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Turning around a bad network: What to do when you inherit one
A bad network is something no one wants to take over, whether stepping into a new job or inheriting one through a merger or acquisition. But once you own it, you need to fix it. The first steps to turning it around are discovering what you have while... Article | 29 Jan 2009
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Network certification costs: Try cheaper alternatives in tough times
Network certification costs will be harder to cover as companies cut back their training budgets. Network professionals who might once have turned to these certifications to improve their job security or strengthen their resumes should look for cheap... Article | 21 Jan 2009
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Blog: Nortel comes crashing down
Nortel Networks has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It seems last quarter's $3.4 billion loss was the last straw. The company still has about $2.4 billion in cash on hand, which it will use to maintain operations while it restructures its... News | 14 Jan 2009
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Saving money with used network hardware: Tricky but doable
Buying used network hardware is a good way to save some money and to extend the life of your infrastructure, but it's tricky. It can sour your relationships with your key vendors, and finding good support for the equipment is a challenge. But the rig... Article | 08 Jan 2009
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Data leak prevention starts with trusting your users
Cisco security guru Christopher Burgess has some radical suggestions for network security to beef up data leak prevention: Trust your users, and let them help decide policy. Article | 23 Oct 2008
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WildPackets' packet analysis tool helps newspaper fix network problems
The network services team at the Seattle Times newspaper streamlined its repair of network failures by installing OmniPeek, a packet analysis tool from WildPackets. Article | 17 Sep 2008
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IT career training, experience can help you shine in salary talks
For those looking to advance, the best IT jobs require the right experience, along with a healthy dose of salesmanship. Article | 16 Sep 2008
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TCO calculations can fall short when budgeting network expenses
Networking professionals often miscalculate or misuse total cost of ownership (TCO) metrics, causing frustration while delivering little real value. Forrester Research is suggesting alternative techniques. Article | 09 Sep 2008
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Networking data visualization not just for pointy-headed bosses
Dipping your feet in networking data visualization doesn't take expensive software: just Excel and a little help from your friends. Article | 20 Aug 2008
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Network configuration management software boosts university networking
Texas A&M University used Netcordia's network configuration and change management software to get an unruly multi-vendor network environment under control. The tool freed up the networking team to tackle multiple new projects. Article | 10 Jun 2008