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How to set up a network to optimize performance and reliability
A reliable network begins with a sound setup. Learn five tips for optimizing your customers' networks for performance and reliability. Channel Checklist
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Enterprise customers are asking a lot of questions now about endpoint security. How can VPN offerin
Virtual private networks (VPNs) in enterprise settings protect the shop by launching endpoint security scans once a user tries to establish a tunnel, detect potential threats and clear temp files. FAQ
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Top five networking tips for resellers: Network administration
Simplify network administration tasks with these tips. Top Tips
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Windows Networking
Tips and strategies to help you build and manage a secure, robust Windows network for your customers. Guide
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Cisco Smart Services pricing
Cisco Smart Services price list -- as it stood during the announcement of the service at Cisco's Partner Summit April 2-5. The service will debut in the Fall. Article | 06 Apr 2007
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Toshiba, Dell, Sony, ASUS Bluetooth vulnerable to attack
A weakness in Toshiba's Bluetooth device driver leaves it open to being owned or vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks. Article | 18 Oct 2006
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Traffic Talk: Pcapr.net -- where Web 2.0 meets network packet analysis
Solution providers can better customer networks with network packet analysis collaboration from Pcapr.net, a free packet collaboration site hosted by Mu Dynamics. Learn how to use Pcapr.net in this tip from Richard Bejtlich. Tip
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Testing LAN switch interoperability: A series of best practices
Ensuring LAN switch interoperability is crucial when extending existing LANs or building new ones. The Tolly Group compiled a list of functions that must be tested to ensure true interoperability. Tip
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Daemonlogger for packet capture and redirection
Daemonlogger, a packet capture tool by Marty Roesch, has two features that prove helpful to security solution providers. Learn what those features are in this edition of Traffic Talk. Tip
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Network security monitoring: Know your network
One of the ways to keep a secure network is to know the network inside and out. Network security monitoring can be carried out in many different ways, but it always comes back to being aware of what is going on in your network. In this edition of Tra... Tip
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Custom workstation configuration sets resellers apart
Workstation configuration is a responsibility VARs and systems integrators are uniquely suited to perform for their customers. Working with a customer to flesh out a custom workstation configuration standard is a great way to show your dedication to ... Tip
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Network access controlled with 802.1x
The oldest trick in the book for network intrusion protection is limiting physical access to the LAN. VARs and networking consultants can use the 802.1x to limit which systems have access to their customer's networks. Tip
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Security authentication: Strategy to implementation
IT consultants need to know how to implement a large strategic authentication plan. Get details on issues like the benefits of multiple LDAP corporate directories, using group policies at the directory level, and the use of tiered groups to best cont... Tip
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Remote server management with administration cards
Managing servers remotely is a handy capability if you're separated physically from the server or if it is kept in a secure area where minimal traffic and physical activity is preferred. This tip offers suggestions for admin cards that will help VARs... Tip
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TCPdump: Auditing network traffic
When analyzing actual network packets, TCPdump is a must-have tool. This tip explains how VARs and networking consultants can audit their customer's network traffic with this open source network application. Tip
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Freeware for easy network adapter data retrieval
This tip introduces network consultants and value-added resellers (VARs) to freeware AdapterWatch, which easily retrieves network adapter data. Tip
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Hardware tokens add security to wireless networks
Security tokens, like Mobikey and SecureID, operate above the MAC layer, and are thus applicable to any network. Ask the Expert
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Disable the ad-hoc mode on a Dell Latitude D-600 with a driver update
Checking for driver updates regularly and using Microsoft Windows Zero Configuration tools help keep your customer's machines running securely. Ask the Expert
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Traffic Talk: Pcapr.net -- where Web 2.0 meets network packet analysis
Solution providers can better customer networks with network packet analysis collaboration from Pcapr.net, a free packet collaboration site hosted by Mu Dynamics. Learn how to use Pcapr.net in this tip from Richard Bejtlich. Tip
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Testing LAN switch interoperability: A series of best practices
Ensuring LAN switch interoperability is crucial when extending existing LANs or building new ones. The Tolly Group compiled a list of functions that must be tested to ensure true interoperability. Tip
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Daemonlogger for packet capture and redirection
Daemonlogger, a packet capture tool by Marty Roesch, has two features that prove helpful to security solution providers. Learn what those features are in this edition of Traffic Talk. Tip
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Network security monitoring: Know your network
One of the ways to keep a secure network is to know the network inside and out. Network security monitoring can be carried out in many different ways, but it always comes back to being aware of what is going on in your network. In this edition of Tra... Tip
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How to set up a network to optimize performance and reliability
A reliable network begins with a sound setup. Learn five tips for optimizing your customers' networks for performance and reliability. Channel Checklist
-
Enterprise customers are asking a lot of questions now about endpoint security. How can VPN offerin
Virtual private networks (VPNs) in enterprise settings protect the shop by launching endpoint security scans once a user tries to establish a tunnel, detect potential threats and clear temp files. FAQ
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Top five networking tips for resellers: Network administration
Simplify network administration tasks with these tips. Top Tips
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Custom workstation configuration sets resellers apart
Workstation configuration is a responsibility VARs and systems integrators are uniquely suited to perform for their customers. Working with a customer to flesh out a custom workstation configuration standard is a great way to show your dedication to ... Tip
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Hardware tokens add security to wireless networks
Security tokens, like Mobikey and SecureID, operate above the MAC layer, and are thus applicable to any network. Ask the Expert
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Network access controlled with 802.1x
The oldest trick in the book for network intrusion protection is limiting physical access to the LAN. VARs and networking consultants can use the 802.1x to limit which systems have access to their customer's networks. Tip
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About LAN Administration
These LAN administration tips and tutorials teach value-added resellers and network consultants how to install, configure and monitor local area networks. You'll also find how tos and answers to questions about using freeware such as TCPdump and Windump, providing network administration services and Windows networking.