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Quick Reference: Network Documentation Checklist
Feb 2005
Creating documentation is time-consuming and boring. It's also essential to maintaining the health and continuity of your Windows network. If your network documentation is weak (or nonexistent),...
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The Ultimate Preventive Maintenance Checklist for Servers
Jan 2005
Administering a healthy, optimized network environment that meets your organization's needs requires diligence and a regular program of monitoring and maintenance. This checklist provides 25 steps...
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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.
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Reset local administrator password VBScript
Apr 2004
One of the best tools Microsoft has ever given the average administrator is scripts. This handy VBScript allows administrators to quickly reset the local administrator password.
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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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Network Administrator skills assessment test
May 2002
This series of tests can help IT managers gauge how a job candidate for a net admin position will handle typical IT situations. The tests can also help you determine the skills sets each applicant...
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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...
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Use these four Registry tweaks to accelerate Windows XP
Apr 2005
Plenty of third-party programs claim to tweak or optimize Windows. However, most of them simply make Registry edits. Here are four manual tweaks that experienced IT professionals can make to...
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Create users in Active Directory from a CSV file with this VBScript
Jan 2006
This VBScript will create users with passwords in Active Directory in the Users container. Creating users can be tedious, especially when user information already resides in your company's HR...
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CCNA 1 Labs and Study Guide: Networking Basics
Aug 2006
Boost your understanding of networking basics and prepare for CCNA 1 course assessments with this chapter from Networking Basics CCNA 1 Labs and Study Guide, the revised and only authorized labs...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Ericom Blaze RDP Acceleration & Compression
Mar 2012
Slow & choppy RDP experiences make it hard to work productively with graphics-rich applications & content in Terminal Services and VDI environments. Ericom Blaze software delivers super quick...
Provided by Ericom Software
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Use syslog to monitor and troubleshooting Cisco devices
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Administrators Survival Guide, presents an overview of the syslog protocol and shows you how to deploy an end-to-end syslog system. Learn...
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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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Software/hardware policy
Mar 2001
If you're developing software/hardware guidelines for your organization, this sample policy will help you get started. It covers acceptable use, licensing issues, equipment standards, and violations.
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Simplify Active Directory administration by mastering these essential tools
Oct 2006
Core Active Directory administration focuses on key tasks that are performed routinely with Active Directory directory service, such as creating computer accounts or joining computers to a domain....
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CCNA Command Quick Reference: Configuring a Router
Apr 2005
Stop struggling to memorize Cisco IOS router commands. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Command Quick Reference, puts over 100 router configuration commands at your finger tips....
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MCDST study guide: Administer Active Directory like an expert
Aug 2006
Administer Active Directory like an expert by mastering the tools described in this sample chapter from MCDST Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-271): Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a...
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Resource list: Network inventory tools
May 2005
Effective asset management helps you make the best use of your organization's IT resources and stay on top of the information you need for meeting user needs, planning upgrades, and ensuring...
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The Route Utility
Oct 2009
This HTML Application uses the Windows Script Host and VBScript to give the Windows Route command-line tool a more friendly and efficient GUI front end. Use it the next time you need to...
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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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Introduce best practices for Group Policy configuration with the help of this PowerPoint presentation
Feb 2006
This presentation includes tips and walk-throughs to help Group Policy novices get up to speed on configuration issues. Group Policy can greatly simplify management of your infrastructure, but...
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Create a superscope to solve the problem of dwindling IP addresses
Oct 2006
If your organization is growing faster than you can supply IP addresses, you don't have to fear that you might soon be running on empty--a superscope can come to the rescue. A superscope is a...
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Network Documentation Outline
Oct 2008
All networks should be thoroughly documented to help IT staff and employees understand the resources available and how to properly request and make note of any changes to the network. This...
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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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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...
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10 things you should know about the NETSH tool
Oct 2005
NETSH is a lesser-known command-line tool that can help you cut to the chase when you need to perform various networking tasks. These pointers will help you use it to streamline your...
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10 tips for troubleshooting slowdowns in small business networks
Feb 2007
A sluggish network can mean cranky users, loss of productivity, and big headaches for the IT staff. But solving--and even preventing--slowdowns is a whole lot easier when you know the most likely...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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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...
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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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Gather Windows system details with this VBscript
Jan 2006
This handy VBscript gathers information on Windows machines and writes the information to a CSV file. Use the handy VBscript to gather a variety of system information on and Windows machines in...
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TechRepublic Resource Guide - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
May 2008
This TechRepublic Resource Guide is a helpful quick guide on what you need to know about VoIP today. Download this guide to learn more about: 10 ways to make your VoIP rollout easier with quick...
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100 things you should know about handling net admin tasks more effectively
Nov 2005
This comprehensive collection of tactical information and best practices encompasses IT tasks ranging from working with routers to managing projects to configuring a secure WLAN. It may seem like...
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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...
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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...
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Design a successful, secure wireless LAN (WLAN)
Jan 2006
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...
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Effectively design networks for small-medium business environments
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Network Design Solutions for Small-Medium Businesses, discusses Cisco's networking solutions for small-medium business environments. Computer networks and...
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Administrator's Guide to Windows Server 2003 - Security Chapter
Apr 2005
Download the entire Security chapter from Administrator's Guide to Windows Server 2003 and gain valuable insights on best practices for securing Windows Server 2003. The chapter provides proven...
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Active Directory maintenance and troubleshooting
Nov 2003
Understand Active Directory transactions, monitor Active Directory performance, take out Active Directory trash, and optimize Active Directory with NTDSUTIL with this sample from TechRepublic's...
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Anatomy of Excel data analysis: Restructure worksheet information with PivotTables
Nov 2005
Sometimes we take for granted what users know. While Microsoft Excel may be familiar to you, if you are on a help desk you will have to explain how the application works to users that fall within...
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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...
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Ericom Blaze RDP Acceleration & Compression
Mar 2012
Slow & choppy RDP experiences make it hard to work productively with graphics-rich applications & content in Terminal Services and VDI environments. Ericom Blaze software delivers super quick...
Provided by Ericom Software
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Build an Enterprise Architecture-base Framework
Sep 2010
Information security is no longer something that gets "tacked on" to other information technology solutions. It's an integral part of the design, implementation, and management processes that...
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Network Documentation Outline
Oct 2008
All networks should be thoroughly documented to help IT staff and employees understand the resources available and how to properly request and make note of any changes to the network. This...
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TechRepublic Resource Guide - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
May 2008
This TechRepublic Resource Guide is a helpful quick guide on what you need to know about VoIP today. Download this guide to learn more about: 10 ways to make your VoIP rollout easier with quick...
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Virtual Environment Documentation Made Easy
Apr 2008
Having a clear and concise piece of documentation gives an edge of professionalism to any task. While using Visio like this surely gives the eye candy, it also delivers quality information to any...
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How do I... Install and configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008?
Apr 2008
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an invaluable service when you have a network larger than a handful of computers. It's also a standard component of enterprise networks and sub...
Provided by Steven Warren
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Book chapters
Examine the Cisco ONS 15454 MSPP, its components, and a network design example
Oct 2007
The Cisco ONS 15454 is a highly flexible and scalable multiservice platform and one of the most widely deployed multiservice provisioning platform (MSPP) systems worldwide. Service providers and...
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Book chapters
Why are your information systems not as smart as they should be?
Aug 2007
The cost of information technology in today's organizations is substantial and continues to grow as a percentage of total operating cost -- yet today's information technology (IT) systems still...
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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...
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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...
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Define and defend perimeter and internal segments of your network
Apr 2007
With the proliferation of wireless access points (WAPs), virtual private networks (VPNs), and extranets, it has become increasingly difficult to determine where your network begins and ends. Yet...
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Build an enclosure and antenna mast for your outdoor wireless network
Mar 2007
The design and implementation of outdoor wireless networks is a challenge that spans many disciplines, from programming, to radio frequency engineering, to carpentry and metal work. As with any...
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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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10 tips for troubleshooting slowdowns in small business networks
Feb 2007
A sluggish network can mean cranky users, loss of productivity, and big headaches for the IT staff. But solving--and even preventing--slowdowns is a whole lot easier when you know the most likely...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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CCNP BCMSN Exam Guide: Master wireless architecture and design concepts
Jan 2007
Passing the CCNP BCMSN exam validates the knowledge and skills needed to build scalable multilayer switched networks, create and deploy a global intranet, and implement basic troubleshooting...
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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...
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Select the correct wireless standard for your small or home network
Jan 2006
With all the broad-based standards and vendor extensions currently available, it's no wonder that selecting wireless networking equipment can sometimes be confusing. In this sample chapter from...
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Eliminate physical servers and reduce costs: Deploy a virtual server with Virtual Server 2005
Jan 2007
A virtual server is of no use to anyone without any servers deployed on it. Deployment can be done using the Virtual Server Migration Toolkit, but also by creating a virtual server (virtual...
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Troubleshoot waiting and blocking issues in SQL Server 2005
Dec 2006
Waiting and blocking, two of the most common problems SQL Server users encounter, can touch many aspects of SQL Server, so any investigation of them benefits from a solid understanding of how SQL...
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Simplify management and configuration of Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
Dec 2006
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 is a versatile application that has multiple practical applications in your IT environment: it can meet your needs whether you need to implement a test, production,...
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Implement DMZ-based VPN services to reduce total cost of ownership of the WAN
Nov 2006
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are quickly supplanting WAN technologies such as Frame Relay, leased lines, and dialup networks. They reduce the total cost of ownership of the WAN by eliminating...
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Create a superscope to solve the problem of dwindling IP addresses
Oct 2006
If your organization is growing faster than you can supply IP addresses, you don't have to fear that you might soon be running on empty--a superscope can come to the rescue. A superscope is a...
Provided by Louis Nel
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Book chapters
Streamline Windows administration by using command-line scripts to monitor system events, processes, and performance
Oct 2006
The ultimate goal of every system and network administrator is to keep the entire network running and to fine-tune it to provide optimum performance. And with every new version of Windows, it...
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10 steps to a sweet BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) deployment
Oct 2006
With most of the legal matters behind, Research in Motion (RIMM) and its BlackBerry device is once again the tech gadget and service you want to deploy in your organization. Ric Liang's...
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Use cursors wisely in your T-SQL Programming
Oct 2006
T-SQL database developers and administrators with solid knowledge of the various cursor types and the syntax for declaring and using them will deepen their understanding of when and how to use...
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Book chapters
Simplify Active Directory administration by mastering these essential tools
Oct 2006
Core Active Directory administration focuses on key tasks that are performed routinely with Active Directory directory service, such as creating computer accounts or joining computers to a domain....
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Book chapters
Cut server sprawl, reduce administrative overhead, and manage costs: Build a virtual network with VMWare's ESX Server
Oct 2006
Discover VMWare's ESX Server, an enterprise tool that provides the platform on which a complete virtual infrastructure can be designed, implemented, and managed. ESX Server also offers incredible...
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Book chapters
Automate Windows management with advanced ADSI-based scripts
Sep 2006
Active Directory Services Interface (ASDI) is one of the most powerful tools your scripts can use. It can interact with Active Directory, any LDAP directory, the Security Accounts Manager, and...
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Book chapters
Boost your Windows scripting skills: Investigate classes, the core functionality of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
Sep 2006
System admins automate Windows administration by writing scripts with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and classes provide the core functionality of WMI. But many Windows admins don't...
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Book chapters
MCDST study guide: Administer Active Directory like an expert
Aug 2006
Administer Active Directory like an expert by mastering the tools described in this sample chapter from MCDST Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-271): Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Book chapters
CCNA 1 Labs and Study Guide: Networking Basics
Aug 2006
Boost your understanding of networking basics and prepare for CCNA 1 course assessments with this chapter from Networking Basics CCNA 1 Labs and Study Guide, the revised and only authorized labs...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Design a virtualized enterprise network
Jul 2006
This sample chapter from Network Virtualization defines the technical requirements needed to virtualize a network. Then, based on these requirements, it looks at the architectural framework...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Streamline configuration of Windows systems across an enterprise with Group Policy
Jul 2006
Group Policy in Windows allows administrators to simplify the management of hundreds or even thousands of users. This sample chapter from Microsoft Windows Group Policy Guide demonstrates how...
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SolutionBase: Use DHCP Class to deny Internet access to unauthorized machines
Jul 2006
Two Technical Q&A postings were both looking for ways to prevent unauthorized systems from connecting to the corporate network and accessing the Internet. Since the solution that both of them...
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Book chapters
Upgrade painlessly to SQL Server 2005
Jul 2006
Installing the software is the first step towards using SQL Server 2005. This is relatively easy task, but it is important to do preinstallation planning, select the correct installation options,...
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Book chapters
Boost network performance with EIGRP: Configuration and troubleshooting tips
Jul 2006
EIGRP is a Cisco-proprietary routing protocol based on IGRP that offers faster convergence times, improved scalability, and superior management of routing loops. The completely revised and only...
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Book chapters
Simplify administrative automation in Windows: Scripting in WSF file format
Jul 2006
Microsoft Windows Administrator's Automation Toolkit offers tips and tools for automating administrative tasks in Windows, including 120 full working scripts, most in WSF file format. This sample...
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Book chapters
Set up for successful deployment of SQL Server 2005
Jun 2006
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrator's Pocket Consultant delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of SQL Server 2005. This sample chapter from the book focuses on SQL Server...
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Deploy Windows Server 2003
Jun 2006
Deploying Windows to clients and servers is an essential task on most networks. Network administrators can save time by choosing an installation method that provides the best compromise between...
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Design and troubleshoot a comprehensive data backup and recovery solution in Windows
Jun 2006
Any discussion of computer security is incomplete if it fails to address the all-important issue of backing up data. Microsoft Windows XP Networking and Security Inside Out: Also Covers Windows...
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Book chapters
MCDST study guide: Administer Active Directory like an expert
Aug 2006
Administer Active Directory like an expert by mastering the tools described in this sample chapter from MCDST Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-271): Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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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.
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Create users in Active Directory from a CSV file with this VBScript
Jan 2006
This VBScript will create users with passwords in Active Directory in the Users container. Creating users can be tedious, especially when user information already resides in your company's HR...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
CCNA 1 Labs and Study Guide: Networking Basics
Aug 2006
Boost your understanding of networking basics and prepare for CCNA 1 course assessments with this chapter from Networking Basics CCNA 1 Labs and Study Guide, the revised and only authorized labs...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Network Administrator skills assessment test
May 2002
This series of tests can help IT managers gauge how a job candidate for a net admin position will handle typical IT situations. The tests can also help you determine the skills sets each applicant...
Provided by TechRepublic
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A multitude of new features in Samba 4 will simplify life for network administrators
Mar 2006
A multitude of newly integrated capabilities will make working with Samba 4 in a CIFS Active Directory context a much easier and more complete experience than it has been before. Samba has become...
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Quickly grab Event Log information in Windows with this script
May 2005
A key component of the job of every Windows administrator is to keep an eye on Event Logs. That includes not only the info in the logs but also the size of the logs and the number of records. This...
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Presentation: 10 things you should know about Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Dec 2005
This PowerPoint presentation outlines 10 things about Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) every network administrator and help desk technician should know. In June 2005, Microsoft...
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Book chapters
Take control of Solaris 10 system boot and shutdown procedures while studying for the system administration exam
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Solaris 10 System Administration Exam Prep 2, discusses the boot and shutdown operations of a Solaris 10 system. The information, including practice questions, will...
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Master Solaris 10 user and security administration while studying for the system administration exam
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Solaris 10 System Administration Exam Prep 2, discusses how to securely manage user accounts on a Solaris 10 system. The information, including practice questions,...
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Get control with 10 practical Perl modules for network programmers
Mar 2006
CPAN's network programming category has thousands of Perl modules ranging from general (server daemons) to highly-specific applications (interacting with a Cisco router). The Perl programming...
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Book chapters
CCNA Command Quick Reference: Configuring a Router
Apr 2005
Stop struggling to memorize Cisco IOS router commands. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Command Quick Reference, puts over 100 router configuration commands at your finger tips....
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Book chapters
Don't let your network management process create your biggest security flaws
Jan 2006
Security best practices are geared toward protecting your users' data, resources, and network traffic, but network management itself can actually introduce even more dire vulnerabilities. This...
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Book chapters
Prepare for CompTIA's Network+ exam with more than 100 practices questions on network media and topologies
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Network+ Certification Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 (Exam N10-003), 2nd Edition, offers practice test questions and answers about media and topologies for Exam...
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Successfully install Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 and 4.0 (Exams 223/256), discusses how to install Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0. This sample chapter, taken...
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Gap Analysis Tool: KVM Solutions
Jun 2004
KVM switches can make life easier for net admins, but deciding which product you need can be time-consuming. This tool will help you evaluate the features your organization requires and determine...
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Improve network performance with IGP route redistribution, route summarization, and default routing
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from CCIE Routing and Switching Official Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition, discusses IGP route redistribution, route summarization, and default routing. Learn...
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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...
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Cisco CCSP Self-Study: Cisco PIX Device Manager
May 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA), 2nd Edition, describes the PIX Device Manager (PDM) and its capabilities. It provides...
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Two more member-submitted scripts that automate network admin activities
Dec 2005
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. You can use these scripts to automatically restart missing network services and...
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Lock it down in 10 steps: Linksys router
Feb 2005
For small businesses and home offices, Linksys routers are by far the most popular broadband Cable and DSL routers in use. Of course, that also makes them a popular target for hackers. Follow...
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Learn the basics of fiber-optic technologies and how to determine which is right for your organization
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Optical Network Design and Implementation, discusses the ins and outs of fiber-optic technologies. Learn about fiber optics, which have become the industry...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Automate administrative tasks with this powerful Windows Server 2003 scripting guide
Sep 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams' Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed, 2nd Edition, explains some basic scripting commands that will help you manage the Windows Server 2003 environment. ...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Get the vital information you need from the Microsoft Operator console
Apr 2006
This chapter excerpt from Essential Microsoft Operations Manager covers the Operator console and how to get the information you want out of it. The Operator console will tell you what is going on...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Even an 802.11 wireless network requires a highly effective networking architecture
Aug 2005
Whether it is a traditional 10-base-T wired network or a wireless solution based on the 802.11 protocol, deciding on the proper network architecture is a fundamental part of the overall topology...
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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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10 things you should know about Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Aug 2005
This list outlines 10 things about Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) every network administrator and help desk technician should know. In June 2005, Microsoft released Windows...
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Encourage users to move to a newly sanctioned app with this member-submitted script
Jan 2006
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. This script will parse through every windows user profile on a machine and...
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Keep your options open with FTP file uploads using PHP protocols
May 2006
This brief tutorial focuses on FTP-based file uploads using the PHP-FTP protocol to upload in a two-step process: from your local disk to a Web server and then to an FTP server. With PHP, there's...
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Windows Server Report, May 2006
May 2006
The's Windows Server Report for May 2006 deals with group policies and other topics. You'll learn how they work, how to set them up, and how to configure them. You'll also find tips and tricks...
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To Build or Not to Build? Plus a Guide to Successful Server Deployment
May 2006
This sample chapter from Upgrading and Repairing Servers helps systems administrators analyze and strategize around business issues related to building, upgrading, and deploying servers. System...
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Optimizing Your Server: Testing, Troubleshooting, and Disaster Recovery
May 2006
This sample chapter from Upgrading and Repairing Servers covers tools that systems administrators can use to test and maintain optimal server performance. To get the most out of servers, systems...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Exchange Administrators Tech Tips - ISO
Jan 2005
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Tech Tips for Exchange Administrators CD-ROM. This download is a complete image of the CD available formerly for sale in our TechRepublic catalog. You...
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Network Administrators' SQL Server Quick Guide PDF
Sep 2004
This 30-page PDF covers the pressing issues facing IT professionals working with SQL Server, including performance, availability, and security. You'll learn how to set up SQL Server Alerts,...
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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...
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Windows 2000 Network Administration ISO
Oct 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Windows 2000 Network Administration CD-ROM. This download is a complete image of the CD available for sale in our TechRepublic catalog. The CD identifies...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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