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Managing Windows networks using scripts -- The basics
Learning to use scripts can make the life of a network administrator a lot easier by allowing you to automate daily administration tasks. This tip begins a series on using scripts to manage Windows networks. Tip
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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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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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LAN administration guide
LAN administration is an arduous task and your responsibilities often involve many different aspects and may include many tasks. This guide will help you with each step and task. Tip
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IP addressing and subnetting: Calculate a subnet mask using the subnet's formula
IP addressing and subnetting are an important part of networks. Learn how the subnet's formula works and why it's important to know how to calculate the subnet mask "longhand." Tip
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IP addressing and subnetting: Calculate a subnet mask using the host's formula
IP addressing and subnetting are an important if basic part of networks. Network administators will learn how to calculate a subnet mask using the host's formula. Tip
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IP addressing and subnetting: What network administrators need to know
IP addressing and subnetting are an important part of networks. Learn about how IP addresses work, subnet masks, classful vs. classless IP addresses, default gateways and more. Tip
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Program helps admins control user privileges in Windows
Winternals Protection Manager allows administrators to define precisely how users can (or can't) do things with applications. Tip
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Get ready for TCP/IP in Windows Vista
Network engineers in organizations moving toward Windows Vista need to know about changes made to the TCP/IP stack in the upcoming operating system. That good news is that these changes intend to provide improved reliability and performance over prev... Tip
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Bandwidth scam: Sticky fingers at fault
Throwing bandwidth at a network performance problem rarely solves anything. But why did we think it would? This column guides you to think 'outside the box.' Tip