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Migrating to IP Telephony? Top Ten Tips for Guiding a Successful IP Telephony Implementation
May 28, 2004
Stephanie Carhee provides her top ten tips for project managing an enterprise-wide IP telephony implementation.
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CCSP Self-Study: Advanced AAA Security for Cisco Router Networks
May 21, 2004
For CCSP candidates, John Roland discusses Cisco Secure ACS 3.0 for Windows 2000/NT Servers, Cisco Secure ACS for UNIX, and the security services of TACACS+, RADIUS, and Kerberos.
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CCNP Self-Study: Understanding and Implementing Quality of Service in Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
May 13, 2004
This chapter describes how QoS is an integral part of any multilayer switched network deployment. With QoS, you can build a network of predictable behavior for latency, jitter, and packet loss. In addition, QoS mitigates anomalous network behavior and provides for differentiation of traffic flows.
704.
Network Security Basics
May 7, 2004
Robyn Aber help us to explore how routers and switches are the keys to a strong network foundation.Together they enable the intelligent, end-to-end movement of converged data, voice, and video information within or outside the business.
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New First-Step book Provides an Easy Start to Computer Networking
May 7, 2004
706.
Cisco Frame Relay Configurations
Apr 30, 2004
Jonathan Chin dicussess basic Frame Relay operations on Cisco routers in a router-based Frame Relay network.
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Fiber-Optic Technologies
Apr 23, 2004
Vivek Alwayn discusses in this chapter the increasing demand of optical-fiber and its wide spread applications ranging from global networks to desktop computers.
708.
The Role of Business Process Virtualization in Your Business
Apr 16, 2004
Martha Young and Michael Jude introduce the concept of Business Process Virtualization (BPV) and explain how technology and the economy are its driving forces.
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CCNA Self-Study: Network Media (The Physical Layer)
By Stephen McQuerry
Apr 9, 2004
To determine what transmission media is right for particular networking enviornment you must consider organization's required throughput, cabling distance, noise resistance, security, flexibility and plans for growth.In this article Steve McQuerry highlights the concepts and procedures for assembling and cabling Cisco routers.
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The Rise of Intelligent Agents: Automated Conversion of Data to Information
Apr 2, 2004
Business process virtualization (BPV) enables a rapid response to change, from variations in business workloads to strategic shifts in your business, markets or customers. This article emphasizes the application of automation and intelligent networked technologies to improve business efficiency, reduce costs and improve the dynamics of employee/customer interaction.
711.
CCIE Security Practice Labs
Mar 26, 2004
This is the first multi-protocol and multi-technology CCIE practice lab of seven in the book "CCIE Security Practice Labs (CCIE Self-Study)," testing you in areas such as Routing, Switching, Security, and VPN.
712.
Defining the Virtual Business and its Benefits
Mar 26, 2004
Martha Young and Michael Jude define Virtual Business and Virtual Business Processes, explain their benefits, and provide practical implementation examples.
713.
Incrementalizing Business Process Virtualization
Mar 26, 2004
Martha Young and Michael Jude explain the importance of planning when taking advantage of business process virtualization.
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Business Process Virtualization, Outsourcing and Process Reengineering
Mar 19, 2004
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CCDA and CCDP Flash Cards: Content Networking
Mar 19, 2004
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Virtualization and Reengineering
Mar 19, 2004
717.
Introduction to First Mile Access Technologies
Feb 24, 2004
From a conglomeration of semiconductor and telecommunication (telco) services to application-specific services such as optical and wireless networking, the telco industry has evolved dramatically over this time, adding newer products to the generic telco portfolio and emerging as a huge industry spread over large geographic areas and facilitating the transfer of both small and large amounts of information. This transfer of information between end users was propelled by the need to communicate over long distances and created the need for a telco infrastructure. This transfer of information also drove the information technology (IT) revolution.
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Building a Business Case for VoIP
Feb 23, 2004
This chapter explains how to build a business case for VoIP. It points out some of the benefits that VoIP can provide and discusses how to analyze return on investment (ROI) for VoIP implementation and management.
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Haven't We Been Here Before? A Case for IP Telephony
Feb 13, 2004
In this sample chapter, Kevin Brown explains why a PBX, despite its high reliability, is not a solution for convergence.
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Cisco Intrusion Protection
Feb 9, 2004
This chapter examines the Cisco intrusion protection solution by focusing on the following major topics: Cisco IDS solution overview, Cisco IDS sensors, Cisco Threat Response, Cisco sensor management, Cisco alarm monitoring and reporting, and Deploying Cisco IDS.