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Pushing policy enforcement beyond the perimeter
With transient employees taking notebook PCs everywhere they go, network admins have long desired the ability to extend internal network security policies beyond the perimeter. One vendor is doing ...28 Feb 2005
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Price-slashing could shake up WAN appliance market
One analyst says the low price of one new large-circuit WAN application traffic management device will soon cause a ripple effect of slashed prices in the market.28 Feb 2005
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Redundant security
With trusted algorithms being cracked left and right, here's a way to implement layered security controls.25 Feb 2005
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How do you interpret a bandwidth utilization graph?
24 Feb 2005
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What is a LAN and how does it work?
24 Feb 2005
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What is meant by Simple Network Management Protocol?
24 Feb 2005
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What should person right out of the Cisco Networking Academy expect to earn as salary working as a C
24 Feb 2005
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Is it possible to adequately prepare for the CCNP on my own without taking any training classes?
24 Feb 2005
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What can you tell me about traffic and the scanning process?
24 Feb 2005
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What is your opinion of Fortinet's FortiGate Firewall?
24 Feb 2005
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HP's GigE gear gains momentum
New research shows that not only are more companies turning to Gigabit Ethernet over Fast Ethernet on the desktop, but also that HP is making notable market share gains.23 Feb 2005
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Advanced IP addressing management
This chapter download describes how subnet masks, VLSMs, private addressing and NAT can enable more efficient use of IP addresses. It also shows how hierarchical addressing allows for efficient all...23 Feb 2005
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Why Do You Need a Firewall? from 'Firewalls For Dummies'
Why Do You Need a Firewall? Chapter 1 of "Firewalls For Dummies" provides an excellent overview of what a firewall is, what it does and how it works.23 Feb 2005
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Blind network pros now have certifications in sight
Thanks to one university's groundbreaking program, visually impaired networking pros have the chance to earn their Cisco Certified Network Associate certifications.22 Feb 2005
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Testing network cable
Here's some of the terms used in high performance cable testing, and a description of what they mean.22 Feb 2005
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Network management on the cheap
Having a small budget is no excuse for neglecting network management. Options exist for networking pros who may be short on cash but are determined to optimize their netwoks.22 Feb 2005
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Vignettes by Roger Freeman
This collection from Roger Freeman reflects his experience and background across the board in telecommunications -- you'll find vignettes on bandwidth, performance predictions, telecommunication te...21 Feb 2005
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Switch software reduces WAN costs
Foundry's new software provides creative measures for reducing WAN costs. One analyst says it's an ideal alternative to inefficient traditional techniques.21 Feb 2005
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Public vs. private networks
ITKnowledge Exchange member "rpvish" had a question about how to ping internal and external networks, and fellow techies helped out. Here is a portion of the conversation.21 Feb 2005
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Utilize handhelds for helpdesk assistance
If you are using an online helpdesk, reach the users who can't get online by utilizing their handhelds.18 Feb 2005
Network Management Strategies for the CIO