Pragma FortressSSH and Pragma TelnetServer Become Certified for Windows Vista

Pragma Systems Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning the Certified for Windows Vista Logo for Pragma FortressSSH Server and Pragma TelnetServer for Both 64-bit and 32-bit Operating Systems

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2008 -- Pragma Systems, a leading provider of enterprise-class remote access and security software for Microsoft Windows and Windows Mobile, today announced that its Pragma FortressSSH Server and Pragma TelnetServer products have earned the Certified for Windows Vista logo. Pragma Systems' FortressSSH Server 5.0 and Pragma TelnetServer 7.0, both containing patent-pending technology, recently became Certified for Windows Vista in both its 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Pragma's products allow end-to-end secure remote access and management to computers across an enterprise environment. Customers have a reliable way to utilize secure system administration, application delivery and secure encrypted file transfer throughout computing environments with Pragma's product suite spanning Windows-based servers and desktops and Windows Mobile-based platforms.

"Microsoft is pleased that Pragma Systems, Inc. has earned the Certified for Windows Vista software logo for their Pragma FortressSSH Server and Pragma TelnetServer," said Aseem Datar, product manager of Windows Client Product Management at Microsoft Corporation. "With this certification, Pragma Systems is letting their customers know that their product has met explicit standards of reliability and quality, and has been tested and proven to deliver a superior experience with a PC running Windows Vista."

"By earning the Certified for Windows Vista logo, Pragma is proving its leadership in the market for highly secure Windows-based communications. Customers come to us for high-performance software that offers comprehensive, robust, and scalable remote and security-enhanced connectivity," said Quamrul Mina, CEO of Pragma Systems. "By working with Microsoft, we feel confident that Pragma FortressSSH Server and Pragma TelnetServer will provide users of Windows Vista with enhanced reliability, security and compatibility."

About Pragma Systems, Inc.

Pragma Systems Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise-class remote access and security software for Microsoft Windows & Windows Mobile platforms. Pragma is an industry leader in Secure Shell and Telnet technology and offers the most popular SSH and TelnetServer for Windows and industrial grade SSH client for the handhelds via Pragma PocketVT. The company's end-to-end solutions of servers and clients on the desktop and mobile devices provide highly secure access to corporate supply chain, CRM, distribution and warehouse applications over wireless, Bluetooth, LAN, WAN and mobile networks. Pragma's software is deployed in the majority of Fortune 500 companies in the USA and over 2200 companies worldwide with millions of licensed nodes in over 65 countries. For more information contact Pragma Systems, Inc., 512-219-7270; email: pragma@pragmasys.com; visit our website at http://www.pragmasys.com.

NetEqualizer Provides BitTorrent Compromise for Internet Service Providers

LAFAYETTE, Colo., Jan. 24, 2008 -- ISPs that allegedly block BitTorrent traffic have become an issue in the news lately. Consumer groups are threatening lawsuits against major Internet Providers for invasion of privacy. The good news is that NetEqualizer, by APconnections, has provided a non-intrusive compromise to scaling back BitTorrent traffic for quite some time, and without any spying or looking at customer data.

Mike Morgan, Windows Server Administrator of Poplar Bluff Internet, serving Southern Missouri, says, "We have 13,000 subscribers and have found the NetEqualizer will handle all forms of BitTorrent traffic quite nicely. In fact, we are replacing a more expensive tool from another company that required us to purchase upgrades at just about the same price as a fully supported new NetEqualizer."

According to Art Reisman, CTO of the NetEqualizer product line, "The key to the NetEqualizer technology is that it limits connections, not BitTorrent itself. The issue most ISPs have with BitTorrents is that these file transfers can overwhelm their networks similar to a denial of service attack from a virus. Other techniques used to completely block BitTorrents are controversial because they are suspected of invading consumer privacy. NetEqualizer never opens up any customer data and thus cannot be accused of spying. Connections are treated as a metered resource. The ISPs that use NetEqualizer simply put a policy in their service contracts stating how many connections they support, end of story. BitTorrent is still allowed to run, albeit not at wide with unlimited connections."

The NetEqualizer is a plug-and-play bandwidth control and Internet optimization appliance that is flexible and scalable. When the network is congested, NetEqualizer's unique traffic shaping technology gives priority to latency-sensitive applications, such as VoIP and email. It does it all dynamically and automatically, improving on other bandwidth-shaping technology out there. It controls network flow for the best WAN optimization.

APconnections is a privately held company founded in 2003 and is based in Lafayette, Colorado (http://www.netequalizer.com).

DPS Telecom Releases SNMPv3 Update

FRESNO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2008 -- DPS Telecom, a leading developer of network alarm monitoring solutions, announced today that they have released an update to their most popular white paper: SNMP Tutorial.

The new edition of the white paper has been updated for SNMPv3, the newest version of SNMP.

SNMP Tutorial author Marshall DenHartog has over a decade of experience working with SNMP. As a protocol expert, DenHartog is able to give you a quick introduction to the information you absolutely must know to effectively implement and use SNMP within your network. "I've worked with SNMP on a number of levels," said DenHartog. "Because I've had experience creating SNMP systems for multiple platforms while developing SNMP-based monitoring systems for companies nationwide, I can help you quickly learn the powerful applications of SNMP monitoring."

You could read books on the subject, but if you need a strong working knowledge of SNMPv3, this updated white paper is what you're looking for.

The SNMP Tutorial white paper starts by introducing you to the basics of SNMP. The content is exclusively practical, explaining what SNMP can do to improve your network management in real-world scenarios.

The second half of the white paper covers more advanced SNMP topics, including the Management Information Base (MIB) format, SNMP packet types and structures, and layered communication. "It is important that you understand how the management information base (MIB) works," said DenHartog. "This white paper explains how the MIB functions in any SNMP protocol network."

With a glossary of SNMP terms that's been updated with new SNMPv3 terminology, the SNMP Tutorial is your valuable daily reference. If you're preparing to deploy SNMP, the white paper also includes an SNMP product guide of the best SNMP monitoring solutions available.

The SNMP Tutorial is one of over 30 white papers published by the monitoring experts at DPS Telecom. Other SNMP white papers in the series include the Practical Guide to SNMP Troubleshooting, How to Make a Low-Cost No-Sacrifice Transition to SNMP Monitoring, 5 Steps to a Successful SNMP Legacy Integration, How to Implement SNMP Monitoring in Your Network, How to Read and Understand the SNMP MIB, and 5 Essential Features to Look for When Evaluating SNMP Proxy Devices.

You can find the entire collection of SNMP white papers, an online SNMP Tutorial, client success stories, and more at http://www.DpsTelecom.com . To download your copy of the SNMP Tutorial white paper, visit http://www.DpsTelecom.com/snmpv3_white_paper .

About DPS Telecom

DPS Telecom is an industry-leading manufacturer of network alarm monitoring solutions. DPS clients include RBOCs, ILECs, CLECs, gas and electric utilities, heavy and light rail transit, government agencies and manufacturers.

"DPS Telecom succeeds because we don't let our clients fail. We're committed to solving our clients' problems 100%, and we back it up with a no-risk, money-back guarantee on all our products," said DPS Telecom CEO Bob Berry.

How You Can Improve the Speed of Vista machine?

Vista is about looks. Every one of those effects, from the translucent windows to the pearlescent shine to the oversized icons, eats up processing power that would otherwise be spent on running applications.
Also, much of the new software that comes on a pre-built computer (i.e. the "free" antivirus, AIM, other mfg. programs) are also serious resource hogs. Norton's AV products have been getting worse and worse each year, to the point where they can cut the system's performance in half.

The best handful of "tweaks" you can make to your Vista system to speed it up are as follows:
(Note: You can access the first three of these options by going to Control Panel's Classic View, then clicking Performance Information and Tools.)

1) Change the Theme: By going into Adjust Visual Effects and unchecking things you can do without (you may want to play around to see how you like it), you can remove all of the resource-sucking features of Vista.

2) Disable Indexing: One of the not-so-new features of Vista is the Indexing Service, which quietly catalogs your computer in the background to make searching faster. Problem is, it uses a lot of resources for (IMHO) a not-so-useful function. Yeah, it helps speed up your searches, but it's not worth the performance sacrifice.
You can disable this by going into Adjust Indexing Options, clicking modify, (clicking Show All Locations if applicable) and unchecking everything.

3) Ditch the Bloatware: All that junk that your computer comes with slows it down. By going into Manage Startup Programs, you can stop them from starting with your computer. Leave all the Microsoft Stuff alone, and disable the others that you don't need. If something doesn't work right after reboot (i.e. no Sound or lousy Graphics), you probably disabled a driver. Just go back in and turn it back on. (Granted, this is a little more dangerous than the other options, so exercise common sense here. We don't want to make things worse.)

4) Scrap your Slow Security Software: If you're still using the "free" Antivirus / Security Suite that your computer came with, you might want to consider something else. While I realize I might get flamed for saying this, I recommend something like Windows OneCare or Webroot's Antivirus for their small performance footprint and "set-it-and-forget-it" ease of use. Plus, OneCare can be used on two other PCs, too.

5) Don't be a Packrat: This one is probably the hardest to stick to, but also the simplest solution. Don't install programs you don't need, keep your documents folder organized, and keep the desktop as clutter-free as possible.

Now click "Update my Score" and watch your performance ratings soar!

Performance Tuning for Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Silico-Magnetic Intelligence Corp. Launches Performance Tuning for SQL Server 2005

Silico-Magnetic Intelligence Corp. (http://www.sqlusa.com) has today released a full-motion video and audio CD-ROM training course for Microsoft SQL Server 2005. With the series, titled "High Performance SQL Server 2005 on 7 CD-ROMs," database administrators and developers will learn techniques for troubleshooting, tuning and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 T-SQL queries and stored procedures. Expert database, data warehouse and business intelligence architect Kalman Toth's friendly presentation style makes this extremely complex technical subject matter easy to understand. At the conclusion of this course the learner will be prepared for successful database performance tuning, optimization and troubleshooting on SQL Server 2005 platform.

The curriculum covers all the new performance-related features of SQL Server 2005 such as Dynamic Management Views and Functions, Database Engine Tuning Advisor, SNAPSHOT Isolation and SQL Server Profiler. DBAs and developers can get familiar with diagnosing and fixing performance problems, and 24/7 monitoring of production databases. The course is practical in nature, and database administrators and developers should be able to pass job interviews and perform well in demanding production environments.

Toth is a recognized international expert in database, data warehouse and multi-dimensional business intelligence design, modeling, programming and administration with specific expertise using the Microsoft SQL Server, Analysis Services and Integration Services technologies. He is the database consultant for large corporations such as Citibank, UBS, Deloitte and Touche, Dun and Bradstreet, Reuters, Lehman Brothers and popular consumer Web site companies.

All 7 CD-ROMs contain full-motion screen image video with rich audio narration. This particular method of multimedia training represents the best learning environment for the student. It is also the most cost-effective way of acquiring database optimization and monitoring skills. Each CD-ROM chapter is broken down to 16 units, typically 10 minutes in length. Students can replay each unit as many times as necessary to master it. Students can also pause the play and practice along on their own copy of SQL Server 2005. Students can achieve verbal confidence - necessary for interviews and performance on the job - by repeating along loudly. Performance tuning and optimization can be mastered by the learner while playing the video lessons does them parallel by the expert trainer. Benchmarking and establishing performance baselines are also covered in the video course.

Mastering the 7 CD-ROM SQL Server 2005 performance tuning and optimization training series is equivalent to two years of on-the-job experience.

The training package is priced at $995 and is currently shipping.

More information and a free test drive is available at http://www.sqlusa.com/highperformance2005/