Practical Uses for Linux

HP/Works Technical Focus Day

Wednesday 7 November 2001

HP Bracknell

HP/Works members and colleagues from Corporate member organisations are most welcome to attend at the special discounted rate for members. We also welcome non-members. Please book early to secure your place.

As LINUX becomes more widespread in the installed base, specialised applications are being developed to make practical uses of its capabilities. Today's sessions look at the benefits that the use of LINUX in the Appliance arena can bring. The theme is developed by looking at some existing appliances that are available based on LINUX systems. The presenters for the day will be Howard Wilkinson of Coherent Technology and Steve Boniwell of ABC Solutions.

Topics to be covered:

Why use LINUX for Appliances? - What is an Appliance and why LINUX is a good base system for developing these systems

Remote Management and Configuration - A user perspective of experiences in this area

Firewalls and Security - A discussion of some existing firewalls appliances and their implementation

Network Monitoring System - A LINUX based Network Monitoring Appliance that can be implemented regardless of the existing architecture within a network. This demonstrates a cost effective way in which an appliance can be used to troubleshoot networks in a pro-active manner

Agenda Times:

10.00 Registration and coffee 10.30 Start 16.30 Close

Coffee, lunch and tea are included in the price for the day. Time will be allowed for a short question and answer session.