Key Considerations in .net Domain Name Registration

A .net domain name registration is not like any other ordinary name registration. The process has to be thought hard because for one, any kind of name chosen may not be good or effective. Another reason is that, with the many people having .net domain names, chances are, your choice would have already existed.



Finding a .net domain name to be registered is really not something you can do overnight. Besides, it will be the name that would make or break your business, whichever comes first.



Here are some things to remember if ever you find yourself in the process of a .net domain name registration.



1. Make a list of a variety of name options.



Think up a number of domain names. Having only one particular name in mind is an option since it might end up being used already. The best thing to do is try to do a search online of the names that are already registered. There are some application you can used that will help you find out if the .net domain name of your choice is already taken.



Take note that relying on the browser to do your search is not a good idea. This is because there are a number of inactive domain names or names that are not being used. Make use of applications online for a far more reliable result.



2. Select a name that is associated to your business or service.



Although you have a lot of unique and not-so-usual names up your sleeve, it would be a wise move to choose register a generic .et domain name. Why? Because you will help the people remember you and your business easily. They might chance upon what your business is catering to and try to go to your site using that initial idea.



Not only that, if ever you want to sell your site in the coming days or years, it will have a higher worth as compared to those names that do not seem specifically related to what is being catered to.



3. Simplicity is still best.



Considering all the factors mentioned above in choosing a .net domain name, it is also important that it should remain simple and short. A long and complicated name will tend to confuse your visitors. And confusion is not something to want them to remember you by.



The .net domain name you will register should not be something that you think will catch the attention of people in the wrong sense. Sometimes, the simpler names are the ones turning out to be much more effective.



After these considerations have been taken into account, the next thing for you to do is find a registrar to have your domain name registered. It can be noted that there are an abundance of registrars willing to do this service for you. But then you still have to be careful whom you choose.



A big .et domain name registration company does not mean that is the most effective. Smaller companies can do the job just as effectively. Make sure you find one that will work best for you and your business.



Choosing a great name will be the key to how your business will thrive. Your .net domain name will also be the one that can generate profit or you when the time comes.

Sudoku—What’s all the fuss with this game

I’ve noticed a lot of talk lately about the game Sudoku. It seems like this is becoming very popular in Europe and is gaining steam in the United States. Wikipedia states that Suduko is:

Sudoku ,, also known as Number Place, is a logic-based placement puzzle. The aim of the puzzle is to enter a numerical digit from 1 through 9 in each cell of a 9×9 grid made up of 3×3 subgrids (called "regions"), starting with various digits given in some cells (the "givens"); each row, column, and region must contain only one instance of each numeral. Completing the puzzle requires patience and logical ability. Although the puzzle was first published in a U.S. puzzle magazine in 1979, it initially caught on in Japan in 1986 and attained international popularity in 2005.

To tell you the truth, I don’t really understand the game Sudoku, but I see now Microsoft is even getting into the game with a digital version for Mobile PC. Perhaps we will be seeing more of this game around as time goes along. To find out about the MS version see
http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsvista/technologies/mobilepc/default.aspx?pull=/library/en-us/dntablet/html/tbconsudokusamplefinal.asp#tbconsudokusamplewhatis

Voice over Broadband (VoB) Telephony

Broadband proliferation is continuing at a rapid rate globally, enabling a new method for delivering residential and SOHO users with telephony services.The global market for broadband access is continuously growing. Independent market researchers claim that by 2007 there will be approximately 250 million broadband lines worldwide. Broadband access, which is offered over DSL or cable infrastructure, is enabling a large number of Voice over Broadband (VoB) services, some of which are offered by providers who are new to the field of telecom. Internet Services Providers (ISP) are becoming Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSP) by bundling voice services with their data services, and are targeting residential and Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) customers. Independent market reports project that from 20 million VoB lines in 2005, we will see over 90 million VoB lines in 2008.A typical VoB network includes the following elements:• Telephone Adapters for connecting residential and SOHO users • Softswitch and Application Server for call control, signaling, and network services• Media Server for playing tones and announcements as well for enhanced services such as conferencing• Trunking gateways for interconnecting to the Public Telephone Switched Network (PSTN)• Session Border Controllers (SBC) for interconnecting to other VoIP networksAudioCodes’ wide range of Media Gateways and Media Servers is best suited for deploying a powerful, reliable and scalable VoB network. With a comprehensive product line, over a decade of experience, and a massive installation base, AudioCodes is the ideal vendor for the gateway and media server needs of any service provider deploying a VoB network. At the heart of the VoB network is the AudioCodes’ MediaPackTM MP-20x Telephone Adapters.MP-20x Telephone AdaptersA member of the MediaPackTM series of analog VoIP gateways, the MP-20x series of Telephone Adapters is a cost-effective, cutting edge product, which allows connecting ordinary analog telephones or fax machines to the core of a VoB network. The MP-20x series typically connects to an existing Broadband Internet device (cable or DSL modem), and establishes a communications path with the Service Provider network via its IP Uplink connection. The following figure outlines 2 typical configurations at the residence and SOHO premises.The MP-20x series provides up to 2 VoIP ports for connecting up to 2 POTS lines or fax machines. Supporting a rich set of subscriber calling features such as caller ID, Call Forward, and Call Waiting, the MP-20x series maintains a uniform user experience when migrating to VoIP services. In addition, the MP-20x Series serves as a router, supporting connectivity of a PC or LAN hub/switch, and including NAT (Network Address Translation), DHCP, and PPPoE functions required for simultaneous telephone and Internet usage.Utilizing AudioCodes’ VoIPerfectTM core architecture, and benefiting from its experience in providing IP telephony solutions, the MP-20x series combines superior voice quality and state of the art features for end users, such as T.38 Fax Relay and G.168-2004 compliant Echo Cancellation. Low Bit-Rate (LBR) vocoders (voice coders) can be used simultaneously on both telephony ports to save valuable bandwidth. The “Voice over Data” prioritization algorithm prevents degradation in voice quality even during large data transfers. Advantages of deploying a Telephone Adapter The MP-20x allows the Residential user to experience the same phone service as previously. The user can keep his POTS phone which eliminates the need to learn new information about the interface and usability of an IP-phone, allowing continuous use of the phone service by applying the standard dial pad and flash hook. Residential users who have a cordless phone can continue using them transparently around the house. An additional advantage is that a fax machine with a separate number allocation can be connected. Due to the support of an internal router and firewall, the MP-20x can be deployed in a configuration which connects the residential users’ home PC on the downstream side of the Telephone Adapter further simplifying installation and configuration. This reduces “support calls” to the service provider and enables the residential user to have a smoother migration to VoIP. Leveraging on the MP-20x routing capabilities, Voice Quality is assured thanks to prioritization of voice packets over data bursts, further enhancing the “VoIP Experience”. A future version of the MP-20x will support a combination of 1 FXS and 1 FXO interfaces. This allows for fallback to PSTN in cases of degraded network quality, permits incoming calls from the PSTN to the same phone and enables the routing of 911 calls via the PSTN to regular PSAP.Softswitch / Application ServerThe MP-20x Series is designed for full interoperability with leading Softswitches and SIP Application Servers for deployment in various network environments. Over the years, AudioCodes has invested significant effort in complying with leading and evolving VoIP standards. Support of the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), which is commonly found in Voice over Broadband (VoB) networks, assures seamless integration and rapid deployment. Media ServerMedia Servers provide enhanced voice services such as network tone and announcements, conferencing and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) capabilities, and messaging. Interoperable with leading Softswitches and Applications Servers, the IPmediaTM Media Servers are controlled to provide a fluent network operation. Trunking GatewaysMedia Gateways provide a scalable means for interconnection with the PSTN consisting of a broad range of interface signaling (CAS, ISDN, IUA, SS7, M2UA, M3UA). Controlled usage of MGCP, Megaco/H.248 and SIP which are interoperable with leading Softswitches, the MediantTM Media Gateways enable VoB operators to provide their customers calling capabilities to and from other PSTN networks.Session Border Controllers (SBC)Session Border Controllers (SBC) enable VoB networks to peer with other VoIP networks including clearing houses which facilitate cheaper interconnection and reduce long distance calling charges. For a comprehensive and updated list, please visit our web site at http://www.audiocodes.com/Content.aspx?voip=2018. © 2006 AudioCodes Ltd. All rights reserved. AC, Ardito, AudioCodes, AudioCoded, AudioCodes logo, IPmedia, Mediant, MediaPack, MP-MLQ, NetCoder, Stretto, TrunkPack, VoicePacketizer and VolPerfect are trademarks or registered trademarks of AudioCodes Ltd. All other products or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The information and specifications in this document and the product(s) are subject to change without notice.Ref. #LTRM-09004 V.1 02/06

Avoiding Data Recovery

If you have a lot of work stored on your hard drive then, it is essential to make sure that it is safe and that you minimize the risk of losing it. Anyone who has written a long email and then tried it send it, only to find that the email has not been sent or stored and then had to rewrite it, will know the frustration this can cause. Imagine if your whole hard derived crashed, taking everything with it.

Of course you can very often retrieve the files by using either a data recovery service, or data recovery software, but both of these options can be both time consuming and expensive. It is much better to take the right precautions before the problem arises, than having to find an effective form of data recovery, to try and get back all your hard work when the worst happens.

There are several ways to back up your work regularly and effectively and this should help you to avoid the need for any data recovery, in the event of a crash or virus. One of the best ways to avoid data recovery options is a to do automated backups. This means that the contents of the hard drive are automatically backed up at set intervals, so if your data is lost, then most if not all of it will be saved.

One of the key problems in doing manual back ups is in not only remembering to do them, but also actually getting around to doing them if you are busy. It always seems more important to finish the work that you are doing, than to backup up the work that you have done already. This is why automated backing up is one of the best data recovery avoidance strategies that you can have.

It is also useful to have another back up in a remotely hosted location, so that if there is a fire or some other catastrophic event, then you have your data recovery strategy in place. Even if your entire computer is gone then you can still get your data recovery from the remote hosting and your work can be downloaded onto your new machine.

Although it may seem to be unimportant at the moment, a good data recovery back up is one of the most important aspects of your business, as it could mean the difference between saving all of your work and losing it.

Protecting Yourself From Spyware

If you practice diligence and follow some basic rules then you will have a much better chance of preventing the ability of a malware application from infecting your computer. Most computer spyware today is installed without your knowledge when you visit a website or download an application that will place the application on your hard drive. So one way to prevent the installation by not visiting unscrupulous web sites when you surf the web.

 

There has been a strong increase in the number of computer malware / spyware out on the net the past few years. Many experts in the field expect the number of infections to only increase as time goes along. Spyware are actually programs that are installed on your computer but you usually do not know of the installation and many times you did not even approve the installation. These programs can cause all types of problems for your computing experience, which range from annoying popups to someone actually stealing your personal data and impersonating your identity. You may also experience a reduction in performance of your system, since many times these programs will consume a lot of computing power as the program performs its tasks.  Even though the number of computer spyware infections are increasing exponentially does not mean all is lost and you should just throw your hands up and turn off your computer forever.

 

Since most spyware is installed because of security holes in your browser always ensure you have the latest version of updates for your Operating System and Browser. You can also switch your Web Browser to something like FireFox which is targeted less than the more popular Browsers.

 

Also ensure you have a spyware protection and remover application installed. This is one of the most important items you can do to protect yourself from these infections and help to minimize the chance that you will be come infected with these types of applications

 

Author Bio

Bruce Hopkins is an Information Technology Director over a large multi campus network and is a avid DotNetNuke Open Source Supporter. If you do not currently have spyware protection then get it now 

 

 

 

Wisconsin CIO gets slammed on Oracle e-mail debacle

Iran accross and interesting story today about how the state of Wisconsion is scrapping an oracle collaboration project which was supposed to spend an enormous amount of funds on the projec tot date. It would seem the project jsut will not scale to accomendate their users. Below is an excerpt from the story and you can read the full article on SearchCIO.com

WISCONSIN CIO GETS SLAMMED ON ORACLE E-MAIL DEBACLE
By Linda Tucci, Senior News Writer

03.08.2006 | SearchCIO.com





MADISON, Wis. -- After spending $2.1 million on Oracle Collaboration Suite (OCS) software to integrate the state's 44,000 e-mail boxes, Wisconsin CIO Matt Miszewski told state workers Feb. 24 he was scrapping the project.
The goal was to consolidate the state's 222 servers to 19. But a three-month trial run of the OCS system on 1,200 mailboxes in Wisconsin Governor's Jim Doyle's administration unveiled serious problems, including e-mails that vanished from "sent" folders, meeting invitations that never showed up in Outlook calendars, and distribution lists that failed to distribute.
The state was going back to Microsoft.

Wisconsin CIO gets slammed on Oracle e-mail debacle.

Hard Drive Data Recovery

If you suffer a computer crash or virus and consequently lose some, or all, of the data on your hard drive, then you may have to consider what is the best option for hard drive data recovery. Very often your time is limited, as you need access to the work that is on your computer and this may mean that you need to get the fastest solution possible to the problem.

 

You can even possibly avoid the need to buy a hard drive data recovery solution. If you can find the gap in the hard drive that was left by the loss of your files, it may be possible to simply undo it, as the computer will not necessarily have deleted the information, but might have just made unavailable.

 

Although this is a good option for hard drive data recovery, if it is possible you need to do it quickly and without starting any other applications or doing any other work, as this may cause the computer to overwrite what it then sees as the gaps in the hard drive and your work may be lost.

 

A good hard drive data recovery software can be the best option if you cannot restore the data yourself. There are many types available and it is best to seek advice on which may be the most appropriate for you. Although it is not always necessary to use the most expensive option, it is probably best to avoid the lower end of the market, as some of these systems are not comprehensive enough and can have problems with specific applications.

 

If the problem is logical rather than physical, then good quality hard drive data recovery software will usually be able to restore most, if not all, of the data that has been lost and is still a relatively inexpensive and practicable solution.

 

If the hard drive has been damaged or if the problem is simply too difficult, or complex for the hard drive data recovery software to cope with, then it may be necessary to take, or send the hard drive to a hard drive data recovery service. Of course this option is much more expensive and also more time-consuming, as you will have to wait for them to complete the work before you can access your data. But it does give you a good option for when you cannot recover the data yourself.

 

Although it can be very worrying when some or all of the data on your computer is inaccessible, there are many options for hard drive data recovery that can restore your files and prevent you from losing all the work that you have stored on your computer.

Disk Data Recovery

 

 

If you have lost some or all of your data due to a computer crash or virus, before attempting to retrieve the lost files and data, you should try to ascertain whether the data loss was caused by a logical or physical malfunction. If it is a logical problem, whether from a personal mistake or a virus, then it is entirely possible that you can retrieve the information through the use of the appropriate software.

 

This can save you great deal of money and if you can avoid the need for hiring a technician, it is obviously preferable to do so. One of the most obvious signs that the hard drive has suffered some physical damage is that it may be making some unusual noises. Although hard drives usually make some noise, you should listen carefully to see if you can hear any different or unusual mechanical noises that may indicate that the problem is not merely with the data.

 

If the hard drive is making some unusual noises, it may be that you need somebody that specializes in hard disk data recovery. Although it can be a more expensive option, hard disk data recovery is not really something that should be attempted by the uninitiated.

 

Hard disc data recovery is something that you need a qualified technician for, who is familiar with the processes and has a better chance of being able to affect a quick and complete solution.

 

There are many reasons why hard disks can break down with mechanical problems. The motors, as is true of anything with moving parts, can simply wear out or fail. This can lead to total inability to access any of the data that is stored and it may mean that a hard disk recovery technician is your only real option.

 

Even if you think that you have a good technical ability and are inclined to have a go at repairing most things, bear in mind this is not a good idea with hard drives. Even removing and taking apart the hard drive can allow dust to come into contact with the workings and cause even more damage to it. Hard disc data recovery technicians usually use a dust free clean room to effect repairs on hard drives and thereby avoid this problem.

 

If the hard drive has suffered physical damage, your only real option is to employ a hard disc data recovery technician to repair it. This can make sure that you have the best chance of restoring your data and getting all the information stored on it transferred to a new disk or drive. Bear in mind though, that it is always a good idea to have a separate back up of all the files on your hard drive. This way you can carry on working without having to wait for your data to be recovered.

Data Recovery Tips

 

Losing data can be a nightmare, with days or weeks of work just disappearing before your eyes. Although data recovery operations can be very successful in retrieving your lost data, if it is not a simple logical problem or a unintentional deletion that can be fixed by a software application, then it can take days and a lot of money before you get your data back. That's a lot of money lost, both in what the data recovery costs and also in the amount of time that you do not have the data. It can literally bring your business to a halt. But with a few sensible precautions you can limit the possibility of this ever being a problem.

 

Back up's are the one fundamental in avoiding data recovery that you cannot do without. Then even if you ad have a crash then your data will be safe and you can just transfer it to a new computer or drive while yours is being fixed. It is better to have a back up running that automatically backs up your work at a predetermined interval without you having to remember to do it.

 

You should also consider having a secondary back up at a remote location, so that if there is a disaster at your workplace, then you will still have an additional back up. Having good back ups is one of the most efficient ways to avoid the need for data recovery services.

 

It is also a good idea to use software that gauges the efficacy of your back up system. This can make sure that you are not just backing up the same problems that caused you to lose that data in the first place. This is a good way to make sure that your back ups are as efficient as possible so that in a data recovery situation, you can be sure that you have one good set of data.

 

Regularly run checking software to assess the condition of your hard drive. It's always better to know that there are problems first, rather than having to find as good data recovery solution after your data is gone. Defragging your hard drive regularly is a good idea. It makes sure that the drive is well organized and helps it to run in a smooth and efficient way. It does not take long and can be running while you are doing other things.

 

Many people forget that it is necessary to have a good back up plan until they have a crash. And although it is often possible to recover lost data with a good data recovery service, it is a lot easier to take a few sensible precautions that can keep your data safe in the event of a crash or virus and make your business a lot more stable.

Data Recovery Software

 

 

Data recovery software, like anything else, can be both good and bad. But you have to choose carefully to make sure that you get the best the out of it. It is not something that you want to save money on. If your hard drive has crashed or been infected with a virus, and all your data has gone, then you need to make sure that the software that you are using, is up to the job of retrieving your work.

 

There is no point in trying to save money on data recovery software, when you can put at risk months, if not years of hard work and possibly even your business itself. You need the best software for the problem that can give the best rates of data recovery.

 

There are different types of data recovery software, depending upon the source and origin of your problem and the type of operating system. If you have simply deleted something inappropriately, then it is probably possible to restore it through the normal Windows operating system.

 

But if the problem is more complex, or cannot be resolved through your own means, then you'll probably need to buy some sort of data recovery software. Although there are many general types of data recovery software, there are also some that are targeted to more specific applications, such as public document formats files and zipped files.

 

Data recovery software is much more effective if, after a crash or virus attack, you do not use the computer for anything else until you install the software. This way the files are not usually overwritten by the computer and are much easier to restore. If you use the computer, even just to restart it, after your data has been lost, then there is a chance that the computer will see the gaps in the program where your information was, as empty space.

 

Then if you are surfing the net or downloading anything, then it could use this space to store other things and thus make it much more difficult, if not impossible, for the data recovery software to find and restore the data that you have lost.

 

It is always a good idea, before any problems arise, to backup on a regular basis, all of your important files and documents and then you can usually avoid the need for data recovery software in the events of a crash or virus attack.

Data Recovery Service

 

 

If you have lost, or are unable to access, data due to a virus or computer crash, then probably your best and most affordable option is to try to use data recovery software. Sometimes however this is just not a powerful enough solution, or is inappropriate for the type of loss that your computer or hard drive has suffered. Then probably your only option, if you're not a computer whiz yourself, is to look for a good data recovery service.

 

A reputable data recovery service will very often offer a free assessment. In general you should not have to make an upfront payment for a company to assess the drive and tell you the options available to you for the recovery of your data. Although if it is a much more complex problem than you may have to pay for an assessment.

 

Although you will want to get the work in progress as quickly as possible it is not always a good idea to go for the first data recovery service that you see. Some data recovery services

are much more expensive than others and do not necessarily offer a better service, but if you can get a good recommendation, then this is probably the best way to go.

 

Make sure that the data recovery service gives you a quote before they start work. You do not want to be worrying about the cost of the work as well as the potential loss of your data. A good data recovery service should be able to give you fairly firm quotes when they have assessed the hard drive and are able to see the work that needs to be done.

 

You may get two different prices from the data recovery service. This depends on whether the fault with the drive is a physical problem or a logical problem. This is not unusual, as the company cannot always know exactly what they will find when undergoing the process of data recovery, and physical data recovery is a much higher cost operation.

 

Make sure, if you have two quotes from the data recovery service that it is for the two different procedures and not just a rough guess at what the costs may go up to in the end.

 

When you first contact the data recovery service, make sure that you give them as much information as possible about the drive, any applications that you were running and the type of setup and operating system that was being used, when the data was lost. Especially if you are contacting them by e-mail, this can save a lot of time and allow them to get you a quote and start your data recovery as soon as possible.

Go Daddy plans initial public offering, sources say - MarketWatch

Go Daddy plans initial public offering, sources say - MarketWatch.

This is an interesting article I came across today. Seems like GoDaddy is on its way to becoming a publiically traded company. I really hope this new change does not affect the way GoDaddy has always offered exceptional products for a very low price.

Recovering your data with Data Recovery

Looking for the best data recovery software can be a real nightmare when you have just lost, seemingly irretrievably, much of your work. But if you don't panic and look carefully for the best solution, than very often it is possible to retrieve much if not all of your lost data. There are many software packages out there that can help with this process as long as you take the correct steps initially The right software can enable you to not only retrieve files that you have unintentionally deleted, but also, in some cases, data that has been lost due to a virus attack. The key for most of these programs to work is to not allow any more writing to the disk in question. A good program for data that has been accidentally deleted is undelete. It has been used hundreds of times to recover data that has been deleted by the act of a person.

One of the key things in choosing the right software, is to know how the data was lost. Whether it was due to a virus, a mistake on your part, or even a hardware failure, so that you can decide which is the best data recovery method to use.

If you are quick enough, it is possible that you will not even need the data recovery software. When data is deleted it is not always trashed straight away. The operating system will change the file so that it won't be displayed when you're looking for it.

If you can find this gap in the system before the computer uses it for something else, then it is possible to simply undelete it and the file will reappear with all your data. This way you can avoid the need for data recovery software and you should be back in business.

The trick is to be very quick and find the gap in the system before doing too much other work, as this, especially if your hard drive has got very little unused space, may cause the computer to use the gap for something else. If you have not noticed the loss, and the computer has used it, then probably your best chance is in using some good quality data recovery software or service.

Another problem can arise if you decide to repair the drive by defragging the computer, before you have a chance to try any data recovery. You probably will not lose all of it, but it is possible to lose some of it, as when you defrag it can cause some of the files to be overwritten.

Of course even if you only use one or two small files by doing this, chances are they will be the most important ones! So it is best to try to get to grips with your data recovery before doing any defragging. Even if you are not actively running this application, you should think whether you have preprogrammed to defrag the disc at specific intervals.

So if you think you have lost any data, it is always best to try and recover it before doing anything else. That way you have a much better chance of success with your data recovery.

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VoIP PBX considerations. There was an interesting post over on DynamicVB.Net today about how to choose a voice over IP system for you phone system needs. The author does a good job of describing the challenges and thoughts you should take when choosing a Phone Box Exchange for your network