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Learn TCP / IP with beautiful animation (Video)

Mar 31, 2009

The Internet Protocol Suite (commonly known as TCP/IP) is the set of communications protocols used for the Internet and other similar networks. It is named from two of the most important protocols in it: the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and the Internet Protocol (IP), which were the first two networking protocols defined in this standard.

The TCP/IP model consists of four layers From lowest to highest, these are the

Link Layer, the Internet Layer, the Transport Layer, and the Application Layer.

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches (Video Data Sheet)

filed in Products on Mar.20, 2009

Power over Ethernet: 24 full PoE port and 24-port (PoE supported on 8 ports) configurations
Connectivity: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in 8-port, 24-port, and 48-port configurations
Integrated security, including network admission control (NAC)
Advanced quality of service (QoS) and resiliency
Single IP address, syslog, and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management for a stack of up to 16 switches
Intelligent services for the network edge
Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Software updates at no additional charge
Simplified network management with Cisco Network Assistant

Important Consideration in Designing of the Server Room

Enough space for cabling and access to the side and back of server racks and other equipment, and you must have enough height to accommodate a raised floor as well as the extra air-conditioning and ventilation ducts requirements based on your existing needs and well as three to five years into the future..
Should try to stay away from basement and ground floor levels, where you run the risk of flooding in the basement and roof leaks on the top floors & border outside Server room walls can make temperature and humidity control difficult, especially if they have windows.Avoid areas of the building with high traffic, for physical security reasons.
Determine the maximum load ratings for every piece of hardware that will be in your data center.
Estimate the number of outlets required and their approximate placement.
Data centers with domain controllers, DNS servers, web servers and other mission critical systems will require backup generators as well as UPS units
Data centers with domain controllers, DNS servers, web servers and other mission critical systems will require backup generators as well as UPS units

Samsung M8800 Pixon India: Price And Specifications

Mar 30, 2009

Shutterbugs will be delighted with Samsung M8800 Pixon, which boats of an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus, LEd falsh, image stabilisation, geo tagging, face and smile recognition.
Fitted with 3.2 inch touch screen LCD(240X400 pixels, 256K colors), the 3G device supports microSD cards of up to 16Gb size. Other features include secondary video call camera, myriad audio and video format support, and a battery that claims over three and a half hours os talk time.

Cost In India: Rs 28,750

For Detail Visit: samsungmobile.com

ASUS EEE PC 1000HE Indian: Price And Specification

Netbook anyone? Maybe you could consider the Eee PC 100HE. The device -which runs on the Intel Atom N280 processor, and os available in pearl white, black ,blue, gold and pink- boasts of a 10 inch LED backlight WSVGA screen, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard disk, 802.11 b/g/n wireless network, 1.3 megapixel Web cam, Dolby speakers and up to 9.5 hours of battery life. The gadget is loaded with Windows XP.

Cost In India: Rs 24,990(exclusive of taxes)

For More Detail Visit: asus.com

Nokia 5130 XpressMusic: Price And Features

A new mid-range music oriented phone from Nokia, the 5130 XpressMusic is packaged with a 1GB microSD card (expandable up to 8GB) that is pre loaded with 50 songs in five languages. Boasting of up to 21 hours of music playback, the device supports stereo FM radio and MP3.
Other feature include a 2 megapixel camera, a 2 inch screen(256K colours, 240X320 pixels), 3.5mm audio jack, Blutooth 2.0, and a microUSB port.

Cost In India: Rs 6,699

For Detail Visit: nokia.com

How to Upgrade Cisco Router IOS (Video)

Mar 29, 2009

Cisco IOS (originally Internetwork Operating System) is the software used on the Cisco Systems routers and all current Cisco network switches.

IOS is a package of routing, switching, internetworking and telecommunications functions tightly integrated with a multitasking operating system.

Learn TCP / IP with beautiful animation (Video)

The TCP/IP model consists of four layers From lowest to highest, these are the

Link Layer, the Internet Layer, the Transport Layer, and the Application Layer.

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches (Video Data Sheet)

Power over Ethernet: 24 full PoE port and 24-port (PoE supported on 8 ports) configurations
Connectivity: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in 8-port, 24-port, and 48-port configurations
Integrated security, including network admission control (NAC)
Advanced quality of service (QoS) and resiliency
Single IP address, syslog, and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management for a stack of up to 16 switches
Intelligent services for the network edge
Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Software updates at no additional charge
Simplified network management with Cisco Network Assistant

Important Consideration in Designing of the Server Room

Enough space for cabling and access to the side and back of server racks and other equipment, and you must have enough height to accommodate a raised floor as well as the extra air-conditioning and ventilation ducts requirements based on your existing needs and well as three to five years into the future..
Should try to stay away from basement and ground floor levels, where you run the risk of flooding in the basement and roof leaks on the top floors & border outside Server room walls can make temperature and humidity control difficult, especially if they have windows.Avoid areas of the building with high traffic, for physical security reasons.
Determine the maximum load ratings for every piece of hardware that will be in your data center.
Estimate the number of outlets required and their approximate placement.
Data centers with domain controllers, DNS servers, web servers and other mission critical systems will require backup generators as well as UPS units
Data centers with domain controllers, DNS servers, web servers and other mission critical systems will require backup generators as well as UPS units

Sony Xplod XVM H65 - LCD monitor

Mar 26, 2009

With simple headrest mounting, Sony's new 6.5-inch flush mount monitor will satisfy any backseat driver. Featuring a 6.5-inch TFT LCD screen, passengers can entertain themselves in the rear seats with their favorite video game or DVD. The wireless remote puts viewing pleasure in the palm of the hand, so users can operate the LCD unit from anywhere in the car. In addition, the IR headphone transmitter gives drivers the peace they need on the road

Toshiba TheaterWide HD - 26" LCD TV - Widescreen

Lift yourself to a new viewing dimension with Toshiba LCD flat panel technology, perfect for someone with a small space but big wishes. Toshiba LCD TVs offer high quality images anywhere a consumer cares to watch them. Liquid Crystal Display flat panel technology is ultra thin and mounts as easily on a wall as on a desk, bureau or kitchen counter! The ultimate in home theater. PRODUCT FEATURES: Series TheaterWide HD LCD TV; 720p (1366 x 768) True HD Display with Built-in Speakers and Tuner; 800:1 Contrast Ratio; HD Dynamic Contrast; PixelPure (Toshiba PixelPure Proprietary Digital Video Processing); CableClear DNR+; DVI-HDTV Digital Input with HDCP; SRS WOW; Virtual Dolby; StableSound; New Space Saving Design; 6-Item A/V Illuminated Remote Control with DVD & Audio Control; HD Window POP with Split Screen and 12 MultiWindows; Tri-Lingual Color Icon On-Screen Display; Off/Sleep Timer.

History of Information Technology

In order to perform these functions, the modern Information Technology Department would use computers, servers, database management systems, and cryptography. The department would be made up of several System Administrators, Database Administrators and at least one Information Technology Manager. The group usually reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
In relative terms, it wasn't so long ago that the Information Technology department might have consisted of a single Computer Operator, who might be storing data on magnetic tape, and then putting it in a box down in the basement somewhere.

High Blood Pressure Tips

Mar 23, 2009

University of Maryland cardiologist and hypertension expert Elijah Saunders, M.D., offers advice on controlling your blood pressure and protecting your heart.
The heart, a muscle about the size of a fist, is one of the hardest working organs in our bodies. Over the course of an average life span, it beats about two and a half billion times without ever taking a break. The daily choices we make about how we live our lives determine our hearts' ability to function optimally.
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. More than 2,600 people die of heart disease every day, which translates into one cardiovascular death every 33 seconds.

Control Your Pressure
The average adult has about five liters of blood flowing through the body via an intricate network of blood vessels called arteries, veins and capillaries. Blood is essential to life for it delivers oxygen from our lungs to our body tissues, and carries harmful waste to the kidneys to be removed. Blood also transports hormones from our glands to various parts of our bodies, as well as vitamins and nutrients from our digestive tracts.
When our blood vessels become clogged due to a plaque buildup of cholesterol and fat, our hearts must work twice as hard to pump enough blood to our vital organs. This is what causes our blood pressure to surge.
As the pressure increases inside of our arteries, veins and capillaries, our hearts become even more overworked. Over time, our hearts grow larger in an effort to compensate for the extra workload and eventually they become weaker.
When you add obesity, smoking, or diabetes to the mix, the risk of heart attack, stroke or kidney disease for those with high blood pressure increases dramatically. This is why it is important to know what your blood pressure is.
Experts recommend that you maintain a blood pressure lower than 140/90 mm Hg at rest. The higher number represents the maximum pressure exerted when the heart contracts (systole). It reflects the stiffness of the large arteries near the heart, and the volume of blood pumped into them. The lower number represents the pressure exerted when the heart begins to relax between beats (diastole), just before the next contraction. It measures the amount of constriction of the body's smaller arteries or arterioles

Good Reasons to Exercise
A great way to lower your blood pressure and combat the corrosive effects of plaque buildup is to exercise. Studies have shown that sedentary lifestyles tend to elevate blood pressure, while regular exercise can reduce it.
According to Saunders, exercise is so effective at controlling blood pressure because it stimulates a substance within our bodies called nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is produced by our endothelial cells, which live on the inside layer of our blood vessels.
"Nitric oxide is a substance that helps to keep our blood vessels open," said Saunders. "During the early stages of plaque buildup or arteriosclerosis, one of the first things we see is a reduction in the amount of nitric oxide in the blood vessels. When we exercise, the accelerated pumping of our hearts forces more blood to flow through our vessels. As this blood pushes its way along the lining of our vessels, the endothelial cells release more nitric oxide."
You don't have to spend hours in the gym to reap the healthy benefits of exercise. Walking the dog, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, even vacuuming briskly can increase the blood flow from your heart and through blood vessels.
In addition to regular exercise, a heart-friendly diet is also important, said Saunders. Broiling foods instead of frying them and trimming the skin and fat off of meat all add up to less artery-clogging plaque in your blood vessels.

Say No to Smoking, Excessive Drinking

Another way to improve your overall cardiovascular health is to quit smoking and drinking a lot of alcohol. While drinking in moderation

doesn't seem to have much of an impact on your heart, having more than three drinks a day may contribute to high blood pressure. Alcohol has been shown to raise blood pressure by interfering with the flow of blood to and from the heart. When alcohol courses through your bloodstream, it pushes blood rich in nutrients away from your heart.
Studies have shown that it is much more difficult to control blood pressure if you drink heavily. Conversely, a reduction in alcohol consumption can help lower blood pressure.
Smoking also takes a heavy toll on the heart. According to the American Lung Association, over 400,000 Americans die of smoking-related illnesses each year. This figure includes those affected by secondhand smoke and babies born prematurely due to prenatal, maternal smoking.
Nicotine, one of thousands of chemicals found in cigarettes, causes the blood vessels to constrict. This narrowing of the vessels increases blood pressure.
Nicotine is an extremely addictive chemical. Studies show that nicotine activates the circuits in the brain that regulate pleasurable feelings. It does this by increasing the levels of a chemical found in our brains called dopamine. The U.S. Surgeon General warns that nicotine addiction is similar to heroine and morphine addiction. In fact, when smokers inhale, the nicotine reaches the brain faster than drugs that enter the body intravenously.
Kicking a smoking habit may not be easy, but it is worthwhile. About 1.3 million people quit smoking each year. The benefits of quitting are numerous. They include improved tolerance for exercise, and a reduction in the risk of developing lung cancer, bladder cancer and heart disease.
Three years after giving up nicotine, Saunders said that ex-smokers have a 65 percent reduction in deaths from heart disease relative to those who continue to smoke.
Make Heart-Healthy Changes
Experts urge the public to break those habits that threaten cardiovascular health. Adopting a more heart-healthy approach to life now can have a positive influence on future generations.
"We are all getting too fat in our society and we need to turn things around," said Saunders. "Physical inactivity among our youth is a real problem. We need to make sure that we eat eight servings of fruits and vegetables a day, and get more exercise. We need to get ourselves and our children away from the television sets and the computers, and start them exercising early in their lives.

Tips To Protect Your Eyes From The Sun

The sun contains 99.8% of the solar system's mass, is 4.5 billionyears old, and reaches surface temperatures of nearly 10,000degrees Fahrenheit-a pretty impressive resume, not to mention itessentially sustains life here on earth.But did you know that light from the sun can bleach the retina'sphotosensitive pigments, causing temporary blindness?Damage to your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays iscumulative and can cause pteryguim (tissue growth on the whitesof the eyes that can diminish vision) and age-related maculardegeneration (deterioration of a part of the retina).In addition, UV rays are the biggest culprit in the formation ofcataracts. The World Health Organization estimates there are 16million people worldwide who are blind as the result of cataracts,and as many as 20% of the cases may be due to UV radiationexposure.The best way to protect your eyes from the sun is to stay out ofit! But since that isn't likely to happen, with a littleprotection and com

mon sense, you can enjoy the beautiful outdoorsto your heart's content.What to look for in a pair of sunglasses:
1) Look for a label that tells you how much UV protection thesunglasses offer. Ideally, your shades should block 99% to 100%of UV radiation.

2) Close-fitting sunglasses help block light more effectively:look for wraparound shades or large lenses.

3) Dark colored sunglasses don't necessarily protect you better.It's a special coating on the lens that makes them safe, not theirdarkness.

4) Gray, green, and brown lenses usually give better protectionthan other colors.

5) More expensive shades may be more fashionable, but they don'tprovide more protection.
Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses. Besides making you lookpretty slick, a good pair of shades can provide protection fromthe sun's harmful effects!

Ten Tips for writing a blog post

Here are ten tips that help me with my blog writing.

Make your opinion known
Link like crazy
Write less
250 Words is enough
Make Headlines snappy
Write with passion
Include Bullet point lists
Edit your post
Make your posts easy to scan
Be consistent with your style
Litter the post with keywords

1. Make your opinion known
People like blogs, they like blogs because they are written by people and not corporations. People want to know what people think, crazy as it sounds they want to know what you think. Tell them exactly what you think using the least amount of words possible.

2. Link like crazy.
Support your post with links to other web pages that are contextual to your post.

3. Write Less
Give the maximum amount of information with the least amount of words. Time is finite and people are infinitely busy. Blast your knowledge into the reader at the speed of sound.

4. 250 is enough
A long post is easier to forget and harder to get into. A short post is the opposite.

5. Make Headlines snappy
Contain your whole argument in your headline. Check out National newspapers to see how they do it.

6. Include bullet point lists
We all love lists, it structures the info in an easily digestible format.

7. Make your posts easy to scan
Every few paragraphs insert a sub heading. Make sentences and headlines short and to the point.

8. Be consistent with your style
People like to know what to expect, once you have settled on a style for your audience stick to it.

9. Litter the post with Keywords.
Think about what keywords people would use to search for your post and include them in the body text and headers. make sure the keyword placement is natural and does not seem out of place.

10. Edit your post
Good writing is in the editing. Before you hit the submit button, re-read your post and cut out the stuff that you don’t need.

I hope you enjoyed my tips for writing a blog post - feel free to share your own blog writing tips below.

Weight Loss Tips

Every one knows diet is necessary for the human being life because it gives as good health and good looking personality but some time it gives bad effect for the human body, it has increased many diseases and many problems but important problem is that we are increasing weight. Now a day every one wants to good looking personality but we are taking very oily and spice food that’s we increase weight problem. We are control this heavy weight problem by using regular exercise and take low fat diet. Researcher has found natural diet and regular exercise program are giving a good health personality and change a life style but it necessary to we use this types of program.Actually we are taking many types of exercise like walking, jogging, running, swimming or riding a bicycle but we should do different-different types activities on different days.

25 Tips for Marketing Your Blog

With so many blogs being created every day, it’s a mystery to many bloggers how to make their blog stand out. There are many types of blogs or purposes for blogs and a certain number of tactics are applicable to just about all of them.Some companies choose to hire a blog consultant, but others like to try things internally. For those “DIY” companies and individuals interested in practical tips for marketing and optimizing a business blog, try out the following list of blog marketing and optimization tips:

Decide on a stand alone domain name www.myblog.com or directory of existing site www.mysite.com/blog. Sub domain is also an option blog.mysite.com. Avoid hosted services that do not allow you to use your own domain name!
Obtain and install customizable blog software - WordPress and Moveable Type are my favorites.
Customize blog look and feel templates - aka design.
Research keywords and develop a glossary - Keyword Discovery, WordTracker, SitePoint, SEOBook Keyword Research.
Optimize the blog:
- Template optimization - RSS subscription options, social bookmark links, HTML code, Unique title tags, URLs, Sitemap
- Add helper plugins specific to WordPress or MT
- Create keyword rich categories (reference your keyword glossary)
Enable automatic trackback and ping functionality.
Create Feedburner Pro account and enable feed tracking.
Setup a Google account for Sitemap, validate and prep for future submission.
Identify authoritative blogs, web sites and hubs for outbound resource links and blogroll.
Format archived posts, related posts.
Enable statistics for tracking - Google Analytics, ClickTracks.
Submit RSS feed and Blog URL to prominent RSS and Blog directories / search engines.
Engage in an ongoing link building campaign.
If podcast or video content are available, submit to Podcast and Vlog directories.
Submit blog url to paid directories with categories for blogs - Yahoo, BOTW, bCentral, WOW, JoeAnt.
Optimize and distribute a press release announcing blog.
Request feedback or reviews of your blog in relevant forums, discussion threads. If you have a resourceful post that will help others, point to it.
Research and comment on relevant industry related blogs and blogs with significant centers of influence.
Post regularly. If it’s a news oriented blog, 3-5 times per day. If it’s an authoritative blog, 3-5 times per week, but each post must be unique and high value.
Monitor inbound links, traffic, comments and mentions of your blog - Google Alerts, Technorati, Blogpulse, Yahoo News, Ask Blogs and Feeds.
Always respond to comments on your blog and when you detect a mention of your blog on another blog, thank that blogger in the comments of the post.
Make contact with related bloggers on AND offline if possible.
When making blog posts always cite the source with a link and don’t be afraid to mention popular bloggers by name. Use keywords in the blog post title, in the body of the post and use anchor text when you link to previous posts you’ve made.
Use social networking services, forums and discussion threads to connect with other bloggers. If they like your stuff, they will link to you.
Remember when web sites were a new concept and the sage advice to print your web address everywhere you print your phone number? The same advice applies for your blog.
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If your blog’s goal is to promote you as an authority, interview other prominent bloggers in your industry. Your own credibility will improve by association.
Build out your online networks through services such as MyBlogLog, Twitter and Facebook and leverage them to promote particularly useful content on your blog.
Once your blog has 1000 or more subscribers, show your Feedburner badge
Host images with Flickr making sure to include an anchor text link in the image description back to the post where the image is used.
Use your blog to gain press/media credentials at relevant industry conferences and use the event to create content, connections and increase your knowledge.

First Asus Eee Touchscreen Laptop?

Despite Asus Eee’s ever growing popularity I have always felt unconvinced by the concept. It’s a cheap and highly portable device, I’ll give you that, but it needs some more work done here and there.

Asus’ Australian division has confirmed they are working on a Eee Touchscreen laptop version. The details are still missing. Is is going to be a clamshell based touchscreen notebook? Is it going to be called an Eee something? Is it going to be that affordable? Is it going to be 7 or 9 inch?

While we are all waiting for the WWDC in June, we shouldn’t overlook the Taipei Computex from June 3rd to June 7th. The Eee was released there last year and hopefully this touchscreen rumor will be confirmed in a few days at the same conference.

I’d be interested in a touchscreen Eee. If they manage to squeeze a hard drive too, I’ll be changing my opinion about this wonder laptop

HP PAVILION HDX18-1155.

Operating System Microsoft Vista Home Premium

• Processor Intel® Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4Ghz

• Hard Drive 640 Gb

• Display 18.4" W TrueBrite

• Memory 4 Gb

• Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT

• Video Memory 1 GB

• Multimedia Drive B.R./ DVD±RW

• Warranty 1 Year

• Built-in Camera Yes

• Wi-Fi Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card

• Bluetooth Yes

• TV Tuner Yes

• FingerPrint Reader Yes

• External Ports

Sony Vaio VGN-NS11Z

With a slim 15.4" form factor, the VAIO NS series notebook is easy to handle and great for on-the-go computing. Rounded corners and beveled edges make for easy insertion and...
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EXCLUSIVE : Asus Launches Stealthy EEE Tablet Netbook

For some reasons, Asus's first Netbook Tablet PC did not make the headlines; the EEE PCT T91 is the first portable member of the EEE Family to come with a touchscreen and there's more to it.

Details are quite scant but we know that it comes with a 8.9-inch touchscreen, weighs under 1Kg and offers up to 5 hours worth of battery life. Expect it to come with an Intel Atom CPU, 1GB RAM and a 16GB SSD drive.

The 8.9-inch wonder works like a traditional laptop and can be transformed into a tablet PC simply by rotating the screen.

According to Asus' CeBIT press release, the T91 also comes with HSUPA connectivity, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth plus Built-in GPS (a 8.9-inch SatNav?) and, wait for it, a built-in TV and FM Tuner.

HP EliteBook 2730p Laptop PC

Productivity with a twist, starting at 3.7 lbs/1.7 kg, the HP EliteBook 2730p notebook PC offers you the functionality of an ultra-light notebook plus the flexibility of an ultra-slim tablet.

HP EliteBook 2730p - Core 2 Duo SL9400 / 1.86 GHz LV - RAM 2 GB - HDD 120 GB - GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) - TPM - fingerprint reader - Vista Business - 12.1" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

OQO Model e2

The model e2 is a pocket size, full featured PC with a sliding 5 inch (127mm) WVGA LCD screen. Ergonomically designed for usability on the go, the model e2 features an integrated backlit thumb keyboard, track stick, and capacitive TouchScrollers . For wireless connectivity, the model e2 comes standard with WiFi 802.11a /b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 technology. flexible Encased in a magnesium alloy chassis, the model e2 is a standalone, handheld computer with shock mounted hard drive or optional solid state drive. At the office, the model e2 functions as a desktop PC.

WiMAX Technology

Mar 18, 2009

http://www.intel.com/technology/wimax/index.htm?iid=tech_product+wimax

WiMAX is the next-generation of wireless technology designed to enable pervasive, high-speed mobile Internet access to the widest array of devices including notebook PCs, handsets, smartphones, and consumer electronics such as gaming devices, cameras, camcorders, music players, and more. As the fourth generation (4G) of wireless technology, WiMAX delivers low-cost, open networks and is the first all IP mobile Internet solution enabling efficient and scalable networks for data, video, and voice. As a major driver in the support and development of WiMAX, Intel has designed embedded WiMAX solutions for a variety of mobile devices supporting the future of high-speed broadband on-the-go.

Make your XP Genuine

Mar 16, 2009

t's easy and simple as 123 to make your own running XP Genuine, so than you can download the facilities provided by the Microsoft Corporation and you can check the validation of your XP. And it will boost your PC automatically so if you have any problem regarding using the XP (not original) than make it original and solve your problem.

For further details e-mail me with the subject of "Genuine XP" at iq_hi1@hotmail.com.

Why we need Virtualization

Reduce capital costs by requiring less hardware and lowering operational costs while increasing your server to admin ratio
Ensure your enterprise applications perform with the highest availability and performance
Build up business continuity through improved disaster recovery solutions and deliver high availability throughout the datacenter
Improve desktop management with faster deployment of desktops and fewer support calls due to application conflicts
Run multiple OS on one computer without partitioning the Hard drive in order to avoid software conflicts
Run Windows under Linux or Mac OS X in order to run that one application that just has to run under Windows
Easy migration of a server

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Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization on IBM Servers

Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, the next-generation hypervisor-based server virtualization technology, is available as an integral feature of Windows Server 2008 and enables you to implement server virtualization with ease. Hyper-V allows you to make the best use of your server hardware investments by consolidating multiple server roles as separate virtual machines (VMs) running on a single physical machine. With
Hyper-V, you can also efficiently run multiple different operating systems—Windows, Linux, and others—in parallel, on a single server, and fully leverage the power of x64 computing.

Microsoft Hyper-V Server is a stand-alone product that provides a simplified, reliable, cost-effective, and optimized virtualization solution enabling organizations to improve server utilization and reduce costs. It allows organizations to consolidate workloads onto a single physical server and is a good solution for organizations that want a basic and simplified virtualization solution for consolidating servers as well as for development and test environments. Low utilization infrastructure workloads, departmental applications, and simple branch office workloads are also candidates to virtualize using Hyper-V Server.

Learn about Different Virtualization Approaches

A key benefit of virtualization is the ability to run multiple operating systems on a single physical system and share the underlying hardware resources known as partitioning.

Hardware-level virtualization,
Operating systemlevel virtualization,
and high-level language virtual machines.

For Unix/RISC and industry-standard x86 systems, the two approaches typically used with software-based partitioning are hosted and hypervisor architectures .
A hosted approach [...]

Informix event in Lisbon

This post will be written in Portuguese due to it's local nature. It's purpose is just to inform about a local half-day session covering several recent news and announcements about Informix.

A Companhia IBM Portuguesa vai realizar uma sessão de meio-dia, no dia 24 de Março, no IBM Forum Lisboa, localizado nas instalações da IBM. Esta sessão servirá para dar a conhecer aos clientes e parceiros as últimas novidades e próximos passos no que diz respeito ao Informix.

Os temas cobertos incluirão o recente anúncio sobre o Informix Warehouse Feature, bem como as próximas novidades a incluir na versão 11.50.xC4. Para além dos aspectos mais técnicos serão abordados também aspectos de integração com outros componentes do portfolio da IBM, nomeadamente Cognos e Optim.

A sessão contará com a presença de oradores internacionais, membros da equipa de Information Management da IBM.

Pode aceder à agenda e descrição do evento, bem como efectuar o registo online acedendo a: http://www.ibm.com/events/pt/pt/

Para além do evento dedicado ao Informix serão realizados durante o mês de Março outras sessões sobre Lotus, Rational e Maximo (asset management). A informação e registo destes eventos encontra-se na mesma página.
Pode obter mais informações sobre o IBM Forum Lisboa (localização, como chegar etc.) em http://www.ibm.com/pt/ibmforum/

Se utiliza Informix ou se quer saber mais sobre esta base de dados da IBM não deixe de comparecer. Obterá informação sobre o que está a ser disponibilizado e planeado e terá oportunidade de contactar e trocar impressões com a equipa IBM local e da região, com parceiros e outros clientes.

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

Mar 15, 2009

With faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies processing power where it's needed most, new Intel® Core™ i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance. They are the best desktop processors on the planet.¹

You'll multitask applications faster and unleash incredible digital media creation. And you'll experience maximum performance for everything you do, thanks to the combination of Intel® Turbo Boost technology² and Intel® Hyper-Threading technology (Intel® HT technology)³, which maximizes performance to match your workload.

Product information

2.93 GHz and 2.66 GHz core speed
8 processing threads with Intel® HT technology
8 MB of Intel® Smart Cache
3 Channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory

Features and benefits

Go to the next level of multi-core performance.

Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in quad-core performance and feature the latest innovations in processor technologies:

THIS TECHNOLOGY maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload—more performance when you need it the most.²

Intel® Hyper-Threading technology enables highly threaded applications to get more work done in parallel. With 8 threads available to the operating system, multi-tasking becomes even easier.³

Intel® Smart Cache provides a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for industry leading multi-threaded games.

Intel® QuickPath Interconnect is designed for increased bandwidth and low latency. It can achieve data transfer speeds as high as 25.6 GB/sec with the Extreme Edition processor.

Integrated memory controller enables three channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, resulting in up to 25.6 GB/sec memory bandwidth. This memory controller's lower latency and higher memory bandwidth delivers amazing performance for data-intensive applications.

Intel® HD Boost significantly improves a broad range of multimedia and compute-intensive applications. The 128-bit SSE instructions are issued at a throughput rate of one per clock cycle, allowing a new level of processing efficiency with SSE4 optimized applications.

Δ Intel® processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families.

¹ Performance based on select industry benchmarks, game titles, and multimedia creation applications. Actual performance may vary. See for additional information.

² Intel® Turbo Boost technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost capability. Intel Turbo Boost performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost technology.

³ Intel® Hyper-Threading technology (Intel® HT technology) requires a computer system with a processor supporting Intel HT Technology and an Intel HT technology-enabled chipset, BIOS, and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. For more information including details on which processors support Intel HT technology.

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Wireless Home Networking: 20 Things Not to Do When Setting up Your Wireless Network

Mar 14, 2009

1. Do not name your SSID your last name or first name

2. Do not have your pass phrase your last name of first name

3. Don’t leave your wireless channel at six, change it to 2 or 11

4. Don’t leave your wireless network open enable some sort of encryption

5. Place your wireless router in the middle of your home not next to a wall

6. Don’t place your wireless router next to large heavy objects

7. Configure your laptop not to automatically connect to a wireless networks named “linksys“

8. Don’t leave your passphase the same and change it every couple months

9. Don’t use only WEP encryption, enable WPA2 and your wireless network will be a lot safer.

10. Don’t use AES wireless encryption for wireless gamming it does slow your network down.

11. Don’t start configuring your wireless network until you have upgraded your wireless router firmware

12. Don’t purchase anything but wireless MIMO routers for home networks, MIMO routers will give you better coverage.

13. Don’t leave your transmit power at the default transmission level. If you need a strong signal turn it up, if you don’t turn it down to the minimum

14. Don’t place your wireless router in the lowest spot in your house. Place it as high as possible to give you the best coverage.

15. Don’t have your wireless antennas pointed in the wrong direction. Meaning your signal does not emit from the points, they emit from the sides.

16. Don’t expect to achieve those 108 mbps speeds that are advertised with MIMO routers….those speeds only are achieved under super ideal circumstances.

17. Don’t upgrade your wireless routers firmware over a wireless connection

18. Don’t upgrade your wireless routers firmware until you have reset your options to the defaults

19. Don’t confuse an access point for a wireless router. Wireless routers act as a firewall, access points do not.

20. Enable some sort of security on your wireless router, if you don’t you will be sorry

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Xbox 360 Wireless Networking

What is the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor?

The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter is an accessory for the Xbox 360 video game console. It is used to connect the video game system to your wireless network. It simply plugs into the rear USB port of the console.

Created by Microsoft it is one of the most innovative and well designed accessories for the Xbox 360. It is small but has the range and speed of much bigger wireless bridges.

Why buy the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor?

The network adaptor is powered by the Xbox 360's USB port so there is no need for an external power supply. It is a dual band wireless bridge that does not interfere with the console's wireless controllers. It is 802.11a/b/g compatible so it will work with a wide variety of wireless routers.

This device is designed to be easy to setup. Simply plug it in and configure it from the console's system blade. Wireless security is also included.

This adaptor is a must for people who want to play on Xbox Live and stream videos or music from a computer without the clutter of network cables.

Some people might be afraid of experiencing lag while using a wireless network adapter but I have yet to experience any delays while playing games on Xbox Live. Videos also seem to stream well, there are no skipped frames that I can notice. Music isn't choppy or distorted while streaming either.

All in all this adaptor is well worth the purchase.

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Windows Mobile 7- not just a 'me-too iPhone'

Or at least that’s what they say in writing.
One can only judge when it’s done.

Speaking of when, by the tone of this job advertisement for a Principal Development Manager on the Windows Mobile 7 team whose responsible for building the OS foundations, the project is definitely still in its early development stages.

The Windows Mobile 7 team is searching for a Principal Development Manager

Do you have a passion for the mobile space? Enjoy big challenges, working with and learning from a high-performance team? Do you want to be part of driving the next big business for the company?

Windows Mobile 7 will change the way you view your phone. We aren’t just building a me-too iPhone or RIM competitor; we’re changing the way customers use and experience their device. In the OS Platform team we are responsible for the OS, file systems, security, hardware platforms and drivers, networking & connectivity, location framework and updateability. In other words, we build the foundation upon which the rest of Windows Mobile is built.

As Development Manager for the Core System, you will have both ICs and Leads reporting to you, with a team of approximately 20 developers. As part of a matrix style organization, you will work closely in a triad with your PM and test counterparts. Specific areas of ownership include the kernel, file systems, security, loader, and device management.

Your job will entail:

Building and leading a high performance team
Owning and driving the core os (kernel, file systems, security, and device management) features and roadmap for Windows Mobile
Defining an engineering system that can scale to large organizations and span multiple releases.
Driving quality and performance into the core platform.
Mentoring your organization and building a strong bench and successor.

Update: It’s interesting to point out one particular feature the job ad mentions which I think will be essential to Windows Mobile 7’s success - “updateability”. What Microsoft is planning to achieve in WM7 is the ability to ship OS updates directly to the end-user without the need for vendor and operator snail-like intervention, a current problem that’s holding faster Windows Mobile updates back. The question is if it’ll come soon enough?

Packet Fields and Frame Fields

routers make their primary forwarding decision by examining the destination IP address of a packet. Before sending a packet out the proper exit interface, the IP packet needs to be encapsulated into a Layer 2 data link frame. Later in this section we will follow an IP packet from source to destination, examining the encapsulation and decapsulation process at each router. But first, we will review the format of a Layer 3 IP packet and a Layer 2 Ethernet frame.

Internet Protocol (IP) Packet Format

The Internet Protocol specified in RFC 791 defines the IP packet format. The IP packet header has specific fields that contain information about the packet and about the sending and receiving hosts. Below is a list of the fields in the IP header and a brief description for each one. You should already be familiar with destination IP address, source IP address, version, and Time To Live (TTL ) fields. The other fields are important but are outside the scope of this course.
Version - Version number (4 bits); predominant version is IP version 4 (IPv4)
IP header length - Header length in 32-bit words (4 bits)
Precedence and type of service - How the datagram should be handled (8 bits); the first 3 bits are precedence bits (this use has been superseded by Differentiated Services Code Point [DSCP], which uses the first 6 bits [last 2 reserved])
Packet length - Total length (header + data) (16 bits)
Identification - Unique IP datagram value (16 bits)
Flags - Controls fragmenting (3 bits)
Fragment offset - Supports fragmentation of datagrams to allow differing maximum transmission units (MTUs) in the Internet (13 bits)
Time to Live (TTL) - Identifies how many routers can be traversed by the datagram before being dropped (8 bits)
Protocol - Upper-layer protocol sending the datagram (8 bits)
Header checksum - Integrity check on the header (16 bits)
Source IP address - 32-bit source IP address (32 bits)
Destination IP address - 32-bit destination IP address (32 bits)
IP options - Network testing, debugging, security, and others (0 or 32 bits, if any)

MAC Layer Frame Format

The Layer 2 data link frame usually contains header information with a data link source and destination address, trailer information, and the actual transmitted data. The data link source address is the Layer 2 address of the interface that sent the data link frame. The data link destination address is the Layer 2 address of the interface of the destination device. Both the source and destination data link interfaces are on the same network. As a packet is forwarded from router to router, the Layer 3 source and destination IP addresses will not change; however, the Layer 2 source and destination data link addresses will change. This process will be examined more closely later in this section.

Note: When NAT (Network Address Translation) is used, the destination IP address does change, but this process is of no concern to IP and is a process performed within a company's network. Routing with NAT is discussed in a later course.

The Layer 3 IP packet is encapsulated in the Layer 2 data link frame associated with that interface. In this example, we will show the Layer 2 Ethernet frame. The figure shows the two compatible versions of Ethernet. Below is a list of the fields in an Ethernet frame and a brief description of each one.
Preamble - Seven bytes of alternating 1s and 0s, used to synchronize signals
Start-of-frame (SOF) delimiter - 1 byte signaling the beginning of the frame
Destination address - 6 byte MAC address of the sending device on the local segment
Source address - 6 byte MAC address of the receiving device on the local segment
Type/length - 2 bytes specifying either the type of upper layer protocol (Ethernet II frame format) or the length of the data field (IEEE 802.3 frame format)
Data and pad - 46 to 1500 bytes of data; zeros used to pad any data packet less than 46 bytes
Frame check sequence (FCS) - 4 bytes used for a cyclical redundancy check to make sure the frame is not corrupted

What is Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) Stub Routing

A stub router is one that is connected to no more than two neighbors and should never be a transit router.The Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) Stub Routing provides

improves network stability,
reduces resource utilization,
and simplifies stub router configuration.
The stub router has one exit path from the routing domain and forwards all traffic to a central or distribution router.
eigrp stub [receive-only|connected|static|summary]
- receive-only— This causes the router to not send any routes.
- connected— The router advertises all connected routes to the single neighbor. No redistribution is necessary.
- static— The router advertises all static routes to a single neighbor. The static routes still need to be redistributed into EIGRP to be advertised.
- summary— The router advertises summary routes.

What’s Symantec Endpoint Protection Covers

Antivirus and Antispyware:

Antivirus and Antispyware scan for both viruses and for security risks.

Personal Firewall:

The Symantec Endpoint Protection firewall provides a barrier between the computer and the Internet.

Intrusion Prevention:

The intrusion prevention system (IPS) is the Symantec Endpoint Protection client’s second layer of defense after the firewall.

Proactive Threat Scanning:

Proactive threat scanning uses heuristics to detect unknown threats. Heuristic process scanning analyzes the behavior of an application or process to determine if it exhibits characteristics of threats, such as Trojan horses, worms, or keyloggers. This type of protection is sometimes referred to as zero-day protection.

Device and Application Control:
Device-level control is implemented using rule sets that block or allow access from devices, such as USB, infrared,

Overview of McAfee Total Protection Features

Anti-Virus and Anti-spyware Protection:
Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware and rootkits.

Network Manager:
Lets you easily fix security issues on your home network from one PC. Provides easy and automatic printer and file sharing across computers on your home network that you trust.

Web Site Safety Ratings:
Adds safety ratings to sites and search engine results based on comprehensive spam, adware, and online scam safety tests so you know exactly what website is safe to visit.

Anti-phishing:
Warns you before accessing dangerous scam websites that try to steal your personal information.

Shredder:
Allows you to effectively remove any and all traces of confidential files from your computer.

Computer maintenance:
Provides automated tools to keeps your PC running at peak performance.

Identity Protection:
Let’s you shop, bank and trade online safely by asking permission before personally identifiable information like PIN’s, bank accounts, Social Security numbers are sent from your PC.

IMPROVED Anti-spam:
Helps keep your inbox free from unwanted, fraudulent and offensive emails.

Parental Controls:
Let your children go online safely at times that you define.

Data Backup:
Save copies of your most valuable files automatically wherever you want on a CD/DVD, USB, external, or network drive.

NEW Network Monitoring:
Alerts you when intruders try to connect to your wireless home network.

Email and IM Link Checker:
Search or click on links from friends, knowing your PC won’t be exposed to viruses or threats. Link Checker identifies and prevents you from clicking on harmful web site links in your browser, email, or instant messages.

NEW File Protection:
McAfee Anti-Theft encryption software lets you password protect your files on your PC

OSPF Router Types

Internal Router :All interfaces of the router are in single area. It does not mean that area has to be Area 0

Backbone Router: At least 1 interface in area 0.A router can be both an Internal and Backbone router if all its interfaces are in Area 0.

Area Border Router: has interfaces in multiple areas.at least one interface in Area 0 and another interface in a non-backbone area. ABRs are also one of two router types that can perform OSPF route summarization.

Autonomous System Border Router: Act as gateways between OSPF and other routing protocols. It is performing route redistribution by injecting routes from another source into the OSPF domain.

How OSPF Determines the Cost(metric)

The cost (also called metric) of an interface in OSPF is an indication of the overhead required to send packets across a certain interface.Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) uses cost as the metric calculated, based on the bandwidth of the link. The cost of a link is calculated by dividing the reference bandwidth (100 Mbps by default) by the interface bandwidth. The total cost to a destination is the cost of the individual links in the path to the destination.

The OSPF cost value varies from 0 to 65535.
Cost can be set up for respective interfaces, as desired.
The smaller cost means smaller distance.
Some routers automatically add costs, depending on the line speed, but, it may not be able to support the speedup of the network. Therefore, it is safe to explicitly set up the important interfaces including backbone.

The cost can also be manually assigned under the interface configuration mode. The cost is a 16-bit number, so it can be any value from 1 to 65,535.

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Simple Network Management Protocol

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.

A managed device can be any piece of equipment that sits on your data network and is SNMP compliant. Routers, switches, hubs, workstations, and printers are all examples of managed devices.

An agent is typically software that resides on a managed device. The agent collects data from the managed device and translates that information into a format that can be passed over the network using SNMP.

A network-management system monitors and controls managed devices. The networkmanagement system issues requests, and devices return responses.

Use of Latest Norton Ghost Software (Video)

Features:
Full system backup (disk image)—Backs up everything on a hard drive or partition.
File and folder backup—Backs up only the specific files and folders you choose rather than saving an entire drive.
FTP backup—Copies recovery points to a FTP site for easier offsite backup management. NEW
Offsite backup—backs up your files to NAS (Network-Attached Storage) devices. NEW
Symantec ThreatCon integration— triggers incremental backups whenever ThreatCon reaches a specified threat level. Great for computers without virus protection. NEW
Incremental and differential backup—Backs up only files that have changed.
EXCLUSIVE! Google Desktop™ integration—Makes data recovery even faster with searchable backup indexes.
LightsOut Restore—Restores your system with an on-disk software recovery environment—no bootable CD required.
EXCLUSIVE!: Remote management—Controls other Norton Ghost installations (12.0 or higher) on your local area network.
Advanced compression and encryption—Minimizes storage space and helps keep sensitive documents safe

AMD raises layoff total, sees new ATI charge

U.S. chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD.N) said on Monday it laid off 600 workers, 100 more than first announced, and was taking yet another charge related to its $5.4 billion purchase of ATI Technolgies Inc.

AMD said it cut 600 employees in its most recent quarter, compared with the 500 it had originally planned. As a result, the company now expects to record $70 million in restructuring charges, versus the $50 million it previously predicted.

In addition, the new cost reductions would result in more charges in the first half of 2009, although AMD would not provide an estimate.

The chip maker also said it would take a goodwill impairment charge related to its 2006 acquisition of graphics chip maker ATI. AMD said its decision was "based on the results of an updated, long-term financial outlook" for the business, according to a filing with U.S. securities regulators.

The company said it could not estimate the size of the charge, which would be material and non-cash, according to the filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. A company spokesman declined to provide any further detail.

It is the latest charge AMD has taken related to its purchase of ATI. In the June quarter, the impairment charge totaled more than $800 million.

In the December quarter, AMD said it would also take a $20 million impairment charge on its investment in flash memory chip maker Spansion Inc (SPSN.O).

Shares of Sunnyvale, California-based AMD closed down 8 cents at $2.10.

Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology

Keep your workforce more secure, managed, and mobile. With security and manageability built right onto the chip, Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology provides hardware-assisted remote isolation, diagnostics, and repair, so you can manage your mobile workforce remotely, even if the system's OS is unresponsive.¹ And with exceptional dual-core performance, 5X better wireless performanceΩ and the longest possible battery life.²

Now you can also get notebooks with Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology in astonishingly thin and light packages. As the smallest version of Intel® Centrino® processor technology yet-50 percent smaller-you're most mobile workforce can enjoy the sleekest full-featured and performance packed notebooks³ along with improved energy efficiency and power savings.°

Features and benefits

Best for business, providing state-of-the-art threat protection against security threats enabled by hardware defense filters and agent presence checking.Φ

Mobile performance. Providing the next level of mobile performance,Δ new Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology is designed for today's needs, future 64-bit applications,² and next-generation multithreaded software.

Increased energy-efficiency. Built on the latest 45nm Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology provides industry-leading,² energy-efficient performance.

Longer battery life. Based on next-generation hafnium-based 45nm technology, Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology offers unique energy-saving components designed to give you the longest possible battery life.

Faster, more predictable wireless. Experience up to 5x faster connectivity speeds with 802.11n wireless technology improving reliability while decreasing connection loss.Ω

Manage your mobile workforce wirelessly. Remotely diagnose, isolate, and repair infected notebooks using hardware-based remote manageability features that work even if notebooks are off or the OS is unresponsive.¹

Broad industry support from leading manageability and security software providers like Symantec, LANDesk, HP, Microsoft, and Cisco.

Reduce maintenance costs and stay compliant. Provide routine patching and maintenance ensuring that you're only paying software license fees for what you're using while keeping your licenses up-to-date.¹

Get the most out of graphics-intensive Windows Vista*. Powerful Intel® Graphics allow you to run Windows Vista with full Aero* support-without the expense of an additional graphics card.²

AMD, ATIC Investing $4.2 Billion for New York Semiconductor Plant

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and United Arab Emirates-based Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) have formed a joint venture company that will build a $4.2 billion semiconductor factory in Malta, New York. A statement from Globalfoundries, the new company created by the partnership, says the New York chip factory will be named Fab 2 and is expected to create approximately 1,400 new direct jobs and more than 5,000 indirect jobs in the upstate New York region. The plant will use 32-nanometer (32nm) manufacturing technology to build chip circuitry that is approximately one-millionth of an inch across. Company officials say that once the plant is operational, it will be the only independently managed advanced semiconductor factory in the United States. The Albany Times Union reports that AMD was offered more than $1.2 billion in cash and tax breaks from the state in 2006, when the factory was first proposed and that Doug Grose, Globalfoundries' new CEO, says the company has until July 31st to notify the state of its plans for the build, at which time it can become eligible for those incentives.

AMD Sempron™ Processor Overview

The AMD Sempron™ processor performs at the top of its class when running the home and business applications most. The AMD Sempron™ processor’s full-featured capabilities can include AMD64 Technology, HyperTransport™ technology, up to 256KB total high-performance cache, One 16-bit/16-bit link @ up to 1600MHz full duplex system bus technology, and an integrated DDR2 memory controller.

The AMD Sempron™ processor provides the productivity enhancing performance you need for your everyday applications. It runs over 60,000 of the world’s most popular applications, so you can enjoy solid performance. With 35 years of design and manufacturing experience and shipments of more than 240 million PC processors, you can count on AMD to provide reliable solutions for your home or business.

Affordable - Performance

The AMD Sempron processor performs at the top of its class on the home and business applications that you need and use most.
The AMD Sempron processor is designed for day-to-day computing and beyond.

Full-Featured to Improve your Computing Experience

The AMD Sempron processor lets you enjoy a dynamic Internet experience with smooth streaming video and audio.
The AMD Sempron processor saves you time and effort; enabling your system to boot and load your applications quickly.
Applications that allow you to communicate with family, friends and colleagues will run smoothly with the AMD Sempron processor.

The AMD Sempron™ processor’s advanced architectural features help ensure affordable performance and full-featured capability. These features include:

AMD64 Technology
HyperTransport technology
Up to 256KB total high-performance, full-speed cache
One 16-bit/16-bit link @ up to 1600MHz full duplex system bus technology,
Integrated DDR2 memory controller on certain models
Built-in security with Enhanced Virus Protection* that works with Microsoft^® Windows^® XP SP2 to help protect against viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks. When combined with protective software, Enhanced Virus Protection is part of an overall security solution that helps keep your information safer.

Enjoy full compatibility with the tools you use daily.
The AMD Sempron processor is designed to run more than 60,000 of the most popular software applications, so you can enjoy reliable performance for a wide variety of computing needs. And since the AMD Sempron processor is compatible with leading PC peripherals, it helps keep everything running smoothly.

Get more value from your PC.
The AMD Sempron processor is ideal for families, students and other budget-conscious or entry-level computer buyers. It includes the right set of features you need for day-to-day computing, and gives you more power for your money than other similar processors. This means you get a PC configured with better components such as CD drives, graphics capabilities, and more.

Reliability from an Industry Leader

AMD is an industry leader that is dedicated to enabling you to get the job done at work or at play.
AMD is constantly striving to find the right solutions for you and your home or business needs.
AMD’s superior quality and track record have long been recognized by a number of the industry’s top publications, organizations and high-tech experts. AMD products, technology, manufacturing, facilities, executives and corporate and community programs have earned a multitude of awards and recognition over the years.

AMD Phenom™ II Processors Product Brief

VISUAL EXPERIENCE
Live your life in HD. AMD Phenom™ II is for high definition entertainment, gaming, creativity, and beyond. With AMD Phenom™ II processors as the foundation, you'll enjoy a new level of responsiveness and visual intensity. AMD puts high definition computing within everyone’s reach.

Superior technologies for HD video. Enjoy a superior high definition experience for HD videos on you PC. AMD Phenom™ II processor are the powerful engine behind your fidelity, high definition video entertainment experience. Only AMD puts the Ultimate Visual Experience™ for HD video within your reach.

Enjoy entertainment beyond your media library. Get HD content online, offline, wherever you want it, however you want it. Your system can handle whatever you dish out - and serve it up on screen in full, high definition glory.*

Perfect chemistry. Combine AMD Phenom™ II processors and ATI Radeon™ HD graphics to really see the difference. Enjoy smooth video, brilliant videos and immersive games. AMD unleashes visual clarity and responsiveness for what you want to do.

PERFORMANCE
Do it all. AMD Phenom™ II processors have the power to do it all. Featuring next-generation quad-core design, they crush even the most demanding tasks. So design it, render it, play it, create it, stream it, HD it.* With AMD Phenom™ II processors, if you can imagine it, you can do it.

ENERGY EFFICIENT
Make a choice you can feel good about. AMD Phenom™ II processors were designed with energy efficiency in mind. Capitalizing on AMD's leadership in energy efficiency, they incorporate all of the latest technology that gives you performance when you need it and save power when you don’t.

Court Grants Rambus Supplemental Damages in Hynix Case and Orders Negotiation of Compulsory License

Mar 9, 2009

Denies Rambus request for injunctive relief

Los Altos, California, United States - 02/23/2009 - Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq:RMBS), one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies specializing in high-speed memory architectures, today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted its request for supplemental damages following an earlier jury verdict finding nine Rambus patents valid and infringed by Hynix SDRAM products. According to the order, Hynix is to pay Rambus royalties of 1% for SDR SDRAM products and 4.25% for DDR SDRAM products made, used, or sold in the United States after December 31, 2005. DDR SDRAM products include DDR SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM, DDR3 SDRAM, GDDR SDRAM, GDDR2 SDRAM, GDDR3 SDRAM, and DDR SGRAM. These supplemental damages are in addition to those previously awarded in the amount of $133M for Hynix’s infringement through December 31, 2005.

While the Court denied Rambus’ request for injunctive relief, it did order Rambus and Hynix to negotiate the terms of a compulsory license to allow Hynix to continue to make, use, and sell SDR SDRAM and DDR SDRAM products.

“We are pleased with the Court’s order of supplemental damages,” said Tom Lavelle, senior vice president and general counsel at Rambus. “We believe any compulsory license between the two parties must fairly compensate Rambus for Hynix’s ongoing use of our patented inventions.”

The case with Hynix was originally filed by Hynix against Rambus in August 2000. Judge Whyte split the case into three separate phases with Rambus prevailing in all three phases. Cases are still pending against Hynix, Nanya, Micron, and Samsung in the Northern District of California.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies specializing in the invention and design of high-speed memory architectures. Since its founding in 1990, the Company’s patented innovations, breakthrough technologies and renowned integration expertise have helped industry-leading chip and system companies bring superior products to market. Rambus’ innovations and solutions enable unprecedented performance in computing, communications, and consumer electronics applications. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio as well as a range of leadership and industry-standard memory solutions. Headquartered in Los Altos, California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, India, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.

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