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running disparity (RD)
Running disparity (RD or rd) is the difference between the number of logic 1 bits and logic 0 bits between the start of a data sequence and a particular instant in time during its transmission. Definition
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FCAPS (fault-management, configuration, accounting, performance, and security)
FCAPS is a network management framework created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). FCAPS categorizes the working objectives of network management into five levels. The five levels are: fault-management (F), the configuratio... Definition
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What are the best tools for monitoring and troubleshooting my network?
See what monitoring and troubleshooting tools are best for your Exchange server, Windows 2003 servers and network, in this Q&A with security expert Puneet Mehta. Ask the Expert
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How do I get upper management to see the urgency of our compromised network, and how do I begin test
Testing the integrity of your network's data and expressing concern to upper management are issues discussed by security expert Puneet Mehta in this Q&A. 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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Is there an enterprise tool to measure/audit the bandwidth delivered to our company by our vendor?
In this Q&A, enterprise security expert Michael Gregg references where you can find enterprise tools to measure and audit the bandwidth actually delivered to your company by your vendor. Ask the Expert
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Open source network monitoring and management tools
Open source network monitoring is catching on, and in some ways it rivals the likes of IBM Tivoli and HP OpenView, among other major players. Article
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Content filtering -- Taming the wild Web
Delivering safe, fast, transparent Web access that meets workforce needs has never been more challenging. Nearly four out of five FBI-surveyed companies report that employees abuse Internet privileges by downloading pornography or pirated software. E... Tip
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Network visualization, automation: At odds?
Visualization is a powerful tool. But in the context of network management, the prevalence of graphs may indicate that your network management system (NMS) is not ready to meet the requirements of autonomic network performance. Why so? Loki Jorgenson... Tip
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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