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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
- Use IPCop to turn the TK-63T into a Linux-based Internet gateway/router
- Do the extra features and flexibility of this approach make it an appealing solution for your network? Or is a consumer router adequate for your environment?Sweet tips, thanks!Most people should have no problem going the CDROM boot route, but they'll have trouble with the USB flash method. Now I...
- Tags: JodyGilbert, tk-63t, networking, router, gateway, justin james, ipcop, Linux
- Discussion threads 2007-02-08
- 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
- Build a fast, reliable, and affordable switch infrastructure for your datacenter
- Build a fast, affordable switch infrastructure for your datacenterGiven your needs and resources, which of these models makes the most sense for your organization? What type of architecture do you currently have in place?Why Cisco for an affordable datacenterWe made a decision a while back and revisit frequently to go...
- Tags: apple, cisco, data center, george ou, great product, Hewlett-Packard Co., JodyGilbert, marketing, networking, server rack, switching
- Discussion threads 2007-01-11
- DOWNLOAD: 10 common Cisco VPN problems and how to resolve them
- http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=270209After 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: 10 things, scott lowe, networking, cisco, vpn, troubleshooting, JodyGilbert, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Discussion threads 2006-11-17
- 10 things you can do to give old servers a second life
- Do any of these suggestions sound like they might help you extend the life of your old servers? What other creative uses have you found for that old equipment?Why is it...That I see only a Windows Solution being offered? There are other ways to r
- Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Servers, JodyGilbert, Linux, server
- Discussion threads 2006-11-13
- 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
- Mini-glossary: Support tech tools you should be familiar with
- Do you work with novice techs who aren't sure which tools to use in which situations? What other items would you add to the glossary to help them get up to speed?My pet peeveI would agree with the premise that all techs should be familiar with these tools. Familiar with,...
- Tags: JodyGilbert, computer, cable, mini-glossary, erik eckel, repair, networking, tools, support, tool
- Discussion threads 2006-10-18
- 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
- 10 things you should know before deploying Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003
- 10 things you should know before deploying SBS 2003Have you been thinking about rolling out SBS 2003 in your organization? If you've already done it, have you encountered any drawbacks or have things gone smoothly so far?A little lateThis sort of article comes a bit late for many of us...
- Tags: 10 things, erik eckel, JodyGilbert, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, networking, sbs, server, small business server
- Discussion threads 2006-09-11
- How do I… Configure multiple hardware profiles for a laptop?
- http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=256997After 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: JodyGilbert, hardware, laptops, how do i, networking, laptop computer
- Discussion threads 2006-09-07
- 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
- Configuring the Cisco 851W or 871W: Standard IOS
- Do you have experience with the Cisco 851 router? If so, what were your impressions? Share your feedback about the information in this article as well as your opinion of the CLI Configuration Worksheet, which you can download from http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=256394.My experience withe 871W as a WiFi and Lan RouterMy Cisco...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., router, configuration, cisco, wireless router, justin james, george ou, 851w, JodyGilbert, networking, 871W, Cisco 871W, Cisco SDM
- Discussion threads 2006-09-06
- Mini glossary: Voice over IP (VoIP) terms you should know
- Were you familiar with all the terms in this glossary or were some of them new to you? What other VoIP terms would you add to the list?There are lots moreThe list is but a brief exposure of the Acronyms in VoIP. How about STUN, SIP, Registrar, QOS and so...
- Tags: deb shinder, glossary, IP, JodyGilbert, Mini-glossary, networking, telephony, VoIP
- Discussion threads 2006-08-24
- 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
- Configure the Cisco 871W wireless router: SOHO setup
- Configure the Cisco 871W wireless router: SOHO setuparticle rootConfiguring the Cisco 871W wireless router: SOHO setupDo you have experience with the Cisco 871 router? If so, what were your impressions? Share your feedback about the information in this article as well as your opinion of the CLI Configuration Worksheet, which...
- Tags: 871W, cisco, Cisco 871W, Cisco SDM, Cisco Systems Inc., george ou, JodyGilbert, networking, router, routers, SOHO, wireless lans, wireless router
- Discussion threads 2006-08-04
