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EDITORIAL INDEX YOU’VE WRACKED YOUR BRAIN LOOKING FOR THAT ELUSIVE ARTICLE IN LAN MAGAZINE. THE INDEX YOU’VE WAITED FOR ALL YEAR IS FINALLY HERE. BY THE LAN STAFF 1994 at a Glance ach December, we at LAN Magazine sift through the A Sharper Image E past year’s issues and compile this index for you, our Imaging vendors are working for open standards and are inte- readers. We’ve sorted all our articles into useful cate- grating imaging into desktop applications. gories, and each listing includes a brief description of the Mike Hurwicz June, page 125 article as well as its author and the month in which it ran, | Strange Bedfellows to speed you on your way and ease your research woes. Here’s how to pair an unlikely duo: X.400 and the Macintosh. Joel Snyder January, page 125 ACCOUNTING Tools, Toys, and Traps LAN Administrators are increasingly being forced into the role Windows into Accounting of software development guru. Here are some strategies for GUI options for accounting systems are legion. Here are some managing development requests. choices for large and small companies. | Theresa W.Carey October, page 115 Michael Mulholland December, page 97 Windows into Accounting | APPLICATIONS GUI options for accounting systems are legion. Here are some choices for large and small companies. An Array of Options Theresa W. Carey October, page 115 Nearly as many types of database architectures exist as do types of information they store. Which database model will work for AS/400 CONNECTIVITY your users? | Joe Salemi February, page 131 AS/400 Gateways and Routers Product Guide The LAN Staff August, page 95 Candid Camera Before you choose a video conferencing solution, you must ATM know what capabilities you need and the options available. Kristin Marks July, page 125 En Route With ATM as a driving force, the hub, router, and switch mar- Collaborative CAD kets are converging. Is a router-based collapsed backbone right Whether through e-mail or on-line tools, CAD users discover for your network? | the ability to collaborate. Charles Feltman July, page 59 Kelly Dove April, page 119 Open Issues | A Happy Union ATM’s benefits have been well-detailed. But what is the status | Compatible with ISDN, the 802.9 standard promises to unite of standards and availability of products? voice, image, video, and data. Charles Feltman August, page 101 Gary Kessler May, page 107 Sizzling Switches How Far Can You Go? Four years after their introduction, Ethernet switches are hot. Remote e-mail alternatives can help you feel like you’re in | touch while on the road. How does Ethernet switch technology work, and is it fiery | Rebecca J. Campbell May, page 115 | enough to burn out ATM? Charles Feltman February, page 115 Life Imitates Chart WAN: From Vision to Viability Built-in e-mail, easy-to-use interfaces, and increasing sophisti- Although it’s still being tested, ATM WAN service—with its | cation can make project management software a team player. | Andy Hilliard August, page 107 low-cost incremental bandwidth—may be available to you. Russ Sharer November, page 95 Prepress Full Press Publishers are employing a variety of techniques to manage BACKUP large image files on their networks. Dan Schnaidt September, page 137 High and Mighty Hierarchical storage management increases capacity cheaply and Share and Share Alike offers scalability without requiring changes in backup procedures. Portable document publishers and document viewers are enabling Bonny Hinners June, page 111 users to share files. Sally Neuman November, page 105 Simple Backup: A Dream Fulfilled? Rememory may have the solution for tape backup nightmares. Tom Henderson April, page 151 DECEMBER 1994 LAN MAGAZINE 175 EDITORIAL INDEX , | | BRIDGES/ROUTERS Pumping Information ITT Fluid Technology links dispersed operations and simplifies | En Route network support. With ATM as a driving force, the hub, router, and switch mar- Lenny Liebmann November, page 133 | kets are converging. Is a router-based collapsed backbone right for your network? Reforming Health Care | Charles Feltman July, page 59 One hospital is using client-server technology to plan for an | uncertain future. Fast Packets, Easy Routers Eric Schenk and Steve Chevalier October, page 135 Linking branch offices doesn’t have to cost a bundle. Several frame relay routers provide reliability and speed at a reasonable cost. Serious Business Joel Snyder and Ehud Gavron July, page 42 A management consultant firm switches to the Mac and finds a superior business tool. Multiprotocol Remote Routers Product Guide Barbara Hume and Charles Ogden March, page 123 The LAN Staff December, page 81 CD-ROM CABLING It’s Done with Mirrors Cable Ready CD-ROMs make their magic via lasers, lacquers, plastic discs, Cable certification testing has many ins and outs. Here are some and some fancy bit and byte coding. ways to check if your cable makes the grade. Vince Capizzo November, page 91 David Kim January, page 83 Serving Up CD-ROM Cabling Product Guide Where do you put a CD-ROM drive? Just about anywhere on The LAN Staff January, page 93 your network with Microtest’s Discport. Putting Cable Testers to the Test Kristin Marks March, page 164 Here’s a close examination of three hand-held cable testers that can COVER STORY measure UTP wiring installations at frequencies up to 1OOMHz. Gary Howard and Frank Mara June, page 151 1994 Products of the Year CASE STUDY Showcasing the 35 best products and one technology that will be pivotal for building large and small networks in the new year | An Amazing Aqua LAN of networking. An oceanic research institute’s underwater WAN is more than The LAN Magazine Editors February, page 40 most can fathom. 2010: The Future of Networks Melanie McMullen February, page 159 From inertia to revolution, almost anything could happen with Bonding with the Internet how and where people use computers. How a small company took off its training wheels and zoomed The LAN Magazine Editors January, page 40 onto the info speedway. Added Protection Gary Kessler and Carol Monaghan December, page 113 By assigning value to your information and developing a secu- Chicago’s Ritzy WAN rity policy, you can protect your assets. The Four Seasons/Ritz-Carlton WAN keeps reservations checked in. Peter Stephenson August, page 59 Anita Karvé August, page 141 Calling All VARs A Client-Server Success The LAN 100 speak out on running their businesses, manufac- Client-server may be difficult to manage, but it’s helped one turers, and channel conflict in the ’90s. publishing giant stay on top. Dave Brambert May, page 67 Lenny Liebmann April, page 133 Cellular Hero Computer CHiPs Cellular digital packet data (CDPD) will allow your application The California Highway Patrol installs a dual Ethernet com- to send data over the voice cellular network. puter-aided dispatching service, improving response times. Patricia Schnaidt April, page 38 Michelle Rae McLean January, page 145 Changing the Channels How Do You Spell Relief? F-E-M-A VARs and integrators metamorphose into new business entities. In the face of disaster, a new WAN/LAN helps FEMA quickly Dave Brambert May, page 40 mobilize to aid victims. Confidentially Speaking Barbara Hume and Patt Jensen September, page 151 Some things are private—even on a network. Privacy-enhanced LAN Scores A Goal mail may ensure your e-mail stays in the right hands. World Cup USA kicks off the ’94 games with state-of-the-art William Stallings August, page 49 client-server technology. Database Decisions: Choosing a Front End Christina Sang Kuh July, page 139 Of the client applications available, which is right for your net- Law Enforcement LAN work? Here’s a look at the options. Interpol’s e-mail and PC-to-mainframe connectivity help local Joe Salemi October, page 53 police find the bad guys. Discovering Unix’s Treasures Anita Karvé June, page 145 Solaris offers the riches of the Internet and networking to Mac Networking Nature and DOS users. New Orleans’ zoo and aquarium tame ticketing with an Ethernet Steven Baker March, page 40 and ISDN WAN. Anita Karvé May, page 143 176 LAN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1994 EDITORIAL INDEX En Route Berl Hartman, Vice President of Strategic Marketing, With ATM as a driving force, the hub, router, and switch mar- Sybase (Interview) kets are converging. Is a router-based collapsed backbone right With new gateway products and a replication server, Sybase is for your network? poised to guide the future of data access and management. Charles Feltman July, page 59 David Stodder October, page 34 Fast Packets, Easy Routers Start Your Engines Linking branch offices doesn’t have to cost a bundle. Several frame Creating the right client-server system means choosing the right relay routers provide reliability and speed at a reasonable cost. components. Joel Snyder and Ehud Gavron July, page 42 Joe Salemi October, page 42 Global Warming: ISDN Heats Up DEPARTMENTAL The U.S. infrastructure for ISDN has been in place for years, but Europe leads the way in implementation. Cable Ready Susan Fitzgerald June, page 50 Cable certification testing has many ins and outs. Here are some How Much Technical Support Do You Get? ways to check if your cable makes the grade. Buyers of network hardware and software speak out on the qual- David Kim January, page 83 ity and cost of technical support. Guard the Kingdom Alan Frank September, page 42 When offering remote users asynchronous communications, you Is It 1984? must guard your riches carefully. The security of data over networks has risen to debate in Con- Peter Stephenson May, page 89 gress. Does the Clipper chip ensure national security or violate citizens’ rights? It’s a Stretch Ted Bunker August, page 40 As network users demand faster, feature-rich printers, how can you make the most of network printing? Is There a Consultant in the House? Steven Baker April, page 79 Don’t be taken in by consultants’ claims. Conduct a thorough search for a true expert. It’s Done with Mirrors Rebecca J. Campbell September, page 53 CD-ROMs make their magic via lasers, lacquers, plastic discs, and some fancy bit and byte coding. Mobile Data Networks: Do They Deliver? Vince Capizzo November, page 91 Wireless network services are coming to town. But cost-effectiveness, throughput, and standardization problems still need to be resolved. LAN Linchpin Cheryl Krivda December, page 42 So much of your network and business rests on the smooth opera- More Horsepower tion of the file server. How can you select the right component? Windows NT Advanced Server can work with one processor or 16. Robert Harbison February, page 93 Michael E. Chacon November, page 53 Office in a Box The New NetWare: SMP Workhorse A year after Microsoft announced its At Work architecture, how With 4.1, Novell implements a multiprocessing technology that much promise does it still hold? may change the way you network. Michelle Rae McLean August, page 79 Jason Lamb November, page 42 PCI: A Fast, Sleek New Bus The Orient Express In the local bus architecture race, PCI is pulling ahead. The The challenge and rewards of installing a network in a country well-defined specification is garnering support from more than with limited telecommunications infrastructure. 100 PC manufacturers. Peter Stephenson June, page 57 Charles Feltman October, page 87 Personal Space Plug-and-Play Optical Storage With standards on the horizon, wireless networks may finally be Direct network connections are coming soon to an optical juke- unleashed. box in your neighborhood. Melanie McMullen April, page 47 Bonny Hinners November, page 73 Start Your Engines Plug in at 100 To create the right client-server system, choose the right components. 100Mbps Ethernet vies for the top rung on the high-speed ladder. Joe Salemi October, page 42 Patricia Schnaidt March, page 71 Wireless Lands When countries lack a reliable infrastructure, corporations turn to Switch Hunt wireless networks to bridge the gaps. Separate hype from reality in switches, and you can relieve net- Melanie McMullen June, page 40 work congestion, solve server bottleneck, and avoid buying another router. DATABASES Patricia Schnaidt June, page 75 An Array of Options Waiting for PDA Magic Nearly as many types of database architectures exist as do types With few business applications and weak network connectivity, of information they store. Which database model will work for Personal Digital Assistants are just wayfaring wanderers. But your users? help is on the way. Joe Salemi February, page 131 Melanie McMullen July, page 87 Database Decisions: Choosing a Front End Waiting for Wireless Of the client applications available, which is right for your net- Wireless networks have been relegated to vertical markets. But work? Here’s a look at the options. even with faster throughput and forthcoming standards, are they Joe Salemi October, page 53 really ready for prime time? Martha Strizich December, page 53 DECEMBER 1994 LAN MAGAZINE 177 EDITORIAL INDEX DIRECTORY SERVICES Open Issues ATM technology’s benefits have been well-detailed. But exactly Let Your Fingers... what is the status of standards and the availability of products? A common, distributed directory is necessary as companies Charles Feltman August, page 101 move to distributed computing. | Nina Burns June, page 101 OSPF Fundamentals Complex multivendor networks require sophisticated routing DISK STORAGE protocols. Here’s a look at Open Shortest Path First. Fred Baker December, page 71 High and Mighty Ready for Takeoff Hierarchical Storage Management increases capacity cheaply and Frame relay is poised for success, thanks to improved vendor offers scalability without requiring changes to backup offerings and a better understanding of the protocol. procedures. Susan Fitzgerald and Eric Greenberg May, page 97 Bonny Hinners June, page 111 Rubber Bandwidth ELECTRONIC MAIL Stretch your bandwidth with inverse multiplexing, a technique that breaks a single data channel into several lower-bandwidth channels. Beyond Workflow Peter Stephenson October, page 95 BeyondMail extends its reach by adding an electronic forms Sizzling Switches | extension to its intelligent e-mail front end. | Mike Hurwicz July, page 167 Four years after their introduction, Ethernet switches are hot. How does Ethernet switch technology work, and is it fiery Confidentially Speaking enough to burn out ATM? Some things are private—even on a network. Privacy-enhanced Charles Feltman February, page 115 mail may ensure your e-mail stays in the right hands. Tales of Troubleshooting William Stallings August, page 49 Ad hoc network management holds the line to maintain order E-mail Software Product Guide and stability on a Token Ring network. The LAN Staff May, page 121 Robert Panza September, page 107 How Far Can You Go? WAN: From Vision to Viability Remote e-mail alternatives can help you feel like you’re in Although it’s still being tested, ATM WAN service—with its | touch while on the road. low-cost incremental bandwidth—may be available to you. | Rebecca J. Campbell May, page 115 Russ Sharer November, page 95 Multimedia Mail ETHERNET New multimedia messaging standards and innovations mean more power and better interoperability for enterprise e-mail Larry Blair, Cofounder and Vice President of Marketing, Ned Freed Interoperability Spring, page 29 Kalpana (Interview) Kalpana, the first name in Ethernet switching, faces stiff compe- ENTERPRISE tition in relieving LAN congestion at the lowest price and with the least disruption. A Capitol Problem Patricia Schnaidt June, page 32 Is the Internet about to burst at its seams? Do we need a new protocol, an upgraded IP? Or is the anxiety about address short- The Chain Gang | ages unwarranted? Farallon’s EtherWave cards, adapters, and transceivers provide | Peter J. L. de Vries July, page 97 a quick, easy way to build an Ethernet daisy chain. Melanie McMullen September, page 158 Far and Wide with NT NT’s modular design should win over network managers. Computer CHiPs Michael Chacon and Claude King March, page 61 The California Highway Patrol installs a dual Ethernet com- puter-aided dispatching service. A Free Ride for Data Michelle Rae McLean January, page 145 With data/voice multiplexers, you may be able to piggyback data on voice lines. Ethernet Cards Product Guide Charles Feltman April, page 67 The LAN Staff March, page 81 ISDN Re-emerges Ethernet Segment Switch Guide | The current broad availability of ISDN services and products The LAN Staff June, page 89 deserves a look. Finding a Happy Medium Michael Durr January, page 103 Asanté 2072 Ethernet hub blends features of larger enterprise | Let Your Fingers... hubs with those of smaller entry-level products. | A common, distributed directory is necessary as companies Alan Frank September, page 177 move to distributed computing. Five Enterprise Switches | Nina Burns June, page 101 Ethernet switches are a relatively new way to combat conges- | Mid-Range Frontiers tion. Five leading switches are put to the test. | Third-party vendors and changes to the AS/400 hardware and Howard Marks July, page 144 | software mean easier connectivity and improved performance. Plug in at 100 Robert Harbison August, page 85 100Mbps Ethernet vies for the top rung on the high-speed ladder. Patricia Schnaidt March, page 71 LAN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1994 MSEDITORIAL INDEX , | | Sizzling Switches INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY /INTERNET | Four years after their introduction, Ethernet switches are hot. | How does Ethernet switch technology work, and is it fiery A Capitol Problem enough to burn out ATM? Is the Internet about to burst at its seams? Do we need a new || Charles Feltman February, page 115 protocol, an upgraded IP? Or is the anxiety about address short- ages unwarranted? FAX Peter J. L. de Vries July, page 97 | Office in a Box Bonding with the Internet How a small company took off its training wheels and zoomed A year after Microsoft announced its At Work architecture, how much promise does it still hold? onto the info speedway. Michelle Rae McLean August, page 79 G. Kessler and C. Monaghan December, page 113 Cruising Along the Super I-Way FILE SERVERS Cyber-pioneers look to the information superhighway to carry education, health care, and commerce applications. | Jim Edwards, President and CEO, Tricord (Interview) Patricia Schnaidt Interoperability Spring, page 8 A major player in the superserver market takes a swing at MIS application and transaction needs. The Extra Mile Dave Brambert November, page 34 As the nation decides who will pave the information superhigh- way, power companies lay claim to the answer. File Server Product Guide Ted Bunker June, page 65 The LAN Staff February, page 105 I-Way or My Way LAN Linchpin Significant security, technical, implementation, and economics So much of your network and business rests on the smooth opera- issues must be resolved before the information superhighway tion of the file server. How can you select the right component? can take to cyberspace. Robert Harbison February, page 93 Peter Stephenson Interoperability Spring, page 18 A New Twist on Client-Server Internet Integration Now you can run your NetWare 4.01 file server right alongside Establishing an Internet link is high on the corporate wish list. OS/2 2.1—on the same machine. Ponder the possibilities. Here’s what you need to know to connect your company to the William Wong February, page 179 world’s largest WAN. FRAME RELAY Joel Snyder Interoperability Spring, page 45 The Multimedia Infotainment I-Way Fast Packets, Easy Routers Telephone, cable, and media companies are pursuing video-on- Linking branch offices doesn’t have to cost a bundle. Several frame demand, interactive education, and more. relay routers provide reliability and speed at a reasonable cost. Ted Bunker Interoperability Fall, page 24 | Joel Snyder and Ehud Gavron July, page 42 Navigating the Internet Frame Relay Flourishes The Internet is the most useful—yet complicated—network in Customers can increase bandwidth now with frame relay, a step- the world. Here are a few tips. ping stone to ATM. Robert Richardson Interoperability Fall, page 47 Greg Miller Interoperability Fall, page 83 Ready for Takeoff INTEROPERABILITY Frame relay is poised for success, thanks to improved vendor | Cruising Along the Super I-Way offerings and a better understanding of the protocol. Cyber-pioneers look to the information superhighway to carry Susan Fitzgerald and Eric Greenberg May, page 97 education, health care, and commerce applications. GROUPWARE Patricia Schnaidt Interoperability Spring, page 8 Frame Relay Flourishes Mac Groupware: A Collaborative Effort Customers can increase bandwidth now with frame relay, a Groups of Mac users can collaborate whether they are in the stepping stone to ATM. same room or in a branch office. Greg Miller Interoperability Fall, page 83 Joel Snyder March, page 130 I-Way or My Way Real-World Groupware Significant security, technical, implementation, and economics A comparison of six group schedulers shows this is one group- issues must be resolved before the information superhighway ware category that has definitely arrived. can take to cyberspace. Howard Marks March, page 146 Peter Stephenson Interoperability Spring, page 18 IMAGING In Control of Distributed Systems Open systems networking will only work with the proper dis- Imaging Goes Faster with NLM tributed management architecture. Compulink’s LaserFiche offers document imaging with an intu- Joe Tumminaro Interoperability Spring, page 77 itive interface and search capabilities. Mike Hurwicz and Dan Carroll January, page 156 Internet Integration Establishing an Internet link is high on the corporate wish list. | A Sharper Image Here’s what you need to know to connect your company to the Imaging vendors work for open standards and are integrating world’s largest WAN. imaging into desktop applications. Joel Snyder Interoperability Spring, page 45 Mike Hurwicz June, page 125 | [e| e DECEMBER 1994 LAN MAGAZINE 179 EDITORIAL INDEX | Journaling File Systems Will Keiper, CEO, Artisoft Advanced network file systems offer journaling for fast recov- Keiper finds more than one day in the sun as the head of Tuc- ery, greater integrity and reliability, and faster I/O. son-based Artisoft. Steven Baker Interoperability Fall, page 59 Dave Brambert August, page 32 The Multimedia Infotainment I-Way Rob Mechaley, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Telephone, cable, and media companies are pursuing video-on- McCaw Cellular’s Wireless Data Division demand, interactive education, and more. Anything from notebooks to vending machines can use cellular Ted Bunker Interoperability Fall, page 24 digital packet data (CDPD) service to send data. Patricia Schnaidt April, page 30 Multimedia Mail New multimedia messaging standards and innovations mean Jan Newman, Senior Vice President of Systems, Services, more power and better interoperability for enterprise e-mail. and Support, Novell Ned Freed Interoperability Spring, page 29 By targeting the enterprise with NetWare 4.0, Novell revamps its support structure to include more direct support. Navigating the Internet Melanie McMullen September, page 34 The Internet is the most useful—yet complicated—network in the world. Here are a few tips to ensure that your mouse doesn’t Alain Rossman, President and CEO, EO get caught in the maze. By combining phone, fax, and portable computer, the EO commu- Robert Richardson Interoperability Fall, page 47 nicator forges a path. Melanie McMullen January, page 32 NT on the WAN At one year old, Windows NT needs some help to be enterprise- Ron Schmidt, Executive Vice President and Chief ready. Here are a few bypasses and products to fill NT’s con- Technology Officer, Bay Networks nectivity gaps. As hubs, routers, and switches continue to converge, Bay Net- Steven Baker Interoperability Spring, page 61 works (formerly SynOptics and Wellfleet) forms a dominant player in the new marketplace. One for All Steve Steinke December, page 34 How can interoperable e-mail help users of heterogeneous systems simplify communications using directory services? Gusharan Sidhu, Director of Collaboration Products, Apple Jackson Shaw Interoperability Fall, page 73 Computer Apple Computer unveils a cross-platform messaging architec- Video’s Demands ture that opens the door to collaborative computing. LAN-based video servers offer a low-cost means of getting Melanie McMullen May, page 32 video on existing networks. Mike Hurwicz Interoperability Fall, page 10 Rich Tong, General Manager of Enterprise Marketing and Products, Microsoft The Virtual Commute The new kid on the block, Windows NT Advanced Server, With advances in WANs and interoperability, the difficult part storms into the enterprise network OS market. of telecommuting is rolling out of bed. Melanie McMullen March, page 32 Rob Page Interoperability Fall, page 37 ISDN INTERVIEW Global Warming: ISDN Heats Up Larry Blair, Cofounder and Vice President of Marketing, The U.S. infrastructure for ISDN has been in place for years, but Kalpana Europe leads the way in implementation. Kalpana, the first name in Ethernet switching, faces stiff compe- Susan Fitzgerald June, page 50 tition in relieving LAN congestion at the lowest price and with the least disruption. A Happy Union Patricia Schnaidt June, page 32 Compatible with ISDN, the 802.9 standard promises to unite voice, image, video, and data. Glen Brownlee, Vice President and General Manager, Gary Kessler May, page 107 Motorola Wireless Data Group By offering a variety of embedded communications services, ISDN Re-emerges Motorola hits the ground running. The current broad availability of ISDN services and products Melanie McMullen July, page 34 deserves a look. Michael Durr January, page 103 Jim Edwards, President and CEO, Tricord A major player in the superserver market takes a swing at MIS LAN 100 application and transaction needs. Dave Brambert November, page 34 Calling All VARs The LAN 100 speak out on running their businesses, manufac- Berl Hartman, Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Sybase turers, and channel conflict in the ’90s. With new gateway products and a replication server, Sybase is Dave Brambert May, page 67 poised to guide the future of data access and management. David Stodder October, page 34 Changing the Channels VARs and integrators metamorphose into new business entities. Jack Haverty, Internet Architect, Network Products Dave Brambert May, page 40 Division, Oracle With ties to multimedia, messaging, and the network operating MACINTOSH CONNECTIVITY system, Oracle is emerging as a network software powerhouse. Clearing the Info Highway Melanie McMullen February, page 32 Apple Computer’s AppleSearch helps you plow through a bliz- zard of information to find your data. Laverne Persky and Jim Persky May, page 171 LAN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1994 EDITORIAL INDEX Mac Groupware: A Collaborative Effort Weird Science Groups of Mac users can collaborate whether they are in the Although valuable, most network testing tools are reactive. But same room or in a branch office. proactive testing can avert problems. Joel Snyder March, page 130 Robert Buchanan July, page 115 Serious Business When Disaster Strikes A management consultant firm switches to the Mac and finds a Disasters from the ordinary to the newsworthy will strike your superior business tool. network. Here’s how to plan ahead. Barbara Hume and Charles Ogden March, page 123 Peter Stephenson September, page 127 Gusharan Sidhu, Director of Collaboration Products, Apple MOBILE/REMOTE-ACCESS COMPUTING Computer (Interview) Apple Computer unveils a cross-platform messaging architec- Glen Brownlee, Vice President and General Manager, ture that opens the door to collaborative computing. Motorola Wireless Data Group (Interview) Melanie McMullen May, page 32 By offering a variety of embedded communications services, Motorola hits the ground running. Strange Bedfellows Here’s how to pair an unlikely duo: X.400 and the Macintosh. Melanie McMullen July, page 34 Joel Snyder January, page 125 Cellular Hero Cellular digital packet data (CDPD) will allow your application MANAGEMENT to send data over the voice cellular network. Patricia Schnaidt April, page 38 All for One, One for All In network management, should you select an all-in-one plat- Connecting to NetWare form, or should you choose discrete tools? In the never-ending search for better remote access to network Cheryl Krivda January, page 115 resources, NetWare Connect merits a closer look. Daniel Bahr August, page 165 Cover Your Assets Asset management involves more than inventory, but a data col- Fearless File Transfer lection standard to help save beleaguered administrators does Traveling Software’s LapLink wireless makes it even simpler to not yet exist. move files—no more pesky cables. Kristin Marks February, page 139 Rebecca J. Campbell August, page 157 DMI: Desktop Détente Going Mobile DMTF vendors join forces to design a common management interface. Remote Access is no longer as simple as a terminal and a modem. Bonny Hinners March, page 99 Which remote server will work for your Macintosh users? Joel Snyder August, page 122 High and Mighty Hierarchical storage management increases capacity cheaply and A Matter of Taste offers scalability without requiring changes to backup procedures. From point-of-sale wireless ordering systems, restaurant owners Bonny Hinners June, page 111 cook up a hardy network stew. B. A. Nilsson March, page 115 Hype or Help Hypertext authoring tools offer an alternative to traditional help Rob Mechaley, Senior Vice President and General Manager, desk applications. McCaw Cellular’s Wireless Data Division (Interview) Bonny Hinners November, page 117 Anything from notebooks to vending machines can use cellular digital packet data (CDPD) service to send data. The Internetwork Manager’s Survival Guide Patricia Schnaidt April, page 30 When calls pile up, how can the internetwork manager cope? David Kim April, page 111 Mobile Networks: Do They Deliver? Wireless network services are coming to town. But cost-effectiveness, Lighten Up throughput, and standardization problems still need to be resolved. SMDS offers a fast, convenient, cheaper method for transport- Cheryl Krivda December, page 42 ing graphics files. Russell Sharer March, page 109 Personal Space With standards on the horizon, wireless networks may finally be Mirror, Mirror on the LAN unleashed. Here are the seven most common mistakes made in recovering Melanie McMullen April, page 47 mirrored drives—and how to avoid them. David Doering August, page 117 Alain Rossman, President and CEO, EO (Interview) By combining phone, fax, and portable computer, the EO Commu- NetWare 4.x— Without the Headaches nicator forges a path. Are thoughts of installing NetWare 4.x keeping you up at night? Melanie McMuilen January, page 32 You’ll sleep like a baby if you follow one simple rule: Plan. Barbara Hume and Charles Ogden October, page 107 Turning On the Power Remotely Remote power control extends your reach—from the other end The Squeeze on Data of the building or from another part of the state. Most network administrators could use more bandwidth and William Wong October, page 169 storage. Data compression can help. Mark Nelson May, page 129 Waiting for PDA Magic With few business applications and weak network connectivity, Summa Cum CNE Personal Digital Assistants are just wayfaring wanderers. But Certification used to mean job offers and higher pay. Today, help is on the way. does it even guarantee a level of expertise? Melanie McMullen July, page 87 Kristin Marks April, page 99 DECEMBER 1994 LAN MAGAZINE 181 BEED ITORIAL [NDE X Waiting for Wireless Windows NT: NOS or Not? Wireless networks have been relegated to vertical markets. But Windows NT and NT Advanced Server are solid, reliable, and even with faster throughput and forthcoming standards, are they bug-free—but they do have mammoth system requirements. really ready for prime time? J. Robinson, D. Grant, and M. Mansbach_ February, page 164 Martha Strizich December, page 53 OPTICAL DISCS Wireless Lands When countries lack a reliable infrastructure, corporations turn Optical Disc Chart to wireless networks to bridge the gaps. The LAN Staff November, page 81 Melanie McMullen June, page 40 Plug-and-Play Optical Storage MULTIMEDIA Direct network connections are coming soon to an optical juke- box in your neighborhood. Campus Connection Bonny Hinners November, page 73 Multimedia and distance learning are popular subjects at many universities. PRINTING Anita Karvé September, page 145 It’s a Stretch Candid Camera As network users demand faster, feature-rich printers, how can Before you choose a video conferencing solution, you must you make the most of network printing? know what you need and the range of options. Steven Baker April, page 79 Kristin Marks July, page 125 Print Server Product Guide The Multimedia Infotainment I-Way The LAN Staff April, page 89 | Telephone, cable, and media companies are pursuing video-on- demand, interactive education, and more. PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR Ted Bunker Interoperability Fall, page 24 1994 Products of the Year Multimedia Mail Showcasing the 35 best products and one technology that will New multimedia messaging standards and innovations mean be pivotal for building large and small networks. more power and better interoperability for enterprise e-mail. The LAN Magazine Editors February, page 40 | Ned Freed Interoperability Spring, page 29 SECURITY | The Multimedia Menace With massive multimedia files traveling the ne.work, adminis- Added Protection trators must learn to streamline audio and video. By assigning value to your information and developing a secu- Tom Henderson November, page 138 rity policy, you can protect your assets. A Sharper Image Peter Stephenson August, page 59 Imaging vendors work for open standards and are integrating Confidentially Speaking imaging into desktop applications. Some things are private—even on a network. Privacy-enhanced | Mike Hurwicz June, page 125 mail may ensure your e-mail stays in the right hands. Video’s Demands William Stallings August, page 49 LAN-based video servers offer a low-cost means of getting Defenders of Virtuous Data video on existing networks. NetWare has good base-level security, but everything is riding | Mike Hurwicz Interoperability Fall, page 10 on the strength of the passwords used. | NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS Dan Carroll January, page 165 I-Way or My Way It’s Simple, Really Significant security, technical, implementation, and economics Artisoft’s Simply LANtastic makes it easy for those who are issues must be resolved before the information superhighway new to networking to get up and running. can take to cyberspace. Rebecca J. Campbell July, page 159 Peter Stephenson Interoperability Spring, page 18 NetWare 4.x—Without the Headaches Is It 1984? | Are thoughts of installing NetWare 4.x keeping you up at night? The security of data over networks has risen to debate in Con- You'll sleep like a baby if you follow one simple rule: Plan. gress. Does the Clipper chip ensure national security or violate | Barbara Hume and Charles Ogden October, page 107 citizens’ rights? | The New NetWare: SMP Workhorse Ted Bunker August, page 40 | With 4.1, Novell implements a multiprocessing technology that SMDS | may change the way you network. Jason Lamb November, page 42 Lighten Up A New Twist on Client-Server SMDS offers a fast, convenient, cheaper method for transport- Now, you can run your NetWare 4.01 file server right alongside ing graphics files. OS/2 2.1—on the same machine. Ponder the possibilities. Russell Sharer March, page 109 William Wong February, page 179 SPECIAL REPORT Rich Tong, General Manager of Enterprise Marketing and Products, Microsoft (Interview) Go with the Flow The new kid on the block, Windows NT Advanced Server, Emerging workflow technology can streamline the flow of infor- storms into the enterprise network OS market. mation through your office. Melanie McMullen March, page 32 Peter Williams October, page 151 182 LAN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1994 SEDITORIAL INDEX Going Mobile Predicting a Bumper Crop Remote access is no longer as simple as a terminal and a modem. Learn to accurately calculate the ongoing costs of ownership. Which remote server will work for your Macintosh users? Peter Stephenson March, page 53 Joel Snyder August, page 122 The Right Mix Mac Groupware: A Collaborative Effort Promising interoperable routers, data-link switching may pro- Groups of Mac users can collaborate whether they are in the vide the path for integration of SNAs and LANs. same room or in a branch office. Alex Castaldo August, page 67 Joel Snyder March, page 130 A Room of One’s Own The Multimedia Menace Raised flooring, custom-fitted racks, and a cool climate never With massive multimedia files traveling the network, adminis- go out of style for the server room. trators must learn to streamline audio and video. Douglas E. Welch November, page 65 Tom Henderson November, page 138 Sink or Swim Network Managment: Getting a Grip With the downpour of new products and technologies, managers As LANs and WANs get more complicated, network managers need a plan to avoid drowning. must use more comprehensive and efficient strategies. Michael Durr January, page 71 Lenny Liebmann December, page 118 Tilling the LAN Sorting Out Network Tools Once you determine your network requirements, you’re ready to A run down of the tools you can use to manage networks and begin planning a design that will help your users and organiza- systems, from the workstation to the server. tion flourish. Steve Steinke December, page 125 Peter Stephenson February, page 83 Threads on the Loose Token Talk The BBS makes a comeback, and Windows-based conferencing Are a flat market and faster technology sounding the death knell picks up a stitch. for Token Ring? Robert Richardson October, page 142 Anita Karvé September, page 71 STRATEGY SUPPORT Battling Power Problems Defending against power glitches can be a real battle. The right How Much Technical Support Do You Get? power-protection products and strategies are your best allies. Buyers of network hardware and software speak out on the qual- Alan Frank October, page 65 ity and cost of technical support. Alan Frank September, page 42 Even the Odds Learn how to level the playing field at vendor-contract negotia- Hype or Help tion time. Hypertext authoring tools offer an alternative to traditional help Dana Shultz May, page 79 desk applications. Bonny Hinners November, page 117 The Extra Mile As the nation decides who will pave the information superhigh- The Internetwork Manager’s Survival Guide way, power companies lay claim to the answer. Help desk calls are piling up. How can the internetwork man- Ted Bunker June, page 65 ager cope? David Kim April, page 111 How Does Your Network Grow? Overgrown network? Learn to plan for growth by carefully ana- TCP/IP lyzing your users’ needs. Peter Stephenson January, page 57 The Search for a Single Protocol NetWare/IP lets you replace IPX protocols with TCP/IP. It’s a Juggle Out There Daniel Bahr April, page 161 Managing the enterprise network requires some fancy moves on the part of administrators and vendors. TCP/IP Software Product Guide Michael Durr April, page 57 The LAN Staff July, page 105 Keeping a Lid on Network Capacity TEST DRIVES Networks are bursting at the seams with traffic, but with good capacity planning, network managers can head off performance problems. Beyond Workflow Martin Nemzow December, page 61 BeyondMail extends its reach by adding an electronic forms NetWare Gets an Indian Accent extension to its intelligent e-mail front end. With the Onward Novell Program, network software is added to Mike Hurwicz July, page 167 the traditional cargo from India. A Bright Idea in Networking Suketu Mehta September, page 63 SunNet Manager from SunSoft lays the grcundwork for a total Novell’s Dream Machine network management solution. Will the purchase of WordPerfect make Novell a lean, mean Tom Henderson December, page 163 fighting machine? The Chain Gang Ted Bunker July, page 79 Farallon’s EtherWave cards, adapters, and transceivers provide Operator, Give Me Telephony a quick, easy way to build an Ethernet daisy chain. Computer-telephone integration is now on the network level. Melanie McMullen September, page 158 What can it do for your office? Anita Karvé July, page 71 DECEMBER 1994 LAN MAGAZINE EDITORIAL INDEX | Clearing the Info Highway Managing Workstations with Norton Apple Computer’s AppleSearch helps you plow through a bliz- The Norton Utilities Administrator lets network managers use zard of information to find your data. some Norton Utilities components. Laverne Persky and Jim Persky May, page 171 Rebecca J. Campbell October, page 159 Confessions of an E-mail Junkie A New Twist on Client-Server At home, in the office, or on the road, cc:Mail Mobile for Win- Now you can run your NetWare 4.01 file server right alongside dows covers a lot of ground. OS/2 2.1—on the same machine. Ponder the possibilities. Rebecca J. Campbell September, page 167 William Wong February, page 179 Connecting to NetWare Novell Approach to Management In the never-ending search for better remote access to network Novell’s NetWare Management System presents a comprehen- resources, NetWare Connect merits a close look. sive solution for managing your enterprise network. Daniel Bahr August, page 165 Tom Henderson June, page 166 Defenders of Virtuous Data On the Road with Cubix NetWare has good base-level security, but everything is riding Cubix’s ERS/FT custom chassis works as an asynchronous on the strength of the passwords used. server, an applications server, and a fax server. Dan Carroll January, page 165 Daniel Bahr and Terry Parsons November, page 157 Distribution Software Reduces Toil Putting Cable Testers to the Test Two packages promise to take the drudgery out of installing Here’s a close examination of three hand-held cable testers that can software on network nodes. measure UTP wiring installations at frequencies up to 1OOMHz. Tom Henderson November, page 167 Gary Howard and Frank Mara June, page 151 Expanding Your Possibilities Putting Electronic Forms to Work A look at six remote-control software packages that let you link Electronic forms programs, with the help of e-mail, are out to up to your LAN over a modem connection. change the way the business world pushes paper. Sally Neuman December, page 135 Dan Carroll and Mike Hurwicz May, page 149 Fearless File Transfer RAID Hits Main Street Traveling Software’s LapLink wireless makes it even simpler to As data security and nonstop operations become a requirement, move files—no more pesky cables. RAID products proliferate. We put seven systems to the test. Rebecca J. Campbell August, page 157 Tom Henderson August, page 147 Finding a Happy Medium Real-World Groupware Asanté 2072 Ethernet hub blends features of larger enterprise A comparison of six group schedulers shows this is one group- hubs with those of smaller entry-levei products. ware category that has definitely arrived. Alan Frank September, page 177 Howard Marks March, page 146 Five Enterprise Switches Resurrecting the Crash Dummies Ethernet switches are a relatively new way to combat conges- Storage Dimensions’ Continua and Micropolis’ Raidion RAID tion. Five leading switches are put to the test. devices help you keep your systems running. Howard Marks July, page 144 Tom Henderson and Ernie Boyles January, page 173 Imaging Goes Faster with NLM The Search for a Single Protocol Compulink’s LaserFiche offers document imaging with an intu- NetWare/IP lets you replace IPX protocols with TCP/IP. itive interface and search capabilities. Daniel Bahr April, page 161 Mike Hurwicz and Dan Carroll January, page 156 Serving Up CD-ROM Instant Gratification Where do you put a CD-ROM drive? Just about anywhere on Keep information at your fingertips with the vast storage capa- your network with Microtest’s Discport. bilities and quick-and-easy access of CD-recordable. Kristin Marks March, page 164 Bonny Hinners October, page 177 Is There DOS After Windows? Simple Backup: A Dream Fulfilled? Novell DOS 7 adds networking and memory-management tricks. Rememory may have the solution for tape backup nightmares. Kristin Marks June, page 173 Tom Henderson April, page 151 It’s Simple, Really Stick Around Artisoft’s Simply LANtastic makes it easy for those who are Two messaging programs paste notes all over your network. new to networking to get up and running. Rebecca J. Campbell May, page 163 Rebecca J. Campbell July, page 159 The Supervisor’s Apprentice Keeping LocalTalk within Reach Want to off-load repetitive networking tasks—without giving Moving your Macintoshes to Ethernet or Token Ring doesn’t out the supervisor’s password? mean you have to say goodbye to your LocalTalk printers. Rebecca J. Campbell November, page 150 Jim Persky February, page 189 Turning on the Power Remotely Managing from the Desk Remote power control extends your reach—from the other end Intel’s LANDesk is a complete tool kit for LAN managers. of the building or from another part of the state. Steve Kalman April, page 141 William Wong October, page 169 LAN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1994

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EDITORIAL INDEX YOU’VE WRACKED YOUR BRAIN LOOKING FOR THAT ELUSIVE ARTICLE IN LAN MAGAZINE. THE INDEX YOU’VE WAITED FOR ALL YEAR IS FINALLY HERE. BY THE LAN STAFF 1994 at a Glance ach December, we at LAN Magazine sift through the A Sharper Image E past year’s issues and compile this index for you, our Imaging vendors are working for open standards and are inte- readers. We’ve sorted all our articles into useful cate- grating imaging into desktop applications. gories, and each listing includes a brief description of the Mike Hurwicz June, page 125 article as well as its author and the month in which it ran, | Strange Bedfellows to speed you on your way and ease your research woes. Here’s how to pair an unlikely duo: X.400 and the Macintosh. Joel Snyder January, page 125 ACCOUNTING Tools, Toys, and Traps LAN Administrators are increasingly being forced into the role Windows into Accounting of software development guru. Here are some strategies for GUI options for accounting systems are legion. Here are some managing development requests. choices for large and small companies. | Theresa W.Carey October, page 115 Michael Mulholland December, page 97 Windows into Accounting | APPLICATIONS GUI options for accounting systems are legion. Here are some choices for large and small companies. An Array of Options Theresa W. Carey October, page 115 Nearly as many types of database architectures exist as do types of information they store. Which database model will work for AS/400 CONNECTIVITY your users? | Joe Salemi February, page 131 AS/400 Gateways and Routers Product Guide The LAN Staff August, page 95 Candid Camera Before you choose a video conferencing solution, you must ATM know what capabilities you need and the options available. Kristin Marks July, page 125 En Route With ATM as a driving force, the hub, router, and switch mar- Collaborative CAD kets are converging. Is a router-based collapsed backbone right Whether through e-mail or on-line tools, CAD users discover for your network? | the ability to collaborate. Charles Feltman July, page 59 Kelly Dove April, page 119 Open Issues | A Happy Union ATM’s benefits have been well-detailed. But what is the status | Compatible with ISDN, the 802.9 standard promises to unite of standards and availability of products? voice, image, video, and data. Charles Feltman August, page 101 Gary Kessler May, page 107 Sizzling Switches How Far Can You Go? Four years after their introduction, Ethernet switches are hot. Remote e-mail alternatives can help you feel like you’re in | touch while on the road. How does Ethernet switch technology work, and is it fiery | Rebecca J. Campbell May, page 115 | enough to burn out ATM? Charles Feltman February, page 115 Life Imitates Chart WAN: From Vision to Viability Built-in e-mail, easy-to-use interfaces, and increasing sophisti- Although it’s still being tested, ATM WAN service—with its | cation can make project management software a team player. | Andy Hilliard August, page 107 low-cost incremental bandwidth—may be available to you. Russ Sharer November, page 95 Prepress Full Press Publishers are employing a variety of techniques to manage BACKUP large image files on their networks. Dan Schnaidt September, page 137 High and Mighty Hierarchical storage management increases capacity cheaply and Share and Share Alike offers scalability without requiring changes in backup procedures. Portable document publishers and document viewers are enabling Bonny Hinners June, page 111 users to share files. Sally Neuman November, page 105 Simple Backup: A Dream Fulfilled? Rememory may have the solution for tape backup nightmares. Tom Henderson April, page 151 DECEMBER 1994 LAN MAGAZINE 175 EDITORIAL INDEX , | | BRIDGES/ROUTERS Pumping Information ITT Fluid Technology links dispersed operations and simplifies | En Route network support. With ATM as a driving force, the hub, router, and switch mar- Lenny Liebmann November, page 133 | kets are converging. Is a router-based collapsed backbone right for your network? Reforming Health Care | Charles Feltman July, page 59 One hospital is using client-server technology to plan for an | uncertain future. Fast Packets, Easy Routers Eric Schenk and Steve Chevalier October, page 135 Linking branch offices doesn’t have to cost a bundle. Several frame relay routers provide reliability and speed at a reasonable cost. Serious Business Joel Snyder and Ehud Gavron July, page 42 A management consultant firm switches to the Mac and finds a superior business tool. Multiprotocol Remote Routers Product Guide Barbara Hume and Charles Ogden March, page 123 The LAN Staff December, page 81 CD-ROM CABLING It’s Done with Mirrors Cable Ready CD-ROMs make their magic via lasers, lacquers, plastic discs, Cable certification testing has many ins and outs. Here are some and some fancy bit and byte coding. ways to check if your cable makes the grade. Vince Capizzo November, page 91 David Kim January, page 83 Serving Up CD-ROM Cabling Product Guide Where do you put a CD-ROM drive? Just about anywhere on The LAN Staff January, page 93 your network with Microtest’s Discport. Putting Cable Testers to the Test Kristin Marks March, page 164 Here’s a close examination of three hand-held cable testers that can COVER STORY measure UTP wiring installations at frequencies up to 1OOMHz. Gary Howard and Frank Mara June, page 151 1994 Products of the Year CASE STUDY Showcasing the 35 best products and one technology that will be pivotal for building large and small networks in the new year | An Amazing Aqua LAN of networking. An oceanic research institute’s underwater WAN is more than The LAN Magazine Editors February, page 40 most can fathom. 2010: The Future of Networks Melanie McMullen February, page 159 From inertia to revolution, almost anything could happen with Bonding with the Internet how and where people use computers. How a small company took off its training wheels and zoomed The LAN Magazine Editors January, page 40 onto the info speedway. Added Protection Gary Kessler and Carol Monaghan December, page 113 By assigning value to your information and developing a secu- Chicago’s Ritzy WAN rity policy, you can protect your assets. The Four Seasons/Ritz-Carlton WAN keeps reservations checked in. Peter Stephenson August, page 59 Anita Karvé August, page 141 Calling All VARs A Client-Server Success The LAN 100 speak out on running their businesses, manufac- Client-server may be difficult to manage, but it’s helped one turers, and channel conflict in the ’90s. publishing giant stay on top. Dave Brambert May, page 67 Lenny Liebmann April, page 133 Cellular Hero Computer CHiPs Cellular digital packet data (CDPD) will allow your application The California Highway Patrol installs a dual Ethernet com- to send data over the voice cellular network. puter-aided dispatching service, improving response times. Patricia Schnaidt April, page 38 Michelle Rae McLean January, page 145 Changing the Channels How Do You Spell Relief? F-E-M-A VARs and integrators metamorphose into new business entities. In the face of disaster, a new WAN/LAN helps FEMA quickly Dave Brambert May, page 40 mobilize to aid victims. Confidentially Speaking Barbara Hume and Patt Jensen September, page 151 Some things are private—even on a network. Privacy-enhanced LAN Scores A Goal mail may ensure your e-mail stays in the right hands. World Cup USA kicks off the ’94 games with state-of-the-art William Stallings August, page 49 client-server technology. Database Decisions: Choosing a Front End Christina Sang Kuh July, page 139 Of the client applications available, which is right for your net- Law Enforcement LAN work? Here’s a look at the options. Interpol’s e-mail and PC-to-mainframe connectivity help local Joe Salemi October, page 53 police find the bad guys. Discovering Unix’s Treasures Anita Karvé June, page 145 Solaris offers the riches of the Internet and networking to Mac Networking Nature and DOS users. New Orleans’ zoo and aquarium tame ticketing with an Ethernet Steven Baker March, page 40 and ISDN WAN. Anita Karvé May, page 143 176 LAN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1994 EDITORIAL INDEX En Route Berl Hartman, Vice President of Strategic Marketing, With ATM as a driving force, the hub, router, and switch mar- Sybase (Interview) kets are converging. Is a router-based collapsed backbone right With new gateway products and a replication server, Sybase is for your network? poised to guide the future of data access and management. Charles Feltman July, page 59 David Stodder October, page 34 Fast Packets, Easy Routers Start Your Engines Linking branch offices doesn’t have to cost a bundle. Several frame Creating the right client-server system means choosing the right relay routers provide reliability and speed at a reasonable cost. components. Joel Snyder and Ehud Gavron July, page 42 Joe Salemi October, page 42 Global Warming: ISDN Heats Up DEPARTMENTAL The U.S. infrastructure for ISDN has been in place for years, but Europe leads the way in implementation. Cable Ready Susan Fitzgerald June, page 50 Cable certification testing has many ins and outs. Here are some How Much Technical Support Do You Get? ways to check if your cable makes the grade. Buyers of network hardware and software speak out on the qual- David Kim January, page 83 ity and cost of technical support. Guard the Kingdom Alan Frank September, page 42 When offering remote users asynchronous communications, you Is It 1984? must guard your riches carefully. The security of data over networks has risen to debate in Con- Peter Stephenson May, page 89 gress. Does the Clipper chip ensure national security or violate citizens’ rights? It’s a Stretch Ted Bunker August, page 40 As network users demand faster, feature-rich printers, how can you make the most of network printing? Is There a Consultant in the House? Steven Baker April, page 79 Don’t be taken in by consultants’ claims. Conduct a thorough search for a true expert. It’s Done with Mirrors Rebecca J. Campbell September, page 53 CD-ROMs make their magic via lasers, lacquers, plastic discs, and some fancy bit and byte coding. Mobile Data Networks: Do They Deliver? Vince Capizzo November, page 91 Wireless network services are coming to town. But cost-effectiveness, throughput, and standardization problems still need to be resolved. LAN Linchpin Cheryl Krivda December, page 42 So much of your network and business rests on the smooth opera- More Horsepower tion of the file server. How can you select the right component? Windows NT Advanced Server can work with one processor or 16. Robert Harbison February, page 93 Michael E. Chacon November, page 53 Office in a Box The New NetWare: SMP Workhorse A year after Microsoft announced its At Work architecture, how With 4.1, Novell implements a multiprocessing technology that much promise does it still hold? may change the way you network. Michelle Rae McLean August, page 79 Jason Lamb November, page 42 PCI: A Fast, Sleek New Bus The Orient Express In the local bus architecture race, PCI is pulling ahead. The The challenge and rewards of installing a network in a country well-defined specification is garnering support from more than with limited telecommunications infrastructure. 100 PC manufacturers. Peter Stephenson June, page 57 Charles Feltman October, page 87 Personal Space Plug-and-Play Optical Storage With standards on the horizon, wireless networks may finally be Direct network connections are coming soon to an optical juke- unleashed. box in your neighborhood. Melanie McMullen April, page 47 Bonny Hinners November, page 73 Start Your Engines Plug in at 100 To create the right client-server system, choose the right components. 100Mbps Ethernet vies for the top rung on the high-speed ladder. Joe Salemi October, page 42 Patricia Schnaidt March, page 71 Wireless Lands When countries lack a reliable infrastructure, corporations turn to Switch Hunt wireless networks to bridge the gaps. Separate hype from reality in switches, and you can relieve net- Melanie McMullen June, page 40 work congestion, solve server bottleneck, and avoid buying another router. DATABASES Patricia Schnaidt June, page 75 An Array of Options Waiting for PDA Magic Nearly as many types of database architectures exist as do types With few business applications and weak network connectivity, of information they store. Which database model will work for Personal Digital Assistants are just wayfaring wanderers. But your users? help is on the way. Joe Salemi February, page 131 Melanie McMullen July, page 87 Database Decisions: Choosing a Front End Waiting for Wireless Of the client applications available, which is right for your net- Wireless networks have been relegated to vertical markets. But work? Here’s a look at the options. even with faster throughput and forthcoming standards, are they Joe Salemi October, page 53 really ready for prime time? Martha Strizich December, page 53 DECEMBER 1994 LAN MAGAZINE 177 EDITORIAL INDEX DIRECTORY SERVICES Open Issues ATM technology’s benefits have been well-detailed. But exactly Let Your Fingers... what is the status of standards and the availability of products? A common, distributed directory is necessary as companies Charles Feltman August, page 101 move to distributed computing. | Nina Burns June, page 101 OSPF Fundamentals Complex multivendor networks require sophisticated routing DISK STORAGE protocols. Here’s a look at Open Shortest Path First. Fred Baker December, page 71 High and Mighty Ready for Takeoff Hierarchical Storage Management increases capacity cheaply and Frame relay is poised for success, thanks to improved vendor offers scalability without requiring changes to backup offerings and a better understanding of the protocol. procedures. Susan Fitzgerald and Eric Greenberg May, page 97 Bonny Hinners June, page 111 Rubber Bandwidth ELECTRONIC MAIL Stretch your bandwidth with inverse multiplexing, a technique that breaks a single data channel into several lower-bandwidth channels. Beyond Workflow Peter Stephenson October, page 95 BeyondMail extends its reach by adding an electronic forms Sizzling Switches | extension to its intelligent e-mail front end. | Mike Hurwicz July, page 167 Four years after their introduction, Ethernet switches are hot. How does Ethernet switch technology work, and is it fiery Confidentially Speaking enough to burn out ATM? Some things are private—even on a network. Privacy-enhanced Charles Feltman February, page 115 mail may ensure your e-mail stays in the right hands. Tales of Troubleshooting William Stallings August, page 49 Ad hoc network management holds the line to maintain order E-mail Software Product Guide and stability on a Token Ring network. The LAN Staff May, page 121 Robert Panza September, page 107 How Far Can You Go? WAN: From Vision to Viability Remote e-mail alternatives can help you feel like you’re in Although it’s still being tested, ATM WAN service—with its | touch while on the road. low-cost incremental bandwidth—may be available to you. | Rebecca J. Campbell May, page 115 Russ Sharer November, page 95 Multimedia Mail ETHERNET New multimedia messaging standards and innovations mean more power and better interoperability for enterprise e-mail Larry Blair, Cofounder and Vice President of Marketing, Ned Freed Interoperability Spring, page 29 Kalpana (Interview) Kalpana, the first name in Ethernet switching, faces stiff compe- ENTERPRISE tition in relieving LAN congestion at the lowest price and with the least disruption. A Capitol Problem Patricia Schnaidt June, page 32 Is the Internet about to burst at its seams? Do we need a new protocol, an upgraded IP? Or is the anxiety about address short- The Chain Gang | ages unwarranted? Farallon’s EtherWave cards, adapters, and transceivers provide | Peter J. L. de Vries July, page 97 a quick, easy way to build an Ethernet daisy chain. Melanie McMullen September, page 158 Far and Wide with NT NT’s modular design should win over network managers. Computer CHiPs Michael Chacon and Claude King March, page 61 The California Highway Patrol installs a dual Ethernet com- puter-aided dispatching service. A Free Ride for Data Michelle Rae McLean January, page 145 With data/voice multiplexers, you may be able to piggyback data on voice lines. Ethernet Cards Product Guide Charles Feltman April, page 67 The LAN Staff March, page 81 ISDN Re-emerges Ethernet Segment Switch Guide | The current broad availability of ISDN services and products The LAN Staff June, page 89 deserves a look. Finding a Happy Medium Michael Durr January, page 103 Asanté 2072 Ethernet hub blends features of larger enterprise | Let Your Fingers... hubs with those of smaller entry-level products. | A common, distributed directory is necessary as companies Alan Frank September, page 177 move to distributed computing. Five Enterprise Switches | Nina Burns June, page 101 Ethernet switches are a relatively new way to combat conges- | Mid-Range Frontiers tion. Five leading switches are put to the test. | Third-party vendors and changes to the AS/400 hardware and Howard Marks July, page 144 | software mean easier connectivity and improved performance. Plug in at 100 Robert Harbison August, page 85 100Mbps Ethernet vies for the top rung on the high-speed ladder. Patricia Schnaidt March, page 71 LAN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1994 MSEDITORIAL INDEX , | | Sizzling Switches INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY /INTERNET | Four years after their introduction, Ethernet switches are hot. | How does Ethernet switch technology work, and is it fiery A Capitol Problem enough to burn out ATM? Is the Internet about to burst at its seams? Do we need a new || Charles Feltman February, page 115 protocol, an upgraded IP? Or is the anxiety about address short- ages unwarranted? FAX Peter J. L. de Vries July, page 97 | Office in a Box Bonding with the Internet How a small company took off its training wheels and zoomed A year after Microsoft announced its At Work architecture, how much promise does it still hold? onto the info speedway. Michelle Rae McLean August, page 79 G. Kessler and C. Monaghan December, page 113 Cruising Along the Super I-Way FILE SERVERS Cyber-pioneers look to the information superhighway to carry education, health care, and commerce applications. | Jim Edwards, President and CEO, Tricord (Interview) Patricia Schnaidt Interoperability Spring, page 8 A major player in the superserver market takes a swing at MIS application and transaction needs. The Extra Mile Dave Brambert November, page 34 As the nation decides who will pave the information superhigh- way, power companies lay claim to the answer. File Server Product Guide Ted Bunker June, page 65 The LAN Staff February, page 105 I-Way or My Way LAN Linchpin Significant security, technical, implementation, and economics So much of your network and business rests on the smooth opera- issues must be resolved before the information superhighway tion of the file server. How can you select the right component? can take to cyberspace. Robert Harbison February, page 93 Peter Stephenson Interoperability Spring, page 18 A New Twist on Client-Server Internet Integration Now you can run your NetWare 4.01 file server right alongside Establishing an Internet link is high on the corporate wish list. OS/2 2.1—on the same machine. Ponder the possibilities. Here’s what you need to know to connect your company to the William Wong February, page 179 world’s largest WAN. FRAME RELAY Joel Snyder Interoperability Spring, page 45 The Multimedia Infotainment I-Way Fast Packets, Easy Routers Telephone, cable, and media companies are pursuing video-on- Linking branch offices doesn’t have to cost a bundle. Several frame demand, interactive education, and more. relay routers provide reliability and speed at a reasonable cost. Ted Bunker Interoperability Fall, page 24 | Joel Snyder and Ehud Gavron July, page 42 Navigating the Internet Frame Relay Flourishes The Internet is the most useful—yet complicated—network in Customers can increase bandwidth now with frame relay, a step- the world. Here are a few tips. ping stone to ATM. Robert Richardson Interoperability Fall, page 47 Greg Miller Interoperability Fall, page 83 Ready for Takeoff INTEROPERABILITY Frame relay is poised for success, thanks to improved vendor | Cruising Along the Super I-Way offerings and a better understanding of the protocol. Cyber-pioneers look to the information superhighway to carry Susan Fitzgerald and Eric Greenberg May, page 97 education, health care, and commerce applications. GROUPWARE Patricia Schnaidt Interoperability Spring, page 8 Frame Relay Flourishes Mac Groupware: A Collaborative Effort Customers can increase bandwidth now with frame relay, a Groups of Mac users can collaborate whether they are in the stepping stone to ATM. same room or in a branch office. Greg Miller Interoperability Fall, page 83 Joel Snyder March, page 130 I-Way or My Way Real-World Groupware Significant security, technical, implementation, and economics A comparison of six group schedulers shows this is one group- issues must be resolved before the information superhighway ware category that has definitely arrived. can take to cyberspace. Howard Marks March, page 146 Peter Stephenson Interoperability Spring, page 18 IMAGING In Control of Distributed Systems Open systems networking will only work with the proper dis- Imaging Goes Faster with NLM tributed management architecture. Compulink’s LaserFiche offers document imaging with an intu- Joe Tumminaro Interoperability Spring, page 77 itive interface and search capabilities. Mike Hurwicz and Dan Carroll January, page 156 Internet Integration Establishing an Internet link is high on the corporate wish list. | A Sharper Image Here’s what you need to know to connect your company to the Imaging vendors work for open standards and are integrating world’s largest WAN. imaging into desktop applications. Joel Snyder Interoperability Spring, page 45 Mike Hurwicz June, page 125 | [e| e DECEMBER 1994 LAN MAGAZINE 179 EDITORIAL INDEX | Journaling File Systems Will Keiper, CEO, Artisoft Advanced network file systems offer journaling for fast recov- Keiper finds more than one day in the sun as the head of Tuc- ery, greater integrity and reliability, and faster I/O. son-based Artisoft. Steven Baker Interoperability Fall, page 59 Dave Brambert August, page 32 The Multimedia Infotainment I-Way Rob Mechaley, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Telephone, cable, and media companies are pursuing video-on- McCaw Cellular’s Wireless Data Division demand, interactive education, and more. Anything from notebooks to vending machines can use cellular Ted Bunker Interoperability Fall, page 24 digital packet data (CDPD) service to send data. Patricia Schnaidt April, page 30 Multimedia Mail New multimedia messaging standards and innovations mean Jan Newman, Senior Vice President of Systems, Services, more power and better interoperability for enterprise e-mail. and Support, Novell Ned Freed Interoperability Spring, page 29 By targeting the enterprise with NetWare 4.0, Novell revamps its support structure to include more direct support. Navigating the Internet Melanie McMullen September, page 34 The Internet is the most useful—yet complicated—network in the world. Here are a few tips to ensure that your mouse doesn’t Alain Rossman, President and CEO, EO get caught in the maze. By combining phone, fax, and portable computer, the EO commu- Robert Richardson Interoperability Fall, page 47 nicator forges a path. Melanie McMullen January, page 32 NT on the WAN At one year old, Windows NT needs some help to be enterprise- Ron Schmidt, Executive Vice President and Chief ready. Here are a few bypasses and products to fill NT’s con- Technology Officer, Bay Networks nectivity gaps. As hubs, routers, and switches continue to converge, Bay Net- Steven Baker Interoperability Spring, page 61 works (formerly SynOptics and Wellfleet) forms a dominant player in the new marketplace. One for All Steve Steinke December, page 34 How can interoperable e-mail help users of heterogeneous systems simplify communications using directory services? Gusharan Sidhu, Director of Collaboration Products, Apple Jackson Shaw Interoperability Fall, page 73 Computer Apple Computer unveils a cross-platform messaging architec- Video’s Demands ture that opens the door to collaborative computing. LAN-based video servers offer a low-cost means of getting Melanie McMullen May, page 32 video on existing networks. Mike Hurwicz Interoperability Fall, page 10 Rich Tong, General Manager of Enterprise Marketing and Products, Microsoft The Virtual Commute The new kid on the block, Windows NT Advanced Server, With advances in WANs and interoperability, the difficult part storms into the enterprise network OS market. of telecommuting is rolling out of bed. Melanie McMullen March, page 32 Rob Page Interoperability Fall, page 37 ISDN INTERVIEW Global Warming: ISDN Heats Up Larry Blair, Cofounder and Vice President of Marketing, The U.S. infrastructure for ISDN has been in place for years, but Kalpana Europe leads the way in implementation. Kalpana, the first name in Ethernet switching, faces stiff compe- Susan Fitzgerald June, page 50 tition in relieving LAN congestion at the lowest price and with the least disruption. A Happy Union Patricia Schnaidt June, page 32 Compatible with ISDN, the 802.9 standard promises to unite voice, image, video, and data. Glen Brownlee, Vice President and General Manager, Gary Kessler May, page 107 Motorola Wireless Data Group By offering a variety of embedded communications services, ISDN Re-emerges Motorola hits the ground running. The current broad availability of ISDN services and products Melanie McMullen July, page 34 deserves a look. Michael Durr January, page 103 Jim Edwards, President and CEO, Tricord A major player in the superserver market takes a swing at MIS LAN 100 application and transaction needs. Dave Brambert November, page 34 Calling All VARs The LAN 100 speak out on running their businesses, manufac- Berl Hartman, Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Sybase turers, and channel conflict in the ’90s. With new gateway products and a replication server, Sybase is Dave Brambert May, page 67 poised to guide the future of data access and management. David Stodder October, page 34 Changing the Channels VARs and integrators metamorphose into new business entities. Jack Haverty, Internet Architect, Network Products Dave Brambert May, page 40 Division, Oracle With ties to multimedia, messaging, and the network operating MACINTOSH CONNECTIVITY system, Oracle is emerging as a network software powerhouse. Clearing the Info Highway Melanie McMullen February, page 32 Apple Computer’s AppleSearch helps you plow through a bliz- zard of information to find your data. Laverne Persky and Jim Persky May, page 171 LAN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1994 EDITORIAL INDEX Mac Groupware: A Collaborative Effort Weird Science Groups of Mac users can collaborate whether they are in the Although valuable, most network testing tools are reactive. But same room or in a branch office. proactive testing can avert problems. Joel Snyder March, page 130 Robert Buchanan July, page 115 Serious Business When Disaster Strikes A management consultant firm switches to the Mac and finds a Disasters from the ordinary to the newsworthy will strike your superior business tool. network. Here’s how to plan ahead. Barbara Hume and Charles Ogden March, page 123 Peter Stephenson September, page 127 Gusharan Sidhu, Director of Collaboration Products, Apple MOBILE/REMOTE-ACCESS COMPUTING Computer (Interview) Apple Computer unveils a cross-platform messaging architec- Glen Brownlee, Vice President and General Manager, ture that opens the door to collaborative computing. Motorola Wireless Data Group (Interview) Melanie McMullen May, page 32 By offering a variety of embedded communications services, Motorola hits the ground running. Strange Bedfellows Here’s how to pair an unlikely duo: X.400 and the Macintosh. Melanie McMullen July, page 34 Joel Snyder January, page 125 Cellular Hero Cellular digital packet data (CDPD) will allow your application MANAGEMENT to send data over the voice cellular network. Patricia Schnaidt April, page 38 All for One, One for All In network management, should you select an all-in-one plat- Connecting to NetWare form, or should you choose discrete tools? In the never-ending search for better remote access to network Cheryl Krivda January, page 115 resources, NetWare Connect merits a closer look. Daniel Bahr August, page 165 Cover Your Assets Asset management involves more than inventory, but a data col- Fearless File Transfer lection standard to help save beleaguered administrators does Traveling Software’s LapLink wireless makes it even simpler to not yet exist. move files—no more pesky cables. Kristin Marks February, page 139 Rebecca J. Campbell August, page 157 DMI: Desktop Détente Going Mobile DMTF vendors join forces to design a common management interface. Remote Access is no longer as simple as a terminal and a modem. Bonny Hinners March, page 99 Which remote server will work for your Macintosh users? Joel Snyder August, page 122 High and Mighty Hierarchical storage management increases capacity cheaply and A Matter of Taste offers scalability without requiring changes to backup procedures. From point-of-sale wireless ordering systems, restaurant owners Bonny Hinners June, page 111 cook up a hardy network stew. B. A. Nilsson March, page 115 Hype or Help Hypertext authoring tools offer an alternative to traditional help Rob Mechaley, Senior Vice President and General Manager, desk applications. McCaw Cellular’s Wireless Data Division (Interview) Bonny Hinners November, page 117 Anything from notebooks to vending machines can use cellular digital packet data (CDPD) service to send data. The Internetwork Manager’s Survival Guide Patricia Schnaidt April, page 30 When calls pile up, how can the internetwork manager cope? David Kim April, page 111 Mobile Networks: Do They Deliver? Wireless network services are coming to town. But cost-effectiveness, Lighten Up throughput, and standardization problems still need to be resolved. SMDS offers a fast, convenient, cheaper method for transport- Cheryl Krivda December, page 42 ing graphics files. Russell Sharer March, page 109 Personal Space With standards on the horizon, wireless networks may finally be Mirror, Mirror on the LAN unleashed. Here are the seven most common mistakes made in recovering Melanie McMullen April, page 47 mirrored drives—and how to avoid them. David Doering August, page 117 Alain Rossman, President and CEO, EO (Interview) By combining phone, fax, and portable computer, the EO Commu- NetWare 4.x— Without the Headaches nicator forges a path. Are thoughts of installing NetWare 4.x keeping you up at night? Melanie McMuilen January, page 32 You’ll sleep like a baby if you follow one simple rule: Plan. Barbara Hume and Charles Ogden October, page 107 Turning On the Power Remotely Remote power control extends your reach—from the other end The Squeeze on Data of the building or from another part of the state. Most network administrators could use more bandwidth and William Wong October, page 169 storage. Data compression can help. Mark Nelson May, page 129 Waiting for PDA Magic With few business applications and weak network connectivity, Summa Cum CNE Personal Digital Assistants are just wayfaring wanderers. But Certification used to mean job offers and higher pay. Today, help is on the way. does it even guarantee a level of expertise? Melanie McMullen July, page 87 Kristin Marks April, page 99 DECEMBER 1994 LAN MAGAZINE 181 BEED ITORIAL [NDE X Waiting for Wireless Windows NT: NOS or Not? Wireless networks have been relegated to vertical markets. But Windows NT and NT Advanced Server are solid, reliable, and even with faster throughput and forthcoming standards, are they bug-free—but they do have mammoth system requirements. really ready for prime time? J. Robinson, D. Grant, and M. Mansbach_ February, page 164 Martha Strizich December, page 53 OPTICAL DISCS Wireless Lands When countries lack a reliable infrastructure, corporations turn Optical Disc Chart to wireless networks to bridge the gaps. The LAN Staff November, page 81 Melanie McMullen June, page 40 Plug-and-Play Optical Storage MULTIMEDIA Direct network connections are coming soon to an optical juke- box in your neighborhood. Campus Connection Bonny Hinners November, page 73 Multimedia and distance learning are popular subjects at many universities. PRINTING Anita Karvé September, page 145 It’s a Stretch Candid Camera As network users demand faster, feature-rich printers, how can Before you choose a video conferencing solution, you must you make the most of network printing? know what you need and the range of options. Steven Baker April, page 79 Kristin Marks July, page 125 Print Server Product Guide The Multimedia Infotainment I-Way The LAN Staff April, page 89 | Telephone, cable, and media companies are pursuing video-on- demand, interactive education, and more. PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR Ted Bunker Interoperability Fall, page 24 1994 Products of the Year Multimedia Mail Showcasing the 35 best products and one technology that will New multimedia messaging standards and innovations mean be pivotal for building large and small networks. more power and better interoperability for enterprise e-mail. The LAN Magazine Editors February, page 40 | Ned Freed Interoperability Spring, page 29 SECURITY | The Multimedia Menace With massive multimedia files traveling the ne.work, adminis- Added Protection trators must learn to streamline audio and video. By assigning value to your information and developing a secu- Tom Henderson November, page 138 rity policy, you can protect your assets. A Sharper Image Peter Stephenson August, page 59 Imaging vendors work for open standards and are integrating Confidentially Speaking imaging into desktop applications. Some things are private—even on a network. Privacy-enhanced | Mike Hurwicz June, page 125 mail may ensure your e-mail stays in the right hands. Video’s Demands William Stallings August, page 49 LAN-based video servers offer a low-cost means of getting Defenders of Virtuous Data video on existing networks. NetWare has good base-level security, but everything is riding | Mike Hurwicz Interoperability Fall, page 10 on the strength of the passwords used. | NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS Dan Carroll January, page 165 I-Way or My Way It’s Simple, Really Significant security, technical, implementation, and economics Artisoft’s Simply LANtastic makes it easy for those who are issues must be resolved before the information superhighway new to networking to get up and running. can take to cyberspace. Rebecca J. Campbell July, page 159 Peter Stephenson Interoperability Spring, page 18 NetWare 4.x—Without the Headaches Is It 1984? | Are thoughts of installing NetWare 4.x keeping you up at night? The security of data over networks has risen to debate in Con- You'll sleep like a baby if you follow one simple rule: Plan. gress. Does the Clipper chip ensure national security or violate | Barbara Hume and Charles Ogden October, page 107 citizens’ rights? | The New NetWare: SMP Workhorse Ted Bunker August, page 40 | With 4.1, Novell implements a multiprocessing technology that SMDS | may change the way you network. Jason Lamb November, page 42 Lighten Up A New Twist on Client-Server SMDS offers a fast, convenient, cheaper method for transport- Now, you can run your NetWare 4.01 file server right alongside ing graphics files. OS/2 2.1—on the same machine. Ponder the possibilities. Russell Sharer March, page 109 William Wong February, page 179 SPECIAL REPORT Rich Tong, General Manager of Enterprise Marketing and Products, Microsoft (Interview) Go with the Flow The new kid on the block, Windows NT Advanced Server, Emerging workflow technology can streamline the flow of infor- storms into the enterprise network OS market. mation through your office. Melanie McMullen March, page 32 Peter Williams October, page 151 182 LAN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1994 SEDITORIAL INDEX Going Mobile Predicting a Bumper Crop Remote access is no longer as simple as a terminal and a modem. Learn to accurately calculate the ongoing costs of ownership. Which remote server will work for your Macintosh users? Peter Stephenson March, page 53 Joel Snyder August, page 122 The Right Mix Mac Groupware: A Collaborative Effort Promising interoperable routers, data-link switching may pro- Groups of Mac users can collaborate whether they are in the vide the path for integration of SNAs and LANs. same room or in a branch office. Alex Castaldo August, page 67 Joel Snyder March, page 130 A Room of One’s Own The Multimedia Menace Raised flooring, custom-fitted racks, and a cool climate never With massive multimedia files traveling the network, adminis- go out of style for the server room. trators must learn to streamline audio and video. Douglas E. Welch November, page 65 Tom Henderson November, page 138 Sink or Swim Network Managment: Getting a Grip With the downpour of new products and technologies, managers As LANs and WANs get more complicated, network managers need a plan to avoid drowning. must use more comprehensive and efficient strategies. Michael Durr January, page 71 Lenny Liebmann December, page 118 Tilling the LAN Sorting Out Network Tools Once you determine your network requirements, you’re ready to A run down of the tools you can use to manage networks and begin planning a design that will help your users and organiza- systems, from the workstation to the server. tion flourish. Steve Steinke December, page 125 Peter Stephenson February, page 83 Threads on the Loose Token Talk The BBS makes a comeback, and Windows-based conferencing Are a flat market and faster technology sounding the death knell picks up a stitch. for Token Ring? Robert Richardson October, page 142 Anita Karvé September, page 71 STRATEGY SUPPORT Battling Power Problems Defending against power glitches can be a real battle. The right How Much Technical Support Do You Get? power-protection products and strategies are your best allies. Buyers of network hardware and software speak out on the qual- Alan Frank October, page 65 ity and cost of technical support. Alan Frank September, page 42 Even the Odds Learn how to level the playing field at vendor-contract negotia- Hype or Help tion time. Hypertext authoring tools offer an alternative to traditional help Dana Shultz May, page 79 desk applications. Bonny Hinners November, page 117 The Extra Mile As the nation decides who will pave the information superhigh- The Internetwork Manager’s Survival Guide way, power companies lay claim to the answer. Help desk calls are piling up. How can the internetwork man- Ted Bunker June, page 65 ager cope? David Kim April, page 111 How Does Your Network Grow? Overgrown network? Learn to plan for growth by carefully ana- TCP/IP lyzing your users’ needs. Peter Stephenson January, page 57 The Search for a Single Protocol NetWare/IP lets you replace IPX protocols with TCP/IP. It’s a Juggle Out There Daniel Bahr April, page 161 Managing the enterprise network requires some fancy moves on the part of administrators and vendors. TCP/IP Software Product Guide Michael Durr April, page 57 The LAN Staff July, page 105 Keeping a Lid on Network Capacity TEST DRIVES Networks are bursting at the seams with traffic, but with good capacity planning, network managers can head off performance problems. Beyond Workflow Martin Nemzow December, page 61 BeyondMail extends its reach by adding an electronic forms NetWare Gets an Indian Accent extension to its intelligent e-mail front end. With the Onward Novell Program, network software is added to Mike Hurwicz July, page 167 the traditional cargo from India. A Bright Idea in Networking Suketu Mehta September, page 63 SunNet Manager from SunSoft lays the grcundwork for a total Novell’s Dream Machine network management solution. Will the purchase of WordPerfect make Novell a lean, mean Tom Henderson December, page 163 fighting machine? The Chain Gang Ted Bunker July, page 79 Farallon’s EtherWave cards, adapters, and transceivers provide Operator, Give Me Telephony a quick, easy way to build an Ethernet daisy chain. Computer-telephone integration is now on the network level. Melanie McMullen September, page 158 What can it do for your office? Anita Karvé July, page 71 DECEMBER 1994 LAN MAGAZINE EDITORIAL INDEX | Clearing the Info Highway Managing Workstations with Norton Apple Computer’s AppleSearch helps you plow through a bliz- The Norton Utilities Administrator lets network managers use zard of information to find your data. some Norton Utilities components. Laverne Persky and Jim Persky May, page 171 Rebecca J. Campbell October, page 159 Confessions of an E-mail Junkie A New Twist on Client-Server At home, in the office, or on the road, cc:Mail Mobile for Win- Now you can run your NetWare 4.01 file server right alongside dows covers a lot of ground. OS/2 2.1—on the same machine. Ponder the possibilities. Rebecca J. Campbell September, page 167 William Wong February, page 179 Connecting to NetWare Novell Approach to Management In the never-ending search for better remote access to network Novell’s NetWare Management System presents a comprehen- resources, NetWare Connect merits a close look. sive solution for managing your enterprise network. Daniel Bahr August, page 165 Tom Henderson June, page 166 Defenders of Virtuous Data On the Road with Cubix NetWare has good base-level security, but everything is riding Cubix’s ERS/FT custom chassis works as an asynchronous on the strength of the passwords used. server, an applications server, and a fax server. Dan Carroll January, page 165 Daniel Bahr and Terry Parsons November, page 157 Distribution Software Reduces Toil Putting Cable Testers to the Test Two packages promise to take the drudgery out of installing Here’s a close examination of three hand-held cable testers that can software on network nodes. measure UTP wiring installations at frequencies up to 1OOMHz. Tom Henderson November, page 167 Gary Howard and Frank Mara June, page 151 Expanding Your Possibilities Putting Electronic Forms to Work A look at six remote-control software packages that let you link Electronic forms programs, with the help of e-mail, are out to up to your LAN over a modem connection. change the way the business world pushes paper. Sally Neuman December, page 135 Dan Carroll and Mike Hurwicz May, page 149 Fearless File Transfer RAID Hits Main Street Traveling Software’s LapLink wireless makes it even simpler to As data security and nonstop operations become a requirement, move files—no more pesky cables. RAID products proliferate. We put seven systems to the test. Rebecca J. Campbell August, page 157 Tom Henderson August, page 147 Finding a Happy Medium Real-World Groupware Asanté 2072 Ethernet hub blends features of larger enterprise A comparison of six group schedulers shows this is one group- hubs with those of smaller entry-levei products. ware category that has definitely arrived. Alan Frank September, page 177 Howard Marks March, page 146 Five Enterprise Switches Resurrecting the Crash Dummies Ethernet switches are a relatively new way to combat conges- Storage Dimensions’ Continua and Micropolis’ Raidion RAID tion. Five leading switches are put to the test. devices help you keep your systems running. Howard Marks July, page 144 Tom Henderson and Ernie Boyles January, page 173 Imaging Goes Faster with NLM The Search for a Single Protocol Compulink’s LaserFiche offers document imaging with an intu- NetWare/IP lets you replace IPX protocols with TCP/IP. itive interface and search capabilities. Daniel Bahr April, page 161 Mike Hurwicz and Dan Carroll January, page 156 Serving Up CD-ROM Instant Gratification Where do you put a CD-ROM drive? Just about anywhere on Keep information at your fingertips with the vast storage capa- your network with Microtest’s Discport. bilities and quick-and-easy access of CD-recordable. Kristin Marks March, page 164 Bonny Hinners October, page 177 Is There DOS After Windows? Simple Backup: A Dream Fulfilled? Novell DOS 7 adds networking and memory-management tricks. Rememory may have the solution for tape backup nightmares. Kristin Marks June, page 173 Tom Henderson April, page 151 It’s Simple, Really Stick Around Artisoft’s Simply LANtastic makes it easy for those who are Two messaging programs paste notes all over your network. new to networking to get up and running. Rebecca J. Campbell May, page 163 Rebecca J. Campbell July, page 159 The Supervisor’s Apprentice Keeping LocalTalk within Reach Want to off-load repetitive networking tasks—without giving Moving your Macintoshes to Ethernet or Token Ring doesn’t out the supervisor’s password? mean you have to say goodbye to your LocalTalk printers. Rebecca J. Campbell November, page 150 Jim Persky February, page 189 Turning on the Power Remotely Managing from the Desk Remote power control extends your reach—from the other end Intel’s LANDesk is a complete tool kit for LAN managers. of the building or from another part of the state. Steve Kalman April, page 141 William Wong October, page 169 LAN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1994

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