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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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Server Update and Patch Management Policy
May 2012
A good way to set clients' expectations and reduce confusion about server updates and patch management is for your IT consultancy to use this customizable TechRepublic Server Update and Patch...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Server System Inventory Form
Mar 2005
It's a good idea to document as much as you can about your server while it's up and running so you won't be left in the dark should a disaster occur. This one-page form includes space for delivery...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 things to keep in mind when purchasing a new server
Apr 2011
If you're in the market for a new server, you need to evaluate your choices carefully to make sure the one you buy will meet your needs. Brien Posey reviews 10 key aspects of a network server...
Provided by Brien Posey
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TCP/IP Fundamentals
Dec 2003
Get detailed information on the basics of TCP/IP and how this protocol suite corresponds to the OSI reference model. Try this one-page sample chart from our Quick Reference: TCP/IP Pak.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Make your home PCs accessible anywhere with Dynamic DNS for free
Apr 2007
You can access your home network from the public Internet without investing in a pricey broadband account that has a static IP address. The solution is to use a free service from DynDNS.com....
Provided by George Ou
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Downloads
10 ways to make your VoIP rollout easier
May 2008
You know VoIP can potentially save your company money and provide your users with convenience features. But making the switch can be a little scary. You depend on your telephone service and may...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
Stream video over a network or the Internet
Nov 2007
Streaming video over the Internet is rarely a seamless experience. Streaming video often suffers from hiccups, delays, stop-outs, skips, and connection loss. In this chapter download from...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Install and upgrade Cisco Unified CallManager
Nov 2006
When Cisco first announced that the Cisco CallManager platform would use Microsoft Windows 2000 as a foundation operating system and Microsoft SQL 2000 as a database store, some concern arose that...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
Unshielded twisted-pair cabling basics
Dec 2003
Get detailed information on the basics of unshielded twisted-pair cabling standards (Cat 3, Cat 4, Cat 5, Cat 5e, and Cat 6). Try this one-page sample chart from our Quick Reference: TCP/IP Pak.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Troubleshoot DNS with this flowchart
Nov 2003
Figuring out what's wrong with DNS services can be confusing. You can use this Visio flowchart to find out what your problem is, and how to solve it.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
100+ Telecom terms explained
Jun 2005
This 10-page telecom glossary covers more than 100 telephony-related and data-networking terms. It provides clear, concise definitions in an easy-to-navigate PDF format.This download was...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Gain a clear understanding of how TCP operates
Oct 2005
If you're like a lot of IT pros, you may have a somewhat fuzzy idea of how TCP works. This sample chapter explains the fundamentals so that the details of TCP operation make sense. The TCP/IP...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Book chapters
Learn the ins and outs of IPv6 addressing
Jul 2005
Get a detailed look at the issues associated with addressing under IPv6 in this advance chapter from The TCP/IP Guide. The TCP/IP Guide, scheduled for publication by No Starch Press in August...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Book chapters
CCVP self study: Master voice interface configuration in Cisco Voice over IP
Mar 2007
Cisco Voice over IP, Second Edition is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP) Voice over IP (VoIP) foundation learning. The book provides the...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
Mini glossary: Voice over IP (VoIP) terms you should know
Jun 2006
You may not have time to learn everything there is to know about VoIP, but a familiarity with the terminology (and its many associated acronyms) will help you follow the trends, services,...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Book chapters
Investigate and implement Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) gateways
Aug 2006
As deployments of voice over IP (VoIP) networks continue at a rapid pace, network professionals need to understand the real-world implementation issues surrounding voice gateways, which handle the...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Master the fundamentals of audio and video conferencing over IP networks
Oct 2007
As voice over IP (VoIP) technology becomes mainstream, the conferencing and collaboration markets are following its lead. Enterprise networks are deploying new conferencing technology using IP...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Secure your video conferencing system
Oct 2007
To be effective, a video deployment requires multiple layers of security to protect against internal and external threats. However, some layers of the security infrastructure can interfere with...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
10 things you can do to keep Exchange running smoothly
Nov 2009
Microsoft Exchange is a complex and powerful platform - and a highly critical system for many organizations. These tips will help you stay ahead of problems and optimize performance. This download...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 things to remember when upgrading servers
Mar 2010
You can avoid problems and gain peak efficiencies by following certain practices when upgrading a server. Erik Eckel offers this field-tested list.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Polycom PVX software makes desktop video conferencing work
Apr 2005
Until quite recently, desktop video conferencing with a PC and a low cost camera had sounded like a great idea but usually involved connection difficulties and very low quality video. One product...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
SolutionBase: Determining group policy effectiveness with GPRESULT
May 2007
Properly implementing group policy in a Windows 2003-based network can be confusing and irritating. In this article, Brien Posey shows how you can use the GPRESULT tool to check group policies to...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Downloads
Quick Reference: TCP/IP Pack
Nov 2004
When facing TCP/IP issues, there's no time to waste. Get the TCP/IP solutions you're looking for with this set of four charts. You'll turn to these charts for the commands, checklists, and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Polycom VSX 7000 offers excellent set-top video conferencing solution
Jun 2005
The Polycom VSX 7000 provides superb video and sound quality, IP and ISDN connectivity, and remote administration. The unit is a great H.264-compliant video conferencing solution for medium-sized...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Pave the pathway for a VoIP network
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Voice over IP First-Step, discusses how to transition to a telephony network, without a PBX, where voice traffic is transmitted over an IP network. Learn how to...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Learn why Cisco Systems migrated to IP Telephony
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from The Road to IP Telephony: How Cisco Systems Migrated from PBX to IP Telephony, discusses the reasons why Cisco Systems migrated to IP Telephony. This sample...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Troubleshoot a Cisco IP telephony network
May 2007
Troubleshooting a Cisco IP telephony network can be a daunting task. This sample chapter from Troubleshooting Cisco IP Telephony, argues that even before exploring the myriad of tools, traces,...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
Will desktop video conferencing improve collaboration and enhance your company's bottom line?
Oct 2007
It sounds like a good idea: connect remote employees with desktop Webcams and instant messaging applications. The reality -- getting it all to work correctly -- is a bit more complicated. Explore...
Provided by informIT
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Book chapters
Minimize VoIP problems with careful planning and good network design
Nov 2006
Explore the issues surrounding Voice over IP (VoIP). Some of these, such as compression/decompression of the speech frame and propagation relay, are inherent to VoIP; there may be little one can...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
The anatomy of CAT5 cable
Apr 2005
Category 5/5e cable is the most common cabling system for networks today. This quick-reference chart provides essential information for those who work with CAT5 and CAT5e cable. It reveals the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Exploit these useful IP Accounting features in Cisco IOS
Jun 2007
IP Accounting is a very useful accounting feature in Cisco IOS, but it is not as well-known as other features, such as NetFlow. However, compared to NetFlow, IP Accounting offers some advantages...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
Mini-glossary: Unified communications terms you should know
Mar 2008
If your organization is considering implementing a unified communications solution, you may feel a bit overwhelmed as you examine the options from different vendors. Understanding the new...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
Voice Over IP Pack
Jun 2005
The Voice Over IP (VoIP) Pack includes three Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, and the Vendor Reference Questionnaire. These interactive tools are designed...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
TechRepublic Pro Podcast: Intel Chip Costs, Novell's view on Vista, and Ebay/VOIP
Sep 2005
In this podcast, TechRepublic Pro commentator Michael Jackman discusses news from Oracle and Sun as well as detailing how much it costs Intel to make CPUs inside your computer, what Novell really...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's IT New User Server Task Form
Feb 2006
When a new employee joins your organization, that means more work for you setting the user set up and making sure everything's configured properly. On the server side, that means making sure user...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Sound like Darth Vader while you VoIP
Oct 2006
Did you stand in line 30 times to watch the original Star Wars back in 1977? Then, 22 years later, did you camp outside for a week just for a chance to be among the first to see the first Star...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Book chapters
Investigate addressing under IPv6
Dec 2006
IPv6 represents a significant update to IP, primarily aimed at acquiring more addresses and a developing a way of interpreting, assigning, and using addresses in a way that was more consonant...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Book chapters
Master the key operating fundamentals and general operation of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Jan 2007
If like many others, you have trouble understanding how the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) actually works, it may help to begin by examining the few important fundamentals around which TCP's...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Book chapters
Study the RTP and RTCP protocol formats and their application to conferencing systems
Oct 2007
Endpoints and conferencing systems in an IP network send voice and video packets via Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP). RTP has a companion protocol called RTP Control Protocol (RTCP), which...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Get to the heart of a Asterisk VoIP system through the dialplan
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Asterisk: The Future of Telephony, discusses the basics of the dialplan so that you can successfully set up your own Asterisk system. Asterisk is a VoIP system...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Downloads
Server Update and Patch Management Policy
May 2012
A good way to set clients' expectations and reduce confusion about server updates and patch management is for your IT consultancy to use this customizable TechRepublic Server Update and Patch...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 things to keep in mind when purchasing a new server
Apr 2011
If you're in the market for a new server, you need to evaluate your choices carefully to make sure the one you buy will meet your needs. Brien Posey reviews 10 key aspects of a network server...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
10 things to remember when upgrading servers
Mar 2010
You can avoid problems and gain peak efficiencies by following certain practices when upgrading a server. Erik Eckel offers this field-tested list.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 issues to consider when developing a cross-platform backup strategy
Jan 2010
A number of extra factors can complicate the process of backing up multiple server platforms. Asking these critical questions will help ensure that your plan is viable.This download is also...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Downloads
10 things you can do to keep Exchange running smoothly
Nov 2009
Microsoft Exchange is a complex and powerful platform - and a highly critical system for many organizations. These tips will help you stay ahead of problems and optimize performance. This download...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
IPv6: What you need to know
Dec 2008
Converting to IPv6 is a major undertaking -- which may be why there aren't more network administrators excited about it. But like it or not, it's headed your way. In this collection of articles,...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
10 ways to make your VoIP rollout easier
May 2008
You know VoIP can potentially save your company money and provide your users with convenience features. But making the switch can be a little scary. You depend on your telephone service and may...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
Mini-glossary: Unified communications terms you should know
Mar 2008
If your organization is considering implementing a unified communications solution, you may feel a bit overwhelmed as you examine the options from different vendors. Understanding the new...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
Stream video over a network or the Internet
Nov 2007
Streaming video over the Internet is rarely a seamless experience. Streaming video often suffers from hiccups, delays, stop-outs, skips, and connection loss. In this chapter download from...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
Will desktop video conferencing improve collaboration and enhance your company's bottom line?
Oct 2007
It sounds like a good idea: connect remote employees with desktop Webcams and instant messaging applications. The reality -- getting it all to work correctly -- is a bit more complicated. Explore...
Provided by informIT
-
Book chapters
Secure your video conferencing system
Oct 2007
To be effective, a video deployment requires multiple layers of security to protect against internal and external threats. However, some layers of the security infrastructure can interfere with...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Study the RTP and RTCP protocol formats and their application to conferencing systems
Oct 2007
Endpoints and conferencing systems in an IP network send voice and video packets via Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP). RTP has a companion protocol called RTP Control Protocol (RTCP), which...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Master the fundamentals of audio and video conferencing over IP networks
Oct 2007
As voice over IP (VoIP) technology becomes mainstream, the conferencing and collaboration markets are following its lead. Enterprise networks are deploying new conferencing technology using IP...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Exploit these useful IP Accounting features in Cisco IOS
Jun 2007
IP Accounting is a very useful accounting feature in Cisco IOS, but it is not as well-known as other features, such as NetFlow. However, compared to NetFlow, IP Accounting offers some advantages...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Troubleshoot a Cisco IP telephony network
May 2007
Troubleshooting a Cisco IP telephony network can be a daunting task. This sample chapter from Troubleshooting Cisco IP Telephony, argues that even before exploring the myriad of tools, traces,...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Determining group policy effectiveness with GPRESULT
May 2007
Properly implementing group policy in a Windows 2003-based network can be confusing and irritating. In this article, Brien Posey shows how you can use the GPRESULT tool to check group policies to...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
9 VoIP add-ins that help boost productivity
Apr 2007
Skype already includes features that make its VoIP services attractive to business users, including call forwarding and the ability to filter and block unwanted calls, but that's just the tip of...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
Make your home PCs accessible anywhere with Dynamic DNS for free
Apr 2007
You can access your home network from the public Internet without investing in a pricey broadband account that has a static IP address. The solution is to use a free service from DynDNS.com....
Provided by George Ou
-
Book chapters
Study the architecture of IPv6, the next generation of IP that offers easier administration, greater performance, security, and mobility
Apr 2007
IP and its extensions have withstood the test of time for three decades, during which we saw an explosion of new users and new applications. Today, its success has prompted its re-examination....
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Investigate lip synchronization in video conferencing
Apr 2007
This sample chapter from Voice and Video Conferencing Fundamentals covers several fundamental elements of a system that accurately achieves lip sync. Video conferencing systems can synchronize...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
CCVP self study: Master voice interface configuration in Cisco Voice over IP
Mar 2007
Cisco Voice over IP, Second Edition is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP) Voice over IP (VoIP) foundation learning. The book provides the...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Master the key operating fundamentals and general operation of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Jan 2007
If like many others, you have trouble understanding how the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) actually works, it may help to begin by examining the few important fundamentals around which TCP's...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Book chapters
Investigate addressing under IPv6
Dec 2006
IPv6 represents a significant update to IP, primarily aimed at acquiring more addresses and a developing a way of interpreting, assigning, and using addresses in a way that was more consonant...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Book chapters
Minimize VoIP problems with careful planning and good network design
Nov 2006
Explore the issues surrounding Voice over IP (VoIP). Some of these, such as compression/decompression of the speech frame and propagation relay, are inherent to VoIP; there may be little one can...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Install and upgrade Cisco Unified CallManager
Nov 2006
When Cisco first announced that the Cisco CallManager platform would use Microsoft Windows 2000 as a foundation operating system and Microsoft SQL 2000 as a database store, some concern arose that...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Sound like Darth Vader while you VoIP
Oct 2006
Did you stand in line 30 times to watch the original Star Wars back in 1977? Then, 22 years later, did you camp outside for a week just for a chance to be among the first to see the first Star...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Book chapters
Investigate and implement Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) gateways
Aug 2006
As deployments of voice over IP (VoIP) networks continue at a rapid pace, network professionals need to understand the real-world implementation issues surrounding voice gateways, which handle the...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
Mini glossary: Voice over IP (VoIP) terms you should know
Jun 2006
You may not have time to learn everything there is to know about VoIP, but a familiarity with the terminology (and its many associated acronyms) will help you follow the trends, services,...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
Voice Over IP Pack
Jun 2005
The Voice Over IP (VoIP) Pack includes three Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, and the Vendor Reference Questionnaire. These interactive tools are designed...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro Podcast: Intel Chip Costs, Novell's view on Vista, and Ebay/VOIP
Sep 2005
In this podcast, TechRepublic Pro commentator Michael Jackman discusses news from Oracle and Sun as well as detailing how much it costs Intel to make CPUs inside your computer, what Novell really...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's IT New User Server Task Form
Feb 2006
When a new employee joins your organization, that means more work for you setting the user set up and making sure everything's configured properly. On the server side, that means making sure user...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: TCP/IP Pack
Nov 2004
When facing TCP/IP issues, there's no time to waste. Get the TCP/IP solutions you're looking for with this set of four charts. You'll turn to these charts for the commands, checklists, and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Power Checklist: Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Jan 2006
TCP/IP, the protocol powering Internet, Intranet and Extranet communications, provides critical functionality withinmost every organization. Numerous factors can trigger system outages and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Learn the ins and outs of IPv6 addressing
Jul 2005
Get a detailed look at the issues associated with addressing under IPv6 in this advance chapter from The TCP/IP Guide. The TCP/IP Guide, scheduled for publication by No Starch Press in August...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Book chapters
Gain a clear understanding of how TCP operates
Oct 2005
If you're like a lot of IT pros, you may have a somewhat fuzzy idea of how TCP works. This sample chapter explains the fundamentals so that the details of TCP operation make sense. The TCP/IP...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Downloads
Polycom VSX 7000 offers excellent set-top video conferencing solution
Jun 2005
The Polycom VSX 7000 provides superb video and sound quality, IP and ISDN connectivity, and remote administration. The unit is a great H.264-compliant video conferencing solution for medium-sized...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Pave the pathway for a VoIP network
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Voice over IP First-Step, discusses how to transition to a telephony network, without a PBX, where voice traffic is transmitted over an IP network. Learn how to...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Learn why Cisco Systems migrated to IP Telephony
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from The Road to IP Telephony: How Cisco Systems Migrated from PBX to IP Telephony, discusses the reasons why Cisco Systems migrated to IP Telephony. This sample...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
Polycom PVX software makes desktop video conferencing work
Apr 2005
Until quite recently, desktop video conferencing with a PC and a low cost camera had sounded like a great idea but usually involved connection difficulties and very low quality video. One product...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Get to the heart of a Asterisk VoIP system through the dialplan
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Asterisk: The Future of Telephony, discusses the basics of the dialplan so that you can successfully set up your own Asterisk system. Asterisk is a VoIP system...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Downloads
Stream video over a network or the Internet
Nov 2007
Streaming video over the Internet is rarely a seamless experience. Streaming video often suffers from hiccups, delays, stop-outs, skips, and connection loss. In this chapter download from...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
10 things you can do to keep Exchange running smoothly
Nov 2009
Microsoft Exchange is a complex and powerful platform - and a highly critical system for many organizations. These tips will help you stay ahead of problems and optimize performance. This download...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 things to remember when upgrading servers
Mar 2010
You can avoid problems and gain peak efficiencies by following certain practices when upgrading a server. Erik Eckel offers this field-tested list.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Polycom VSX 7000 offers excellent set-top video conferencing solution
Jun 2005
The Polycom VSX 7000 provides superb video and sound quality, IP and ISDN connectivity, and remote administration. The unit is a great H.264-compliant video conferencing solution for medium-sized...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Pave the pathway for a VoIP network
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Voice over IP First-Step, discusses how to transition to a telephony network, without a PBX, where voice traffic is transmitted over an IP network. Learn how to...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Learn why Cisco Systems migrated to IP Telephony
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from The Road to IP Telephony: How Cisco Systems Migrated from PBX to IP Telephony, discusses the reasons why Cisco Systems migrated to IP Telephony. This sample...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
Polycom PVX software makes desktop video conferencing work
Apr 2005
Until quite recently, desktop video conferencing with a PC and a low cost camera had sounded like a great idea but usually involved connection difficulties and very low quality video. One product...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Learn the ins and outs of IPv6 addressing
Jul 2005
Get a detailed look at the issues associated with addressing under IPv6 in this advance chapter from The TCP/IP Guide. The TCP/IP Guide, scheduled for publication by No Starch Press in August...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Downloads
Voice Over IP Pack
Jun 2005
The Voice Over IP (VoIP) Pack includes three Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, and the Vendor Reference Questionnaire. These interactive tools are designed...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro Podcast: Intel Chip Costs, Novell's view on Vista, and Ebay/VOIP
Sep 2005
In this podcast, TechRepublic Pro commentator Michael Jackman discusses news from Oracle and Sun as well as detailing how much it costs Intel to make CPUs inside your computer, what Novell really...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's IT New User Server Task Form
Feb 2006
When a new employee joins your organization, that means more work for you setting the user set up and making sure everything's configured properly. On the server side, that means making sure user...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Investigate and implement Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) gateways
Aug 2006
As deployments of voice over IP (VoIP) networks continue at a rapid pace, network professionals need to understand the real-world implementation issues surrounding voice gateways, which handle the...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Sound like Darth Vader while you VoIP
Oct 2006
Did you stand in line 30 times to watch the original Star Wars back in 1977? Then, 22 years later, did you camp outside for a week just for a chance to be among the first to see the first Star...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Book chapters
Investigate addressing under IPv6
Dec 2006
IPv6 represents a significant update to IP, primarily aimed at acquiring more addresses and a developing a way of interpreting, assigning, and using addresses in a way that was more consonant...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Book chapters
Master the key operating fundamentals and general operation of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Jan 2007
If like many others, you have trouble understanding how the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) actually works, it may help to begin by examining the few important fundamentals around which TCP's...
Provided by No Starch Press
-
Book chapters
CCVP self study: Master voice interface configuration in Cisco Voice over IP
Mar 2007
Cisco Voice over IP, Second Edition is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP) Voice over IP (VoIP) foundation learning. The book provides the...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Troubleshoot a Cisco IP telephony network
May 2007
Troubleshooting a Cisco IP telephony network can be a daunting task. This sample chapter from Troubleshooting Cisco IP Telephony, argues that even before exploring the myriad of tools, traces,...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Master the fundamentals of audio and video conferencing over IP networks
Oct 2007
As voice over IP (VoIP) technology becomes mainstream, the conferencing and collaboration markets are following its lead. Enterprise networks are deploying new conferencing technology using IP...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Study the RTP and RTCP protocol formats and their application to conferencing systems
Oct 2007
Endpoints and conferencing systems in an IP network send voice and video packets via Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP). RTP has a companion protocol called RTP Control Protocol (RTCP), which...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Book chapters
Secure your video conferencing system
Oct 2007
To be effective, a video deployment requires multiple layers of security to protect against internal and external threats. However, some layers of the security infrastructure can interfere with...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
Will desktop video conferencing improve collaboration and enhance your company's bottom line?
Oct 2007
It sounds like a good idea: connect remote employees with desktop Webcams and instant messaging applications. The reality -- getting it all to work correctly -- is a bit more complicated. Explore...
Provided by informIT
-
Book chapters
Get to the heart of a Asterisk VoIP system through the dialplan
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Asterisk: The Future of Telephony, discusses the basics of the dialplan so that you can successfully set up your own Asterisk system. Asterisk is a VoIP system...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Determining group policy effectiveness with GPRESULT
May 2007
Properly implementing group policy in a Windows 2003-based network can be confusing and irritating. In this article, Brien Posey shows how you can use the GPRESULT tool to check group policies to...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Book chapters
Investigate lip synchronization in video conferencing
Apr 2007
This sample chapter from Voice and Video Conferencing Fundamentals covers several fundamental elements of a system that accurately achieves lip sync. Video conferencing systems can synchronize...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
Mini glossary: Voice over IP (VoIP) terms you should know
Jun 2006
You may not have time to learn everything there is to know about VoIP, but a familiarity with the terminology (and its many associated acronyms) will help you follow the trends, services,...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
IPv6: What you need to know
Dec 2008
Converting to IPv6 is a major undertaking -- which may be why there aren't more network administrators excited about it. But like it or not, it's headed your way. In this collection of articles,...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
Make your home PCs accessible anywhere with Dynamic DNS for free
Apr 2007
You can access your home network from the public Internet without investing in a pricey broadband account that has a static IP address. The solution is to use a free service from DynDNS.com....
Provided by George Ou
-
Downloads
100+ Telecom terms explained
Jun 2005
This 10-page telecom glossary covers more than 100 telephony-related and data-networking terms. It provides clear, concise definitions in an easy-to-navigate PDF format.This download was...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
TCP/IP Fundamentals
Dec 2003
Get detailed information on the basics of TCP/IP and how this protocol suite corresponds to the OSI reference model. Try this one-page sample chart from our Quick Reference: TCP/IP Pak.
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
VoIP Vendor Reference Questionnaire
Apr 2004
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can save your organization money while adding innovative features to your communications systems. Find out how our Vendor Reference Questionnaire: VoIP can help...
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Quick Reference: TCP/IP Pack
Nov 2004
When facing TCP/IP issues, there's no time to waste. Get the TCP/IP solutions you're looking for with this set of four charts. You'll turn to these charts for the commands, checklists, and...
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Study the architecture of IPv6, the next generation of IP that offers easier administration, greater performance, security, and mobility
Apr 2007
IP and its extensions have withstood the test of time for three decades, during which we saw an explosion of new users and new applications. Today, its success has prompted its re-examination....
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Minimize VoIP problems with careful planning and good network design
Nov 2006
Explore the issues surrounding Voice over IP (VoIP). Some of these, such as compression/decompression of the speech frame and propagation relay, are inherent to VoIP; there may be little one can...
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The anatomy of CAT5 cable
Apr 2005
Category 5/5e cable is the most common cabling system for networks today. This quick-reference chart provides essential information for those who work with CAT5 and CAT5e cable. It reveals the...
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Unshielded twisted-pair cabling basics
Dec 2003
Get detailed information on the basics of unshielded twisted-pair cabling standards (Cat 3, Cat 4, Cat 5, Cat 5e, and Cat 6). Try this one-page sample chart from our Quick Reference: TCP/IP Pak.
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Troubleshoot DNS with this flowchart
Nov 2003
Figuring out what's wrong with DNS services can be confusing. You can use this Visio flowchart to find out what your problem is, and how to solve it.
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VoIP Vendor Selection Checklist
Mar 2004
Find out how our Vendor Selection Checklist: VoIP can help you choose the VoIP vendor that's right for your organization. This download is available for free as part of a TechRepublic Pro...
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Exploit these useful IP Accounting features in Cisco IOS
Jun 2007
IP Accounting is a very useful accounting feature in Cisco IOS, but it is not as well-known as other features, such as NetFlow. However, compared to NetFlow, IP Accounting offers some advantages...
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Install and upgrade Cisco Unified CallManager
Nov 2006
When Cisco first announced that the Cisco CallManager platform would use Microsoft Windows 2000 as a foundation operating system and Microsoft SQL 2000 as a database store, some concern arose that...
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10 things to keep in mind when purchasing a new server
Apr 2011
If you're in the market for a new server, you need to evaluate your choices carefully to make sure the one you buy will meet your needs. Brien Posey reviews 10 key aspects of a network server...
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