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DEFINITION: In information technology, a network is a series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths. Networks can interconnect with other networks and contain subnetworks.The most common topology or general configurations of networks include the bus, star, token ring, and mesh topologies. Networks can also be characterized in terms of spatial distance as local area networks (LANs), metropolitan  … 
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Networking Reports
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Networking Solutions Resource Center
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
RESOURCE CENTER: 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.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009


Catalyst Telecom and Avaya Solutions Guide
sponsored by Catalyst Telecom
EBOOK: Whatever challenges your business is facing, we've got a solution for that. When you partner with the leader in business communications solutions, you get more than just products. Read this eBook to learn the many benefits of employing Catalyst Telecom services and solutions.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Oct 2009


Become a Service Provider CEO. Transform the World. Play Cisco myPlanNet.
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
PRODUCT DEMO: Cisco myPlanNet 1.0 is a simulation game that puts you into the shoes of a service provider CEO. You manage your business as it evolves from the stone age of dial-up, through the broadband and mobile connected eras, and into the dawning of the medianet age. Play now.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 20 Oct 2009


eGuide: Server Virtualization and Storage: Channel Opportunities Explored
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
EGUIDE: In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchITChannel.com and Dell, you will discover how solution providers are finding significant revenue opportunities in the consulting, planning, deployment and management of server virtualization and networking projects.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Published: 09 Oct 2009


IDC Paper – Services for Virtualization
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: IDC's white paper reviews finds that virtualization can have significant benefits to an organization, like increased utilization, simplified management and reduced energy costs, but it can be a complex undertaking and if not planned correctly, it can hurt instead of help.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009


Best Practices for Building Partnerships Between Network Providers
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
PODCAST: Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. But energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast discusses the lessons learned in the market for working well with application developers, and best practices for network providers.
Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 02 Oct 2009


What Do Application Developers Want?
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
PODCAST: Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. However, energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast examines application developers' needs and how network providers can improve their relationships with developers.
Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 02 Oct 2009


IP Telephony without Migration Migraines
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WEBCAST: Many organizations are hesitant to make the transition from their traditional private branch exchange (PBX) to IP telephony due to the complexity of the process. Watch this webcast to receive a complete customer-tested migration roadmap that takes the complexity out of making this switch.
Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 02 Oct 2009


Vyatta Open Networking Replacement Guide
sponsored by Vyatta Inc.
DATA SHEET: This guide is designed to offer some basic guidelines for performance and hardware when comparing Vyatta open routing and security solutions and the Cisco ISR and ASA product families.
Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Published: 25 Sep 2009


Network Virtualization
sponsored by Vyatta Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Vyatta offers users the unique ability to connect, protect, and optimize virtual appliances and applications within popular virtualization platforms by offering a complete software-based network operating system that eliminates the hardware dependencies of proprietary networking gear.
Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Published: 25 Sep 2009


eGuide: 10Gb Ethernet-- What You Need to Know
sponsored by Gigamon
EGUIDE: Read this eGuide to learn the latest information about 10Gb Ethernet networks and to get useful insight into how to select the best components to optimize your network, traffic, and data center.
Posted: 22 Sep 2009 | Published: 22 Sep 2009


'Lights Out' IT Management -- Automate Problem Identification & Resolution
sponsored by Dorado Software
WHITE PAPER: Lights-Out IT Management refers to the automation of both problem identification and problem resolution. The successful implementation of Lights-Out IT Management is built upon an integrated system that provides three key management functions: find, configure, and monitor. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Published: 16 Sep 2009


The Business Value of Unifying Communications: Avaya and HP ProCurve
sponsored by Avaya
WHITE PAPER: As Unified Communications (UC) moves increasingly from promise to implementation, questions arise about the best ways to establish UC solutions. This paper describes effective approaches to unifying communications, the importance of optimizing your network infrastructure and how embracing converged communications can increase business productivity.
Posted: 14 Sep 2009 | Published: 14 Sep 2009


Service Level Monitoring: Real-Time Visibility and Reporting for Mission-Critical IT
sponsored by Dorado Software
WHITE PAPER: Dorado Software recently introduced Redcell OpsCenter 6.1 platform and Redcell Advanced Monitors to help you visualize, clarify and monitor IT resources and the network fabrics that bind them. This paper explores these new capabilities and how they uniquely position Dorado Software customers for the benefits of an SLA?oriented management approach.
Posted: 11 Sep 2009 | Published: 11 Sep 2009


Career Builder Puts the Network Into Networking
sponsored by CDW Corporation
CASE STUDY: Read this case study and see how CareerBuilder turned to CDW to redefine a technology solution that could sustain the company's growth, and give them a competitive advantage to propel their fast-growing job network and keep their clients happy.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009


Networking and Unified Communications Reference Guide
sponsored by CDW Corporation
ESSENTIAL GUIDE: CDW is committed to getting you everything you need to make the right purchasing decisions — from products and services to information about the latest technology. This reference guides is designed to provide you with an in-depth look at Networking and unified communications as they relate to the IT challenges your organization faces.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009


Your Small Business Network from Cisco
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: A small business network from Cisco helps you increase productivity without increasing your workforce. It's just one more way that Cisco helps small businesses gain and maintain a competitive advantage.
Posted: 16 Aug 2009 | Published: 16 Aug 2009


Small Business Communications VoIP
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn what is Small Business Communication VoIP and what it can do for your business.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009


How to Get Ahead in a Challenging Economy
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Like their larger counterparts, small businesses are turning to innovative, network-based communication tools to work more efficiently for less. Cisco offers a number of unified communications solutions tailored specifically to small businesses.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009


Outpace the Competition with Small Business Computer Networks from Cisco
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: It's time for a small business computer network that can keep you connected and productive, no matter where you are. With a small business computer network from Cisco, you can add value without adding employees. It's a great way for your business to gain a competitive edge.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009


Get Ahead with a Business Communications Network
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Even the smallest business can live large with a business communications system from Cisco. Why switch to a small business communications system from Cisco? Because when you combine voice, video, and data in a single network, you can cut costs and get more done.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009


Connected Businesses Win
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), networks can do more than simply connect machines. They also deliver voice (telephone) and video, and connect functions such as sales and bookkeeping to make business more efficient, collaborative, and profitable. Read this paper learn about core network components and benefits.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009


Successfully Integrating Collaboration into the Workplace
sponsored by Orange Business Services
WHITE PAPER: Collaboration is one of the hottest topics in the workplace today as market and technology trends drive changes in how employees work together. This paper looks at those trends and suggests ways for information technology (IT) organizations to enable and support the changes that are affecting the way their employees work. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 21 Jul 2009 | Published: 21 Jul 2009


Business Together with Microsoft: the unified communications and collaboration solution of Orange Business Services and Microsoft
sponsored by Orange Business Services
WHITE PAPER: With the momentum of IP convergence and the movement toward an all digital world, professional communication systems combining telephony over IP, e-mail, instant messaging and audio/video conferencing services are sparking serious interest due to the benefits they offer. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 20 Jul 2009 | Published: 20 Jul 2009


MPLS+ Managed Services Podcast
sponsored by Blue Coat
PODCAST: In this podcast, Agatha Poon of Yankee Analyst Group answers questions about upcoming trends and changes in WAN services. She answers questions about the important trends right now in global enterprise WAN, how the WAN landscape is changing, and how new tools are playing into the market. Listen to this podcast and find out what she has to say.
Posted: 10 Jul 2009 | Premiered: 10 Jul 2009

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NETWORKING DEFINITION (continued): …  area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs).A given network can also be characterized by the type of data transmission technology in use on it (for example, a TCP/IP or Systems Network Architecture network); by whether it carries voice, data, or both kinds of signals; by who can use the network (public or private); by the usual nature of its connections (dial-up or switched, dedicated or nonswitched, or virtual connections); and by the types of physical links (for example, optical fiber, coaxial cable, and Unshielded Twisted Pair). Large telephone networks and networks using their infrastructure … 
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