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Cisco UCS testing shows throughput constraints, one lab says
Cisco UCS testing results from the Tolly Group indicate that throughput is much lower than Cisco claims. Tolly claims Cisco unified computing architecture relies on oversubscribed blade servers and...25 Feb 2010
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To comply with PCI, network segmentation planned at nonprofit
Meeting the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requires more than adding firewalls. To stay compliant with PCI, network segmentation is how one Midwestern nonprofit plans to tac...24 Feb 2010
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Converged enhanced Ethernet to force network and storage collaboration
A new data center network architecture is on the horizon, thanks to the arrival of converged enhanced Ethernet (CEE) and the rise of Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). With storage traffic destine...23 Feb 2010
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What network troubleshooting tools can I use to determine the cause of slow web page access?
19 Feb 2010
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How do I access Windows Server 2003 remotely if I've lost my admin password?
19 Feb 2010
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How does Active Directory for Cisco ACS work?
19 Feb 2010
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Converged enhanced Ethernet: In the rack today; in the core someday
Cisco and now Blade Network Technologies both have top-of-rack converged enhanced Ethernet (CEE) and FCoE switch technology, but FCoE and data center bridging aren't yet ready for the core, unless ...18 Feb 2010
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Should you lease network equipment or buy new or used gear?
Vendors like Cisco and HP are offering low lease rates or financing with zero-interest for smaller businesses that are looking to lease network equipment, opening a door for organizations that othe...17 Feb 2010
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Two colleges switch to Enterasys in order to escape ACL programming
ACL programming in command line interface can be time consuming, which is why two colleges recently switched to Enterasys Networks, whose switches have policy and security capabilities baked in, ma...16 Feb 2010
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Benchmarking core switches: Modeling techniques for switch testing
When it comes to benchmarking core switches, network managers find that testing tools are costly, so it may be worth using switch traffic modeling for testing core switch performance.12 Feb 2010
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Integrated wireless network management systems work across infrastructures
Enterprises must implement integrated wireless network management systems that are user-aware and offer end-to-end visibility but also provide the drill-down capabilities of wired network managemen...12 Feb 2010
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Half of enterprises to have 10 GbE switches in core by 2012
Virtualization and data center consolidation lower costs and improve efficiency but require more powerful networks, which is why one organization in two is expected to deploy 10 Gigabit Ethernet (G...11 Feb 2010
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IT job security fears over cloud computing? Network jobs still vital
As interest grows around cloud computing, networking pros may fear their jobs will become a casualty. But the cloud poses little threat to IT job security for network and systems admins who adapt.10 Feb 2010
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Cloud networking: Inter-networking data centers and connecting users
Cloud networks have a mission: connect a pool of resources that any user, anywhere can access without fail.10 Feb 2010
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Managing unified networking and storage fabric: Who's in charge?
When it comes to managing unified fabric, the jury is out on who's in charge. FCoE switches and adapters have LAN and SAN elements and can be managed by existing network or storage interfaces. But ...10 Feb 2010
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Cisco data center interconnect aims to fix vMotion network trouble
In the past, vMotion network problems have inhibited virtual server migration across data centers, but Cisco claims its new data center interconnect technology, Overlay Transport Virtualization, fi...09 Feb 2010
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Regional Internet Registry (RIR)
A Regional Internet Registry (RIR) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees Internet Protocol (IP) address space and the Autonomous System (AS) numbers within a specific geographical region. ...05 Feb 2010
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Preparing your wired network for wireless network integration
Wireless LAN integration means upgrading wired networks with new equipment and traffic prioritization to avoid bottlenecks between the networks and provide QoS for wireless multimedia applications,...04 Feb 2010
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Performing a penetration test
Part 2 in our series on penetration testing, an ethical hacking technique, to help security professionals evaluate the effectiveness of information security measures within their organizations.03 Feb 2010
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IP network design guide: Managing an IP-based network
Network design underlies the performance of your enterprise IP network. This four part guide by Cormac Long offers you a comprehensive roadmap to designing IP-based networks, from the basic princip...03 Feb 2010
Network Management Strategies for the CIO