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3Com hopes to win enterprise networking customers with global H3C push
Nearly 10 years after it abandoned the enterprise networking market, 3Com is trying to shake off its SMB reputation. It has announced plans to launch its successful Chinese-centric H3C brand globally as its new enterprise networking brand. Article
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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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Network management and monitoring market remains crowded, fragmented
IDC's new assessment of the network management and monitoring market reveals a crowded and fragmented landscape where leading vendors don't necessarily compete against one another. Instead, they are solving different problems for network managers, wh... Article
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How to align network usage information to business processes
Network usage information aligned to business process standards is an ITIL best practice that can help network professionals thrive during a recession. This article is the second in a series that explores ways in which network professionals can emplo... Tip
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Open source software for enterprise network management and monitoring
Open source software is a valuable, economic resource for enterprise network managers. Find the best software for your network with our site network administration expert's advice. Ask the Expert
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Network capacity management tool from Infoblox reveals port usage
PortIQ from Infoblox gives network managers an accurate view of the number of ports they have on their network. It also enables better capacity management by showing how many of those ports are going unused. Article
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How network management can use ITIL best practices to battle recession
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) offers network professionals a way to thrive. Understanding business process is the first of four ITIL best practices for network management. Tip
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Cisco EEM scripting gets a reboot -- and helps cut response times
Dubbed internally 'Cisco's best-kept secret,' Cisco's Embedded Event Manager (EEM) scripts have started to take off, giving network professionals deeper access to Cisco IOS while cutting out busywork. Article
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Network change and configuration management vendors see big changes
Two leading independent network change and configuration management vendors have seen big changes this winter. Netcordia gave its product a makeover, while AlterPoint changed ownership. Article
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Scalable network lifecycle management processes can reduce costs
In a lousy economy, network managers will be asked to manage their networks more efficiently. One way to cut operational costs is to develop better processes and acquire better tools for network lifecycle management. Article