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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Securing the Foundation of Information Technology (IT) Systems sponsored by Trusted Computer Solutions WHITE PAPER: This paper explains how there is no one process to make any organization 100% secure, but establishing a company-wide security policy based on industry-standard best practices is a good place to start. Many of these best practices can be implemented as part of the operating system assessment and lock down process. Posted: 12 Jan 2010 \| Published: 12 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Application Security \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Firewall Appliances \| IT Systems \| Network Security \| Standards \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

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

VOIP Infrastructure for the Evolving Enterprise: How to Control Costs, Mitigate Risk, and Ensure Service Levels in an Ever-Changing Network Environment sponsored by NET Quintum WHITE PAPER: There are significant differences in VoIP hardware functionality that affect the cost, risk and consumption of staff resources. This white paper outlines what to consider when selecting a VoIP gateway/switching solutio Posted: 05 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Mar 2008 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Converged Networks \| Network Architectures \| Network Management \| Network Protocols \| ROI \| Security \| Service Level Management \| TCO \| VoIP \| WAN

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