manager for easy management for server
*Network Access Protection
===Cons===
These are few reasons to consider and it might change somes to consider to different OS.
*Overall cost of Windows Server 2008 licensing fees
*Every user will need additional license fee CAL's
*Microsoft want every penny from businesses
*Many new features are not compatible with older Windows desktop and server systems
*Upgrades to existing servers will need careful planning
*More care is needed when purchasing Terminal Service Client Access Licences
*.NET framework and PowerShell are not available in Server Core configurations
*Training is required to make good use of the Server Core option
*Some Roles are too complicated to set up in Windows Server
===Overall===
Windows Server 2008 is great server operating system and has great feature that server should have, but it's not that great when you start using at in real world. It all looks good on paper, but once you know what you going to do with servers and managing servers in business network it will be a big hassel that no administrator want in business. Microsoft is 800 pound gorilla in client operating system market, and they know they will need windows server when those clients are getting bigger in numbers. Sometime some business don't choices and they go with Microsoft, because they provide support for there product. In reality this is all bullshit to me. I think Windows Server Sucks and Microsoft got their own head up their ASS.
===Photo===
[[File:WSSM.gif|600px]]

==Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard Overview==
When I start working with Mac OS X, i felt that this is great user friendly and yet powerful Operating System. Then i got into OS X Server and i can do everything in that server with out scratching my head. Once people know that fundamental of server and what it provides, after that it's not that hard. Underneath in Mac OS X is power of UNIX. UNIX is the foundation of Mac OS X and it provides power and security of UNIX, and simplicity of Apple GUI.
===Technology===
These are the few Core Technologies of Mac OS X Server
*UNIX
*64-bit
*Robust file systems
*Xgrid
*OpenCL
*Grand Central Dispatch
*Open Directory
===Feature===
Here are some new and enhanced features of Mac OS X Server
*Simple administration
*iCal Server 2
*Podcast Producer 2
*Wiki Server 2
*Address Book Server
*Mobile Access Server
*iChat Server
*Spotlight Server
*Networking and VPN
===Pros===
*New features like Address Book Server and Mobile Access Server help out both users and administrators
*Home directory syncing is much improved
*Price has been cut in half, and there’s only one version to buy
*Push services for email and iCal
*Improvements to OS plumbing help services scale much better
*Easy to set up
*Remarkably cost effective compared to other server options
*Fantastic set of Web services
===Cons===
*CardDAV standard in its early stages
*Podcast Producer 2 not as easy to setup as other services
*Best works with snow leopard os
===Overall===
Snow Leopard Server is strong evidence that Apple is working hard at attracting small businesses that would otherwise consider staying in the Windows ecosystem. When pitted against Microsoft SBS or even Server Essentials, Snow Leopard can hold its own. For $499, you get an unlimited client access, full-fledged server applications like Mail, and a friendlier interface.
===Photo===
[[File:SLSD.png|600px]]

=Conclusion=

File:WSSM.GIF

2010-07-26T01:26:36Z

Hirenb:

HirenBhakta

2010-07-26T01:26:07Z

Hirenb:

'''Windows Server 2008 VS. Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow leopard''' This is a comparison of both the Windows Server 2008 and Mac OS X Server. I'm going to do Pros and Cons of both Operating Systems and compare them in real world environment such as: Small Business of 50 Users. This Article will involve everything from user computer to server hardware. To understand the full information both Server OS's I will include prices for everything that this Small Business will need in their Office.

==Cost of the Software & Hardware ==
When I went to research on the prices for Server hardware and the Server OS, I found that Dell had good options for the both. So, i build these packages from Dell for the server hardware with Windows Server 2008 EE. The thing was for Dell is that it start from small price, then i start adding up same spec as the competitor and price was more then the other. However, Apple hardware seems expensive at first, but in reality it same or in some case less then the windows servers. Apple has it's Xserve and it comes with Mac OS X Server and thats unlimited license.
===Windows Server Infrastructure ===
* Windows Server With Hardware
** (2) Dell PowerEdge R810 Servers (customized) - $14,400 ($7,200/e)
** Windows Server 2008 EE (included in Hardware + 20 CAL's)
** (30) User CAL's - $1,200
** (50) Dell OptiPlex 380MT Desktops (customized) - $55,000 ($1,100/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $70,600
===Macintosh Server Infrastructure===
* Apple Xserve With Mac OS X Server
** (2) Xserve (customized) - $6,400 (3,200/e)
** Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard (included with Xserve)
** Unlimited license
** (50) iMac's (customized) - $60,000 ($1,200/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $66,400

==Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Overview==
Windows Server 2008 is great overall product it self, but all the microsoft's bullshit ways of making money is making me sick and it's making some areas of windows server not good. Windows Server 2008 major jump from Windows Server 2003, and there are lot of areas where microsoft has improved their roles and services. Also, Windows Server 2008 has some under the hood changes that improves the Overall Operating System.
===Features===
These are just few new and enhanced features of Windows Server.
*Server Core- CLI Server
*Active Directory Roles
*Failover Clustering
*Windows PowerShell
*Self-healing NTFS
*Hyper-V
*Server Manager
===Pros===
These are good reasons to consider Windows Server 2008
*Major overhaul of OS
*New and Improved Roles
*Improved Featured & Services
*Enhances Core Technology
*Active Directory Enhancement
*Server Manager for easy management for server
*Network Access Protection
===Cons===
These are few reasons to consider and it might change somes to consider to different OS.
*Overall cost of Windows Server 2008 licensing fees
*Every user will need additional license fee CAL's
*Microsoft want every penny from businesses
*Many new features are not compatible with older Windows desktop and server systems
*Upgrades to existing servers will need careful planning
*More care is needed when purchasing Terminal Service Client Access Licences
*.NET framework and PowerShell are not available in Server Core configurations
*Training is required to make good use of the Server Core option
*Some Roles are too complicated to set up in Windows Server
===Overall===
Windows Server 2008 is great server operating system and has great feature that server should have, but it's not that great when you start using at in real world. It all looks good on paper, but once you know what you going to do with servers and managing servers in business network it will be a big hassel that no administrator want in business. Microsoft is 800 pound gorilla in client operating system market, and they know they will need windows server when those clients are getting bigger in numbers. Sometime some business don't choices and they go with Microsoft, because they provide support for there product. In reality this is all bullshit to me. I think Windows Server Sucks and Microsoft got their own head up their ASS.
===Photo===
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==Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard Overview==
When I start working with Mac OS X, i felt that this is great user friendly and yet powerful Operating System. Then i got into OS X Server and i can do everything in that server with out scratching my head. Once people know that fundamental of server and what it provides, after that it's not that hard. Underneath in Mac OS X is power of UNIX. UNIX is the foundation of Mac OS X and it provides power and security of UNIX, and simplicity of Apple GUI.
===Technology===
These are the few Core Technologies of Mac OS X Server
*UNIX
*64-bit
*Robust file systems
*Xgrid
*OpenCL
*Grand Central Dispatch
*Open Directory
===Feature===
Here are some new and enhanced features of Mac OS X Server
*Simple administration
*iCal Server 2
*Podcast Producer 2
*Wiki Server 2
*Address Book Server
*Mobile Access Server
*iChat Server
*Spotlight Server
*Networking and VPN
===Pros===
*New features like Address Book Server and Mobile Access Server help out both users and administrators
*Home directory syncing is much improved
*Price has been cut in half, and there’s only one version to buy
*Push services for email and iCal
*Improvements to OS plumbing help services scale much better
*Easy to set up
*Remarkably cost effective compared to other server options
*Fantastic set of Web services
===Cons===
*CardDAV standard in its early stages
*Podcast Producer 2 not as easy to setup as other services
*Best works with snow leopard os
===Overall===
Snow Leopard Server is strong evidence that Apple is working hard at attracting small businesses that would otherwise consider staying in the Windows ecosystem. When pitted against Microsoft SBS or even Server Essentials, Snow Leopard can hold its own. For $499, you get an unlimited client access, full-fledged server applications like Mail, and a friendlier interface.

=Conclusion=

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2010-07-26T01:19:40Z

Hirenb:

'''Windows Server 2008 VS. Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow leopard''' This is a comparison of both the Windows Server 2008 and Mac OS X Server. I'm going to do Pros and Cons of both Operating Systems and compare them in real world environment such as: Small Business of 50 Users. This Article will involve everything from user computer to server hardware. To understand the full information both Server OS's I will include prices for everything that this Small Business will need in their Office.

==Cost of the Software & Hardware ==
When I went to research on the prices for Server hardware and the Server OS, I found that Dell had good options for the both. So, i build these packages from Dell for the server hardware with Windows Server 2008 EE. The thing was for Dell is that it start from small price, then i start adding up same spec as the competitor and price was more then the other. However, Apple hardware seems expensive at first, but in reality it same or in some case less then the windows servers. Apple has it's Xserve and it comes with Mac OS X Server and thats unlimited license.
===Windows Server Infrastructure ===
* Windows Server With Hardware
** (2) Dell PowerEdge R810 Servers (customized) - $14,400 ($7,200/e)
** Windows Server 2008 EE (included in Hardware + 20 CAL's)
** (30) User CAL's - $1,200
** (50) Dell OptiPlex 380MT Desktops (customized) - $55,000 ($1,100/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $70,600
===Macintosh Server Infrastructure===
* Apple Xserve With Mac OS X Server
** (2) Xserve (customized) - $6,400 (3,200/e)
** Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard (included with Xserve)
** Unlimited license
** (50) iMac's (customized) - $60,000 ($1,200/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $66,400

==Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Overview==
Windows Server 2008 is great overall product it self, but all the microsoft's bullshit ways of making money is making me sick and it's making some areas of windows server not good. Windows Server 2008 major jump from Windows Server 2003, and there are lot of areas where microsoft has improved their roles and services. Also, Windows Server 2008 has some under the hood changes that improves the Overall Operating System.
===Features===
These are just few new and enhanced features of Windows Server.
*Server Core- CLI Server
*Active Directory Roles
*Failover Clustering
*Windows PowerShell
*Self-healing NTFS
*Hyper-V
*Server Manager
===Pros===
These are good reasons to consider Windows Server 2008
*Major overhaul of OS
*New and Improved Roles
*Improved Featured & Services
*Enhances Core Technology
*Active Directory Enhancement
*Server Manager for easy management for server
*Network Access Protection
===Cons===
These are few reasons to consider and it might change somes to consider to different OS.
*Overall cost of Windows Server 2008 licensing fees
*Every user will need additional license fee CAL's
*Microsoft want every penny from businesses
*Many new features are not compatible with older Windows desktop and server systems
*Upgrades to existing servers will need careful planning
*More care is needed when purchasing Terminal Service Client Access Licences
*.NET framework and PowerShell are not available in Server Core configurations
*Training is required to make good use of the Server Core option
*Some Roles are too complicated to set up in Windows Server
===Overall===
Windows Server 2008 is great server operating system and has great feature that server should have, but it's not that great when you start using at in real world. It all looks good on paper, but once you know what you going to do with servers and managing servers in business network it will be a big hassel that no administrator want in business. Microsoft is 800 pound gorilla in client operating system market, and they know they will need windows server when those clients are getting bigger in numbers. Sometime some business don't choices and they go with Microsoft, because they provide support for there product. In reality this is all bullshit to me. I think Windows Server Sucks and Microsoft got their own head up their ASS.

==Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard Overview==
When I start working with Mac OS X, i felt that this is great user friendly and yet powerful Operating System. Then i got into OS X Server and i can do everything in that server with out scratching my head. Once people know that fundamental of server and what it provides, after that it's not that hard. Underneath in Mac OS X is power of UNIX. UNIX is the foundation of Mac OS X and it provides power and security of UNIX, and simplicity of Apple GUI.
===Technology===
These are the few Core Technologies of Mac OS X Server
*UNIX
*64-bit
*Robust file systems
*Xgrid
*OpenCL
*Grand Central Dispatch
*Open Directory
===Feature===
Here are some new and enhanced features of Mac OS X Server
*Simple administration
*iCal Server 2
*Podcast Producer 2
*Wiki Server 2
*Address Book Server
*Mobile Access Server
*iChat Server
*Spotlight Server
*Networking and VPN
===Pros===
*New features like Address Book Server and Mobile Access Server help out both users and administrators
*Home directory syncing is much improved
*Price has been cut in half, and there’s only one version to buy
*Push services for email and iCal
*Improvements to OS plumbing help services scale much better
*Easy to set up
*Remarkably cost effective compared to other server options
*Fantastic set of Web services
===Cons===
*CardDAV standard in its early stages
*Podcast Producer 2 not as easy to setup as other services
*Best works with snow leopard os
===Overall===
Snow Leopard Server is strong evidence that Apple is working hard at attracting small businesses that would otherwise consider staying in the Windows ecosystem. When pitted against Microsoft SBS or even Server Essentials, Snow Leopard can hold its own. For $499, you get an unlimited client access, full-fledged server applications like Mail, and a friendlier interface.

=Conclusion=

HirenBhakta

2010-07-26T00:45:58Z

Hirenb:

'''Windows Server 2008 VS. Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow leopard''' This is a comparison of both the Windows Server 2008 and Mac OS X Server. I'm going to do Pros and Cons of both Operating Systems and compare them in real world environment such as: Small Business of 50 Users. This Article will involve everything from user computer to server hardware. To understand the full information both Server OS's I will include prices for everything that this Small Business will need in their Office.

==Cost of the Software & Hardware ==
When I went to research on the prices for Server hardware and the Server OS, I found that Dell had good options for the both. So, i build these packages from Dell for the server hardware with Windows Server 2008 EE. The thing was for Dell is that it start from small price, then i start adding up same spec as the competitor and price was more then the other. However, Apple hardware seems expensive at first, but in reality it same or in some case less then the windows servers. Apple has it's Xserve and it comes with Mac OS X Server and thats unlimited license.
===Windows Server Infrastructure ===
* Windows Server With Hardware
** (2) Dell PowerEdge R810 Servers (customized) - $14,400 ($7,200/e)
** Windows Server 2008 EE (included in Hardware + 20 CAL's)
** (30) User CAL's - $1,200
** (50) Dell OptiPlex 380MT Desktops (customized) - $55,000 ($1,100/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $70,600
===Macintosh Server Infrastructure===
* Apple Xserve With Mac OS X Server
** (2) Xserve (customized) - $6,400 (3,200/e)
** Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard (included with Xserve)
** Unlimited license
** (50) iMac's (customized) - $60,000 ($1,200/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $66,400

==Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Overview==
Windows Server 2008 is great overall product it self, but all the microsoft's bullshit ways of making money is making me sick and it's making some areas of windows server not good. Windows Server 2008 major jump from Windows Server 2003, and there are lot of areas where microsoft has improved their roles and services. Also, Windows Server 2008 has some under the hood changes that improves the Overall Operating System.
===Features===
These are just few new and enhanced features of Windows Server.
*Server Core- CLI Server
*Active Directory Roles
*Failover Clustering
*Windows PowerShell
*Self-healing NTFS
*Hyper-V
*Server Manager
===Pros===
These are good reasons to consider Windows Server 2008
*Major overhaul of OS
*New and Improved Roles
*Improved Featured & Services
*Enhances Core Technology
*Active Directory Enhancement
*Server Manager for easy management for server
*Network Access Protection
===Cons===
These are few reasons to consider and it might change somes to consider to different OS.
*Overall cost of Windows Server 2008 licensing fees
*Every user will need additional license fee CAL's
*Microsoft want every penny from business
*Many new features are not compatible with older Windows desktop and server systems
*Upgrades to existing servers will need careful planning
*More care is needed when purchasing Terminal Service Client Access Licences
*.NET framework and PowerShell are not available in Server Core configurations
*Training is required to make good use of the Server Core option
*Some Roles are too complicated to set up in Windows Server
===Overall===
Windows Server 2008 is great server operating system and has great feature that server should have, but it's not that great when you start using at in real world. It all looks good on paper, but once you know what you going to do with servers and managing servers in business network it will be a big hassel that no administrator want in business. Microsoft is 800 pound gorilla in client operating system market, and they know they will need windows server when those clients are getting bigger in numbers. Sometime some business don't choices and they go with Microsoft, because they provide support for there product. In reality this is all bullshit to me. I think Windows Server Sucks and Microsoft got their own head up their ASS.

==Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard Overview==
When I start working with Mac OS X, i felt that this is great user friendly and yet powerful Operating System. Then i got into OS X Server and i can do everything in that server with out scratching my head. Once people know that fundamental of server and what it provides, after that it's not that hard. Underneath in Mac OS X is power of UNIX. UNIX is the foundation of Mac OS X and it provides power and security of UNIX, and simplicity of Apple GUI.
===Technology===
These are the few Core Technologies of Mac OS X Server
*UNIX
*64-bit
*Robust file systems
*Xgrid
*OpenCL
*Grand Central Dispatch
*Open Directory
===Feature===
Here are some new and enhanced features of Mac OS X Server
*Simple administration
*iCal Server 2
*Podcast Producer 2
*Wiki Server 2
*Address Book Server
*Mobile Access Server
*iChat Server
*Spotlight Server
*Networking and VPN
===Pros===
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=Conclusion=

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2010-07-26T00:42:23Z

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'''Windows Server 2008 VS. Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow leopard''' This is a comparison of both the Windows Server 2008 and Mac OS X Server. I'm going to do Pros and Cons of both Operating Systems and compare them in real world environment such as: Small Business of 50 Users. This Article will involve everything from user computer to server hardware. To understand the full information both Server OS's I will include prices for everything that this Small Business will need in their Office.

==Cost of the Software & Hardware ==
When I went to research on the prices for Server hardware and the Server OS, I found that Dell had good options for the both. So, i build these packages from Dell for the server hardware with Windows Server 2008 EE. The thing was for Dell is that it start from small price, then i start adding up same spec as the competitor and price was more then the other. However, Apple hardware seems expensive at first, but in reality it same or in some case less then the windows servers. Apple has it's Xserve and it comes with Mac OS X Server and thats unlimited license.
===Windows Server Infrastructure ===
* Windows Server With Hardware
** (2) Dell PowerEdge R810 Servers (customized) - $14,400 ($7,200/e)
** Windows Server 2008 EE (included in Hardware + 20 CAL's)
** (30) User CAL's - $1,200
** (50) Dell OptiPlex 380MT Desktops (customized) - $55,000 ($1,100/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $70,600
===Macintosh Server Infrastructure===
* Apple Xserve With Mac OS X Server
** (2) Xserve (customized) - $6,400 (3,200/e)
** Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard (included with Xserve)
** Unlimited license
** (50) iMac's (customized) - $60,000 ($1,200/e)
* Total Cost of the Infrastructure is $66,400

==Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Overview==
Windows Server 2008 is great overall product it self, but all the microsoft's bullshit ways of making money is making me sick and it's making some areas of windows server not good. Windows Server 2008 major jump from Windows Server 2003, and there are lot of areas where microsoft has improved their roles and services. Also, Windows Server 2008 has some under the hood changes that improves the Overall Operating System.
===Features===
These are just few new and enhanced features of Windows Server.
*Server Core- CLI Server
*Active Directory Roles
*Failover Clustering
*Windows PowerShell
*Self-healing NTFS
*Hyper-V
*Server Manager
===Pros===
These are good reasons to consider Windows Server 2008
*Major overhaul of OS
*New and Improved Roles
*Improved Featured & Services
*Enhances Core Technology
*Active Directory Enhancement
*Server Manager for easy management for server
*Network Access Protection
===Cons===
These are few reasons to consider and it might change somes to consider to different OS.
*Overall cost of Windows Server 2008 licensing fees
*Every user will need additional license fee CAL's
*Microsoft want every penny from business
*Many new features are not compatible with older Windows desktop and server systems
*Upgrades to existing servers will need careful planning
*More care is needed when purchasing Terminal Service Client Access Licences
*.NET framework and PowerShell are not available in Server Core configurations
*Training is required to make good use of the Server Core option
*Some Roles are too complicated to set up in Windows Server
===Overall===
Windows Server 2008 is great server operating system and has great feature that server should have, but it's not that great when you start using at in real world. It all looks good on paper, but once you know what you going to do with servers and managing servers in business network it will be a big hassel that no administrator want in business. Microsoft is 800 pound gorilla in client operating system market, and they know they will need windows server when those clients are getting bigger in numbers. Sometime some business don't choices and they go with Microsoft, because they provide support for there product. In reality this is all bullshit to me. I think Windows Server Sucks and Microsoft got their own head up their ASS.

==Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard Overview==
When I start working with Mac OS X, i felt that this is great user friendly and yet powerful Operating System. Then i got into OS X Server and i can do everything in that server with out scratching my head. Once people know that fundamental of server and what it provides, after that it's not that hard. Underneath in Mac OS X is power of UNIX. UNIX is the foundation of Mac OS X and it provides power and security of UNIX, and simplicity of Apple GUI.
===Technology===
These are the few Core Technologies of Mac OS X Server
*UNIX
*64-bit
*Robust file systems
*Xgrid
*OpenCL
*Grand Central Dispatch
*Open Directory
===Feature===
Here are new and enhanced features of Mac OS X Server
*Simple administration
*iCal Server 2
*Podcast Producer 2
*Wiki Server 2
*Address Book Server
*Mobile Access Server
*iChat Server
*Spotlight Server
*Networking and VPN

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This is the homepage for the CNT-2453 classes taught by Dr. Ben Franske.

== General Course Information ==
* [[Franske CNT-2453 SU10 Syllabus|Summer 2010 Course Syllabus]]
* [[Franske CNT-2453-01 SU10 Schedule|Summer 2010 Section Course Schedule]]
* [[Franske CNT-2453 Labs, Homework and Project Information|Labs, Homework and Project Information]]
* [[Franske CNT Service Project Assignment|Service Project Assignment]]
* [[Franske Lab Report Format|Lab Report Format]]

== Projects ==
*[[ Command_Line_Programs ]]
*[[Modifying Permissions With ICACLS]]
*[[CNT-2453 LAB 1]]
*[[HirenBhakta]]

== Resources ==
* [[Creating a Windows PE 3.0 CD ISO]]

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'''Windows Server 2008 VS. Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow leopard'''

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2010-07-25T18:51:44Z

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'''Wireshark Instructions''' This is a walk through to help new students learn how to install and run wireshark for future lab assignments. We will be doing all of this through your Virtual Machine as though you were in the lab during class. If needed the same steps will apply to your home computer with the exception of using a your specific network adapter.
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2010-07-25T18:51:07Z

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