Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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Can CCNP certification secure my IT career during the recession?
The economic recession is no barrier to starting an IT networking career. Professionals can get ahead with Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) certification.
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How does the CCNP compare to a master's degree
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification reflects proficiency in routing and switching. How does it compare to a master's degree? Our Cisco Certification expert explains.
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Are you on a domain name system (DNS) blacklist database?
Many domain name system (DNS) blacklist databases exist. If your mail server or IP address has been misused you may be on them. Our networking enterprise security expert explains.
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Where can I find a sample security audit report? How can I run my own?
IT organization security audit reports aren't for circulation. Our network enterprise security expert explains how professionals can sample a technical report by running their own.
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Formula for proper bandwidth utilization on a T1 line
Utilize bandwidth efficiently to prevent dropped packets over a T1 line. Our site network administration expert provides best methods in this expert response.
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Why would a computer show drive letters for discs that don't exist?
If a computer shows drive letters for removable discs that aren't physically connected to it when no hard disk partitioning has been done, could a virus be responsible? Our network administration e...
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Can I get monthly updates of IT networking content?
Learn how to subscribe to SearchNetworking.com's monthly newsletter containing a retention of networking news, how-to tips, blog entries, podcasts, videos, guides and more.
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When do applications suffer from poor network performance?
Poor network performance causes applications to suffer in an enterprise. Find out at what point packet loss between client and server starts causing problems in this expert response.
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Open source software for enterprise network management and monitoring
Open source software is a valuable, economic resource for enterprise network managers. Find the best software for your network with our site network administration expert's advice.
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Network configuration flaws block server access and wireless printing
Networks that use centralized data storage run the risk of losing wireless printing and server access when the data center link goes down. Learn how to keep access in this expert response.
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Where is expert Silvia Hagen's most recent IPv6 and IPv4 advice?
For IPv6 and IPv4 expert Silvia Hagen's latest advice, view her Public Profile on the IT Knowledge Exchange.
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Networking vs. network security: How to choose the right certification
Network professionals have several career paths. Our site Cisco certification expert explains the appropriate certifications for networking and network security pros in this expert response.
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Cisco certification choices on the professional level
Network, security, voice, internetwork and design are the choices for professional level Cisco certification. Expert David Minutella explains the differences and requirements in this expert response.
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How 802.11n wireless APs in Greenfield mode affect nearby networks
802.11n high throughput (HT), or Greenfield mode is an efficient method of communication across the wireless LAN that 802.11a/g devices don't recognize. Lisa Phifer explains in this expert response.
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Monitoring your network to detect rogue access points (APs)
Rogue access points (APs) put data security at risk. Network admins can identify and monitor unknown APs using wireless LAN security software. Lisa Phifer explains in this expert response.
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CCNA: How Cisco has changed the test and what to study
CCNA exam questions and preparation have changed over the years. Our Cisco certification expert, David Minutella, explains what is covered on the test today and whether or not more training is nece...
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After the CCNA: Cisco certification on the way to your CCIE
Training for the CCIE can happen in a class or on your own. CCNA certified pros have to plan their next move and our Cisco certification expert, David Minutella, discusses options in this expert re...
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Will 802.11x wireless products be compatible with 802.11n?
In 2009, we will see a new wireless standard emerge addressing 802.11x product compatibility issues. Wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer explains how current wireless devices may become outdated...
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How to find an SSID and identify neighboring WLANs
Wireless network expert Lisa Phifer explains what an SSID is and how to identify and differentiate between neighboring WLAN identifiers in this expert response.
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Can I read SearchNetworking.com's information in other languages?
Do you want translations of SearchNetworking.com material in languages other than English? Tessa Parmenter shows you which sites hold SearchNetworking.com resources from around the globe.
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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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