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Information Services (IIS) Web Application Stress Tool Test the Internet server for
capacity and responsiveness to multiple client requests.
Site location includes the download of the application (About 10Mb), A
tutorial, white papers, and additional information. InetMonitor This load generation tool
allows you to plan and maintain the optimal configuration for your site. The Simulator
component of InetMonitor allows you to simulate user load on your site, as well as any
type of client or user behavior. The Monitor component allows you to track the behavior of
a typical user. Using the information gathered in these tests, you can assess your site's
capacity, plan for growth, and track hardware resource utilization. Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Documentation – IIS Microsoft’s Installation
and setup information for IIS. Apache Web Server & Linux
Resources Apache Software Foundation The Apache Software Foundation
is the organization that produces and maintains Apache Web Server. Complete documentation and downloads are
available. Apache Server Resources This website is maintained by
Ken Coar, who is a core programmer for the Apache Software Foundation. This site has a lot of useful information on
Apache, and has several resources for server administrators. 15Seconds.com Site with a section on IIS 5
– Link at the top. Alternate source for
information on IIS and other web server applications. Server Testing Tools and
Practices IIS Lock Down Tool This link is to a page that
offers a wizard from Microsoft that will allow you test for and shut down unnecessary
features on your IIS server. Red Hill Networks This business provides
products and services for the internetworking and web server administration. Of special interest are their web server testing
and analysis tools. Paessler This business provides
products and services for the internetworking and web server administration. Of special interest are their server and load
balancing test and analysis tools. Web Performance Inc. This business provides
software for server and load balancing test and analysis.
Their primary product is Web performance Trainer. Web Application Stress Tool Download & Tutorial for
the Microsoft Web Application Stress Tool. This
application is used to simulate client traffic on a web server to gather data on response
times and reliability. InetMonitor Download and Information on the InetMonitor. This application will simulate user loads on a server. Web Design & Engineering
Organizations Internet Engineering Task Force The Internet Engineering Task
Force regulates and makes available RFCs for Internet standards and protocols. World Organization of Webmasters This is an organization of web
professionals that discuss and disseminate information on technical, commercial, and legal
aspects of the growth of the Internet. IEEE The Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers website. Highly
technical engineering resources are available through this site. Of primary interest would be the societies on
computer and network engineering. World Wide Web Consortium The World Wide Web Consortium
is a forum for standards and guide lines for web development related to information,
commerce, and education on the World Wide Web. National Institute of
Standards and Technology This office focuses on
standards in general. There are publications
available for computer and network related security.
The Computer Security Resource Center is an offshoot of NIST, and deals with
standards related to encryption, security testing, and emerging technologies. Internet Content Rating Association The Internet Content Rating
Association is a not for profit, independent organization to aid in content rating for web
sites. This site is of special interest to
parents, web developers, and IT managers interested in controlling access to web sties
that may contain adult or offensive language, sexual content, nudity, or violence. Microsoft Internet Explorer uses the ICRA
standards for its Content Advisor. Internet
Information Services allows the web administrator to enter in content information about a
web site.
Security CERT Coordination Center This website is maintained by
the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute. Their
mission is to assist with dissemination of information and statistics on network security
issues. Topics include security alerts,
education, security practices, and research and evaluation. Internet Security Alliance The Internet Security Alliance
is an organization dedicated to leadership and dissemination of information on security
practices, policies, and technologies for Internet and global network systems. Cooperative Organization for Internet Data Analysis This organization promotes the development of metrics and standards for measurement of Internet traffic and data throughput. They act as a central hub for researchers, developers, and managers for information on flow characterization, simulation, analysis, and visualization of Internet traffic. Incecents.org This website provides
information on hackers and attacks on servers and systems globally. This is an offshoot of the SANS Institute (Systems
Administration, Networking, and Security. SANS Institute This institute is dedicated to
sharing of information and resources for network administration and security. FIRST FIRST is the Forum of Incident
Response and Security Teams. They specialize
in information related to network security. Periodicals Apache Week Magazine Apache Week magazine is a weekly magazine focusing on general information and administration of Apache Web Server. An email version is available. eWEEK Magazine eWEEK magazine is a news based
magazine that focuses on new and emerging technologies.
This is a Ziff Davis publication. The
offer access through the web, and offer free subscriptions to the print format. InfoWorld Magazine InfoWorld focuses on new
products, solutions, and technologies for business. The
website allows the user access to product reviews, regular columns and editorials, and
interactive forums. IT World ITWorld.com is an online
magazine that focuses on IT issues for new products, and educational and business
applications. Interactive and broadband
technologies are highlighted. Network Computing Magazine Network Computing Magazine is
offered in print and online formats. Topics
include wireless, convergent, security, infrastructure, storage, and management
technologies. An excellent resource for a
network administrator. Windows & .NET Magazine This publication focuses on
the implementation and management of Windows based networks and servers. Linux Today Magazine This resource is intended for
professionals interested in maintaining knowledge in Linux and Open Source applications. This site has reference materials, review
information, and sources for Linux software downloads. Web Review Magazine This online magazine source
focuses on web development and management. The
weekly periodical uses an approach for articles to provide information and resources for
all members of a web development and support team. Internet Industry Magazine This magazine is a source for
Internet Service Providers. Articles would be of interest for management and other
professionals working within the industry. e-gineer This is site is contributed to
by a group of individuals promoting and sharing of information on web development. Information Security Magazine This magazine focuses on
security issues related to data systems and networks.
Print subscriptions are available. Site Services FTP Commands Cisco page on FTP commands. Great resource for command line interface use of
FTP. Red Hat Linux FTP Setup Provides setup information for
FTP services on a Red Hat Server.
Microsoft TechNet Articles of
Class Interest Microsoft’s TechNet
Articles on IIS Architectural Design: A
Scalable, Highly Available Business Object Architecture A Blueprint for Building
Websites (Look for article in list on the left side) Web Server Capacity Planning (Look under Windows Web Services, Plan on the left
side.) Microsoft's Article -
Collecting Performance Data About Microsoft's Web Server
Performance Evaluation Tool Microsoft Storage Systems
Disaster Recovery Tips Virtual Private Networking Microsoft VPN White Paper – Word Document Link on Right Side. Microsoft VPN Interoperability White Paper – Word Document Link
on Right Side. Microsoft VPN Security with XP Article Red Hat HowTo on VPNs Interoperability Microsoft Introduction to Migration and Interoperability: Using Windows 2000 in
a Mixed Environment Interoperability in a Novell NetWare Environment Interoperability with Apple Macintosh Windows Migration Windows Services for UNIX Linux / Samba Samba: An Introduction Understanding the Network Neighborhood Apple Apple OS X Server Administration Manual
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