Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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How radio frequency (RF) of microwaves alter wireless signal strength
Microwaves are a part of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum. Our wireless networking expert explains the difference and how RF affects wireless signal strength in this expert response.
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Stolen laptop recovery using remote access and wireless network SSIDs
Remote access can allow users to locate lost or stolen laptops and devices. Learn how to leverage connectivity in order to find missing hardware in this advice from our wireless networking expert.
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What is IP?
Learn fundamental networking basics in this expert response defining the acronym 'IP.'
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Is CCNA mandatory for CCIE certification?
Does the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification require prior Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification? Find out in this expert response.
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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) routing test vs. CCNP switching test
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification requires pros to take various tests to demonstrate proficiency. Find out which exams you need from Our network Cisco Certification expert.
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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 is wireless access point (AP) coverage affected by frequency?
Wireless access point (AP) coverage can be affected by channel frequency, distance, environment and data rate. Our site wireless networking expert explains.
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Wireless AP SSID and channel configuration for a distribution network
Multiple access points (AP) on a wireless network require careful configuration. Learn how channel frequency and Service Set Identifiers (SSID) should be set up for seamless transition between APs.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BYOD security: Which VPN is best for you, IPsec or SSL?
By 2016, 40% of the workforce will be mobile. IPsec VPNs are being widely discussed for BYOD security. But should we also be talking about SSL VPNs?
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Why should you care about SDN?
Expert Jim Damoulakis weighs in on the potential of software-defined networking, or SDN, and why you should care.
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Can you really have security, convenience and BYOD?
Employee-owned devices can seriously undermine security. But bring your own device is probably here to stay. So what should IT do?
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