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• Mobile network management applications offer monitoring on the go

  As smartphone and tablet devices in the enterprise grow, vendors are developing mobile network management apps for iOS and Android, offering accessible views into the network. Continue Reading

• Troubleshooting remote scripting using Network Monitor 3.0 -- Managing Windows networks using script

  Learn how to use Network Monitor 3.0 for troubleshooting a remote scripting error in this tip originally published on WindowsNetworking.com. Continue Reading

• Cisco WLAN design best practices

  Wireless LAN (WLAN) technology has built-in security features, but a one-size-fits-all approach won't ensure adequate security for your organization. This tip provides best practices for designing your security architecture, including user community... Continue Reading

• How IPsec provides secure communications

  IPsec provides secure site-to-site VPNs, remote access and host-to-host communication. In this tip, we peek inside the tunnel and examine how IPsec works. Continue Reading

• Network test plan: Checklist for architecture changes

  For every change you make to your network architecture, you should have a test plan and a backout plan. In this tip, learn how to build a test plan and review a sample checklist of things to include. Continue Reading

• CCNA exam preparation guide

  A learning guide for CCNA exam preparation with book chapters, expert advice and quiz.Continue Reading

• How SSL and TLS secure network transactions

  SSL and TLS are protocols that were developed primarily to protect Web transactions, but they can be used to protect any type of network traffic that utilizes TCP at the transport layer, including the popular SSL VPN. In this tip, learn how SSL and ...Continue Reading

• How round-trip time and limiting data rate impact network performance

  This tip reviews how network parameters such as round-trip time and limiting data rate affect network performance.Continue Reading

• OpenNMS, an introduction: Affordable network management

  Open source expert Maria Winslow brings network managers up to speed about the free open source enterprise-grade network-management system OpenNMS.Continue Reading

• Best practices for network management in the non-profit world

  Discover how the Washington, D.C.-based National Parks Conservation Association developed their network management solution to ensure network uptime and availability.Continue Reading

• Implementing software restriction policies

  This tip explains how you can use software restriction policies to keep your workstations in pristine shape and cut down on help desk calls at the same time.Continue Reading

• The importance of IP address management

  IP addresses are an integral part of any corporate network, and companies large and small are consuming them faster with more applications and devices than ever before. Overlooking the importance of getting a handle on IP addresses can prove ...Continue Reading

• 802.11 Learning Guide

  802.11 is perhaps the fastest-changing network protocol around. We've gathered a wealth of information to get you up-to-speed quickly on the various specifications. Learn about all the 802.11 wireless LAN (WLAN) specifications in this learning guide.Continue Reading

• Guide to network performance management

  This guide introduces you to network management best practices and pitfalls to avoid, and provides troubleshooting help and advice for monitoring and maintaining your network for best performance.Continue Reading

• Secure WLAN best practices and topology

  Expert Michael Martin provides a list of wireless security "dos and don'ts" and a sample topology for a secure WLAN.Continue Reading

• What is the difference between a managed and an unmanaged switch?

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• Can you explain the ICMP ping test?

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• Network administrator security policies

  Some security policy elements that are specific to network administrators.Continue Reading

• How do I connect my managed switch to a patch panel?

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• Routing First-Step: Classless Internet addressing

  Routing and Internet addressing are two important concepts involved in networking. Routing First-Step covers the basics of routing in clear, easy-to-understand language.Continue Reading

• Routing First-Step: IP header format

  Routing and Internet addressing are two important concepts involved in networking. Routing First-Step covers the basics of routing in clear, easy-to-understand language.Continue Reading

• What are the main challenges facing DNS management today?

  What are the main challenges facing DNS management today?Continue Reading

• Five critical planning steps for wireless LANs, Step 5: Manageability -- Switching to WLAN switches

  This article explains how WLAN switches will help to alleviate manageability issues.Continue Reading

• Networking hardware, Lesson 2: Switches and bridges

  Explanation of how switches and bridges work.Continue Reading

• LearnIT: Virtual LANs

  What is a virtual LAN? This guide explains the basics in one easy to read format.Continue Reading