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Five network management tools for admins

January 29, 2013 8:21am PST

Solid information leads to a strong and worry-free network. Jack Wallen lists five tools that can get you that solid information for free.

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Add a terabyte of network attached storage with the SMC TigerStore

July 12, 2007 12:05pm PDT

The SMC TigerStore NAS device is a marvel in its simplicity. With a straightforward Ethernet connection and a short configuration you can add up to a terabyte of storage to your already existing...

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Spotlight: Spiceworks network management

April 15, 2010 8:15am PDT

Spiceworks is designed for any network manager looking to keep tabs on the status of their network, but without paying a steep price.

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PacketTrap Perspective provides network management tools for Cisco

October 10, 2008 1:55pm PDT

Cisco blogger David Davis walks you through PacketTrap's new network management platform, Perspective.

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Cracking Open A Linksys Desktop Switch

October 28, 2008 10:34am PDT

Never underestimate a simple 5- or 8-port network switch. Small businesses depend upon these simple desktop switches for LAN connectivity, e-mail, Internet access, supplier and client...

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Spotlight: Microsoft Network Monitor 3.3

August 13, 2009 1:52pm PDT

The Microsoft Network Monitor is a free tool for Windows PCs that allows you to see each and every networking packet that arrives at or is sent from the PC.

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12 of the most recommended network monitoring tools

August 12, 2010 11:16am PDT

Here's a collection of performance and monitoring tools for networks of every size and to fit every budget.

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Spotlight: KACE Networks KBOX 1100 Systems Management Appliance

September 4, 2009 8:00am PDT

KACE Networks markets its KBOX Systems Management appliance as delivering a fully integrated systems management solution. The Free BSD-powered server does just that, providing enterprise IT...

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Recommended network access control (NAC) tools

February 4, 2011 12:10pm PST

Jack Wallen offers some recommendations for network access tools and a few tips about their best use. What are your favorite NAC tools?

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Spotlight: Colasoft Capsa Network Analyzer

September 17, 2009 12:15pm PDT

Colasoft's Capsa Network Analyzer simplifies real-time network analysis. In addition to packet decoding, the approachable packet capturing, monitoring and analysis tool helps network engineers...

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Spotlight: Nagios XI network monitoring tool

May 6, 2010 11:10am PDT

Nagios enables the network administrator to keep a very close watch on all systems on the network no matter how many systems are on that network.

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Step-By-Step: Configure a Windows 2000 VPN

April 15, 2007 10:51am PDT

Implement a secure tunnel/VPN between your company and remote users by enabling the RAS VPN services in Windows 2000 Server.

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Spotlight: Zenoss network monitoring tool

August 17, 2010 10:56am PDT

Zenoss Open Source Edition is for any network admin who needs a one-stop-shop-tool for monitoring all devices on a network.

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Cracking open the SMC NAS TigerStore storage device

July 19, 2007 11:32am PDT

TechRepublic cracks open the SMC TigerStore network attached storage (NAS) device.

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10 network diagramming tools for every budget

September 10, 2010 11:28am PDT

Jack Wallen explores 10 options for tools that you can use to create your own network diagrams, including five that are free.

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Network diagrams highly-rated by IT pros

September 2, 2010 9:04am PDT

Here are examples of network diagrams that received high ratings from IT pros.

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Juniper Networks rolls out processor, router, network operating system revamp

October 29, 2009 1:28pm PDT

Juniper Networks is rolling out new network gear and a strategy to compete with Cisco Systems. ZDNet's Larry Dignan gives an overview of Juniper's new software, routers, and processors.

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Cisco's co-founder wants to simplify fiber optic networks

April 24, 2008 4:18pm PDT

Cisco co-founder Les Bosack's new company XKL introduced a new product line of fiber optic switches that could revolutionize how enterprise organizations use fiber optics in their networks.

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What to watch out for when adding a second router into a SOHO network

April 15, 2013 5:45am PDT

Scott Reeves runs through some guidelines for adding a second Wi-Fi router to a SOHO network.

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Five reasons to consider a career in Network Administration

January 7, 2013 5:18am PST

Though network administration isn't for everyone, it offers plenty of rewarding - and profitable - challenges for those who can soak up technical knowledge and put it to practical use.

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