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Most small and large enterprises are uncertain of the benefits of a unified communications implementation, according to a recent survey of 2008 networking plans; Wall Street firms increasingly are buying into Linux, but some still need convincing that open source licensing and support models won’t make using the technology more trouble than it’s worth. (5:49)How to salvage data lost to Gpcode.ak encryptor virusThe Gpcode.ak virus, which encrypts files on the victim’s desktop and demands a ransom to decrypt them, uses encryption that so far has proven too strong to crack. But Kaspersky Lab, which first identified Gpcode.ak earlier this month, says there is a way for most victims to at least recover their files.Network World Community
Mitchell Ashley discusses Windows Server 2008 ease of installation. Joe Habraken explains getting network clients up and running with Windows Deployment Services. Tyson Kopczynski proclaims: Death to all desktops! Brian Egler explains change tracking and change data capture in SQL Server 2008. Glenn Weadock promotes Microsoft Connect. Kerrie Meyler discusses MOF and Microsoft’s System Center.
Richard Stiennon is skeptical that data loss prevention technologies will stop data leaks. Noah Schiffman considers Intel’s security war gaming.
Brad Reese writes that Cisco’s reputation has slipped this year.
Wendell Odom considers IPv6 on the CCNA exam. Mark Lewis looks at SCCP on the CCIE Voice/CCVP exam. Randy Muller asks: How far should a trainer prepare you for a certification test?
Craig Mathias considers the 3G iPhone.
Peter Sevcik and Rebecca Wurtzel declare CIFS and MAPI poor network citizens.
Michael Halligan explains why all tech vendors should be scared of Google.
Matthew Nickasch looks at VoIP in the hotel industry.
Curt Monash lists search-engine optimization steps every enterprise should take.
Users discuss additions to our list of 10 unsung technology fathers, consider the Verizon/Alltel deal, ponder the GPL and debate the role of the 3G iPhone in the enterprise.
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