United States: Array Networks Announces Windows 7 Certification for SSL VPN.Byline: datta03 Array Networks Inc., a global leader in secure application delivery, today announced its SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. solution has certified Windows 7 support. Additionally, Array announced a significant increase in Layer 3 VPN performance for its SPX (Sequenced Packet EXchange) The transport layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the TCP layer in TCP/IP, it ensures that the entire message arrives intact. SPX uses NetWare's IPX as its delivery mechanism. Series Universal Access Controller (UAC (User Account Control) The management of user accounts in Windows Vista. Because malware has greater control of the computer when it is running in administrator mode, UAC was designed to enable more users to run their computers as a standard user rather than as ). With Microsoft certification A series of programs that provide certification of competency in Microsoft products. Administered throughout the world at Microsoft centers as well as colleges and universities, the certification exams consist of both core topics and elective material. , Array customers are able to utilize Windows 7 while maintaining secure remote access anytime, from any location. Array s SSL VPN now includes certified, signed drivers for Microsoft s Windows 7 Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Array worked within Microsoft s certification program to release this update in conjunction with Microsoft s retail release of Windows 7. In addition to Windows 7 support, this release also features support for Mac OS X 10.6, also known as Snow Leopard . Moreover, Array has upgraded Layer 3 performance for its SPX Series UAC. Users can now experience an overall 50% performance improvement for SSL-encrypted traffic in both LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and WAN environments. With these upgrades, Array s SPX enterprise customers can boost the productivity of their remote workers. With the rise of remote workers and after-hours employees, enterprises need to provide remote users more than just basic VPN access to webified applications, said Sunil Cherian, VP of Product Marketing for Array Networks. With our latest upgrade of SPX, remote employees receive the benefits of secure, high-speed, full network-level connectivity, even on Windows 7, Microsoft s latest operating system. Array Networks SPX Series Universal Access Controllers are highly flexible and support a variety of access products. The SPX UAC allows organizations to support multiple business units, partners, customers, and up to 256 separate SSL VPN virtual customized portals on a single hardware platform. Additionally, Array s Layer 3 VPN enables transparent SSL-based network-level connectivity across the WAN to existing network infrastructure, providing seamless integration even through firewall infrastructure, without any need to manually download or install clients. These capabilities are currently available in ArrayOS SPX 8.4.3 and higher. Copyright : Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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