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Get a better grasp of Cisco commands with the Output Interpreter
Have you ever entered a Cisco command and been completely overwhelmed by its output? Some commands can return dozens of pages of output, and it's easy to feel like it's in a foreig...
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What's the best Cisco router configuration and management tool?
It's rare to be able to accomplish everything you need using only the Cisco IOS; the reality is that additional tools are necessary. Because of the plethora of tools available, the...
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Manage network broadcasts on Cisco switches using storm control
It's important to protect your organization's LAN from broadcast storms, which can cause network slowdowns if they become severe. David Davis explains how you can easily and quickl...
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Prepare Cisco devices for Daylight Saving Time changes
Daylight Saving Time comes early this year: Are your Cisco devices ready for the change? David Davis tells you two ways to make sure your Cisco routers and switches reflect the cor...
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Cisco administration 101: Learn the difference between PIX and ASA
While Cisco introduced the Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) in 2005, its PIX firewall is still alive and kicking. Which one is best for your organization's needs? David Davis deta...
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Configure a Cisco PIX Firewall with this template
Configuring a new Cisco PIX Firewall can be challenging and time-consuming. Why not automate the process with an Excel template? We've done most of the work for you by creating a d...
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Learn the benefits of Cisco AutoQoS
Configuring quality of service (QoS) can be very complex. To help make network administrators' lives easier, Cisco has developed AutoQoS, which configures QoS settings for you. In ...
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Get an introduction to Cisco Smartports macros
Cisco Smartports macros can speed up deployment while ensuring accuracy and consistency on your switch ports. A TechRepublic member recently asked David Davis to explain Smartports...
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Cisco administration 101: The importance of backing up the IOS
Router configurations represent hours of work and may even be impossible to recreate. That's why you can never be too cautious when it comes to backing up this critical data. In th...
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Find out what certification news you missed at Cisco Networkers 2006
Dubbed Cisco Networkers 2006, Cisco's annual customer conference took place last month in Las Vegas. David Davis was one of the 100,000 attendees and got the scoop on impending cha...