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Dynamic core network services: DNS and DHCP for virtualization
Without dynamic core network services, virtualization will be stalled. Dynamic DNS and DHCP, as well as IPAM, are necessary to manage the constantly changing addresses and configuration in a virtualized environment. Tip
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Windows Server 2008 IP routing configuration: Static and dynamic RIPv2
With the removal of OSPF in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, your IP routing options are static routing or dynamic routing with RIPv2. In this tip, learn whether you should use static or dynamic routing, and see the IP routing configuration of each. Tip
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Using tracert and TTL to troubleshoot network connectivity problems
When the network is slow, packet loss could be the culprit. To troubleshoot your connection, learn how the time-to-live (TTL) and tracert ping commands can determine whether packet loss is occurring. Tip
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Test your TCP/IP protocol stack to troubleshoot network connectivity
When you troubleshoot Windows network connectivity, make sure there are no problems with the local TCP/IP protocol stack. Brien M. Posey guides you step-by-step through testing the local host's ability to contact the DNS server and the default gatewa... Tip
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Checking IP configuration to troubleshoot Windows network connectivity
You can diagnose network connectivity problems by checking your TCP/IP configuration. To learn how to do this, article author Brien Posey gives you step-by-step directions on how to perform simple command line (CL) ping tests for a computer running W... Tip
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Using ping command for troubleshooting Windows network connectivity
Using ping command for troubleshooting networks will narrow down the causes of your Windows PC connectivity problems from the command line (CL) prompt window. The introduction to this TCP/IP diagnostic utility will give you an understanding and synta... Tip
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How to avoid the WPA wireless security standard attack
The latest crack in wireless Internet security, specifically, the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security standard, can threaten the safety of enterprise networks and company information or data. This tip shows the best way to avoid being victimized fr... Tip
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Prevent IP address conflicts on your wireless network by managing DHCP scopes
One of the problems with bringing a wireless access point into a wired network is that the vast majority of wireless access points are configured by default to act as DHCP servers. If your network already makes use of DHCP, this can cause some proble... Tip
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How to subnet: Subnetting calculations and shortcuts
Whether you need a subnetting cheat sheet or you're preparing for your CCNA exam, this tip and quiz on subnetting shortcuts shows you how to calculate a subnet mask, breaks down IP address classes, and explains binary and how to get bit values of one... Tip
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IP address depletion hastens IPv6 adoption
IPv4 IP address depletion is hastening the need to switch from IPv4 to IPv6. In this column, Loki Jorgenson explains where we are now in terms of IPv6 readiness and provides some insight on how much work network operators will face. Tip