Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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Which routers won't assign IP addresses to other subnets?
If you have a large network and want to segment it with routers, find out which kind of routers you need to use so that your server doesn't assign IP addresses to other subnets, in this expert resp...
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Can fiber patch cables connect to different micron ratings?
Understand fiber patch cable connection abilities in this expert response from networking infrastructure expert Carrie Higbie.
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What core network security items are needed to secure networks?
Learn which core network security items, facilities and tools are needed to secure a particular network in this Q&A with Michael Gregg.
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How can I secure our data from hackers?
Enterprise security expert Michael Gregg answers how to secure data from hackers, in this expert response.
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How can I define the layered approach to protocols?
Learn what the network security advantages are in the layered approach to protocols and how to define the layered approach protocol, in this Q&A with Michael Gregg.
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Are there Cisco certifications in wireless technology?
Learn what Cisco certifications are available in wireless technology from expert David Minutella; plus, find out the future of wireless technology in WAN networks.
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To practice my CCNA, what equipment do I need?
Learn what equipment you need to set up a home lab to practice for your CCNA in this Q&A with Cisco certifications expert David Minutella.
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How do we get broadband connection back with multimode fiber?
When your customer has taken your broadband connection with single mode fiber, how do you get your connection back with multimode fiber? Find out from our infrastructure expert, Carrie Higbie.
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Do stateful packet-filtering firewalls have vulnerabilities?
Learn what types of attacks stateful packet-filtering firewalls are vulnerable to in this Q&A with security expert Puneet Mehta.
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What AP configuration will get the best encryption and authentication?
Problems with your wireless connections can be caused by the following. Read security expert Puneet Mehta's response to see what AP configuration will get the best encryption and authentication.
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Would a CCNP/CCDP help me enter a network administration career?
How marketable are your skills? Would a CCNP/CCDP help you get into network administration? Find out in this expert response by Ed Tittel.
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Is IT a good, safe career choice?
Is IT a safe career choice? Read training and certification expert Ed Tittel's response to this query.
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How does any certification expire if a degree never does?
Why does a certification expire? View this Q&A debating the reasons for network certification expirations.
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What are the routing differences between IPv4 and IPv6?
Between IPv4 and IPv6, find out how routing differs, in this Q&A with Silvia Hagen.
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In IP, could we eliminate the need for ARP?
Could ARP be eliminated from IP? Silvia Hagen explains in this Q&A.
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Can computers talk to a wireless AP using ad hoc?
Wireless expert Lisa Phifer explains how to use ad hoc to get computers to talk to one another, in this response.
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Can I connect WLAN and LAN clients using 802.1x and EAP?
Learn how to connect wireless and wired LAN clients using 802.1x and EAP with a workgroup instead of an Active Directory Domain in this Q&A with Lisa Phifer.
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Why can't my phone connect to the wired LAN?
Learn why your 802.11g-enabled phone can connect to the Internet through a Lynksys router but not to your wired LAN, in this Q&A with Lisa Phifer.
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Is my hotspot provider vulnerable to MAC address spoofing?
In this Q&A with wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer, see if your hotspot provider is vulnerable to MAC address spoofing when it uses Web portal to charge customers for wireless access.
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How do I block MAC addresses from my DHCP server?
Learn how to block MAC addresses on your network from getting any IP addresses off your DHCP server, in this expert response with security expert Puneet Mehta.
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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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