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	<rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Most Popular White Papers and WebcastsNetwork Best Practices Research</title> 
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	<language>en-us</language> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:20:36 EST</lastBuildDate>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:20:36 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Top Ten Problems Network Technicians Encounter]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258585608_384.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper discusses ten common problems encountered by network technicians today and their symptoms, causes, and resolutions.
   Published by: Fluke Networks EMEA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Guide to Troubleshooting Application Problems]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258582862_673.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This comprehensive, 94 page guide is a how-to resource handbook for network engineers. This guide covers the fundamentals of how applications work, how applications flow, where applications fail and best practices and methodologies for troubleshooting network and application problems.
   Published by: Fluke Networks EMEA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Networking Best Practices for VMware&reg; Infrastructure 3 on Dell&trade; PowerEdge&trade; Blade Servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258493842_855.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This whitepaper provides an overview of the networking architecture for VMware&reg; Infrastructure 3 on Dell&trade; PowerEdge blade servers. It provides best practices for deploying and configuring your network in the VMware environment.
   Published by: Dell and VMware]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Networking Solutions Resource Center]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257561260_822.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Networking Solutions Resource Center was developed to bring the latest information on networking technology to today's IT pros. The videos, reports, whitepapers, podcasts and other materials that you'll find here were created to show you how your company's networks can help the people who work there be more efficient and productive every day.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: Stop Wasting Energy! Tips for Cutting Power Draws from PC Networks to Data Centers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256918761_307.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this transcript featuring guest speakers Doug Washburn, Forrester Research Analyst, and co-presenter John Skinner, Intel's Director of Marketing, Eco-Technology, as they discuss the scope of energy-efficient computing, and how new incentives can be leveraged to accelerate the ROI of your technology investments
   Published by: PC Connection in partnership with Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reference Guide: Fundamental Protocols of Network Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256077353_811.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The goal of this five-part Reference Guide is to assist you with understanding and successfully employing the top 5 network management protocols. Building upon the very simplest in Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), this guide explores the latest network management solutions.
   Published by: SolarWinds, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Geek Speak Webcast: Hidden Secrets of IOS]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256078071_230.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Did you know that there are powerful technologies embedded in Cisco IOS that can significantly simplify managing your network? You probably already have them on your network, now you just need to unlock their potential. Join SolarWinds Head Geek, Josh Stephens, as he shares his favorite secrets to best leverage IOS in your environment.
   Published by: SolarWinds, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Importance of Network Time Synchronization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256057062_665.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explains why accurate network time -- and therefore precise network time synchronization -- is critically important for network management. Read on to learn more about the importance of network time synchronization.
   Published by: Symmetricom]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Webcast: Security convergence equals network security cost savings]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253288891_828.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Listen to IBM Internet Security Systems' take on network security convergence. You will learn how to get more out of your existing investments in network security, combat new Web 2.0, Web application and database threats without purchasing stand alone technologies, and how to protect your company from worms to botnets to preventing data leaks.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HP reference configuration for BladeSystem: BL495c with Flex-10 and VMware View]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253046406_688.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper is for decision makers that are familiar with and interested in VMware View as a desktop replacement strategy. An understanding of networking and fibre channel infrastructure and how they interact with HP Virtual Connect technologies, virtualization benefits and techniques, VMware software, and datacenter practices is recommended.
   Published by: HP, Vmware and AMD]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[3 Steps To Securing Your Network And Preventing Common Security Mistakes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251473083_282.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Securing an organization&#39;s assets requires work, but there are some basic steps that can simplify the task by taking a one&#45;two&#45;three approach. In this whitepaper, you&#39;ll learn how you can sort your security controls by categorizing and grouping them in order to help prevent common security problems.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Pitfalls of Server Virtualization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251393047_491.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert webcast, you'll learn the most common issues involved with server virtualization and how to overcome them.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Video Solutions: Understanding Video Quality]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250878757_661.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    An understanding of the effect of factors such as resolution, frames per second, video codec, packets per second, and bit rate on bandwidth requirements will enable network operators to correctly design communications infrastructure networks that will support video applications. Read on to learn more.
   Published by: Motorola, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enhancing Virtualization Performance with VMware VStorage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245867436_15.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    VMware&reg; vSphere&trade; is the industry's first private cloud operating system that provides a comprehensive framework from which Dell can help deliver enhanced virtualization capabilities to clients.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eBook: A Holistic Approach to Data Protection]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240415099_484.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this eBook the SearchCIO.com team discusses how Data Protection encompasses a host of technologies, business processes and best practices. Government regulations threaten dire consequences for noncompliance, and compromised data quickly becomes a public relations and customer retention issue.
   Published by: SearchCIO.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

