12 Things to Know When Troubleshooting Your Network
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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This white paper addresses twelve common issues that network administrators should examine when troubleshooting network problems.
Posted: 12 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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Access Control Lists (ACLs)
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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In this white paper, we'll take a look at access control lists, often referred to as access lists or ACLs (sometimes pronounced "ackels").
Posted: 27 Aug 2009 | Published: 27 Aug 2009
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CONSOLIDATING ORACLE® SIEBEL CRM 8 ON A SINGLE SUN SPARC ENTERPRISE® SERVER
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
TECHNICAL ARTICLE:
Recognizing the need to grow efficiently while scaling Siebel CRM 8 capabilities, Sun created a proof-of-concept solution that consolidates Web, Gateway, Application, and Database tiers on a single Sun SPARC Enterprise® T5440 server, reducing the number of physical machines needed to effectively deploy applications.
Posted: 04 Jun 2009 | Published: 04 Jun 2009
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Frontline LAN Troubleshooting Guide
sponsored by Fluke Networks EMEA
EGUIDE:
This guide provides frontline network troubleshooters with practical advice on how to maintain LANs and solve common layer 1 and 2 problems. This guide addresses the challenges network professionals face when it comes to network troubleshooting and outlines eight key steps every technician should know to aid in successful troubleshooting.
Posted: 18 Nov 2009 | Published: 18 Nov 2009
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How a Spanning Tree Works
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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The way a switch learns Ethernet (MAC) addresses is by inspecting the Ethernet frame and recording the source MAC address in a dynamic table. The switch will also associate a learned MAC address with a port. It can then make intelligent forwarding decisions based on the destination MAC address. This white paper illustrates the process.
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 | Published: 29 Jun 2009
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How Vulnerable Are Your Cisco IOS Routers?
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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It may be surprising to some that Cisco routers run many services that could create vulnerabilities. This paper is meant to be a vehicle for discussion regarding the security of Cisco routers. Additionally, some best practices for securing your Cisco routers are defined.
Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 13 May 2009
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Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateway, 2008
sponsored by Blue Coat
ANALYST REPORT:
Secure Web gateway solutions protect Web-surfing PCs from infection and enforce company policies. Incumbant providers have been slow to respond to changing demands, while new vendors are struggling to get the right product mix and prove their mettle in the demanding enterprise market.
Posted: 14 May 2009 | Published: 14 May 2009
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Meeting Evolving Security Needs: Check Point Software Blade Architecture and Revolutionary IPS Software Blade
sponsored by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
WEBCAST:
Check Point has developed a revolutionary solution to address the increasingly complex security landscape. View this webinar to learn how Check Point software blade architecture can help your organization reduce cost while enhancing overall security.
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 29 Sep 2009
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Microsoft® Hyper-V™ Server 2008 for Dell™ PowerEdge™ Systems
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
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This document details the four available networking configurations for running Hyper-V on Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each networking configuration with an emphasis on typical Dell system configurations.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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MPLS: What Is It? What Can It Do for Me?
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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MPLS is a foundational technology that allows service providers and enterprise architects to offer state-of-the art networking to their customers.
Posted: 23 Jan 2009 | Published: 23 Jan 2009
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Reduce Costs: Limit TAPs, Probes, and Sniffers on a network-- increase monitoring capabilities
sponsored by Gigamon
CASE STUDY:
Read this case study to see how a diversified company with a large, nationwide network discovered the GigaVUE Data Access Switch from Gigamon and gained several benefits.
Posted: 06 Jul 2009 | Published: 06 Jul 2009
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Revolution on the Network Edge
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WEBCAST:
In this webcast, discover a new aggregation services router with the equivalent capacity of 160 standard routers. Discover how to leverage this technology to improve performance, reduce bandwidth consumption, reduce expenses and much more.
Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 02 Oct 2009
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Router Essentials
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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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: 10 Dec 2008
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Routers are Dead; Long Live the Router
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WEBCAST:
Get a firsthand look at the next-gen routers that will enable you to create a truly borderless network, while giving you the convenient, powerful network management features you crave in todays resource-challenged IT environment.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 20 Nov 2009
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RS-232: A Key to Understanding Data Communications
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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Read this paper to learn the history and current application of RS-232, a standard that refers to two classes of devices: Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit Terminating Equipment.
Posted: 14 Oct 2008 | Published: 14 Oct 2008
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Switching Essentials: An Introduction to Network Switching
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER:
In this white paper, we will address the basics of this Layer 2 technology and help you get your network switch up and running. For our examples, we will use Cisco's 2950 switch.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Top 10 Ways to Protect against Web Threats
sponsored by Blue Coat
PRODUCT LITERATURE:
The Internet has become a playground for criminals who leverage its universal accessibility to commit small to large corporate crimes. This white paper provides the top ten ways users can protect themselves and their networks from the constant threats that exist on the Internet today.
Posted: 20 Sep 2007 | Published: 20 Sep 2007
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Vyatta - Open Routing, Firewall, VPN Software
sponsored by Vyatta Inc.
TRIAL SOFTWARE:
Vyatta is a network operating system (enterprise-class router, firewall, VPN +) that removes the need for proprietary hardware, allowing you to leverage performance and price advantages of x86-based servers and virtualization technologies.
Posted: 16 Jun 2009 | Published: 16 Jun 2009
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Vyatta System Quick Start Guide
sponsored by Vyatta Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE:
Vyatta delivers the features, performance, and reliability of an enterprise-class secure router with the added benefits of flexible deployment options, freedom to integrate applications, and the economic advantages of commodity hardware and components. Read this manual to learn more about the Vyatta system and how easy it is to try it out.
Posted: 22 Sep 2009 | Published: 22 Sep 2009
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