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    PHP, a server-side scripting language popular with Apache Web server administrators, has a serious flaw that could give an attacker complete access to the server.

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    Multiple options for logging user access activity are available when you manage Microsoft IIS Web servers. Here are several logging options.

  • "Code Red" worm set to flood Internet

    An analysis of the fast-spreading "Code Red" computer worm reveals that infected computers are programmed to attack the White House Web site with a denial-of-service attack, potentially slowing parts of the Internet to a crawl.

  • When will Redmond get it right?

    Some security pros suggest that Microsoft should make Swiss cheese--to match the number of holes in its Net-centric apps.

  • Ultradense servers on cutting edge

    In the coming months, a new breed of ultradense servers will emerge to redefine Web-hosting economics at Internet data centres and offer managed service providers and application service providers a worthwhile alternative to current front-line Web servers.

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  • Lethal vulnerability in PHP requires upgrade

    PHP, a server-side scripting language popular with Apache Web server administrators, has a serious flaw that could give an attacker complete access to the server.

  • Grant Web servers secure database access

    Allowing Web clients to access a database is a delicate matter that should not be attempted lightly or without careful consideration.

  • Security pro zeroes in on Oracle bugs

    Bug hunter David Litchfield says the Oracle community shouldn't be so smug when it comes to database security. He represents NGS Software, which has serviced Oracle in the past and Microsoft at present.

  • Database start-ups bet on open source

    Databases have been available with an open-source licence for many years. But the past few months have seen a growing number of partnerships and products aimed at maturing the industry of add-ons and support services -- vital to winning over corporate customers.

  • Is it kill or cure for Oracle's database buy?

    Purchase of a company with close ties to open-source rival MySQL has people wondering about the database giant's motives.

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  • Beyond the Database

    Boldly going where no database has gone before, Oracle's Oracle8i Release 3 is a lot more than a database. Oracle8i is now also a file, mail, Web and Java2 Enterprise Edition application server.

  • Oracle Collaboration Suite: All in the database

    Oracle is betting on the lure of cost savings and the strength of its database to help sell its new product, Oracle Collaboration Suite. Get an advance look at this competitor to Microsoft Exchange.

  • Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 Beta 1

    If you spend more time fighting fires than adding business value through IT, it's time to look at this comprehensive management solution for medium businesses.

  • WordPress 2.8

    If you are in the market for a blogging platform, content management system or a complete web platform, you can do far, far worse than choose WordPress.

  • Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2

    SCVMM 2008 R2 is a very competent product, neatly bringing Microsoft's virtualisation management offering in line with the competition at the same time as offering management of disparate platforms in the one product. The integration with the rest of the Systems Center suite makes the overall management and monitoring experience better than its rivals.

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