Networking Basics

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NETWORKING BASICS EXPERTS
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	Why are patch panels required for cabling networks? 07 Nov 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - When cabling networks, you may wonder why it's a requirement to have patch panels and why they aren't connected to switches. This expert response explains why and how they're used in a rack with multiple switches and ports.

	Can IP addresses of LANs that make up a WAN be the same? 28 Oct 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Our networking fundamentals expert answers whether the IP addresses of different physical locations (LANs) making up a WAN can be the same address. Find out if networks with the same IP address will overlap and create routing ...

	How can I be sure no one is hijacking or hacking my WAP? 16 Oct 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Learn how to protect yourself from hackers and wireless access point (WAP) hijackers in this advice from our networking expert.

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	Network management frameworks: FCAPS and ITIL SearchNetworking.com | 30 Jun 2008 CRASH COURSE - Network management is a complex topic. Thus far, two frameworks exist that can be of some use for understanding and taming network management: FCAPS and ITIL.

	Networking podcasts SearchNetworking.com | 23 Apr 2008 PODCAST - Listen to our networking podcasts and learn more about technologies you need to know to keep your network running smoothly.

	The IT Guy: Networking comics Amy Kucharik | 19 Mar 2008 COMIC - In our networking comic series, the IT guy and his office coworkers encounter day-to-day network challenges.

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	Data leak prevention starts with trusting your users SearchNetworking.com | 23 Oct 2008 ARTICLE - Cisco security guru Christopher Burgess has some radical suggestions for network security to beef up data leak prevention: Trust your users, and let them help decide policy.

	IT career training, experience can help you shine in salary talks SearchNetworking.com | 16 Sep 2008 ARTICLE - For those looking to advance, the best IT jobs require the right experience, along with a healthy dose of salesmanship.

	TCO calculations can fall short when budgeting network expenses SearchNetworking.com | 09 Sep 2008 ARTICLE - Networking professionals often miscalculate or misuse total cost of ownership (TCO) metrics, causing frustration while delivering little real value.

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WHITE PAPERS

	Securing the Everywhere Network Published by: SonicWALL | 18 Nov 2008 WHITE PAPER - Everywhere networking streamlines facilities and energy costs, eliminates commuting time and expenses, builds global business partnerships, broadens markets and staffing pools and shortens customer response times.

	Demystifying Network Communications Published by: AutomationDirect | 14 Nov 2008 TECHNICAL ARTICLE - For many, the world of communications is mystifying, shrouded in complexity and unknowns with equal parts science and magic, and 100% scary. This article demystifies what a network is, breaking it down into human terms.

	The Future Is Bright with Zenith Infotech's BoxOffice and Data Center as a Service Published by: Zenith Infotech | 12 Nov 2008 DATA SHEET - Zenith Infotech BoxOffice offers hardware and virtual appliances for a low monthly fee and seamlessly integrates all of the necessary infrastructure components of a traditional office network into a single rack.

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Exploiting MFPs as an On-Ramp for Capture & Communications - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   30 MAY 2006, 14:00 EDT (18:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   What used to be denigrated as the "lowly copier" is now a full-fledged digital citizen in the form of an "MFP" or multifunction peripheral. MFPs are helping reshape how electronic and paper documents are created, located, managed, disseminated, secured and output in the office.

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	availability 23 Dec 2002 WORD - 1) In a telephone circuit, availability is the ratio between the time during which the circuit is operational and elapsed time. 2) In a network switching system, availability is the accessibility of input and output ...

	carrier detect 30 Jul 2007 WORD - Carrier detect (see modem lights) is a control signal between a modem and a computer that indicates that the modem detects a "live" carrier that can be used for sending and receiving information.

	fiber jumper 10 Jul 2007 WORD - A fiber jumper, sometimes called a fiber patch cord is a length of fiber cabling fitted with LC, SC, MTRJ or ST connectors at each end. The LC, a smaller form factor connector, is most commonly used. Fiber jumpers also ...

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