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Partners find a UCS architecture sweet spot in the midmarket
While UCS architecture first caused customer scepticism, partners have learned to educate customers on its cost and performance benefits, and sales are now increasing. Feature
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Battle of the networking channel partner programs
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Network change and configuration management morphs for the cloud
Solution providers offering network change and configuration management services must now offer NCCM for the cloud, which will mean mapping components and implementing planned change in a very dynamic environment. TechWatch
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10 gigabit Ethernet offers opportunities for VARs and integrators
The current economic climate has limited customer spending to projects that demonstrate measureable savings. 10 GbE makes possible reducing the number of ports and switches required, thereby simplifying the task of combining multiple small data cente... Guide
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Scenarios for meeting customer network design requirements
Test your skill at fulfilling customer network design requirements and prepare for the CCDA exam with chapter 17 from 'CCDA Official Exam Certification Guide, 3rd ed.' by Bruno & Jordan. Book Excerpt
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Advanced routing and switching considerations
Routing and switching, the core functions of any network, are becoming more intelligent, with even low-end products now including features once only available to enterprise data centers. Learn the routing and switching considerations that every solut... Feature
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Routers study guide
Before you begin selling and configuring routers, test your knowledge and understanding of routers with this routers study guide, and explore our related links to learn more. Study Guide
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Tech Watch: Telepresence solutions
Telepresence solutions may just be recession-proof, and solution providers looking to enter the telepresence market will find a range of technologies for companies big and small to choose from. Feature
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Network infrastructure FAQ
There are many components involved in a network infrastructure project. In this FAQ, Allen Zuk discusses how to manage a network infrastructure project, what kinds of technologies and equipment you'll need and how to deal with long-term operational s... FAQ
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Cisco Security Device Manager Overview
This section of the chapter excerpt introduces Security Device Manager (SDM) and how to configure, launch and navigate it. Chapter Excerpt
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Five-day private cloud deployment promises low stress, high quality
Canonical’s Ubuntu Cloud Jumpstart program promises a five-day production-quality, private cloud deployment with an opportunity for partners to resell. News | 09 Mar 2012
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Cisco Live London: 40 and 100 GbE switching and souped up WLAN
At Cisco Live London, Cisco debuted 40 and 100 GbE line cards for Nexus and Catalyst switching lines, as well as a 4-antenna wireless access point meant to soup up the WLAN. News | 06 Feb 2012
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2011 networking channel trends: Can partners keep up?
The top five 2011 networking channel trends display expansion and growth in networking service, product and solution offerings, keeping partners on their toes going forward. News | 03 Jan 2012
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Cisco launches cloud-based managed services channel program
Cloud-based managed services offer IT headache relief for customers, while expanding partner portfolios with a new take on remote network management and assessment. News | 23 Dec 2011
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Defense contractor enlists enterprise network management services
A defense contractor uses enterprise network management services by collaborating with a network solution provider to gain network management insight and support. News | 23 Nov 2011
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Network infrastructure upgrade fuels faster casino cash transactions
One VAR guides a casino cash transactions company in a network infrastructure upgrade using Cisco UCS and a managed data center for high-volume transactions and flexible storage. News | 24 Aug 2011
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Data center network testing solutions: New channel opps emerge
Channel partners have long offered enterprise network testing as a service, but now data center network testing offers even more possibilities for a wider portfolio. Feature | 22 Aug 2011
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Cisco Catalyst 6500 upgrade leaves classic users behind: So what?
The Cisco Catalyst 6500 upgrade is only for the E-series chassis, so what about the classic Catalyst line? Refurb dealer Network Hardware Resale says it will step in with support. Channel Chat | 25 Jul 2011
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Catalyst 6500 upgrade headlines Cisco Live 2011
At Cisco Live 2011 in Las Vegas, Cisco assured customers it would return to its roots, bringing home that message with a Catalyst 6500 upgrade and a UCS refresh. News | 18 Jul 2011
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Avaya channel partners will sell joint data center and collaboration
Execs promise Avaya channel partners they can jointly sell the Avaya data center strategy, collaboration and call center portfolios. Here's how. News | 16 May 2011
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Managed services models: An introduction for VARs
When VARs offer clients managed cloud services, they often enable them to save money on infrastructure and staff spending, but choosing the right managed cloud services model can be a challenge. Tip
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Network convergence services: Bringing storage onto the network
With data center infrastructures converging, knowledge of converged network services would benefit any networking solution provider. In this tip, you'll learn about storage protocols, convergence configuration and other best practices related to netw... Tip
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VMware's standard and distributed virtual switches: What resellers need to know
Understanding VMware's standard and distributed virtual switches is an important step for resellers planning to offer their customers network virtualization services and VMware virtual switches. Get a reseller-level explanation of the vSphere standar... Tip
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Channel Explained: Data center design for networking VARs
Networking VARs are under pressure to get into selling the data center -- and that means understanding and selling data center design and services. Tip
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Why solution providers should prepare for the IPv6 transition
When IPv6 first debuted, it was slow to catch on as it was complex and unwieldy. Now, as IP addresses are being consumed under IPv4, IPv6 is starting to pick up speed. Find out why solution providers should prepare for the IPv6 transition, from secur... Tip
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Top networking book excerpts of 2007
These chapter downloads were the most popular with networking service providers in 2007, covering topics such as how to troubleshoot IP connectivity, IP quality of service and frame relay traffic shaping. Tip
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Top five networking service provider tips of 2007
The top networking service provider tips of 2007 are routing protocols and designing a campus LAN. Network service providers were also hungry for information on assigning and subnetting IP addresses and troubleshooting a Windows network. Check out th... Tip
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Cisco router configuration security checklist
VARs and SIs need to make sure that their clients' network devices are secure and correctly configured. Use this Cisco router configuration security checklist to ensure maximum security for your clients' networks. Tip
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How to troubleshoot five common routing errors
Troubleshooting router errors is made easier with this tip, which covers the five major routing errors -- filtering redistribution, mismatched neighbor parameters in OSPF, subnets, metrics and tweaking EIGRP metrics. Tip
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How to troubleshoot IP connectivity and Cisco IOS CEF
Troubleshooting problems with Cisco Express Forwarding's network switching is easier than you might think. In this chapter from Cisco Express Forwarding, learn how to identify and fix common problems, many of which don't require extensive knowledge o... Tip
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How can we reduce time spent troubleshooting networks?
Learn how making the right choices at the beginning of a networking project can reduce the amount of time troubleshooting networks later. Ask the Expert
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Why is Cisco adopting the SIP protocol?
Learn why Cisco is supporting the open SIP protocol for its new networking devices. Ask the Expert
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How can service providers ensure that PoE problems don't hamper 802.11n adoption?
Learn how to help customers determine whether now is the time to use Power over Ethernet with 802.11n Wi-Fi. Ask the Expert
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What can service providers do to ensure that network projects succeed?
Network projects fail most often because of poor planning. Discover any easy-to-learn phased network project implementation process that will set you up for success by reducing follow-up work to fix holes in a customer's network design. Ask the Expert
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What role does the network have in the future data center?
The future data center will be driven by the network. Learn how technologies such as iSCSI and virtualization will provide additional opportunities for network service providers as they drive the creation of future data centers. Ask the Expert
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Setting an IP address on a LAN server interface
Learn how to set an IP address on the network interface of a FTP/Web/mail server when a client has only one public IP address. Ask the Expert
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Address recognition with wireless routers
Wireless domain recognition issues can be solved by assigning static addresses to the devices in question. Ask the Expert
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How do I connect a coaxial cable to an RJ-45 connector?
These coaxial to RJ-45 converter product recommendations will help you create the network infrastructure your customer desires. Also learn about uplink ports as wiring solutions. Ask the Expert
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Channel Chat: Cisco talks data center network switching and tablets
Cisco channel SVP Jim Sherriff talks data center network switching, switch upgrades, tablets and more. Podcast
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Channel Chat: Juniper Networks talks data center network fabric
Juniper Networks Worldwide Channels senior vice president Frank Vitagliano says implementing a new data center network fabric changes the way data center operates. Podcast
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Channel Chat: Avaya talks network virtualization architecture
John Spiliotis, Avaya vice president for U.S. channels, talks about selling both network virtualization architecture and enterprise communications technology. Podcast
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Channel Chat: Brocade discusses channel partner programs
Barbara Spicek, VP of global channels at Brocade, discusses advances in Brocade’s channel partner programs like cloud enablement, partner specializations and IPv6 ready solutions. Podcast
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Channel Chat: HP Networking talks data center network architecture
HP Networking Channel Americas vice president Armughan Ahmad discusses data center network architecture and how to tackle Cisco, switching commoditization and mobility. Podcast
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Channel Chat: Julie Parrish discusses NetApp networking partner potential
With more networks being converged, network convergence services may become a viable business option for networking solution providers. But this requires knowledge (and partnership) with storage vendors. In this Channel Chat, NetApp channel executive... Podcast
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Network infrastructure design FAQ podcast: Part two
Don't have time to dig into part two of the network infrastructure design FAQ guide now? Now you can download part two of the podcast in MP3 format. Podcasts
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Network infrastructure design FAQ podcast: Part one
Don't have time to dig into part one of the network infrastructure design FAQ guide now? Now you can download part one of the podcast in MP3 format. Podcast
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Partners find a UCS architecture sweet spot in the midmarket
While UCS architecture first caused customer scepticism, partners have learned to educate customers on its cost and performance benefits, and sales are now increasing. Feature
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Five-day private cloud deployment promises low stress, high quality
Canonical’s Ubuntu Cloud Jumpstart program promises a five-day production-quality, private cloud deployment with an opportunity for partners to resell. News
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Cisco Live London: 40 and 100 GbE switching and souped up WLAN
At Cisco Live London, Cisco debuted 40 and 100 GbE line cards for Nexus and Catalyst switching lines, as well as a 4-antenna wireless access point meant to soup up the WLAN. News
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2011 networking channel trends: Can partners keep up?
The top five 2011 networking channel trends display expansion and growth in networking service, product and solution offerings, keeping partners on their toes going forward. News
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Cisco launches cloud-based managed services channel program
Cloud-based managed services offer IT headache relief for customers, while expanding partner portfolios with a new take on remote network management and assessment. News
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Defense contractor enlists enterprise network management services
A defense contractor uses enterprise network management services by collaborating with a network solution provider to gain network management insight and support. News
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Battle of the networking channel partner programs
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Channel Chat: Cisco talks data center network switching and tablets
Cisco channel SVP Jim Sherriff talks data center network switching, switch upgrades, tablets and more. Podcast
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Channel Chat: Juniper Networks talks data center network fabric
Juniper Networks Worldwide Channels senior vice president Frank Vitagliano says implementing a new data center network fabric changes the way data center operates. Podcast
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Channel Chat: Avaya talks network virtualization architecture
John Spiliotis, Avaya vice president for U.S. channels, talks about selling both network virtualization architecture and enterprise communications technology. Podcast
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About Network Infrastructure
These tips and best practices on network infrastructure help value-added resellers, consultants and systems integrators sell and implement network hardware including network interface cards, cabling, network repeaters, routers and switches. You'll find tutorials and expert advice on routing and switching, how to troubleshoot and secure Cisco routers, assign and manage IP addresses, connect a coaxial cable to an RJ-45 connector, secure a Windows gateway and more.