Do you know the five processes that enable transparent bridging with Cisco's Catalyst 5000 family of switches? Warren Heaton is here with a description of each.

Even if you don't use Cisco equipment on your network, Cisco's eight-step troubleshooting method can help solve your system's connectivity issues. Warren Heaton explains the method and shares an additional tip for preventing recurrences.

If you're working in a large, enterprise-level internetwork, you've got a choice to make. Should you select distance vector or link state routing protocols? Warren Heaton examines the pros and cons of each.