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What's the value of ITIL foundation certification?
The ITIL foundation certification sets the baseline for understanding the move to an IT service management model. Whether it is required by your organization, for personal resume enhancement, or ev...30 Aug 2010
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Is your networking vendor dodging your questions?
Network hardware vendors roll out their technology to users through webinars, dinners and planning sessions, but will they really answer end users' questions? One engineer found out the truth about...27 Aug 2010
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Cisco network security strategy: Where is it going?
The Cisco network security strategy goes under the microscope as we attempt to move past the FUD and help dubious networking pros understand the future of Cisco security products in a rapidly chang...26 Aug 2010
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Access point problems running on PoE
Powering a wireless access point using Power over Ethernet is usually a straightforward process, but troubleshooting an issue can be tricky. Wireless expert Lisa Phifer steps through some possible...25 Aug 2010
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PrepLogic CWNA training video: Radio frequency basics for the WLAN
In this PrepLogic CWNA training video, learn the basics of radio frequency for the WLAN, including wavelength characteristics and RF behaviors that affect network performance.25 Aug 2010
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Implementing networked enterprise energy management systems
Building an IP-based enterprise energy management system can bring an organization's power, heating and cooling systems into the network fold, but implementing that system will require coordination...24 Aug 2010
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Hunting down the source of a wireless attack
A wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS) can notify you in the event of an attack on the wireless attack, but might only give an approximate location of the attacker. Wireless expert Lisa Phi...23 Aug 2010
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Linking an unmanaged switch and DHCP server
Unmanaged Linksys switches don't know where to send BootP and DHCP requests. Find out what to do to fix the problem of unmanaged switches and DHCP servers.20 Aug 2010
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Enterprise energy management networks
Enterprises are implementing IP-based energy management networks that can monitor and manage energy use across building facilities and IT resources alike. Network admins must learn enterprise energ...20 Aug 2010
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New traffic shaping feature offers simple wireless QoS
A new application-aware wireless traffic shaping feature from wireless LAN vendor Meraki simplifies wireless QoS for enterprise customers, allowing network admins to set bandwidth utilization polic...19 Aug 2010
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Primer: Multi-tenant network for the private cloud
The push for private cloud computing networks is creating new security and management challenges for network managers. The first step is to build a multi-tenant network to isolate applications and ...17 Aug 2010
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Using virtual appliances and desktop virtualization
IT organizations are implementing desktop virtualization and virtual appliances for virtual WAN optimization and virtual application delivery, but there are challenges to overcome along the way.17 Aug 2010
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Expect More at IP EXPO on 20th & 21st October
12 Aug 2010
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Building an outdoor wireless LAN for a roving worksite
The crew of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition built a new Wi-Fi network with outdoor wireless access points. It travels with them across the country.11 Aug 2010
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Is WLAN automation ready for primetime?
Automated WLAN applications such as beam-forming and rogue AP detection promise higher functionality with less fuss, but automated Wi-Fi may need to be supplemented with other applications like wir...10 Aug 2010
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Can application delivery controllers support virtualization?
Combining application delivery controllers and virtualization is unavoidable, but load balancers have a tougher job ensuring virtual machine performance and application optimization in this environ...09 Aug 2010
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Using NAS devices for data center virtualization storage
Network attached storage (NAS) devices are finding a role in data center virtualization storage, whether it be for quick swap space or for a central library of virtual machines.09 Aug 2010
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Mobile network management smartphone apps for on-the-go engineers
Mobile network management software via smartphone apps and mobile browser optimization allows network engineers to be on-call without having to carry a laptop on vacation.05 Aug 2010
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Myth vs. reality: FCoE data center networks
Fibre Channel over Ethernet continues to be a hot topic, with networking and storage vendors aligning themselves on opposite sides of the debate. Cut through the myths of FCoE data center networks ...04 Aug 2010
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Using network flow analysis to improve troubleshooting and performance
Using the network flow monitoring and network flow analysis capabilities of Stealthwatch, a regional blood center improved overall network troubleshooting, performance and reliability.04 Aug 2010
Network Management Strategies for the CIO