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- Meet VoIP bandwidth requirements without crippling your network performance
- Have you run into problems setting the proper bandwidth allocation for QoS? Are there any aspects of determining your bandwidth needs that you find confusing?
- Tags: JodyGilbert, voip, bandwidth, networking, qos, george ou, network
- Discussion threads 2007-02-14
- The 10 most common causes of network slowdowns
- How many of these problems have you encountered on your network? Can you add some other performance-killers to the list?
- Tags: JodyGilbert, troubleshooting, networking, network administration, 10 things, slowdowns, erik eckel, network
- Discussion threads 2007-02-08
- 10 things you should know about networking two buildings
- Have you been on a project that involved networking multiple buildings? What are some of your recommendations and warnings based on your experiences?
- Tags: JodyGilbert
- Discussion threads 2007-02-02
- Essential lockdowns for Layer 2 switch security
- Has Layer 2 security been overlooked in your network protection scheme or have you implemented the necessary measures to eliminate risks? Has your organization been guilty of any of the security sins described here?My experience as a consultant has been alarmingI've seen a lot of network implementations in my last...
- Tags: network, JodyGilbert
- Discussion threads 2007-01-30
- Vista's Network Access Protection (NAP) helps keep 'unhealthy' computers off your LAN
- Vista's NAP helps keep 'unhealthy' computers off your LANHave you had problems with employees and partners connecting to your network with unpatched or misconfigured computers? How well do you think NAP is likely to work in resolving those issues?
- Tags: computer, deb shinder, JodyGilbert, LAN, Microsoft Windows Vista, nap, network, Network Access Protection, security, vista, windows
- Discussion threads 2007-01-25
- 10 things you should know about Network Access Protection (NAP)
- How effective do you think NAP will be in protecting your network from authorized users who try to connect from an insecure computer? Has that been a significant problem for you in the past?
- Tags: network, JodyGilbert, Network Access Protection
- Discussion threads 2007-01-23
- Spiceworks' free IT Desktop provides basic network monitoring for SMBs
- Have you tried out IT Desktop? Does it offer the features you require for basic network monitoring and inventorying or did it fall short of your needs?I use it. I love it!I've been using Spiceworks for a few weeks now. The thing I really like abo
- Tags: it desktop, justin james, network monitoring, networking, JodyGilbert, Spiceworks, network, information technology, small and medium business
- Discussion threads 2006-11-09
- Create a superscope to solve the problem of dwindling IP addresses
- Have you come up against the problem of insufficient IP addresses? What solutions have you considered?other issues might get introduced with superscopeWhile it does allow you to have more IPs and thus more clients into the network. You are now ex
- Tags: IP, IP address, JodyGilbert, louis nel, network, networking, superscope
- Discussion threads 2006-10-31
- 10 things you should know about connecting Macintosh OS X systems to Windows networks
- 10 things you should know about connecting Macs to a Windows networkHave you been successful at connecting Mac OS X systems to a Windows network? What obstacles have you encountered in the process?Macs and DomainsAt work we have Macs connected to our Windows domain. although you need high speed links...
- Tags: 10 things, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, erik eckel, JodyGilbert, mac os, Microsoft Windows, network, networking, windows
- Discussion threads 2006-10-19
- 10 things you should know about designing a small business network
- Have you encountered obstacles in the planning or execution of any of these network design considerations? What other issues would you add to the list?thank youI would like to thank you so much for the valued information it was really good for methanx againI second that.:)Not to be too evangelical...
- Tags: 10 things, backup, erik eckel, JodyGilbert, network, network design, networking, sbs, server, small business
- Discussion threads 2006-09-25
- Practical tips for building SOHO networks
- What obstacles have you encountered during SOHO network setup? Do you have additional tips to share based on your experiences?Location, Location, Location & environmentI've setup SOHO networks for several small operations and the common problems I see are:Location of their file server if they have a need for one. ...
- Tags: cable, jeff dray, JodyGilbert, Location, networking, puller, SOHO, SOHO Networks, wall
- Discussion threads 2006-09-20
- Quickly configure a network HP printer
- What kind of snags have you encountered when configuring a network HP printer? Does this approach sound like it will meet your needs?
- Tags: HP Printer, hp, network printer, telnet, george ou, DHCP, printer, JodyGilbert, networking, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP Web Jetadmin, IP, network
- Discussion threads 2006-09-06
- 10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks
- Are you guilty of any of the infractions on this list? Do you agree or disagree that they're significant? What items would you add?Makes you think...Just reading this makes me think of some of the things on the list that I do my best to do proactively. However, there...
- Tags: job, information technology, IT Pros, mistakes, 10 things, deb shinder, network, JodyGilbert, networking
- Discussion threads 2006-08-23
- IP subnetting made easy
- IP subnetting made easyarticle rootIP subnetting made easyWhat do you think is the most confusing thing about IP subnetting? Do these illustrations help demystify the concepts effectively?IP subnetting made easyFor most its the Anding, for others its remembering what /24 means.Some of those diagrams are usefull, though I'm not sure...
- Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, subnet, IP Subnetting, IP
- Discussion threads 2006-06-28
- 10 things you should do to protect your network against wireless devices
- Are managed or unmanaged wireless devices creating problems in your organization? What security measures have you taken?Getting rid of CAT-5and deploying wireless here.bad ideaunless that cat-5 is just too fast for people. A wise man once told me "If you can use wire do it. If you can't...
- Tags: wireless, wireless device, security, 10 things, tom shinder, wirelss, JodyGilbert, network
- Discussion threads 2006-06-20
- DOWNLOAD: Diagram your rack environment in detail with this Visio stencil
- http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-1035-729406.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,--The TechRepublic Content TeamThis might help novices to better understand the spagetti in the wiring closet.RE: This might help novices to better understand th...Or at least document the spaghetti :)Problem...
- Tags: JodyGilbert, network, visio, rack, diagram, rick vanover, networking, Microsoft Visio
- Discussion threads 2005-11-29
- DOWNLOAD: 10 things to protect your network against wireless devices
- http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-1009-5962748.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,--The TechRepublic Content Team
- Tags: Download, JodyGilbert, network, networking, tom shinder, wireless, wireless device, wireless security
- Discussion threads 2005-11-20
- DOWNLOAD: 100 things you should know about network administration
- http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-1035-5937649.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,--The TechRepublic Downloads Team
- Tags: best practices, Download, JodyGilbert, network, network administration, networking
- Discussion threads 2005-11-07
- DOWNLOAD: 10 things you should know about securing wireless connections
- http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-1009-5876942.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,--The TechRepublic Downloads TeamNice work.....Very well written and helpful....I especially like number 5! ;)CarlitoswayGreat WorkI found this topic to be very useful, I needed to know various issues with securing...
- Tags: deb shinder, JodyGilbert, network, networking, security, wireless, wireless network
- Discussion threads 2005-09-22
- DOWNLOAD: What to look for in network and system monitoring software
- http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-1035-5766635.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,--The TechRepublic Downloads Team
- Tags: Download, it management, JodyGilbert, network, software, system monitoring
- Discussion threads 2005-07-06
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