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SonicWALL CDP 210 Automatic Backup and User-directed Restore and Flexible Disaster Recovery:
Any backup is only as reliable as its ability to restore business data and applications when they are needed most. Small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) need to protect not only their data, but also the systems that access that data, such as Windows Small Business Server, Exchange, SQL Server and Active Directory. SMBs also need the performance to backup and restore rapidly expanding volumes of data, while meeting stricter regulatory compliance for data archiving. And should disaster strike, SMBs need the flexibility to immediately recover the most current data to new locations or computer platforms.

SonicWALL Continuous Data Protection (CDP) off ers the only complete end-to-end disk-based backup and recovery solution for SMBs. CDP features automatic transparent backup, user directed restore, flexible disaster recovery options and low-touch administration. With capacity of up to 9 TB at typical 2:1 compression, GbE connectivity, RAID 5 and replaceable components, CDP solutions are designed to meet today’s demanding requirements for performance and reliability. An ideal replacement for tape-based systems, CDP solutions provides foolproof, intuitive continual protection. CDP solutions ensure reliability and speed recovery by automatically generating e-mail alerts on any compromised connectivity as well as regularlyscheduled reports on backup activity. Extensible across multiple platforms including Windows and Linux®, CDP solutions can instantly recover data, applications or entire workstation or server systems onto original, new or virtual devices. CDP solutions secure data using industry-standard encryption anytime it is transmitted off site, offering complete business information availability for servers, desktops and mobile laptops.

Automatic Backup and User-directed Restore and Flexible Disaster Recovery:

Any backup is only as reliable as its ability to restore business data and applications when they are needed most. Small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) need to protect not only their data, but also the systems that access that data, such as Windows Small Business Server, Exchange, SQL Server and Active Directory. SMBs also need the performance to backup and restore rapidly expanding volumes of data, while meeting stricter regulatory compliance for data archiving. And should disaster strike, SMBs need the flexibility to immediately recover the most current data to new locations or computer platforms.

SonicWALL Continuous Data Protection (CDP) offers the only complete end-to-end disk-based backup and recovery solution for SMBs. CDP features automatic transparent backup, user directed restore, flexible disaster recovery options and low-touch administration. With capacity of up to 9 TB at typical 2:1 compression, GbE connectivity, RAID 5 and replaceable components, CDP solutions are designed to meet today’s demanding requirements for performance and reliability. An ideal replacement for tape-based systems, CDP solutions provides foolproof, intuitive continual protection. CDP solutions ensure reliability and speed recovery by automatically generating e-mail alerts on any compromised connectivity as well as regularly scheduled reports on backup activity. Extensible across multiple platforms including Windows and Linux®, CDP solutions can instantly recover data, applications or entire workstation or server systems onto original, new or virtual devices. CDP solutions secure data using industry-standard encryption anytime it is transmitted off site, offering complete business information availability for servers, desktops and mobile laptops.

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For More Information please feel free to contact me at
Lawrence@lawrenceggbrown.com

SonicWALL Continuous Data Back Up (CDP)

Any backup is only as reliable as its ability to restore business data and applications when they are needed most. Small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) need to protect not only their data, but also the systems that access that data, such as Windows Small Business Server, Exchange, SQL Server and Active Directory. SMBs also need the performance to backup and restore rapidly expanding volumes of data, while meeting stricter regulatory compliance for data archiving. And should disaster strike, SMBs need the flexibility to immediately recover the most current data to new locations or computer platforms.

SonicWALL Continuous Data Protection (CDP) offers the only complete end-to-end disk-based backup and recovery solution for SMBs. CDP features automatic transparent backup, user directed restore, flexible disaster recovery options and low-touch administration. With capacity of up to 9 TB at typical 2:1 compression, GbE connectivity, RAID 5 and replaceable components, CDP solutions are designed to meet today’s demanding requirements for performance and reliability. An ideal replacement for tape-based systems, CDP solutions provides foolproof, intuitive continual protection. CDP solutions ensure reliability and speed recovery by automatically generating e-mail alerts on any compromised connectivity as well as regularly scheduled reports on backup activity. Extensible across multiple platforms including Windows and Linux®, CDP solutions can instantly recover data, applications or entire workstation or server systems onto original, new or virtual devices. CDP solutions secure data using industry-standard encryption anytime it is transmitted off site, offering complete business information availability for servers, desktops and mobile laptops.

Automatic Transparent Backup
CDP delivers automatic, transparent backup that ensures data, applications and systems are reliably protected from common user error, hardware failure, deletion, potential disaster and malicious attack. An ideal replacement for tape-based systems, CDP solutions provides foolproof, intuitive continual protection.

Low-Touch Administration
CDP automates tedious backup administrative tasks, providing an easy-to-manage, low-touch solution. CDP solutions ensure reliability and speed recovery by automatically generating e-mail alerts on any compromised connectivity and regularly-scheduled reports on backup activity.

Flexible Disaster Recovery Options
CDP provides flexible disaster recovery options, including SonicWALL Offsite Data Backup, SonicWALL Site-to-Site Data Backup and SonicWALL Local Archiving, as well as SonicWALL Bare Metal Recovery of complete systems—OS, files, applications, databases and settings—in just minutes. Extensible across multiple platforms including Windows and Linux®, CDP solutions can instantly recover data, applications or entire workstation or server systems onto original, new or virtual devices with SonicWALL Universal Restore.

For further Information please feel free to email me at lawrence@lawrenceggbrown.com or sonicwall@nuoz.com

A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 8pm
Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 2pm
BOOK: Terrence McNally
MUSIC: Lynn Ahrens

LYRICS: Stephen Flaherty

DIRECTOR: Frances Leah King ( MY WIFE )

Based on the cult favorite film starring Albert Finney, it tells the tender story of Alfie Byrne, a bus driver living in 1960’s Dublin. A passionate Oscar Wilde fan, Alfie is determined to stage a version of Wilde’s Salome at his church, despite the objections of church authorities. In the process of fighting for the play, Alfie is finally forced to confront his homosexuality and take his place in the world. First staged at New York’s Lincoln Center in 2003, this marks Showtunes! first foray into producing a 21st century American musical that deals with mature themes.

General Admission: $24
Seniors (65 and over): $20
Youth (25 and under): $15

Kirkland Performance Center
Box Office: 425-893-9900
www.kpcenter.org

This was sent to me in email, not sure where it originates from, but, thought it would be worthwhile, as my wife often corrects me

#1: Realtor
Many people — I’ve even heard it from people on national TV — pronounce this word REAL-uh-ter. Is this a case of wide-spread dyslexia, transposing the a and the l? It’s REAL-tor. That’s it. You’d think only two syllables would be easier to pronounce, but apparently not.

#2: Nuclear
Do you know how tough it is to be an advocate for the correct pronunciation of this word (NU-clee-er) when the president of the United States pronounces it NU-cu-lar? I don’t buy that it’s a regional thing. Ya’ll is a regional thing; nu-cu-lar is not.

#3: Jewelry
It’s not JOO-la-ree, it’s JOOL-ree. Again with the making things harder by turning a word into three syllables. What’s with that?

#4: Supposedly/supposably
The latter is a nonexistent word.

#5: Supposed to/suppose to
I think this one is more a matter of a lazy tongue than of ignorance. It takes an extra beat in there to emphasize the d at the end, but it’s worth it. And never omit the d if you’re using the term in a written communication or people will think you were raised in a hollowed-out tree trunk somewhere.

#6: Used to/use to
Same as above.

#7: Anyway/anyways
There’s no s at the end. I swear. Look it up.

#8: February/Febuary
As much as it galls me, there is an r between the b and the u. When you pronounce the word correctly it should sound like you’re trying to talk with a mouthful of marbles — FEB broo ary.

#9: Recur/reoccur
Though the latter is tempting, it’s not a word. And again, why add another syllable if you don’t need it?

#10: Mischievous/mischievious
I know, I know, it sounds so Basil Rathbone to say MIS cha vous, but that’s the right way. Mis CHEE vee us is more commonly used, but it’s wrong.

And last but not least, my personal all-time pet peeve — the word often. It should be pronounced OFF un, not OFF tun. The t is silent.

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The SonicWALL SSL VPN has been a great product for my clients. Simple, fast, reliable, and feature rich. Out of the many features, the one that seems to beat the competition at the market price is the Tokenless Two-Factor Authentication. It enables companies to add that extra security level with out having to look into an alternative application for dual authentication.

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Over the last few months, I have had the opportunity to get to know the PACWEST and Support Personnel for SonicWALL. All I can say, is that they have stepped up to the plate. I have worked with many vendors, but sonic wall has seem to fine tune the art of a truly channel centric organization.

They have followed through on support, product, and marketing. To date, we have not had any channel conflict, needles to say, I am not able to say this about any other vendor I have worked with. SonicWALL has been great!

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By Keith Rosen, Profit Builders

In an effort to combat market conditions, I’ve noticed an increase in cold calling activity within many organizations regardless of industry. Here are some solutions to be mindful of for you to use when you run into the barrier that may prevent you from connecting with your desired prospect. The elusive gatekeeper.

Think about your reaction to the word “gatekeeper.” What thoughts does it conjure up for you?

Now, think about the word “concierge.” What comes to mind? When you go to the mall and you need to find a specific store, who do you ask? The concierge. When you are staying at a hotel on vacation and are looking for directions, the hotel’s amenities, somewhere to eat or need tickets to a show, who do you ask? The concierge.

How good are you at making friends? Instead of “getting through the gatekeeper” how about “making friends with the concierge”? Now, doesn’t that just sound (and feel) better?

Consider this for a moment. The concierge secretly wants to help you. The only caveat is, you have to give them a reason to.

After all, if you try to sneak behind their back and get busted for doing so, you have succeeded in creating an adversary. Not only that but you’ve now fueled their justification as to why they need to screen all incoming calls! Now, when you need them in the future, it’s a safe bet that they probably won’t welcome you with open arms. Instead, focus on making the gatekeeper your concierge and internal advocate. Here’s how.

Strategy: Brutal Honesty that Complements
The old adage, “Honesty is the best policy” certainly holds true when trying to befriend the gatekeeper, I mean, the concierge. When calling to speak with your prospect or to find out exactly who the prospect is, try this approach in the following example.

You: “Hi, I can really use your help. I’m calling to speak with the person who is in charge of (software engineering/product development/ programming, etc) would that be you?”

Here’s What You Have Accomplished: Asking the concierge, “Would that be you?” or, “Are you the expert in that area?” comes across as a complement and makes the concierge feel important. As such, they are now more likely to give you the name of the contact you are looking for.