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Networking trends for 2007: Predictions from networking professionals
In the network, the basic plumbing -- your routers, switches and cabling -- may stay more or less the same, at least for a few years. But the way you think about and manage that plumbing changes frequently. SearchNetworking.com canvassed its readers ... Article
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How are IP addresses and subnet masks calculated?
Learn how to calculate IP addresses and subnet masks in this Q&A with Chris Partsenidis. Ask the Expert
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VLANs -- Controlling wired and wireless traffic
Today, most business networks rely on virtual LANs (VLANs) to partition Ethernets and control the destinations reached by each worker. As users begin to shift between Ethernet and Wi-Fi throughout the work day, it makes sense to apply VLANs to both w... Tip
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Can more than one computer on a LAN function as a server?
Network administration expert Lindi Horton answers whether or not more than one computer on a LAN can function as a server. Ask the Expert
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Virtual Networks -- Chapter 8 of VMware Server and VMware Player
Learn about the advantages of virtual networks, and how VMnets are used in Chapter 8 of VMware Server and VMware Player. After reading this you will be able to change the network adapter in the configuration file; understand how to do adapter teaming... Chapter Download
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Does intermittent connectivity mean my switch is going?
Learn a few key troubleshooting steps in this Q&A with Lindi Horton, to see if a switch is going. Ask the Expert
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How can I know what programs are running in another machine in the same network?
For those who need to access other machines on a network, expert Lindi Horton discusses what monitoring software is available. Ask the Expert
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Vista's Network Diagnostics Framework: Good idea, less-than-stellar results
Connectivity problems frustrate both users and help desk staff. In order to help expedite the diagnostic and repair process, Microsoft has created a new component called the Network Diagnostics Framework and included it in Windows Vista. Here, Brien ... Tip
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network operating system (NOS)
A network operating system (NOS) is a computer operating system system that is designed primarily to support workstations, personal computers and, in some instances, older terminals that are connected on a local area network (LAN). Definition
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How do I view and restrict students from running programs they aren't supposed to use?
Learn how to restrict students from running programs they aren't supposed to use in this expert response from Lindi Horton. Ask the Expert