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The Art of the Data Center: Bahnhof - Stockholm, Sweden
Oct 9, 2012
Doug Alger takes a fascinating look at one of the most amazing data centers in the world in this chapter from his book The Art of the Data Center.
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Eight Cool Things You Probably Don’t Know About Data Centers
Sep 27, 2012
Doug Alger, author of The Art of the Data Center, discusses eight cool things most people don’t realize about Data Centers in this InformIT exclusive audio segment.
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Cisco IP Telephony Security Framework
Sep 21, 2012
This chapter examines the Cisco IP Telephony Security life cycle. It also shows how to develop an IP telephony security policy, evaluate cost versus risk, determine the level of security required for your IP Telephony network, and develop Cisco IP Telephony Security Framework.
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Q&A with Cisco Senior Network Consultant Akhil Behl, Author of Securing Cisco IP Telephony Networks
Sep 18, 2012
Learn more about Cisco Press author Akhil Behl and the new book Securing Cisco IP Telephony Networks.
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The Economics of Cloud Computing: An Overview For Decision Makers
Jul 30, 2012
In this chapter, Bill Williams explores the standard definition of cloud computing to establish a baseline of common terminology. Understanding the essential characteristics of cloud computing platforms, as well as cloud deployment and service models, is critical for making informed decisions and for choosing the appropriate platform for your business needs.
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CCNA Security 640-554 Quick Reference: Cisco IOS Firewalls
Jun 21, 2012
Firewalls are a key security technology in the modern network infrastructure. This section details their evolution and the technologies that have resulted.
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CCNP Wireless Quick Reference: How to Collect Information for the Wireless Site Survey
Jun 13, 2012
Conducting a wireless site survey is the final step of a carefully planned journey. This chapter helps you prepare for this site survey by listing the pieces of information that you need to collect before meeting your customer and planning the survey itself.
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WLAN Fundamentals
May 30, 2012
This excerpt from CCNA Wireless (640-722 IUWNE) Quick Reference covers Wireless Networks and Topologies.
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CCNP Security Firewall 642-618 Quick Reference: Basic Connectivity and Device Management
May 17, 2012
This section starts to examine the configuration of the Cisco ASA and covers the fundamentals for providing basic connectivity and device management. This section covers basic command-line interface (CLI) configuration, but mainly focuses on configuring the ASA through the graphical Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).
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Planning and Designing 802.11 Wireless Technologies
May 16, 2012
On top of normal networking issues, WLAN adds a couple of new challenges, such as Layer 1 (radio frequency [RF]) issues; a set of L2 protocols, such as IEEE 802.11; and the need for agencies to regulate the use of this shared medium, as the authors explain in this excerpt from their book, CCIE Wireless Exam (350-050) Quick Reference.
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(Video) Exam Profile: CCIE Routing and Switching v4.0
Apr 26, 2012
The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert exam is the qualification exam for the Routing and Switching Lab track. Find out what you can expect to see on the exam and how you can better prepare for it.
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(Video) Exam Profile: Cisco CCDA Design
Apr 25, 2012
The Cisco Certified Design Associate exam is an entry-level network design exam that serves as a starting point for CCDP certification. Find out what you can expect to see on the exam and how you can better prepare for it.
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Cisco IronPort ESA Web User Interface
Apr 25, 2012
This chapter covers the layout and workflow of the web user interface used for the administration of the Email Security Appliance (ESA).
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(Video) Exam Profile: Cisco CCNP Security IPS
Apr 24, 2012
The Cisco Certified Network Professional Security IPS exam is one of the four exams that must be passed to obtain the Cisco CCNP Security certification. Find out what you can expect to see on this exam and how you can better prepare for it.
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Data Center Architecture and Technologies in the Cloud
Mar 20, 2012
This chapter provides an overview of the architectural principles and infrastructure designs needed to support a new generation of real-time-managed IT service use cases in the data center.
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Protecting Your Network from the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Security Hole
Mar 12, 2012
Even if you’ve encrypted and secured your wireless network with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA or WPA2), a security hole affecting most wireless routers may make it fairly easy for those with the right tools to hack your network and connect. Eric Geier shows how to prevent this and protect your network.
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Network Security First-Step: Firewalls
Feb 8, 2012
This chapter dissects a firewall’s duties to understand what makes a firewall operate and how it does its job.
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Network Verification Commands Review
Jan 25, 2012
This article takes a look at some of the most basic network verification commands that can be used on Cisco equipment and discusses the information that can be obtained from these commands.
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CCIE Voice v3.0 Quick Reference: Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Jan 17, 2012
This quick reference covers best practices for the deployment of Cisco Unified Communications Manager as well as an overview of compatible codecs and regions.
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What the Failed AT&T / T-Mobile Merger Means for You
Jan 12, 2012
The AT&T / T-Mobile deal is dead and buried. What does this mean for the telecom industry, and more importantly, what does it mean for you, the consumer?