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TechRepublic's Download Directory is the place to get free tech resources in a variety of formats, including PDF versions of popular articles, "10 things" lists, sample chapters from technology books, "How do I..." problem-solving guides, cheat sheets for knocking out IT tasks, keyboard shortcuts, glossaries, career pointers, and collections of tips and techniques that focus on critical topics.
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Network outage report template
Sep 2002
This Microsoft Word template will help you report a network or Web site outage, document the steps taken to resolve the issue, and indicate who was notified of the problem.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Network documentation outline
Mar 2002
Network documentation should be an exact science. This detailed outline of the items that need to be included in a successful network documentation effort will help you get organized and become a...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Network change request template
Oct 2002
Use this document template as a standard form for requesting and tracking network changes in your organization. With this form, you can keep IT staff informed of needed changes and ensure that a...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Hardware check-out/check-in forms
Mar 2003
Use these simple yet effective hardware check-out/check-in forms to track your organization's loaner equipment. These forms also ensure that the borrower knows what happens if the hardware is...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 commands you should master when working with the Cisco IOS
Jan 2006
This list contains the 10 commands every Cisco IOS user should know inside and out. As the Cisco IOS is riddled with thousands of commands, configuring it can be challenging. This download will...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Simplify your record-keeping with this hardware repair ticket
Mar 2006
Maintaining an organized, accountable IT support organization requires good record-keeping--and that includes tracking all the hardware repair requests that come through your department. This form...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
10 ways to monitor what your users are doing with company computers
Jan 2006
Like it or not, network administrators these days must take on the added task of playing Big Brother, monitoring employees' use of the computers and network. Here are 10 of the most effective ways...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Analyze capture files and investigate some common protocols in Wireshark
Jul 2007
In this chapter download from Practical Packet Analysis: Using Wireshark to Solve Real-World Network Problems, learn how to use Wireshark to analyze capture files and to use those capture files to...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Downloads
Three member-submitted admin scripts that will simplify your daily tasks
Nov 2005
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. You can use these scripts to add a specified domain group to another specified...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
The six key decisions for effective network management
May 2005
Although no single detailed network management process applies to every environment, certain common elements of the process apply to almost all network scenarios. Rich Schiesser, in conjunction...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Open Source Network Administration
Mar 2005
A host of open source tools are available to help you accomplish network management chores. This sample chapter from Open Source Network Administration looks at one of them—the Multi Router...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Take an introduction to networking and network routing
Mar 2007
In this introductory chapter from Network Routing: Algorithms, Protocols, and Architectures, take a brief overview of networking and the scope and goals of network routing. Study the...
Provided by Elsevier Digital Press
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Tools & Templates
Automate tedious admin tasks with these batch files and Windows Task Scheduler
May 2006
When combined with Windows Task Sceduler, these four batch files can automate regular computer maintenance tasks. Unix administrators love cron jobs. The power to schedule tasks you would...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Presentation: 10 things you should know about Cisco IOS access control lists (ACLs)
Nov 2005
Access control lists (ACLs) are a fundamental part of working with routers. How much do you know about managing these vital gatekeepers? This PowerPoint presentation explains 10 things every...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Use this workbook to generate scheduled downtime reports
Feb 2006
This Excel workbook offers a quick, easy way to keep your users informed about scheduled outages. Just plug in the relevant information and e-mail the report to all affected users and/or their...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Quick Reference: Cisco Administration Pak
Nov 2004
TechRepublic's Quick Reference: Cisco Administration Pak is a set of four PDF charts that will help you understand Cisco administration basics, security, internetworking, and troubleshooting....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Automate five common Windows networking tasks with these tips and scripts
Sep 2005
This chapter from the Microsoft Windows Administrator's Automation Toolkit discusses how to quickly and accurately accomplish management tasks with the help of automation. Automation can help...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Novice net admins: Avoid problems by following these seven basic rules
Jul 2005
No matter what the situation, becoming an experienced network administrator has a tough learning curve. These practical tips will help you hit the ground running. It may be a time for tremendous...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Select the appropriate transmission media for your network
Jan 2007
Transmission media are the physical pathways that connect computers, other devices, and people on a network. Each transmission medium requires specialized network hardware that is compatible with...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
Identify network critical paths with this member-submitted script
Jan 2006
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. You can use this script to identify the critical paths of your network. One of...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Learn how to troubleshoot slowdowns and crashes on Cisco routers
Jul 2005
This chapter from Cisco Routers for the Desperate describes how to troubleshoot router problems that can compromise your network services. Day-to-day router problems can be boiled down into two...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Downloads
Essential support tools: One tech's top picks
Mar 2005
If you're like most net admins and support pros, you've got a collection of favorite time-saving tools you routinely use to make your life on the job a little easier. Check out this admin's 17...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
10 things you should know about Cisco IOS access control lists (ACLs)
Aug 2005
Access control lists (ACLs) are a fundamental part of working with routers. How much do you know about managing these vital gatekeepers? David Davis lists 10 things every administrator should know...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Build a sound physical network based on a logical network design
May 2007
Before you can even begin to design a physical network, you must first determine your needs: the services you must provide your users and the resources you will require, all the while considering...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Downloads
Support and Configuration Checklists for Small/Midsize Networks
May 2007
This set of checklists will help you select, install, configure, and manage your networking equipment. The checklists focus on routing, switching, wireless networking, physical media, ISP...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Network Administrator's Tool Kit ISO
Nov 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Network Administrator's Tool Kit CD-ROM. This download is a complete image of the CD available for sale in our TechRepublic catalog. The checklists,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Start up with the OS you choose with this PC hack of the Windows boot loader
Oct 2005
By completing a successful hack of the Windows boot loader file, you can specify which operating system and configuration you would like to load during the boot process. Many power users, IT...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Downloads
Network Monitor Capture Utility script
Jul 2002
This download streamlines the Network Monitor Capture Utility by giving it a wizard front end. This wizard front end not only makes it easier to use this awesome tool, it also harnesses all of the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
The 7 most dangerous species of net admins
Oct 2005
Jeff Dray is back from his latest journey into the IT jungles and he's returned with yet another classification list. This time he's identified the seven most dangerous types of network...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Design better enterprise networks by analyzing business goals and constraints
Jun 2005
When designing computer networks, the better your analysis and planning, the more likely your project will successfully meet the client's needs. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press'...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
What to look for in network and system monitoring software
Jul 2005
Because downtime can be so costly, most organizations can't afford not to deploy monitoring software--but it's essential to choose a solution with the proper functionality to get the job done. ...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Improve network performance with routing redistribution of OSPF
Jan 2006
This sample chapter, taken from OSPF Network Design Solutions, 2nd Edition, discusses route redistribution and how it operates within OSPF. Redistribution in OSPF can be highly dependent on what...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
Cisco IOS Command Chart (IOS v.12+)
Mar 2005
Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed CatOS commands when you need them. This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's New User Hardware Request Form
Jan 2006
When new employees join your organization, you need a way to track their equipment and make sure you've set everything up for them. Use this form to track requests for new users and make sure that...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's New User IT Budget Policy
Jan 2006
New employees constitute a significant expense for information technology departments. In addition to requiring new hardware and software investments, administrative time must be dedicated to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Home and Small Office Tool Kit - ISO
Mar 2005
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Home and Small Office Tool Kit, the CD-ROM companion to Home Office Computing Survival Guide. This download is a complete image of the CD available for...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Small Office Networking, 2nd Edition
Jul 2005
Quickly master small office networks. TechRepublic's updated Small Office Networking book and CD simplify the task of deploying and maintaining home, branch, and remote offices. Learn how to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's IT Server Task Form: Employee Lateral Move
Feb 2006
When employees change position in an organization, it can make almost as much work for you as when a new employee joins the organization. You can use this form to make sure that all of a user's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Cisco CatOS Command Chart
Mar 2005
Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed CatOS commands when you need them This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Orion Network Performance monitor - Discover, Map & Monitor Your Network in Minutes
Jul 2010
SolarWinds Orion Network Performance Monitor makes it easy to detect, diagnose, and resolve network problems. Visually track key network performance statistics in real time via dynamic network...
Provided by SolarWinds
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Downloads
Orion Network Performance monitor - Discover, Map & Monitor Your Network in Minutes
Jul 2010
SolarWinds Orion Network Performance Monitor makes it easy to detect, diagnose, and resolve network problems. Visually track key network performance statistics in real time via dynamic network...
Provided by SolarWinds
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Book chapters
Analyze capture files and investigate some common protocols in Wireshark
Jul 2007
In this chapter download from Practical Packet Analysis: Using Wireshark to Solve Real-World Network Problems, learn how to use Wireshark to analyze capture files and to use those capture files to...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Book chapters
Scale OSPF and IS-IS without sacrificing stability or performance
Jun 2007
If you simply follow the OSPF and IS-IS standards, you may get a link state protocol implementation that is workable for small networks, but it will lack the stability, scalability, and accuracy...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Book chapters
Build a sound physical network based on a logical network design
May 2007
Before you can even begin to design a physical network, you must first determine your needs: the services you must provide your users and the resources you will require, all the while considering...
Provided by Que Publishing
-
Book chapters
Take an introduction to networking and network routing
Mar 2007
In this introductory chapter from Network Routing: Algorithms, Protocols, and Architectures, take a brief overview of networking and the scope and goals of network routing. Study the...
Provided by Elsevier Digital Press
-
Book chapters
Select the appropriate transmission media for your network
Jan 2007
Transmission media are the physical pathways that connect computers, other devices, and people on a network. Each transmission medium requires specialized network hardware that is compatible with...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
Infrastructure monitoring: Gather Microsoft Exchange 2003 mailbox statistics
Jun 2006
This powerful VBScript entry in Scott Lowe's Infrastructure Monitoring Project, gathers complete individual Microsoft Exchange mailbox statistics. This download builds on the previous downloads in...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
Cisco IOS Command Chart (IOS v.12+)
Mar 2005
Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed CatOS commands when you need them. This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's New User Hardware Request Form
Jan 2006
When new employees join your organization, you need a way to track their equipment and make sure you've set everything up for them. Use this form to track requests for new users and make sure that...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's New User IT Budget Policy
Jan 2006
New employees constitute a significant expense for information technology departments. In addition to requiring new hardware and software investments, administrative time must be dedicated to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Home and Small Office Tool Kit - ISO
Mar 2005
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Home and Small Office Tool Kit, the CD-ROM companion to Home Office Computing Survival Guide. This download is a complete image of the CD available for...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Small Office Networking, 2nd Edition
Jul 2005
Quickly master small office networks. TechRepublic's updated Small Office Networking book and CD simplify the task of deploying and maintaining home, branch, and remote offices. Learn how to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's IT Server Task Form: Employee Lateral Move
Feb 2006
When employees change position in an organization, it can make almost as much work for you as when a new employee joins the organization. You can use this form to make sure that all of a user's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Cisco CatOS Command Chart
Mar 2005
Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed CatOS commands when you need them This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro 's Business Case Template: New Network Administrator
Feb 2006
Network Administrators are the people who design, build, and maintain the mission-critical networks for businesses today. These administrators must have a base set of skills and be able to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Cisco Administration Pak
Nov 2004
TechRepublic's Quick Reference: Cisco Administration Pak is a set of four PDF charts that will help you understand Cisco administration basics, security, internetworking, and troubleshooting....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Tech Tips for Windows Administrators -- ISO
Oct 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Tech Tips for Windows Administrators CD-ROM. This download is a complete image of the CD available for sale in our TechRepublic catalog. From security to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's IT New User Software Request Form
Feb 2006
Setting up new users on your network can be a complicated task. Not only do you need to make sure they have access, you must make sure they have all of the applications on their workstations that...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Network Administrator's Tool Kit ISO
Nov 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Network Administrator's Tool Kit CD-ROM. This download is a complete image of the CD available for sale in our TechRepublic catalog. The checklists,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Tools & Templates
Automate tedious admin tasks with these batch files and Windows Task Scheduler
May 2006
When combined with Windows Task Sceduler, these four batch files can automate regular computer maintenance tasks. Unix administrators love cron jobs. The power to schedule tasks you would...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Improve network performance with routing redistribution of OSPF
Jan 2006
This sample chapter, taken from OSPF Network Design Solutions, 2nd Edition, discusses route redistribution and how it operates within OSPF. Redistribution in OSPF can be highly dependent on what...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Select the right home network hardware with this complete buying guide
Sep 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Home Networking: A Visual Do-It-Yourself Guide, explains how to make sound purchase decisions for networking hardware. Buying the proper equipment...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Learn how to troubleshoot slowdowns and crashes on Cisco routers
Jul 2005
This chapter from Cisco Routers for the Desperate describes how to troubleshoot router problems that can compromise your network services. Day-to-day router problems can be boiled down into two...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Downloads
10 ways to monitor what your users are doing with company computers
Jan 2006
Like it or not, network administrators these days must take on the added task of playing Big Brother, monitoring employees' use of the computers and network. Here are 10 of the most effective ways...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Novice net admins: Avoid problems by following these seven basic rules
Jul 2005
No matter what the situation, becoming an experienced network administrator has a tough learning curve. These practical tips will help you hit the ground running. It may be a time for tremendous...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Open Source Network Administration
Mar 2005
A host of open source tools are available to help you accomplish network management chores. This sample chapter from Open Source Network Administration looks at one of them—the Multi Router...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
-
Downloads
Three member-submitted admin scripts that will simplify your daily tasks
Nov 2005
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. You can use these scripts to add a specified domain group to another specified...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
The 7 most dangerous species of net admins
Oct 2005
Jeff Dray is back from his latest journey into the IT jungles and he's returned with yet another classification list. This time he's identified the seven most dangerous types of network...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Identify network critical paths with this member-submitted script
Jan 2006
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. You can use this script to identify the critical paths of your network. One of...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Automate five common Windows networking tasks with these tips and scripts
Sep 2005
This chapter from the Microsoft Windows Administrator's Automation Toolkit discusses how to quickly and accurately accomplish management tasks with the help of automation. Automation can help...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Support and Configuration Checklists for Small/Midsize Networks
May 2007
This set of checklists will help you select, install, configure, and manage your networking equipment. The checklists focus on routing, switching, wireless networking, physical media, ISP...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Presentation: 10 things you should know about Cisco IOS access control lists (ACLs)
Nov 2005
Access control lists (ACLs) are a fundamental part of working with routers. How much do you know about managing these vital gatekeepers? This PowerPoint presentation explains 10 things every...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Essential support tools: One tech's top picks
Mar 2005
If you're like most net admins and support pros, you've got a collection of favorite time-saving tools you routinely use to make your life on the job a little easier. Check out this admin's 17...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Design better enterprise networks by analyzing business goals and constraints
Jun 2005
When designing computer networks, the better your analysis and planning, the more likely your project will successfully meet the client's needs. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press'...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Configure frame relay operations on Cisco routers
Aug 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Cisco Frame Relay Solutions Guide, explains how to configure a basic Frame Relay network involving Cisco equipment, as well as how to monitor and...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
The six key decisions for effective network management
May 2005
Although no single detailed network management process applies to every environment, certain common elements of the process apply to almost all network scenarios. Rich Schiesser, in conjunction...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Start up with the OS you choose with this PC hack of the Windows boot loader
Oct 2005
By completing a successful hack of the Windows boot loader file, you can specify which operating system and configuration you would like to load during the boot process. Many power users, IT...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Downloads
What to look for in network and system monitoring software
Jul 2005
Because downtime can be so costly, most organizations can't afford not to deploy monitoring software--but it's essential to choose a solution with the proper functionality to get the job done. ...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Network Monitor Capture Utility script
Jul 2002
This download streamlines the Network Monitor Capture Utility by giving it a wizard front end. This wizard front end not only makes it easier to use this awesome tool, it also harnesses all of the...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Simplify your record-keeping with this hardware repair ticket
Mar 2006
Maintaining an organized, accountable IT support organization requires good record-keeping--and that includes tracking all the hardware repair requests that come through your department. This form...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Network outage report template
Sep 2002
This Microsoft Word template will help you report a network or Web site outage, document the steps taken to resolve the issue, and indicate who was notified of the problem.
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
The 7 most dangerous species of net admins
Oct 2005
Jeff Dray is back from his latest journey into the IT jungles and he's returned with yet another classification list. This time he's identified the seven most dangerous types of network...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Improve network performance with routing redistribution of OSPF
Jan 2006
This sample chapter, taken from OSPF Network Design Solutions, 2nd Edition, discusses route redistribution and how it operates within OSPF. Redistribution in OSPF can be highly dependent on what...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
Cisco IOS Command Chart (IOS v.12+)
Mar 2005
Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed CatOS commands when you need them. This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's New User Hardware Request Form
Jan 2006
When new employees join your organization, you need a way to track their equipment and make sure you've set everything up for them. Use this form to track requests for new users and make sure that...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's New User IT Budget Policy
Jan 2006
New employees constitute a significant expense for information technology departments. In addition to requiring new hardware and software investments, administrative time must be dedicated to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Home and Small Office Tool Kit - ISO
Mar 2005
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Home and Small Office Tool Kit, the CD-ROM companion to Home Office Computing Survival Guide. This download is a complete image of the CD available for...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Small Office Networking, 2nd Edition
Jul 2005
Quickly master small office networks. TechRepublic's updated Small Office Networking book and CD simplify the task of deploying and maintaining home, branch, and remote offices. Learn how to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's IT Server Task Form: Employee Lateral Move
Feb 2006
When employees change position in an organization, it can make almost as much work for you as when a new employee joins the organization. You can use this form to make sure that all of a user's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Cisco CatOS Command Chart
Mar 2005
Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed CatOS commands when you need them This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Orion Network Performance monitor - Discover, Map & Monitor Your Network in Minutes
Jul 2010
SolarWinds Orion Network Performance Monitor makes it easy to detect, diagnose, and resolve network problems. Visually track key network performance statistics in real time via dynamic network...
Provided by SolarWinds
-
Book chapters
Select the appropriate transmission media for your network
Jan 2007
Transmission media are the physical pathways that connect computers, other devices, and people on a network. Each transmission medium requires specialized network hardware that is compatible with...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Book chapters
Select the right home network hardware with this complete buying guide
Sep 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Home Networking: A Visual Do-It-Yourself Guide, explains how to make sound purchase decisions for networking hardware. Buying the proper equipment...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro 's Business Case Template: New Network Administrator
Feb 2006
Network Administrators are the people who design, build, and maintain the mission-critical networks for businesses today. These administrators must have a base set of skills and be able to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Scale OSPF and IS-IS without sacrificing stability or performance
Jun 2007
If you simply follow the OSPF and IS-IS standards, you may get a link state protocol implementation that is workable for small networks, but it will lack the stability, scalability, and accuracy...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Book chapters
Design better enterprise networks by analyzing business goals and constraints
Jun 2005
When designing computer networks, the better your analysis and planning, the more likely your project will successfully meet the client's needs. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press'...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Tools & Templates
Automate tedious admin tasks with these batch files and Windows Task Scheduler
May 2006
When combined with Windows Task Sceduler, these four batch files can automate regular computer maintenance tasks. Unix administrators love cron jobs. The power to schedule tasks you would...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Configure frame relay operations on Cisco routers
Aug 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Cisco Frame Relay Solutions Guide, explains how to configure a basic Frame Relay network involving Cisco equipment, as well as how to monitor and...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
Identify network critical paths with this member-submitted script
Jan 2006
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. You can use this script to identify the critical paths of your network. One of...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Build a sound physical network based on a logical network design
May 2007
Before you can even begin to design a physical network, you must first determine your needs: the services you must provide your users and the resources you will require, all the while considering...
Provided by Que Publishing
-
Downloads
The six key decisions for effective network management
May 2005
Although no single detailed network management process applies to every environment, certain common elements of the process apply to almost all network scenarios. Rich Schiesser, in conjunction...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Start up with the OS you choose with this PC hack of the Windows boot loader
Oct 2005
By completing a successful hack of the Windows boot loader file, you can specify which operating system and configuration you would like to load during the boot process. Many power users, IT...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Cisco Administration Pak
Nov 2004
TechRepublic's Quick Reference: Cisco Administration Pak is a set of four PDF charts that will help you understand Cisco administration basics, security, internetworking, and troubleshooting....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Tech Tips for Windows Administrators -- ISO
Oct 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Tech Tips for Windows Administrators CD-ROM. This download is a complete image of the CD available for sale in our TechRepublic catalog. From security to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Automate five common Windows networking tasks with these tips and scripts
Sep 2005
This chapter from the Microsoft Windows Administrator's Automation Toolkit discusses how to quickly and accurately accomplish management tasks with the help of automation. Automation can help...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Learn how to troubleshoot slowdowns and crashes on Cisco routers
Jul 2005
This chapter from Cisco Routers for the Desperate describes how to troubleshoot router problems that can compromise your network services. Day-to-day router problems can be boiled down into two...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Downloads
What to look for in network and system monitoring software
Jul 2005
Because downtime can be so costly, most organizations can't afford not to deploy monitoring software--but it's essential to choose a solution with the proper functionality to get the job done. ...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
10 ways to monitor what your users are doing with company computers
Jan 2006
Like it or not, network administrators these days must take on the added task of playing Big Brother, monitoring employees' use of the computers and network. Here are 10 of the most effective ways...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Novice net admins: Avoid problems by following these seven basic rules
Jul 2005
No matter what the situation, becoming an experienced network administrator has a tough learning curve. These practical tips will help you hit the ground running. It may be a time for tremendous...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Support and Configuration Checklists for Small/Midsize Networks
May 2007
This set of checklists will help you select, install, configure, and manage your networking equipment. The checklists focus on routing, switching, wireless networking, physical media, ISP...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Presentation: 10 things you should know about Cisco IOS access control lists (ACLs)
Nov 2005
Access control lists (ACLs) are a fundamental part of working with routers. How much do you know about managing these vital gatekeepers? This PowerPoint presentation explains 10 things every...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's IT New User Software Request Form
Feb 2006
Setting up new users on your network can be a complicated task. Not only do you need to make sure they have access, you must make sure they have all of the applications on their workstations that...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Open Source Network Administration
Mar 2005
A host of open source tools are available to help you accomplish network management chores. This sample chapter from Open Source Network Administration looks at one of them—the Multi Router...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
-
Book chapters
Take an introduction to networking and network routing
Mar 2007
In this introductory chapter from Network Routing: Algorithms, Protocols, and Architectures, take a brief overview of networking and the scope and goals of network routing. Study the...
Provided by Elsevier Digital Press
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Network Monitor Capture Utility script
Jul 2002
This download streamlines the Network Monitor Capture Utility by giving it a wizard front end. This wizard front end not only makes it easier to use this awesome tool, it also harnesses all of the...
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Book chapters
Analyze capture files and investigate some common protocols in Wireshark
Jul 2007
In this chapter download from Practical Packet Analysis: Using Wireshark to Solve Real-World Network Problems, learn how to use Wireshark to analyze capture files and to use those capture files to...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Three member-submitted admin scripts that will simplify your daily tasks
Nov 2005
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. You can use these scripts to add a specified domain group to another specified...
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Simplify your record-keeping with this hardware repair ticket
Mar 2006
Maintaining an organized, accountable IT support organization requires good record-keeping--and that includes tracking all the hardware repair requests that come through your department. This form...
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Network documentation outline
Mar 2002
Network documentation should be an exact science. This detailed outline of the items that need to be included in a successful network documentation effort will help you get organized and become a...
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Hardware check-out/check-in forms
Mar 2003
Use these simple yet effective hardware check-out/check-in forms to track your organization's loaner equipment. These forms also ensure that the borrower knows what happens if the hardware is...
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