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Multi Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG) - Open Source Network Administration, Chapter 3
The Multi Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG) is an open source tool used to monitor the traffic load on network links. In this chapter James Kretchmar tells us how MRTG produces Web pages containing PNG images, which provide a live visual representation o... Chapter Download
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Splunk + Nagios = quick data center troubleshooting
A lack of prescience in Splunk's spunky search-based troubleshooting tool limited its usage to after-the-fact diagnosis. Adding Nagios, the mighty open source monitoring tool, puts Splunkers one step ahead in the data center troubleshooting race, acc... Interview
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TCPdump: Qualify traffic and create a traffic collection statement
In this excerpt from The router is the firewall, part 3 -- Configuring CBAC, router expert Michael J. Martin explains how to use the popular open source tool TCPdump to audit network traffic. Tip
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Prevent network spoofing: Policies and ACLs
Network spoofing occurs when the attacker forges the source or destination address in the IP header, ultimately causing a Denial of Service. In this tip, security expert Michael Gregg explains how implementing a good firewall security policy and a si... Tip
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Managing Nessus reports
Vulnerability scanning with Nessus can produce mountains of data. Learn three tips for getting the most out of the open source vulnerability scanner and managing the data produced by this valuable tool. Tip
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Blocking online music access
While letting employees listen to music online may seem like a harmless way to boost morale, streaming audio drains network bandwidth. In this tip, your peers offer advice, tools and tactics you can use to protect your T1 and prevent users from acces... Tip
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Best practices for network management in the non-profit world
Discover how the Washington, D.C.-based National Parks Conservation Association developed their network management solution to ensure network uptime and availability. Case Study
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What is the difference between an IT audit and SOX audit?
What is the difference between an IT audit and SOX audit? Ask the Expert
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Could March Madness cripple the network?
CBS Sports this week will offer all games of the 2006 NCAA basketball tournament online as streaming video. But if end-users tune in, the network could drop out. Article
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How is application management changing the role of networking pros?
How is application management changing the role of networking pros? Ask the Expert