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    A fatal flaw with the DNS (Domain Name System) was currently being exploited in internet attacks and more attacks were likely, the security researcher who discovered the flaw said on Thursday in the US

  • DNS disaster: first attacks reported

    The first attacks that are likely to have stemmed from a serious Domain Name System flaw have been reported.

  • Massive, coordinated DNS patch released

    A security researcher has responsibly disclosed a fundamental flaw within the Domain Name System (DNS), the addressing scheme behind the common names used on the Internet.

  • Kaminsky details DNS flaw

    Security researcher Dan Kaminsky has offered more details about a fundamental flaw in the Domain Name System and the extent of the vulnerability.

  • DNS patch causes BIND blunder

    The group responsible for maintaining the internet's most popular domain name software BIND has admitted it caused problems by fast-tracking a security patch designed to fix the widescale DNS flaw discovered by researcher Dan Kaminsky this month.

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    When upgrading technology, setting up a test network to evaluate application compatibility is vital. Here are some tips on testing, as well as other preparations recommended when making the switch to Win2K.

  • Windows 2000 problem? Start with DNS

    The biggest paradigm shift in Windows 2000 is going from WINS to DNS for name resolution. This case study reveals that in an Active Directory environment, DNS is even more critical and that Win2K troubleshooting should often begin with DNS.

  • Standard and conditional forwarding in Windows 2003 DNS

    Make your DNS servers more efficient by forwarding unresolved DNS queries. This step-by-step walks you through setting up standard forwarding as well as the new Windows 2003 conditional forwarding process.

  • Securing DNS servers

    Whether it’s configurations within Microsoft DNS service that can be used to make a server more secure, or additional operating system and network environment configurations, there are small measures you can take to help offer greater security.

  • Linux: Making the change

    The idea of getting a robust, scalable operating system for free hasn't clicked with many enterprises -- until now.

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  • Telstra NetComm Turbo 7 Series Wireless Gateway

    NetComm Turbo 7 Series Wireless Gateway provides an easy set-up, good coverage and modest speed. While this system gives you the advantage of portable wireless gateway, wireless services are less reliable and cannot match ADSL2 speeds.

  • Acer Altos R520

    Acer has taken standard Intel OEM components to put together a highly configurable and very scalable 1U server, capable of handling a variety of tasks. It's more than a match for similar products from the big-name vendors.

  • Five network maintenance tools tested

    With the right packet sniffers you can truly lead the dog's life. What's most impressive is network monitoring devices will help you see problems immediately. These tools can aid in analysis, migration, monitoring, security, testing, and administration of the network.

  • Avert your gaze! 8 filtering packages tested

    Just how good are web filtering packages? We put eight of the best head to head in our Australian review.

  • Ultimate anti-spam guide: 11 products tested

    From server-level software, to appliances, to managed services, we review the latest anti-spam solutions to help enterprises manage the onslaught of unsightly spam.

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