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  • Network configuration for channel professionals

    Configuring a customer's network is a difficult enough process for VARs and SIs. However, when customers start throwing in complicated add-ons and asking for additional device configuration, a difficult task for the uninitiated can become an impossib...  Tip

  • Network connections: Switches and hubs

    As a customer's network needs grow, multiple switches and hubs become inevitable. Get tips and suggestions for handling the complicated process of adding switches, including suggestions on avoiding Ethernet loops.  Tip

  • Network hardware planning: Making changes safely

    Proper planning before making changes on an existing network is a necessity. Responsible VARs and SIs should have test and backout plans before going into the data center and moving switches around. From the staging process to keeping an eye on the c...  Tip

  • Router configuration shortcuts

    Keyboard shortcuts are a useful way for VARs and SIs to lessen the amount of time it takes to complete the tedious work of configuring routers. In this tip we list some of the more helpful commands.  Tip

  • IPv6 customer prep

    An IPv6 migration project may be profitable for the value-added reseller (VAR) or systems integrator, but the cost to customers will likely outweigh the business benefits. Here are some items that need your attention when preparing the customer's net...  Tip

  • IP address assignment: Considerations for developing a plan

    When tasked with IP address assignment for a customer's network, networking consultants and value-added resellers (VARs) need a plan. The factors outlined here help VARs develop an IP addressing plan that makes the most efficient use of space, while ...  Tip

  • Network documentation: How to realize its benefits

    A thorough network documentation has several payoffs. Learn what to include in the documentation of your customers' networks to reap these benefits.  Tip

  • View system configuration in seconds with freeware

    Get a handle on your customer's server configuration with this fast, freeware reporting tool.  Tip

  • Network topology re-discovered: NetworkView basics

    Incorrect network topology documentation and frequent changes can cause headaches. This tip introduces NetworkView, to help consultants and VARs efficiently map, sort and monitor network conditions.  Tip

  • How can my clients benefit from tighter GPS, Wi-Fi, Web integration?

    GPS, WiFi and Web technologies are transforming the face of the networked enterprise. Discover how their convergence is opening up rich development platforms and unleashing a variety of consulting, sales and service opportunities for those in the net...  Ask the Expert

  • Configuring spare networks

    Our networking expert suggests configuring the routing tables for each host on spare networks to use their shared router as a connection point.  Ask the Expert

  • Tools for identifying IP addresses

    A site member asks our networking expert what tools are available to identify IP addresses on his customer's LAN.  Ask the Expert

  • Switches and IGMP compatibility

    Is there a quick and easy way to check if the switches on my customer's network support IGMP?  Ask the Expert

About Network Configuration and Change Management

These network configuration and change management tips help networking professionals manage system, software and hardware configurations on their customers' networks. Value-added resellers and network consultants learn how to safely make changes to network hardware, configure networks, use freeware to view system configurations and add switches to the network.