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ALSO CALLED: Media Gateway Control Protocol, Networking Standards, Communications Protocols, Internet Protocols, Computer Networking Standards, MGCP, Transport Protocols, Communications Standards, Data Communications Standards, Network Standards DEFINITION: Multilink PPP is a communications protocol that enables a personal computer (PC) to use two PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) communications ports as if they were a single port of greater bandwidth. For example, a subscriber can use two modems to connect to the Internet, thereby obtaining a connection that works at approximately twice the data transfer rate of a single modem used alone. Multilink PPP is … Definition continues below.
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Foundational Focus: OSI Model - Breaking Down the 7 Layers sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: The OSI model is a conceptual tool used to discuss and describe network functions. It is a good idea to be familiar with the OSI model, the features assigned to each layer, and examples of common protocols or technologies associated with the OSI layers. Posted: 07 May 2013 \| Published: 12 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Management Protocols \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Networking \| OSI Protocols

IPv6 Addressing Plan Basics sponsored by Infoblox WHITE PAPER: Creating an IPv6 addressing plan is one of the most important pre-adoption tasks you have. This white paper details the technical and business requirements of deploying IPv6 and also provides a sample plan. View now to learn more! Posted: 26 Apr 2013 \| Published: 26 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Internet \| Internet Infrastructure \| IP \| IP Address Management \| IP Addresses \| IP Networks \| IPv6 \| ISP \| LAN \| Network Architectures \| Network Capacity \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Protocols \| Networking

Session Hijacking: How to Protect Your Customers and Your Corporate Data sponsored by Thawte Inc. WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper details the challenges of session hijacking – or sidejacking – and why it is becoming such a prominent issue today, especially with the adoption of social media. View now to uncover the implications of these detrimental attacks and learn how to truly keep your users and organization safe. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 30 Sep 2011 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Cookies \| Data Security \| Encryption Standards \| HTTP \| HTTPS \| Network Protocols \| Network Security \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| SSL \| SSL Accelerators \| SSL VPN \| TLS \| Web Site Monitoring

Trust Matters: Building Trust Standards on the Web sponsored by Thawte Inc. WHITE PAPER: Do you think your website is trustworthy? Read the results of a survey commissioned to reveal how trustworthy IT managers in three countries believe their websites are – and why (in some cases) they couldn't be more wrong. Posted: 06 Feb 2013 \| Published: 06 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Customer Loyalty \| Customer Privacy \| Customer Satisfaction \| Encryption Standards \| Internet \| Internet Security \| Internet Standards \| Network Protocols \| Network Security \| SSL \| Web Site Monitoring

Defeating Advanced Persistent Threat Malware sponsored by Infoblox WHITE PAPER: DNS-exploiting – or advanced persistent threat (APT) – malware is the most costly, sophisticated, and difficult of malwares to deal with. Did you know a DNS firewall can help? Read this whitepaper to learn more! Posted: 31 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Domain Name Systems \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Malware \| Network Protocols \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Simplify Your Route to the Internet: Three Advantages of Using LISP sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Uncover the ins and outs of the Location ID separation protocol (LISP): what it is, how it works, how it compares to BGP, and the top three advantages it provides. View now to get help deciding if this protocol can truly help simplify the route to the internet in your organization. Posted: 29 Jan 2013 \| Published: 29 Jan 2013 TOPICS: BGP \| IP \| IP Networks \| IP Routers \| IP Routing \| IPv6 \| LISP \| Load Balancing \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Networking Hardware \| Routers \| Routing \| Routing Protocols

Demystifying VLAN Trunk Protocol sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This detailed white paper will help you uncover the truth about the often-misunderstood Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Trunk Protocol, or VTP. Discover an in-depth overview of how VTP works and see how you can overcome VTP challenges to minimize network outages and more – read on to get started. Posted: 10 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: LAN \| LAN Protocols \| Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Networking \| Switches \| VLAN

Next Generation Access Network Architecture: Protocols Are Free sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: Discover how using a distributed control approach to your network architecture can help you conquer the speed, access, and smart device challenges so many organisations today are facing, and eliminate the need for the costly, performance-degrading centralised controller model. Posted: 08 Oct 2012 \| Published: 09 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Capital Expenditures \| Handheld Devices \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

Basics of IP Address Subnetting sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This document explains the basics of IP version 4 addressing through detailed examples and instructions. Learn how to use subnet masking to properly direct network traffic to the right destinations. Posted: 06 Mar 2012 \| Published: 06 Mar 2012 TOPICS: IP Address Management \| IP Addresses \| IP Networks \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Protocols \| Networking

Cisco Service Provider Next Generation Networks sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: In this white paper discover how the Cisco Service Provider Next Generation Networks (IP NGN) works and how service providers are benefiting from this technology. Explore examples of configurations for different platforms and contrast the differences in the types of operating systems. Posted: 22 Feb 2012 \| Published: 22 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Center Networking \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Management \| Network Protocols \| Networking \| Switching

Reducing Network Complexity, Boosting Performance with HP IRF Technology sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn how Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) technology can help you improve the performance of network switches. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Data Center Networking \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Switches

DNS: Risk, Reward and Managed Services sponsored by Verisign, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the pros and cons of in-house, ISP and managed service provider DNS management options. Posted: 11 Nov 2011 \| Published: 11 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Domain Name System Management \| Domain Name Systems \| Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Security Threats

Using Voice over IP (VoIP) in Mobile Networks sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: While the technology that supports VoIP has been present since the mid-1990s, the ability to quickly alternate between VoIP and circuit-switched networks has come into prominence in the last few years. Access this white paper for a full history and overview of the current mobile communications landscape. Posted: 20 Jun 2011 \| Published: 20 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Fixed Wireless Networks \| Fixed-mobile Convergence \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Network Convergence \| Network Protocols \| Video Telephones \| VoIP

The TCP/IP and OSI Models sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper to learn about two network protocol models, TCP/IP and OSI. Posted: 04 Mar 2011 \| Published: 04 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Link Access Protocols \| Network Design \| Network Management Protocols \| Network Protocols \| OSI Protocols \| TCP/IP

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Overview sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: MPLS stands for Multiprotocol Label Switching and is defined as “a mechanism in high-performance telecommunications networks that direct and carried data from one network node to the next, making it easy to create ‘virtual links’ between distant nodes.” Read on for a thorough overview of MPLS and learn how MPLS can benefit your organization. Posted: 22 Nov 2010 \| Published: 22 Nov 2010 TOPICS: Layer 2 Switches \| MPLS \| Network Management \| Network Management Protocols \| Network Protocols \| WAN \| WAN Switches \| WAN Switching

An Overview of MPLS VPNs: Overlay, Layer 3, and PseudoWire sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the big picture when it comes to Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and what happens when a data packet traverses an MPLS cloud. Posted: 22 Nov 2010 \| Published: 22 Nov 2010 TOPICS: IT Industry \| IT Infrastructure \| MPLS \| Network Management \| Network Management Protocols \| Network Protocols \| VPN \| VPN Software

Key Considerations for MPLS IP-VPN Success sponsored by XO Communications WHITE PAPER: Uncover the benefits of an MPLS-based private IP network and learn how it can not only help you simplify network management and reduce costs, but also prioritize application, create and improve disaster recovery, and much more! Posted: 25 May 2012 \| Published: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Application Performance Management \| Applications Management \| Disaster Recovery \| IP \| IP Addresses \| IP Networks \| MPLS \| Network Best Practices \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Protocols \| SLA \| VoIP \| VPN

The Essentials Series: Solving Network Problems Before They Occur - How to Use SNMP in Network Problem Resolution sponsored by Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold WHITE PAPER: The Simple Network Management Protocol can help you get a clear view into your network. Network visibility is one of the most important ways you can quickly find and eliminate issues and ensure that your network is doing everything it’s supposed to. Posted: 13 Feb 2012 \| Published: 13 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Disaster Planning \| MIB \| Network Best Practices \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Network Security \| Networking \| SNMP

How to Save Time and Money Making Your Transition to IPv6 sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses 9 strategies that can save your business time and money while transitioning to IPv6, by slowing the need for replacements and mitigating risks. Posted: 10 Oct 2011 \| Published: 10 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Management Protocols \| Network Managers \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Network Security \| Networking

Database Middleware: Struggling with Performance? sponsored by Progress DataDirect WHITE PAPER: Drivers are an important component of database middleware, but they don’t work in isolation. They’re part of a multi-layered architecture that handles the communication between a database application and the database management software. Learn how these layers influence performance and how to optimize efficiency for data requests and responses. Posted: 03 Feb 2011 \| Published: 03 Feb 2011 TOPICS: .NET \| Application Development \| Application Performance Management \| Data Management \| Data Management Software \| Enterprise Application Integration Middleware \| Hardware Management \| Java \| Java Virtual Machine \| Memory Management \| Middleware \| Network Protocols \| Operating Systems

What Enterprises Should Do About IPv6 in 2011 sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The purpose of this white paper is to provide enterprises with guidance, based on a three- to five-year outlook, on how IPv6 should be included in their network design, planning, and operations starting today. The intended audience is enterprise network administrators. Posted: 26 Jan 2011 \| Published: 26 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Internet Services \| IP Address Management \| IPv6 \| ISP \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Management Protocols \| Network Protocols

Cisco and Standards: Opening the Door to Borderless Networks sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the need for standards adoption and adherence in order to reap the rewards in the following areas: Integration and testing, deployment, operations, problem resolution, availability, security, accessibility, open systems, cost savings, and choice. Posted: 01 Dec 2010 \| Published: 30 Nov 2010 TOPICS: Applications Management \| Cloud Computing \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Protocols \| Networking \| Standards

Ten Top Problems Network Techs Encounter sponsored by Fluke Networks WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discusses ten common problems encountered by network technicians today and their symptoms, causes, and resolutions. Posted: 27 Jan 2010 \| Published: 01 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Network Architectures \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Operating Systems \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Networking

Router Essentials sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Build a basic foundation of knowledge about routers, the devices that allow you to move packets between networks, by reading this white paper. Posted: 10 Dec 2008 \| Published: 11 Oct 2008 TOPICS: Ethernet Networks \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Protocols \| RAM \| Routers \| Switches \| Training and Educational Services

Going Serverless at the Branch Office: Using WAN Optimization to Solve the Server Consolidation Challenge sponsored by Expand Networks WHITE PAPER: The Expand Accelerator is a standards-based, tightly integrated, multi-service platform that delivers a complete application acceleration solution. Posted: 16 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Centers \| Data Security \| IT Infrastructure \| LAN \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Remote Network Management \| Security \| Server Consolidation \| VoIP \| WAN

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NETWORK PROTOCOLS DEFINITION (continued): … also known as multiPPP, MLPPP or simply MP.The concept of MLPPP is not new. Originally, MLPPP was known as RFC 1717, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Network Working Group in 1994 and intended for systems using the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) set of communications standards. Today, MLPPP can be used with other communications media such as telephone dial-up modems, cable modems, fiber optic systems or satellite Internet connections.Theoretically, MLPPP makes it possible to combine connections across different media, although such implementation can be complicated …
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