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Bandwidth measurement and management guide
Today's enterprise applications are demanding more and more network bandwidth. How do you ensure you have enough bandwidth and manage it well? Find out with the resources in our bandwidth measurement and management guide. Learning Guide
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2010 predictions: What IT trend affects network project management?
Network project management expert Carrie Higbie gives her 2010 prediction in this podcast. Learn what IT trend will affect networking infrastructure and project managers this year. Slideshow
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Network management frameworks: FCAPS and ITIL
Network management is a complex topic, especially as the network has to handle more instances of unified communications, video, and virtualization. Thus far, two frameworks exist that can be of some use for understanding and taming network management... Crash Course
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Virtualization and the network a hot topic at Interop
Virtualization is a hot topic among server guys and data center managers who are looking to reduce hardware spending and power consumption and to increase flexibility and agility in the data center. But this hot technology poses challenges to enterpr... Interop Las Vegas 2008 ex
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Developing good troubleshooting technique -- from 'Network troubleshooting and diagnostics'
The most important part of troubleshooting is developing a good technique. This excerpt from "Network troubleshooting and diagnostics" lays the foundation for developing a good technique by examining approaches such as using the OSI model as a troubl... Troubleshooting Guide
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IP address management -- from 'Network troubleshooting and diagnostics'
Learn how IP address management and maintenance tools can help manage the scope of IP addresses on your network. With typical Class C subnets consuming upwards of 254 addresses per subnet and most companies needing multiple subnets, the sheer number ... Troubleshooting Guide
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Tool suites for identifying the problem -- from 'Network troubleshooting and diagnostics'
A baker can't bake a cake without a good cake pan, and a mechanic won't get very far in fixing your car without a solid wrench set. Though the tools for network administrators are different and more difficult to wrap your hands around than these exam... Troubleshooting Guide
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Network engineering applications -- from 'Network troubleshooting and diagnostics'
Learn about network engineering and analysis applications that can be used when a high-level approach is needed to understand how the network system as a whole operates, both within each individual device and between the internal network and any exte... Troubleshooting Guide
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Network troubleshooting and diagnostics: Introduction
Network troubleshooting and diagnostics begins with realizing that there is a problem and then finding out what that problem really is. Once you know the root cause of the problem, the resolution is usually a Google search away. But finding that root... Troubleshooting Guide
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Management integration -- Putting the pieces together, -- Chapter 10 of 'Network Management Fundamen
This chapter looks at the challenges in providing network infrastructure and management support associated with integrated network management. Chapter Download
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Wireless intrusion prevention system smartens school district Wi-Fi
With AirMagnet’s wireless intrusion prevention system and RF spectrum analysis, a large school district improved wireless LAN security and solved Wi-Fi interference problems. News | 09 Feb 2012
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Network technology trends for 2012: Network management
Looking at network management technology trends for 2012, EMA's Jim Frey predicts cross-domain management, SaaS-based management and cloud SLAs. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Network software bugs: Are Cisco and others doing enough?
The IT industry is programmed to believe that network software bugs are par for the course, but are networking vendors like Cisco doing enough to prevent the problem? Fast Packet | 13 Dec 2011
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‘Tis the season for network disaster preparedness
To create a network disaster preparedness plan, IT shops may need to bring in an expert and then detail responses that can be practiced repeatedly before execution. Fast Packet | 30 Nov 2011
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OpenFlow applications work where network management tools fail
OpenFlow applications beat network management tools, offering a holistic view of the network's configuration and granular control even in a dynamic virtualized environment. Fast Packet | 17 Nov 2011
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NetFlow analyzer improves security, network capacity management
Fitchburg State University installed Lancope’s SteathWatch NetFlow analyzer to boost security and network capacity management. News | 03 Nov 2011
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Unified network management planning: Integrating wired and wireless
To deploy unified network management, enterprises must look at the current network infrastructure, how users connect to the network and possibly embracing platforms like the cloud. News | 12 Sep 2011
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Data center network testing solutions: New channel opps emerge
Channel partners have long offered enterprise network testing as a service, but now data center network testing offers even more possibilities for a wider portfolio. Feature | 22 Aug 2011
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Network capacity planning evolves for virtualized environments
Virtualization is changing the role of network capacity planning, making it more essential in the enterprise data center and making network capacity planning tools a must have. Feature | 05 Jul 2011
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Interop 2011: Should enterprises invest in network testing equipment?
At Interop 2011, network testing equipment vendors are taking aim at enterprises. As virtualization complicates the network, do testing vendors have a point? Fast Packet | 11 May 2011
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Network application performance monitoring: Storage to the user
Application performance monitoring tools must provide visibility to everything from storage I/O to remote end-user access and a whole lot in between. Here’s what your monitoring tools should show. Tip
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End-to-end network application performance monitoring
Network application performance monitoring inevitably leads to the use of multiple monitoring tools at once. That doesn’t have to be a management nightmare. Tip
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How to plan an out-of-band network management system
To design out-of-band network management systems that are both cost efficient and effective, networking teams must consider which assets are crucial for visibility and just how much information they need to see. Tip
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How to choose ITIL monitoring tools
ITIL network monitoring requires ITIL monitoring tools that scan network function as well as application performance and have the ability to continually update information in a series of ITIL v3 databases. Tip
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Top seven network traffic monitoring challenges
Network traffic monitoring tools are touted as the ultimate answer to meeting compliance and performance needs in the network. But a number of network traffic monitoring challenges have arisen, including difficulties in creating network baselines and... Tip
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How to test LAN switch energy efficiency
Vendors promise energy-efficient networks, but they often can't provide actual measurements for LAN switch power consumption. In this best practices guide, learn methods for measuring LAN switch energy efficiency. Tip
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Green enterprise: Three networking investments that make a difference
Building green enterprise IT systems can mean making networking investments that support unified communications through network quality of service, traffic monitoring and mobility. Tip
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Distributed network management means no more hard NOCs
Distributed network management with out-of-band networks enables enterprises to move away from network operations centers, becoming eco-friendly and spending less. Tip
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Application switch testing: An easy RFP guide
Application switches do a lot more load balancing these days. So network professionals doing application switch testing must consider everything from DPI to basic transport, according to a new Tolly Group RFP guide. Tip
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Virtualization: The next generation of application delivery challenges
One of the primary challenges IT organizations face is the rise in virtualization. Virtual machines, servers, networks and software all play key roles in the next generation of application delivery challenges. Tip
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Performance routing solution may relieve network traffic issues
When facing issues with MPLS VPN services, such as slowness, outages and application timeouts, a performance routing solution may help improve Layer 3 VPN problems. Answer
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When military radar causes fixed broadband wireless interference
Military radar may cause fixed broadband wireless interference. This expert tip explains tests and ideas to check if this is the case and how to address this interference. Answer
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Network testing strategies for the enterprise: Meet the experts
SearchNetworking.com’s new experts, Tom Kunath and Andy Sholomon, discuss network testing strategies for the enterprise at Cisco Live 2011. Answer
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How to troubleshoot slow VPN connections
Suffering slow VPN connection? Try checking VPN concentrators and caching. Ask the Expert
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What network troubleshooting tools can I use to determine the cause of slow web page access?
Ask the Expert
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What IP enables file sharing among multiple computers on different Internet connections?
Learn how to enable file sharing among a group of computers, as well as computers within separate workgroups, that are using four different Internet connections, in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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WLAN QoS and SLA monitoring with 7/24 Wireless Quality Assurance costs
Learn how 7/24 Wireless Quality Assurance compares to traditional network monitoring methods in terms of cost effectiveness, in this expert response from Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert
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Formula for proper bandwidth utilization on a T1 line
Utilize bandwidth efficiently to prevent dropped packets over a T1 line. Our site network administration expert provides best methods in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Network configuration flaws block server access and wireless printing
Networks that use centralized data storage run the risk of losing wireless printing and server access when the data center link goes down. Learn how to keep access in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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How wireless network encryption affects signal strength, connectivity
Our wireless networking expert explains how Wi-Fi encryption could affect signal strength and therefore connection loss, in this expert explanation. Ask the Expert
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link-load balancer (link balancer)
A link load balancer, also called a link balancer, is a network appliance that distributes in-bound and out-bound traffic to and from multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) links. Definition
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shortest path bridging
Shortest path bridging, or 802.1aq, is the IEEE’s specification for enabling multi-pathing in the data center. Shortest path bridging is similar conceptually to its IETF counterpart, Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL). Definition
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phase-change cooling (vapor cooling)
Phase-change cooling, also called vapor cooling, is a microprocessor-cooling technology that works according to the same principles as a conventional refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner. The principal components of a phase-change cooling system ... Word
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network coding
Network coding is a method of optimizing the flow of digital data in a network by transmitting digital evidence about messages... (Continued) Word
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loose coupling
Loose coupling is a method of interconnecting the components in a system or network so that those components, also called elements, depend on each other to the least extent practicable... (Continued) Word
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baseboard management controller (BMC)
A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical state of a computer, network server or other hardware device using sensors and communicating with the system administrator through an independent co... Word
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packet loss
Packet loss is the failure of one or more transmitted packets to arrive at their destination... (Continued) Word
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round-trip time (RTT)
Round-trip time (RTT), also called round-trip delay, is the time required for a signal pulse or packet to travel from a specific source to a specific destination and back again...(Continued) Word
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throttled data transfer
Throttled data transfer, also known as data transfer throttling or lean data transfer, is the deliberate regulation of the data transfer rate in a communications system... (Continued) Word
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maximum segment size (MSS)
The maximum segment size (MSS) is the largest amount of data, specified in bytes, that a computer or communications device can handle in a single, unfragmented piece. Word
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Mobile network management applications offer monitoring on the go
As smartphone and tablet devices in the enterprise grow, vendors are developing mobile network management apps for iOS and Android, offering accessible views into the network. Photo Story
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Enterprise network testing: What engineers overlook
For reliable enterprise network testing, network engineers must test entire architectures as opposed to specific points on the network. Video
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Enterprise network testing: What engineers forget to do
For reliable enterprise network testing, network engineers must test entire architectures as opposed to specific points on the network. Video
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Fast Packet blogger Josh Stephens talks integrated network management
Solarwinds head geek and Fast Packet blogger Josh Stephens explains that integrated network management stretches across IT resources and silos. Video
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How to implement Wireshark filters1
To set up Wireshark filters, you must learn how to establish both Wireshark capture filters and Wireshark display filters that meet your specific network traffic monitoring needs. In this video on Wireshark filtering, learn step-by-step how to perfor... Video
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How to implement Wireshark filters
To set up Wireshark filters, you must learn how to establish both Wireshark capture filters and Wireshark display filters that meet your specific network traffic monitoring needs. In this video on Wireshark filtering, learn step-by-step how to perfor... Video
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Wireless intrusion prevention system smartens school district Wi-Fi
With AirMagnet’s wireless intrusion prevention system and RF spectrum analysis, a large school district improved wireless LAN security and solved Wi-Fi interference problems. News
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Mobile network management applications offer monitoring on the go
As smartphone and tablet devices in the enterprise grow, vendors are developing mobile network management apps for iOS and Android, offering accessible views into the network. Photo Story
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Network technology trends for 2012: Network management
Looking at network management technology trends for 2012, EMA's Jim Frey predicts cross-domain management, SaaS-based management and cloud SLAs. News
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Network software bugs: Are Cisco and others doing enough?
The IT industry is programmed to believe that network software bugs are par for the course, but are networking vendors like Cisco doing enough to prevent the problem? Fast Packet
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‘Tis the season for network disaster preparedness
To create a network disaster preparedness plan, IT shops may need to bring in an expert and then detail responses that can be practiced repeatedly before execution. Fast Packet
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Performance routing solution may relieve network traffic issues
When facing issues with MPLS VPN services, such as slowness, outages and application timeouts, a performance routing solution may help improve Layer 3 VPN problems. Answer
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OpenFlow applications work where network management tools fail
OpenFlow applications beat network management tools, offering a holistic view of the network's configuration and granular control even in a dynamic virtualized environment. Fast Packet
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NetFlow analyzer improves security, network capacity management
Fitchburg State University installed Lancope’s SteathWatch NetFlow analyzer to boost security and network capacity management. News
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When military radar causes fixed broadband wireless interference
Military radar may cause fixed broadband wireless interference. This expert tip explains tests and ideas to check if this is the case and how to address this interference. Answer
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Unified network management planning: Integrating wired and wireless
To deploy unified network management, enterprises must look at the current network infrastructure, how users connect to the network and possibly embracing platforms like the cloud. News
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About Network Performance Management
These days, most business functions depend on the network. Our network performance resources provide strategies for ensuring high performance of the end-to-end network infrastructure and the IT systems that interact with it. This section also covers network configuration management tools that can help to update and change configurations for numerous network devices at one time.