Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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Why was IPv6 developed, and what issues does IPv4 have?
Learn what issues cannot be rectified using IPv4 and why IPv6 was developed, in this Ask the Expert.
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Can I use my Windows Server as an Internet proxy server?
To use your Windows Server as an Internet proxy server, what do you need to do? Find out from our wireless expert, Lisa Phifer.
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Will 802.11n WAPs we purchase today be compatible with NAC?
Find out how to tell whether the new 802.11n WAPs that you purchase today will be compatible with NAC, from our wireless expert, Lisa Phifer.
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What's the difference between licensed and unlicensed wireless?
Learn what the tradeoff is between licensed and unlicensed wireless.
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How do I pass my Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam?
Are you searching for good Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) material to pass your exam? Training and certification expert Ed Tittel recommends these books.
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What IT job can I apply for with my experience?
Learn what IT job you can apply for with the masters, certification and experience you have as a technician, in this expert response with Ed Tittel.
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Should you certify before getting a Masters degree?
Discover whether you should get a certification before entering a masters program. Training and certification expert Ed Tittel explains how a Masters degree compares with certifying in this response.
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How do I make a Cisco lab for CCNP training?
Want to know how to set up a cost-effective Cisco lab for CCNP training? Learn from Cisco certification expert Dave Minutella in this response.
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Do you have suggestions for aspiring CCNA's?
As an aspiring CCNA, see what Cisco certification expert, David Minutella, recommends for those already considering an academy course, in this expert response.
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Can I assign switches to use a set of ports?
Learn how to set up your switch to use a set of ports for different types of access in this expert response.
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At what circuit utilization percentage should I increase bandwidth?
How do you know when to increase your bandwidth? Find out from WAN optimization expert Dr. David Hughes.
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How do you assign a default gateway?
Find out the command you need to run to assign a default gateway in this response from our routing and switching expert, Sudhanshu Gupta.
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What are the functions of ASN.1 and BER?
View this link provided by our routing and switching expert to find out the functions of ASN.1 and BER.
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Can you convert a Layer 3 switch to Layer 2?
See how a Layer 3 switch can convert to a Layer 2 switch, in this expert response.
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How do I switch from Telecom to Global System for Mobile communication (GSM)?
Learn how to start a Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) career with your Telecom experience, in this expert response from our training and certification expert, Ed Tittel.
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Are high-gain antennas needed on both AP and client sides?
See if you need a high-gain antenna on both the AP and client side to boost wireless range and signal quality. Wireless expert Lisa Phifer elaborates on the metrics and reasoning.
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Must my server's wireless card have a static IP address?
Are you able to reach the server but not the Internet over the server's wireless uplink? Find out if your server's wireless card needs to have a static IP address in this expert response.
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What is layered defense approach to network security?
Learn what the layered defense approach to network security is in this expert response.
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What is FEC in MPLS?
Learn what Forwarding Equivalence Class (FEC) is and how it works with Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).
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How can I secure VoIP conversations using free softphone?
Can you secure VoIP conversations using free softphone? Find out from our network security expert.
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Pros and cons of integrated appliances
Integrated appliances incorporate storage, processing and networking into one single product. But are they always a good choice?
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Provisioning IT services with the cloud
Using public cloud services requires diligent enterprise IT management of the cloud provider to make it a success.
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Should you ever not use a firewall?
There are many new network security devices on the market today. Expert Chris Partsenidis opines on whether these can replace firewalls.
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