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Cisco administration 101: Upgrading routers and switches

David Davis discusses why upgrading routers and switches deserve a higher priority, and he walks you through the process of upgrading a Cisco IOS router, step by step.

Networking

SolutionBase: Cisco’s NAC hardware explained

The Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC) solution enforces the security policies of your company. David Davis describes the hardware that makes up the pieces of this solution.

Networking

Can Cisco EnergyWise really save your company money?

David Davis looks at the short and long term aims of Cisco's EnergyWise initiative, which potentially could save an organization thousands of dollars in energy costs.

Networking

Converting from old to new with the PIX to ASA Migration Tool

The Cisco PIX firewall is near its end-of-software-maintenance life. Are you ready to upgrade to ASA? David Davis tells you about a tool that will ease your PIX to ASA upgrade.

Networking

Manage enterprise network devices with the Cisco Configuration Engine (CCE)

What do large enterprises and telcos use to configure thousands of Cisco devices with ease? David Davis explains how the recently released Cisco Configuration Engine (CCE) gives you the ability to manage and deploy a long list of Cisco and third-party devices.

Networking

Learn the components of Cisco’s NAC Framework

Although Cisco's NAC Framework isn't as easy to use as the Cisco NAC Appliance, it does offer the benefit of bringing together offerings from various third-party security companies. David Davis explains the different components of the Cisco NAC Framework.

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Five actions to take based on Cisco’s Annual Security Report

David Davis reviews Cisco's 52-page annual security report and suggests five actions you should take to improve your network's security status.

Networking

Take advantage of the Cisco License Manager to keep you organized

Managing Cisco IOS licenses can be a tedious manual job. David Davis tells you how you can do away with the spreadsheets by using the Cisco License Manager.

Networking

The hot certifications right now: Cisco’s CCNA Voice, CCVP, and CCIE Voice

The Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP) is the sixth highest paying certification for 2009 in a recent survey. David Davis explains your options for achieving Cisco's various VoIP certifications.

Networking

10 dumb things you can do to your Cisco router

One of the best ways to sidestep admin problems is to learn from the mistakes of others. David Davis put together this list of missteps and oversights to help minimize Cisco router pitfalls.

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Recruiting an Operations Research Analyst with the right combination of technical expertise and experience will require a comprehensive screening process. This Hiring Kit provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job.This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium includes a job description, sample interview questions ...

The digital transformation required by implementing the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a radical change from business as usual. This quick glossary of 30 terms and concepts relating to IIoT will help you get a handle on what IIoT is and what it can do for your business.. From the glossary’s introduction: While the ...

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Cisco administration 101: Upgrading routers and switches

SolutionBase: Cisco’s NAC hardware explained

Can Cisco EnergyWise really save your company money?

Converting from old to new with the PIX to ASA Migration Tool

Manage enterprise network devices with the Cisco Configuration Engine (CCE)

Learn the components of Cisco’s NAC Framework

Five actions to take based on Cisco’s Annual Security Report

Take advantage of the Cisco License Manager to keep you organized

The hot certifications right now: Cisco’s CCNA Voice, CCVP, and CCIE Voice

10 dumb things you can do to your Cisco router

Industrial Internet of Things: Software comparison tool

How to recruit and hire an Operations Research Analyst

Quick glossary: Industrial Internet of Things

Software Procurement Policy