Network

The challenge of server sprawl, coupled with the desire to reduce energy costs and the increasing demand for computer resources and rack space, make today an ideal time to consider Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for database consolidation in 64-bit computing environments.
This article will focus on:

A clear understanding of the problem of server sprawl

Steps for a […]

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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has evolved from a low-cost phone service into a platform for integrated business communications. In this ForwardView webshow, IBM explains the business advantages of running your phone network on the same lines as your data network, and how […]

This past weekend, I spent time setting up four new laptops for one of my business clients. Out of habit, one of the things I do when I get to the point of setting up e-mail is send test messages. I didn’t have any reason to believe that e-mail wouldn’t work, but I’m glad I […]

Gnomie Jared Woodruff writes about what some of you might find to be all-too-familiar woes of being in charge of network security in places where co-workers and higher-ups often don’t “get it.” Figured I’d share this with you guys:
Hey, Chris!
I’m a newbie to your YouTube show (mainly because I have ADSL 28kb/s and the […]

Get the facts on how ADTRAN’s NetVanta 1335 integrates network functions into a single platform.
Simplifying your network without sacrificing performance or security is a key consideration for any business, especially for your small or medium business. If you’re thinking about adding Wi-Fi to your network, it doesn’t have to break your budget — you can […]

Peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing services, which connect individual users for simultaneous uploads and downloads directly rather than through a central server, are reported to account for as much as 70 percent of Internet traffic worldwide. That level of use has led to a growing tension between Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and their customers’ P2P file-sharing services, […]

I’m pulling my hair out (what I have left, anyhow) trying to find a good home/home office wireless router that includes all the features I need. Granted, I’m a bit of a power user, but I’m honestly a bit surprised I can’t find what I want out there somewhere. You’d think someone would build it. […]

Learn about the major causes and effects of network downtime, and how enterprises are finally addressing the complexity that leads to human errors.
For businesses today whether the goal is achieving “five nines” or “seven nines” of network uptime and availability, this is just the beginning. Even as demands for greater capability in the IT infrastructure […]

Say goodbye to expensive, complex frameworks! Discover Orion — an affordable, easy to use network management that works.
Monitor and analyze in-depth network performance metrics in real-time; get out of the box reporting dashboards, advanced alerts for correlated events, sustained conditions and complex combinations of device states; view data by user and department through a […]

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How secure is your network? The best way to find out is to attack it. Network Security Assessment provides you with the tricks and tools professional security consultants use to identify and assess risks in Internet-based networks — the same penetration testing model they use to secure government, military, and commercial networks. With this book, […]

Guy Kawasaki discusses The Art of Customer Service. He offers ten tips for successful customer service. Unfortunately, all culture changes must have buy-in from the C-level executives and direct reports. And this doesn’t mean getting buy-in for earning a piece of paper that says you’re Six Sigma or CMM certified. It means living and breathing […]

Do a search for any telecommunications company and you’ll see plenty of complaints about all of them. That’s because their systems are complex.
I’ve worked at two telecommunications companies for ten years and it gave me perspective into why customer service is often not a smooth process. Both of these companies have been around since the […]

I was chatting with my friend John Batdorf the other day…
[EDIT: Actually it was several days ago, because I lost this post twice and didn’t realize it was not already here, so it’s being posted again late - But I’ve made some edits below to include more info from him]
…about home Network Attached Storage (NAS) […]

Read about the impact on the net ops team in this common scenario.
For many IT organizations, networking professionals are not only responsible for managing the infrastructure, but increasingly they are becoming officially responsible for managing the performance of the applications that run on top of the infrastructure. So what happens when a new application is […]

Network managers looking to work smarter and improve their job performances will find the useful, real-world tools they need in Gary Donahue’s new book, Network Warrior. In this highly anticipated new resource, Donahue concentrates on the practical problems network managers actually face, rather than the hypothetical situations presented on exams like the CCNA.
“My book is […]

Learn how Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPNs are increasingly replacing IPSec.
Today, SSL VPNs are replacing IPSec because they are less costly to manage, eliminate security risks of open-by-default tunnels, and provide users with the easiest access to network resources — any time, anywhere. Learn whether an IPSec or SSL VPN will best meet your needs […]

Learn how to quickly identify networks, devices, and problems using the OptiView Integrated Network Analyzer.
View this on-demand Webcast to learn how to quickly identify and solve network problems using a portable network analyzer. This Webcast will cover the various ways a portable analyzer can be used to determine where a device is connected, and the […]