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- Configuring Cisco Catalyst switches
- This chapter, from Cisco Press' Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals, provides configuration examples for connecting Cisco Catalyst switches running both native and hybrid software configurations, and offers examples of both Layer 3 and Layer 2 connectivity between switches. The material can serve as a reference for initialconfiguration of either hybrid or...
- Tags: Cisco Catalyst, Cisco LAN, Cisco LAN switching, Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals, Cisco Systems Inc., Layer 2, Layer 3, software, trunk
- Download resources 2005-02-11
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- Configuring Cisco Catalyst switches
- This chapter, from Cisco Press' Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals, provides configuration examples for connecting Cisco Catalyst switches running both native and hybrid software configurations, and offers examples of both Layer 3 and Layer 2 connectivity between switches. The material can serve as a reference for initialconfiguration of either hybrid or...
- Tags: Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Book chapters 2005-02-11
- Learn how a LAN switch processes network traffic
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' LAN Switching First-Step, explains how LAN switches process frames and outlines common LAN transmission methods and switching operations. LAN switches are an integral component of the modern network. Switches analyze incoming network traffic, determine the traffic's destination based on the...
- Tags: Chapter, Network, Cisco Systems Inc., LANs, Network Technology, Networking
- Book chapters 2005-08-11
- Cisco IOS VLAN Services
- In LAN workgroup environments, the ISL protocol delivers VLAN functionality with full switching performance. Where enterprise-wide virtual networking is required, multivendor interoperability resulting from standards-based implementation, such as that provided by Cisco Systems, is key. Cisco supports VLANs over ATM via LAN Emulation and, in large LAN and serial link...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Environment, Cisco Systems Inc., VLAN, LANs, Networking
- White papers
- Cisco - How to Choose the Best Router Switching Path for Your Network
- There are a plethora of switching paths available to various Cisco routers and Cisco IOS releases. Which is the best one for your network, and how do they all work? This white paper is an attempt to explain each of the following switching paths so you can make the best...
- Tags: Router, Network, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2004-09-15
- Multi-Layer Switching Demystified
- Multi-layer switching can be a confusing concept for students taking Cisco courses, and is only complicated further by more new terms arising, such as layer-3 and layer-4 switching. KnowledgeNet Instructor Jeremy Cioara employs concrete analogies to fully explain the concept of Cisco multi-layer switching in this article. "What is...
- Tags: KnowledgeNet, Cisco Systems Inc., KnowledgeNet Instructor Jeremy Cioara
- White papers 2001-08-01
- Design a successful, secure wireless LAN (WLAN)
- This sample chapter, taken from Campus Network Design Fundamentals, examines various aspects of wireless technology and implementation. Learn about wireless LAN WLAN technology and how improves mobility.This sample chapter, taken from Campus Network Design Fundamentals, discusses how to design awireless network. The chapter covers the following topics:The...
- Tags: Chapter, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- Book chapters 2006-01-11
- Cisco CallManager Architecture
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Cisco CallManager Fundamentals: A Cisco AVVID Solution, examines the architecture of Cisco CallManager—the call routing and signaling component for IP telephony in a Cisco AVVID IP Telephony network. It comprehensively covers circuit-switched systems, Cisco AVVID IP telephony networks, and enterprise deployment of Cisco...
- Tags: Cisco AVVID, Cisco CallManager, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Book chapters 2005-03-25
- Build a scalable, flexible, and highly-available data center
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Data Center Fundamentals, focuses on three main properties of data center architectures: scalability, flexibility, and high availability. Data centers are rapidly evolving to accommodate higher expectations for growth, consolidation, and security. Although the traditional Layer 2 and Layer 3 designs...
- Tags: Chapter, Layer 2, Data Center, Layer 3, Cisco Systems Inc., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management
- Book chapters 2005-08-19
- The World of Wireless LAN Switching: An Overview of Wireless LAN Switching, What It Is and How It Works
- The idea of mobile network computing is profoundly compelling. Giving employees the freedom and mobility that 802.11 wireless technologies (Wi-Fi) afford is not only desirable but inevitable as wireless Ethernet becomes a standard feature on all portable PCs. So then why has corporate adoption of the technology languished? This paper...
- Tags: Aruba Wireless Networks, WLAN, LANs, Wireless LANs, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Networking
- White papers 2003-04-01
- Learn how a LAN switch processes network traffic
- LAN switches are an integral component of the modern network. Switches analyze incoming network traffic, determine the traffic's destination based on the packet's incoming frame, and forward the frame toward its destination.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' LAN Switching First-Step, explains how LAN switches process frames and outlines common...
- Tags: Cisco Press, frame, LAN, LAN Switch, Layer 2, Layer 3, network, network traffic
- Download resources 2005-08-11
- Cisco CallManager Architecture
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Cisco CallManager Fundamentals: A Cisco AVVID Solution, examines the architecture of Cisco CallManager--the call routing and signaling component for IP telephony in a Cisco AVVID IP Telephony network. It comprehensively covers circuit-switched systems, Cisco AVVID IP telephony networks, and enterprise deployment of Cisco...
- Tags: Cisco AVVID, Cisco CallManager, Cisco Systems Inc., IP, IP telephony, network, telephony
- Download resources 2005-03-25
- Investigate Cisco unified communications integrations
- Explore the different types of communication used between a Cisco unified communications server and a telephone system in this chapter download from Cisco Unity Fundamentals. Learn the attributes that make up Cisco unified communications integrations, the types of Cisco unified communications integrations, and the different uses and...
- Tags: Cisco Unity, Unified Communications, Cisco Systems Inc., Integration, Chapter Coverage
- Book chapters 2007-11-08
- Design a successful, secure wireless LAN (WLAN)
- Learn about wireless LAN WLAN technology and how improves mobility.This sample chapter, taken from Campus Network Design Fundamentals, discusses how to design awireless network. The chapter covers the following topics:The prevalence and rapid growth of wireless networksIndustry standards pertaining to wireless LANsEquipment comprising wireless LANsWireless security and threat mitigationWireless management...
- Tags: industry, industry standard, LAN, mitigation, survey, wireless, wireless network, wireless security, WLAN
- Download resources 2006-01-11
- Customize call and messaging management on your Cisco Unified Communications System
- Learn the basics of Cisco Unity system operation in this chapter download from Cisco Unity Fundamentals. Learn about Cisco Unity features and functions that will allow you to route and manage calls and messages more efficiently, including: Using the Cisco Unity features and functions to route calls...
- Tags: Cisco Unity, Messaging, Cisco Unified Communications System, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Book chapters 2007-11-08
- A Comparative Analysis of High-Speed Switching for Backbone LANs: Fast Ethernet, FDDI, and Fibre Channel
- LAN switching has proven its value in boosting available bandwidth while protecting investments in cabling and network interface cards NICs. Backbone LAN switching poses some special requirements compared with departmental LAN switching. Network managers should choose a backbone switching technology based on how it handles different kinds of traffic, how...
- Tags: FDDI, Ethernet, Backbone, Fibre Channel, Fast Ethernet, Analysis, LANs, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network Technology, Networking, Storage, Hardware
- White papers
- Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Virtual Switching System (VSS) 1440
- The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Virtual Switching System VSS 1440 is a new and exciting innovation on the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches that effectively allows the clustering of two or more physical chassis together into a single, logical entity. This technology allows for new enhancements in all areas of...
- Tags: Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Virtual Switching System 1440
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Deploy Cisco Unity sustainably in your large or small enterprise
- Explore Cisco Unity and Cisco unified communications systems in these TechRepublic downloads. Deploy Cisco Unity sustainably in your large or small enterprise Design and deploy a sustainable Cisco Unity system by employing the basic methodology described in this chapter download from Cisco Unity Deployment and Solutions Guide. The...
- Tags: Cisco Unity, Methodology, Cisco Systems Inc., Cara Reynolds
- Blog posts 2007-11-21
- Understanding and configuring multilayer switching
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNP Self-Study: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks BCMSN, 3rd Edition, provides you with details, architecture, and methods of multilayer switching on Catalyst switches. An understanding of multilayer switching is necessary for network designers, administrators, and operators for deployment and troubleshooting purposes. The chapter...
- Tags: Chapter, Network, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Book chapters 2005-07-18
- Layer 2 security; the forgotten front
- How good is your LAN switching security?How good is your LAN switching security? Is it locked down as much as possible?Vote here and see how other companies are doing.http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/Ou/?p=417
- Tags: george_ou@..., hardware, it management, Layer 2, networking, security
- Discussion threads 2007-01-31
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