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Experts call management Wi-Fi's biggest challenge
Forget security. When it comes to implementing Wi-Fi, experts explain why management is the toughest challenge. Article | 19 May 2005
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Interop notebook: The unusual suspects
Almost lost in the sea of Interop 2005 product and service providers were a few unique exhibitors that hope to send waves of change throughout the industry. Article | 12 May 2005
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IOS theft highlights need to patch flaws quickly
It's unclear whether future exploits resulting from last year's Cisco IOS source code theft will eventually disrupt networks worldwide, but experts agree that any IOS-related flaws must be patched quickly. Article | 10 May 2005
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When router management is your worst nightmare
Michael W. Lucas is a network engineer with decades of experience in corporate networks. Recently, Lucas authored Cisco Routers for the Desperate, which he said is "designed to be read once, and then left on top of the router until something breaks."... Interview | 11 Apr 2005
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The new chemistry of network security
One vendor's debut product combines host configuration, policy management and network access control. Industry observers believe it's just one of many such products on the horizon. Article | 04 Apr 2005
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Is ultra-fast Wi-Fi worth the gamble?
An emerging flavor of Wi-Fi offers faster throughput and more range than 802.11g products, but analysts raise the question: Are pre-standard enterprise products worth the risks? Article | 22 Mar 2005
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Authentication tops list of teleworking concerns
Authentication and reliability are the top concerns for network admins setting up teleworker VPNs, according to Sage Research. It also says one vendor in particular is dominating the market. Article | 14 Mar 2005
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Network automation software offers a familiar rendition
Opsware puts its acquisition of Rendition Networks to good use with a new network automation offering, looking to edge out competitors in the growing standardized configuration market. Article | 09 Mar 2005
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TAP-dancing into GigE monitoring
As more companies turn to Gigabit Ethernet on the desktop, Network Instruments taps into the network TAPs market by guaranteeing high-volume data capture and link performance. Article | 07 Mar 2005
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Gartner forecasts challenges for Cisco
Cisco Systems Inc.'s second-quarter profit almost doubled, but shares fell as sales missed analysts' estimates. Is it a minor bump in the road for the networking giant, or a sign of struggles to come?
Rachna Ahlawat, principal analyst with the St... Interview | 01 Mar 2005
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