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3Com to be acquired by equity firm
3Com Corp. today announced it will be acquired by private equity firm Bain Capital Partners for $2.2 billion.28 Sep 2007
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How does asynchronous transfer mode differ from existing network technologies?
Learn how asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) differs from existing network technologies in this response from our networking infrastructure expert, Carrie Higbie.27 Sep 2007
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Understanding WMI -- Managing Windows networks using scripts, part 3
Learn how Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) works and how it can be scripted using VBScript in this tip, originally published on WindowsNetworking.com26 Sep 2007
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Tech support, I forgot my password: The IT Guy cartoon
If you've ever answered the phone for tech support, you've probably dealt with the proverbial clueless user. In this episode of The IT Guy networking cartoon, Dave takes his turn helping a frustrat...24 Sep 2007
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What network monitoring tools monitor all OSI layers?
To understand network monitoring in all Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) layers, view this expert response.24 Sep 2007
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NetScout acquires Network General
NetScout will acquire Network General to create a one-stop solution for packet analysis, data mining, monitoring and troubleshooting.20 Sep 2007
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Is there Cisco router documentation for proactive and reactive checklists?
Find documentation on proactive and reactive checklists for Cisco routers from our management expert, Craig Thomas.20 Sep 2007
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Intelligent network management = Better service delivery
The goal of network management is to deliver better services to business end users, but manual change and configuration, coupled with reactive problem-solving, have often confounded that goal. In t...19 Sep 2007
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After a server outage what emergency steps secure your network?
What emergency and recovery steps are taken when there is a network server outage? Find out from security expert Michael Gregg.19 Sep 2007
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Cisco to acquire Cognio
Cisco today announced plans to acquire wireless spectrum analysis and management vendor Cognio, proving that Cisco is aggressively making a name for itself in the wireless and mobility arenas.18 Sep 2007
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USB direct cable connection: Cabling tips for network professionals, lesson 10
USB direct cable connection is discussed in this tip.17 Sep 2007
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What's the prefix of a Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Address?
Learn the prefix and configuration of a Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Address, in this expert response.13 Sep 2007
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Wireless network deployment and management
Wireless network deployment and management are discussed in this guide.13 Sep 2007
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Wireless protocols learning guide
Wireless protocols; technologies including 802.11, WLAN, WPA, WEP, Wi-Fi and wireless broadband; and deployment issues such as access points, security and troubleshooting are discussed in this guid...13 Sep 2007
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Wireless troubleshooting
Wireless network troubleshooting basics are discussed in this guide.13 Sep 2007
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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.13 Sep 2007
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Wireless access points
The basics of wireless access point (AP) as well as configuration and placement are covered in this guide.13 Sep 2007
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Wireless security
Wireless security and polices are covered in this guide.13 Sep 2007
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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.12 Sep 2007
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Core network switch rounds out ProCurve's architecture
ProCurve Networking by HP launched a new core switch that the vendor and experts said will round out its core-to-edge offerings.12 Sep 2007
Network Management Strategies for the CIO