Open Systems Interconnection Protocols White Papers

WHITE PAPER: Troubleshooting is a necessary part of supporting any network installation. This paper will explain how to consider troubleshooting different problems that could exist in network.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2006

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains each of the seven layers of OSI model, including their functions and their relationships, also it provide with an overview of the network process, which can act as a framework for understanding the details of computer networking.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2006

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the current state of copper-based network cabling standards as defined by ISO and TIA. Learn the difference between category 5e, 6, 6A, 7 and 7A and Class D, E, EA, F and FA.

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the evolution of SOA platforms from point products to second-generation architectures such as the enterprise service grid.

Posted: 13 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jun 2007

WHITE PAPER: Build a basic foundation of knowledge about routers, the devices that allow you to move packets between networks, by reading this white paper.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008

WHITE PAPER: The Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) Cookbook highlights SOA best practices and challenges, detailing the importance of BPEL and other standards-based technologies in accelerating the adoption of an SOA.

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 | Published: 02 Aug 2007

WHITE PAPER: Requirements engineering is about more than just analyzing documenting requirements. It is an important and multifaceted part of systems engineering that broadens the product development process. Companies that successfully introduce a new requirements engineering process don't just change their process and technology; they change their thinking.

Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Master data management solutions helps organizations maximize the value of postmerger integrations, manage the product lifecycle, meet regulatory requirements and improve the effectiveness of transactional and reporting systems.

Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: Gain insight into ITIL's CMDB, the drivers for adoption, potential pitfalls on the road to CMDB success, and best-practices guidance to organizations undertaking a CMDB initiative.

Posted: 09 Oct 2006 | Published: 01 Feb 2007

RESEARCH CONTENT: For both technical and non-technical users, the presence of "HTTPS" in a website URL will provide confidence to consider entering sensitive information such as bank or credit card details. However, even websites owned by the most reputable organisations may be exposed to attack if HTTPS is not properly implemented.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Apr 2019

WHITE PAPER: Just like all software, open-source carries risk, and many data science teams still lack security protocols. For some, there simply aren’t security protocols or governance tools for open-source software (OSS). Read on to learn about 6 steps you can take to build an OSS governance program that works for data science and set your team up for success.

Posted: 10 Jul 2023 | Published: 11 Jul 2023

EGUIDE: Researchers estimate the number of IoT connections will reach 30.9 billion by 2025. Nowadays, IoT protocols are as critical to the existence of IoT as the things themselves. Technologists can select from multiple communication protocols when building a network to serve their IoT ecosystem. In this infographic, we list the most common ones.

Posted: 10 Aug 2022 | Published: 10 Aug 2022

WHITE PAPER: Monitoring can be done in various environments and can create a plethora of metrics relating to any level of the IT stack depending on the tools used, but in this article, GreySpark and ITRS explain a concept that is growing increasingly important in the capital markets, Application Production Monitoring.

Posted: 12 Jul 2024 | Published: 13 Jul 2024

EGUIDE: A computer network is an interconnected system of devices, represented as network nodes, that share information, data and resources among each other. Not all networks are the same. In this e-guide, learn about the seven most common types of networks, their benefits and use cases.

Posted: 06 Jul 2022 | Published: 06 Jul 2022

EBOOK: In this e-book, discover an extensive overview of why the operating system—and specifically the Linux operating system—still matters today and how it meets modern IT and business demands.

Posted: 26 Jun 2024 | Published: 26 Jun 2024

RESEARCH CONTENT: In this article in our Royal Holloway security series, we examine the mechanisms that have been invented to allow Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), which replaces IPv4, users to prove their rightful ownership of an address, preventing others from using it falsely, as well as showing some of the ways in which these measures are incomplete.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 Jun 2019

RESEARCH CONTENT: In this week's Computer Weekly, as pubs in the UK re-open after lockdown, we examine the privacy issues around collecting customer data for contact tracing. We look at how interconnected devices are revolutionising the manufacturing and engineering sectors. And we assess GDPR progress two years after its introduction. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 07 Jul 2020

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at how businesses are adapting to the challenges of perimeterless network security. We examine how digital transformation is bringing increased complications for identity and access management. And we ask if public cloud providers are a threat to the funding model for open source software. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 18 Jan 2019

EGUIDE: Flash storage is already much faster than spinning disk, but with the advent of NVMe – a new standard based on PCIe – flash could achieve a potential that has so far eluded it.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 31 Mar 2017

EZINE: The Netherlands is seen as a pioneering country which often takes different approaches to solving problems. It is a small country with limited resources and often finds itself using innovative methods to keep up.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 09 Nov 2017

EBOOK: Open-source software offers many benefits, but also introduces new security risks. This guide covers best practices for managing open-source packages, dependencies, and vulnerabilities to secure your Python and R software supply chain. Access the e-book now to learn more.

Posted: 19 Jul 2024 | Published: 22 Jul 2024

EGUIDE: Discover how network automation can streamline operations, improve security, and support modern business demands. Learn how to get started with network automation using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Read the e-book to learn more.

Posted: 08 Oct 2024 | Published: 08 Oct 2024

EGUIDE: Deep learning can help companies operate faster and more efficiently. In this 13-page buyer'sguide, Computer Weekly looks at the advanced tools available for developers building intelligentapps, the frameworks that can be used and the kit that can enhance a programmer's toolbox.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 28 Feb 2019

RESEARCH CONTENT: Apple Pay introduces EMV cryptographic strength to remote payments for in-app payments on the iPhone and interconnected Apple devices. It has the potential to reduce card-not-present (CNP) fraud.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 27 Mar 2018

WHITE PAPER: For a 13-page guide to observability in complex systems, review this white paper, which explores 3 layers of observability, observability workflows, and more.

Posted: 08 Apr 2024 | Published: 09 Apr 2024

EZINE: Organisations are starting to incorporate generative AI into their everyday processes. In this handbook, focused on GenAI in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at how it's being deployed in healthcare, Australia's GenAI journey, the technology's relationship with the cloud and Red Hat's issues with source code.

Posted: 17 Nov 2023 | Published: 17 Nov 2023

WHITE PAPER: Observability is key to managing modern cloud-native systems' complexity. This whitepaper examines observability's building blocks: telemetry data, context-aware data stores, and observability workflows. Discover how OpenTelemetry aids in creating an effective observability practice. Read the full whitepaper.

Posted: 18 Dec 2024 | Published: 18 Dec 2024

EGUIDE: The rapid advance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is poised to play an ever-increasing role in the development of next-generation military systems. Swedish report into use of artificial intelligence in military systems reveals opportunities and concerns. Read the story now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 19 Aug 2019

EGUIDE: The booming digital economies of Southeast Asia showed much resilience in 2020, from tapping open source, data analytics and DevOps, to fending off cyber criminals who came knocking on their doors, all in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2020:

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 Jan 2021

RESEARCH CONTENT: This article in our Royal Holloway information security series provides a set of security guidelines, tools and considerations for anyone in an organisation who is considering acquiring or implementing Bluetooth Low Energy-enabled devices.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 10 May 2018

INFOGRAPHIC: There are countless open source cybersecurity tools available in the market and some of them have become essential for finding vulnerabilities in 2022. In this infographic, we highlight five tools that have proven to be highly efficient and reliable and can be combined with other tools to help build up your defences.

Posted: 17 Feb 2022 | Published: 17 Feb 2022

WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper, you’ll discover how advanced data management and data analysis technologies enable manufacturers to leverage their data treasures to increase the resilience of their manufacturing systems and supply chains and make them safe and secure for the future. Read on to learn how you can make the most of your manufacturing data.

Posted: 08 Mar 2024 | Published: 09 Mar 2024

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Cyber attackers often bypass the consciousness of their targets and attempt to manipulate victims through subconscious influences. This report from Intel Security offers advice on how to mitigate these risks.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 27 Feb 2017

GARTNER RESEARCH REPORT: SRM leaders must fully understand the FedRAMP program, its security levels, and the authorization process to make informed cloud security decisions. Verify CSP FedRAMP status and ask probing questions. Remember that using a FedRAMP-authorized cloud does not absolve security responsibilities. Read the full Gartner Research Report to learn more.

Posted: 07 Sep 2024 | Published: 07 Sep 2024