ccna News and Other Resources

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Major updates to Cisco CCNA exams announced

March 27, 2013 5:20am PDT

Cisco announced some major changes to their associate-level certifications. These certification changes are meant to align better with the evolving job market.

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Solution to 'Local policy does not permit you to log on interactively'

August 20, 2004 7:00am PDT

Learn three methods for overcoming the error message "Local policy does not permit you to log on interactively."

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Windows 101: Know the basics about NTFS permissions

June 15, 2006 9:45pm PDT

NTFS permissions offer a great deal of control when it comes to resources on your systems. When it comes to the old NTFS (from Windows NT) and the current NTFS (from Windows 2000, Windows Server...

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Set up an HTML mailto form without a back-end script

June 7, 2006 3:00pm PDT

You don't have to use a back-end script to set up an HTML form. See how you can use a simple bit of HTML to accomplish the task.

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Synchronize time throughout your entire Windows network

February 16, 2006 4:25pm PST

Properly synchronizing your network with a consistent and accurate time source is very important. However, it's not enough to simply synchronize the time on your network devices—this effort should...

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Disable Internet access on a Windows PC

December 16, 2004 8:00am PST

Learn several options for disabling Internet access on a single system while still allowing other systems on the same network to access the Internet.

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How do I... Wipe data from Cisco routers and switches before discarding them

November 6, 2006 8:00am PST

PCs aren't the only hardware you need to worry about erasing corporate data from before donating—you should apply this best practice to any network device you're discarding, including Cisco...

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Step-By-Step: Learn how to transfer and seize FSMO roles in Active Directory

October 7, 2003 7:00am PDT

Know the placement of server roles within the forest and domain and how to go about moving those roles to other domain controllers, either by transferring them or seizing them.

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Configure Internet Explorer to work as an FTP client

May 11, 2006 2:00pm PDT

Learn how to tweak Internet Explorer to work as a fully functional FTP client.

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Track network connections with LSOF on Linux

September 10, 2002 7:00am PDT

Use the LiSt Open Files (LSOF) utility to track data flow related to ports, users, and applications.

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Learn how to make a USB drive bootable

June 15, 2006 7:00am PDT

Flash drive and other types of USB drives have replaced floppy disks and CDs as the preferred portable storage mechanism for many IT pros. See how you can make these devices into bootable disks...

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Find a lost Windows product key

April 19, 2006 7:55am PDT

Learn the procedures and tools you can use to reveal a lost product key for a currently installed version of Windows.

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Use Zebra to set up a Linux BGP/OSPF router

March 19, 2002 8:00am PST

See how to install, set up, and use Zebra to build a Linux system that can serve as an OSPF and BGP router.

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10 tips for leading your team to peak performance

May 1, 2007 7:00am PDT

If you manage knowledge workers and IT project managers, you need to develop a special brand of leadership that challenges employees, allows them to make creative contributions, and fosters their...

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Learn two ways to disable Internet Explorer

August 18, 2005 6:15pm PDT

Internet Explorer's laundry list of vulnerabilities and Firefox's growing popularity have made many users consider their browser alternatives. If you've had enough of dealing with IE's security...

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Prevent hacker probing: Block bad ICMP messages

October 21, 2003 7:00am PDT

The ICMP protocol facilitates the use of important administrator utilities such as ping and traceroute, but it can also be manipulated by hackers to get a snapshot of your network. Learn what ICMP...

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What you need to know about Cisco's CCNA certification

October 4, 2007 1:19pm PDT

The CCNA is a valuable certification, but the level of value definitely depends on whom you ask. And, of course, certification is only as valuable as the experience it accompanies. Find out what...

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How to tackle a network documentation project

October 24, 2002 7:00am PDT

Few IT tasks are more tedious than network documentation, and the job becomes especially challenging when you have to build it from scratch. These pointers will help you get your documentation...

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