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Download: Overcome Virtual Network Management Challenges
The virtualized network poses challenges to network management systems -- and as more hardware components become virtualized, that challenge becomes even greater. This handbook discusses the steps IT must take to both build and corral their virtualized infrastructure.
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Chapter of the Week - June 2005
These chapters go hand-in-hand with our June Theme Month: Easy as 1,2,3 -- making network management, administration and security easy!
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Cisco CCNA exam: Are you ready? Take this 10-question quiz to find out
This 10-question quiz will really help you prepare for the Cisco CCNA exam. Continue Reading
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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 ... Continue Reading
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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 ... Continue Reading
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Integrating NAC with network security tools
Integrating network access control solutions with other network security tools and network inventory applications can produce a more complete user and machine identity to strengthen every policy across the network. Continue Reading
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Structuring and modularizing the network -- from 'Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN)
Structuring and modularizing the network, Chapter 3 of "Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN), Second Edition" introduces a modular hierarchical approach to network design, the Cisco Enterprise Architecture. Following the discussion of ... Continue Reading
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Choosing an optimal data center site
This chapter explains how to choose an appropriate location for your data center, from the hazards you should avoid to the physical attributes you want. Continue Reading
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'Network Know-How' offers network troubleshooting techniques
Download this free chapter excerpt from "Network Know-How" to gain insight into basic network troubleshooting techniques. Identify and solve most networking errors in your environment. Continue Reading
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Enterprise network testing: Best practices for developing a test lab
Enterprise network testing can minimize IT service outages, yet developing a test lab can bring up various issues. Knowing best practices for running a test facility is imperative. Continue Reading
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NAC integration at the endpoint
NAC integration with endpoint software enables more than just access control. NAC solutions can be used at endpoints to scan for operating system patches, monitor use of virtual sandboxes, control external drives and more. Continue Reading
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Troubleshooting IP Routing -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, 3rd Edition,' Chapter 7
This chapter from 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, 3rd Edition' focuses on troubleshooting the IP routing process. To that end, it begins with a section about two important troubleshooting tools: ping and traceroute. Following that, the ... Continue Reading
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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 ... Continue Reading
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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 ... Continue Reading