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But there is a lot more to running a successful Internet service business than meets the eye. That's where ISP-Planet's
Business How-To Handbooks can help.

• Practical Guide to Caching

• Disaster and Recovery Plans

• Network Management Solutions

• Server Side Thoughts

If you prefer a do-it-yourself approach to researching solutions for your Internet service tech needs, visit ISP-Planet Caching Resources or Equipment Manufacturers directories Of course, you'll find the all the latest news and features gathered on the ISP-Planet Orbits:

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Also check out articles by the person ISP-Planet consults for answers to security and technology questions, the clear and direct Lisa Phifer

 

 

Practical Guide to Caching

ISP-Planet Cache Review Series
	•  Quantex WebXL 2000 Lisa Phifer
	•  InfoLibria DynaCache Lisa Phifer
	•  Compaq TaskSmart Lisa Phifer
	•  Predictive Caching: CacheFlow 545 Lisa Phifer
	•  NetApp NetCache C720s Lisa Phifer
	•  Do-it-yourself Caching: Squid 2.3 Lisa Phifer
	•  Series Wrap-up Lisa Phifer
Caching Know-how
	•  Caching: Where to Start? Best of ISP-Lists
	•  Analyzing Cache Logs Lisa Phifer
	•  Entera: Reducing Bandwidth Costs Wayne Kawamoto
	•  NetCache Appliance Wayne Kawamoto
	•  NetCache for Streaming Media Wayne Kawamoto
Additional Online Resources
	• Caching Resource Directory ISP-Planet Staff
	• ISP-Caching Discussion List
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How to Make the Most of Your ISPs Network
	• NMS Series #1: • NetPlus AutoManage Lisa Phifer
	• NMS Series #2: • ipMonitor Lisa Phifer
	• NMS Series #3: • SNMP ToolChest Lisa Phifer
	• NMS Series #4: • MG-Soft NetInspector & MIB Browser Lisa Phifer
	• NMS Series #5: • Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold  Lisa Phifer
	• NMS Series #6: • Castle Rock SNMPc Lisa Phifer
	• NSM Series Wrap-up Lisa Phifer
	• OPNET IP-Service Optimizer Patricia Fusco
Additional Online Resources
	• ISP-Equipment Discussion List
	• ISP-Security Discussion List
	• LAN Networking Resource
	• In-depth Computer Hardware Info
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Server Side Thoughts

How to Select a Mail or Messaging Server
	• MegaMail Lisa Phifer
	• QMail—A Better Sendmail? Lisa Phifer
	• IMail: Easy-to-Use NT Mail Server Lisa Phifer
	• Ipswitch IMail Review Lisa Phifer
	• Messenger Can Serve 200K Wayne Kawamoto
	• Mirapoint Messaging Bundle Alex Goldman
Server System Ideas
	• All in One Box: Quad Research Wayne Kawamoto
	• Cobalt Clustering Solution Wayne Kawamoto
	• Adaptec Agile Adapter Wayne Kawamoto
	• Compaq Compact Servers Wayne Kawamoto
	• Net Winder SOHO Server Internet @appliance
	• Seagate Enables Data Services Wayne Kawamoto
	• Secant Server Made for ISPs Wayne Kawamoto
	• 3NO Broadband RAS Solution Wayne Kawamoto
	• Banner Ad Server: Central Ad  Christopher Knight
	• Workfire Server Beta Announced Wayne Kawamoto
	• IA Inc. SES 1500 Internet @appliance
	• Cyclades Compact RAServer Wayne Kawamoto
	• Linux Servers for Webhosts Wayne Kawamoto
	• Ensim Scalable Hosting Suite Wayne Kawamoto
	• Configure Servers From Your Palm Wayne Kawamoto
	• Build Your Own Apple Server Wayne Kawamoto
Server Acceleration Options
	• Threshold Networks Jeff Goldman
	• Valadeo Technologies Jeff Goldman
How to Pick a Platform
	• Unix, Linux or NT? Best of ISP-Lists
	• Unix, Linux or NT? Take 2 Best of ISP-Lists
Additional Online Resources
	• Reviews, and Server Downloads
	• ISP-Linux Discussion List
	• ISP-NT Discussion List
	• ISP-Unix Discussion List
	• Linux Resource Since 1997
	• A Guide to the Linux OS
	• Breaking Linux News
	• Unofficial Guide to Sun Solaris OS
	• Windows Information & Tutorials
	• Guide to HTTP Server Specs
	• World's Largest CGI Library
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