November/December 2010
Features
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Universities are building private clouds to offer servers, storage and computer applications as hosted services.
Colleges can run more apps and gain major cost savings by pairing virtualization and blade servers.
Campus IT departments are making big sustainability gains by pursuing multiple green projects that add up.
Colleges and universities say data loss protection software helps them better understand their networks and guard against costly data breaches.
IT departments find that storage area networks deliver the visibility and database performance they require in a virtual environment.
Departments
Product Review:
When Zero Has Value
Wyse E01 zero clients combined with Microsoft Multipoint Server offer an affordable computing platform for the classroom.
Product Review:
Toshiba's Versatile Tecra
The A11-S3540 is agile enough to serve as both a mobile notebook in the field and a desktop computer in the office.
Case Study:
Layered Security Lockdown
Premier Education Group adopts a defense-in-depth strategy to protect its most valued assets.
Tech Trends:
Packing Light
Colleges find that mobile thin clients offer costs savings, flexibility and more efficient management.
Tech Tips:
Upgrading Security
Use these five tips to develop a network access control strategy that meets today's security threats.
I.T. Practice & Pedagogy:
It's Second Nature
A proactive rollout helps Florida International University build for a future where classroom technology is standard.
Best Practices:
The Future is Now
Colleges and universities are upgrading their networks to support the latest video and wireless apps. Here are five best practices for when you make the move.
Best Practices:
Up Close and Personal
The information services staff at Georgetown University offers five best practices for securing personally identifiable information.
