June 2009
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June 11, 2009
11
Jun'09
Win Microsoft certification exam vouchers: Career Success Story Contest
We're give away six free Microsoft certification exam vouchers redeemable at an authorized Prometric Testing Center, to those who have a certification career success story to tell, in this SearchNetworking.com contest. Continue Reading
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June 11, 2009
11
Jun'09
Telecom network optimization ROI limited for fixed and mobile video
Strong video growth for mobile and fixed networks is projected, but with carriers seeing little of the video revenue in the current business model, return on investment (ROI) for telecom network optimization is not always a sure thing for service ... Continue Reading
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June 10, 2009
10
Jun'09
Wireless LAN management platforms key differentiator for WLAN vendors
Wireless LAN management software will be the key differentiator for WLAN vendors in the future. Network monitoring for WLANs is a good start. Troubleshooting and configuration management capabilities are even better. Continue Reading
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June 10, 2009
10
Jun'09
Global Crossing weighs in on managed WAN optimization opportunity
WAN optimization offers telecom carriers a revenue-generating services opportunity for enterprise customers who want to make the most of their bandwidth but avoid capital expense. Continue Reading
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June 10, 2009
10
Jun'09
WAN management: Palo Alto adds traffic shaping, QoS, to firewalls
Firewall vendor Palo Alto Networks has added quality of service and traffic shaping capabilities to its firewall operating system. The new features transform the notion of the traditional firewall into a WAN management technology. Continue Reading
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June 10, 2009
10
Jun'09
Switch WAN optimization appliances to software for simpler mobile WAN
Choosing WAN acceleration software over appliances can simplify enterprise WAN for branch offices and mobile workers. Companies like Expand Networks, Riverbed and even Cisco are leading the WAN with products designed to work with and without an ... Continue Reading
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June 09, 2009
09
Jun'09
3Com displaces Cisco at Quinnipiac University
3Com announced yesterday its first major customer win in North America since it launched its H3C brand globally last month. Quinnipiac University is deploying H3C switches from the core to the edge ... Continue Reading
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June 09, 2009
09
Jun'09
Carhartt's network optimization plans tailor-made for MPLS, virtualization
WAN optimization and design is easy when you have one or two locations, a reasonably predictable data traffic and applications load, and can live with a few activity reports pumped out every week or so. It gets a bit harder when you are a global ... Continue Reading
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June 08, 2009
08
Jun'09
How is wireless access point (AP) coverage affected by frequency?
Wireless access point (AP) coverage can be affected by channel frequency, distance, environment and data rate. Our site wireless networking expert explains. Continue Reading
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June 08, 2009
08
Jun'09
Can CCNP certification secure my IT career during the recession?
The economic recession is no barrier to starting an IT networking career. Professionals can get ahead with Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) certification. Continue Reading
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June 08, 2009
08
Jun'09
Wireless AP SSID and channel configuration for a distribution network
Multiple access points (AP) on a wireless network require careful configuration. Learn how channel frequency and Service Set Identifiers (SSID) should be set up for seamless transition between APs. Continue Reading
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June 08, 2009
08
Jun'09
Cisco Unified Computing System vs. VMware vSphere 4
In the Cisco Unified Computing System vs. VMware vSphere 4 battle, find out which company is more likely to be the first to bring private clouds to data centers. Continue Reading
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June 08, 2009
08
Jun'09
Citrix Access Gateway
Access Gateway is a secure application access solution that provides administrators application-level control allowing users application access from anywhere. Continue Reading
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June 05, 2009
05
Jun'09
Soon-to-be-ex-Senator Norm Coleman's next job: Network engineer?
We don't spend a lot of time talking politics on The Network Hub, but I can't resist this one. Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), who lost his re-election bid to comedian Al Franken and who has spent the ... Continue Reading
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June 05, 2009
05
Jun'09
Enterprise wireless LAN security: 802.11 and seamless wireless roaming
Learn how to secure your enterprise wireless local area network (LAN) in this guide of industry best practices. Wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer explains how network security is improved by the wireless IEEE 802.11n protocol; how to secure ... Continue Reading
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June 05, 2009
05
Jun'09
How does the CCNP compare to a master's degree
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification reflects proficiency in routing and switching. How does it compare to a master's degree? Our Cisco Certification expert explains. Continue Reading
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June 05, 2009
05
Jun'09
Sprint's Kindle deal shows mobile ARPU isn't everything for telecoms
Sprint Nextel Corporation is earning only $2 ARPU off the 400,000 mobile users who bought a Kindle in Q1 2009, according to recent analysis. But huge profit margins mean the MVNO-like deal with Amazon is paying off handsomely for the struggling ... Continue Reading
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June 05, 2009
05
Jun'09
Verizon cloud services serve as IT computing launch pad
Verizon talks about cloud services as a new enterprise revenue opportunity for telecom service providers if the usage-based cloud computing trend becomes a reality. Continue Reading
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June 05, 2009
05
Jun'09
MPLS, Ethernet services more critical as network habits, strategies change
Reliable telecommunications services, including Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Ethernet, and Internet access, are becoming even more critical as the way workers use the network changes dramatically. Continue Reading
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June 04, 2009
04
Jun'09
Data center virtualization can cut network costs but adds complexity
Virtualization is coming to a network near you, but what do networking professionals really need to know about data center virtualization and virtual server networks? With budgets tight all around, network administrators must think long and hard ... Continue Reading