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Xangati help desk 'DVR' feature speeds up trouble ticketing resolution
Xangati's Visual Trouble Ticket portal allows users to create DVR-like recordings of their network problems. IT staff can use these recordings to resolve network trouble tickets much more quickly, without having to speak directly with users. Article
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YouTube, Facebook make bandwidth monitoring best practices challenging
Network performance can be dragged down by sites like YouTube and Facebook, but cutting them off completely can lead to new problems. Two veterans of the bandwidth monitoring wars share their advice for keeping your network performance up to par. Article
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How network performance management can save money, boost applications
A Washington hospital uses network performance management tools to save money and to ensure performance of critical applications. Article
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Turning around a bad network: What to do when you inherit one
A bad network is something no one wants to take over, whether stepping into a new job or inheriting one through a merger or acquisition. But once you own it, you need to fix it. The first steps to turning it around are discovering what you have while... Article
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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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Bandwidth allocation: How can I give a download limit for each user?
To manage bandwidth, learn how to allocate download limits for each user in your network with policy settings on devices, our administration expert advises. Ask the Expert
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Network performance and throughput in server virtualization environments
Network performance and throughput are crucial areas where server virtualization can affect the data center network. These need attention from networking professionals. As organizations expand their use of server virtualization, the data center netwo... Tip
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Server virtualization and the impact on network configuration
Server virtualization delivers sophisticated capabilities that affect performance, scaling and connectivity needs. Solutions have evolved from enabling partitioning of a single computer into multiple virtual servers to enabling virtual servers to be ... Tip
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Network bandwidth calculators: What will be my WAN's link speed?
Use this recommended bandwidth calculator to calculate network latency and your WAN's link speed. Our network administration expert says this tool can simulate 1,000 users in your environment. Ask the Expert
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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 ... Definition