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ALSO CALLED: Networks, Local Area Networks
DEFINITION: A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link. Typically, connected devices share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building). Usually, the server has applications and data storage that are shared in common by multiple computer users. A local  … 
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Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS)
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WEBCAST: Gain an understanding of the Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS), a platform that combines wired, wireless, and security management into one solution.
Posted: 26 Jan 2012 | Premiered: 26 Jan 2012

Cisco Systems, Inc.

PRTG Network Monitor
sponsored by Paessler AG
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Experience complete control over your network by downloading your free, 30-day trial of PRTG now.
Posted: 25 Jan 2012 | Premiered: 25 Jan 2012

Paessler AG

Intel 10 Gigabit Ethernet- Intel Chip Chat Episode 103
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
PODCAST: Listen to an interview with Carl Hansen, Product Marketing Engineer with Intel Ethernet, speak about 10 Gigabit Ethernet and how it affects the internet, as well as his response to the technology. Discover why 10GbE can simplify your network and save money for your enterprise.
Posted: 30 Nov 2011 | Premiered: 30 Nov 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel

Why You Want to Deploy 10 GbE in Your Network Today
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
VIDEO: There are many benefits to unified networking with 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Watch this brief video to see how using 10GbE can help you save power, save hardware costs, lower infrastructure costs, and lead to a better performing network.
Posted: 30 Nov 2011 | Premiered: 30 Nov 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel

Deduplication Without Compromises Podcast
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
PODCAST: Listen to this discussion about how the new DXi6701 and DXi6702 provide investment protection and a future proof feature set, as well as set a new standard for value and deliver unique distributed deduplication.
Posted: 05 Aug 2011 | Premiered: 05 Aug 2011

Quantum Corporation

PeerLock Server v3.0.x
sponsored by Peer Software
TRIAL SOFTWARE: For company's using Microsoft DFS Replication to mirror file servers across multiple office sites, DFSR lacks distributed file locking to control version conflicts. PeerLock adds file locking to a DFSR mirrored servers. Learn how this trial software can help you by downloading today.
Posted: 22 Oct 2010 | Premiered: 22 Oct 2010

Peer Software

Peer Collaboration Package
sponsored by Peer Software
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Storing files centrally at HQ causes slow file access performance for branch office users. Synchronized (mirrored) file servers with version conflict control is an ideal solution to enable fast LAN speed file access for all employees. Try out this free trial software to learn more about your data solutions.
Posted: 22 Oct 2010 | Premiered: 22 Oct 2010

Peer Software

Beyond NAS: High Performance Workflow and Digital Archiving
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WEBCAST: View this Webcast to discover the advantages of this solution ? validated by the ESG lab.
Posted: 18 Jun 2007 | Premiered: 18 Jun 2007

Quantum Corporation
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LAN DEFINITION (continued): …  area network may serve as few as two or three users (for example, in a home network) or as many as thousands of users (for example, in an FDDI network). Major local area network technologies are:  Ethernet  Token Ring  FDDI   Ethernet is by far the most commonly used LAN technology. A number of corporations use the Token Ring technology. FDDI is sometimes used as a backbone LAN interconnecting Ethernet or Token Ring LANs. Another LAN technology, ARCNET, once the most commonly installed LAN technology, is still used in the industrial automation industry.Typically, … 
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