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Network hardware options are many. Our resources will help you evaluate and select routers and switches, whether you're buying a stackable switch or a carrier-class router. Learn about the features and functions available and how to decide what's best for your network.
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 70
Network consolidation in data centers essential to reducing costs
SearchNetworking.com | 20 Nov 2008
ARTICLE - The next generation of data center design puts a focus on speedier, better-managed networks to do more work at half the price.
Cisco's push for convergence will broaden the role of network pros
SearchNetworking.com | 09 Oct 2008
ARTICLE - Cisco's newest senior vice president says network convergence will lead to some new -- and challenging -- places.
Wireless LAN acquisition by Juniper might make sense in down economy
SearchNetworking.com | 02 Oct 2008
ARTICLE - As Juniper and other vendors such as Foundry look to expand into the enterprise wireless LAN market, a troubled economy could present ripe acquisition possibilities
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 126
NETWORK HARDWARE EXPERTS
Sudhanshu Gupta
Technical Consultant, Wipro Infotech
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Why are patch panels required for cabling networks?
07 Nov 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - When cabling networks, you may wonder why it's a requirement to have patch panels and why they aren't connected to switches. This expert response explains why and how they're used in a rack with multiple switches and ports.
How to configure Cisco's 3750 Layer 3 switch for fallback IOS booting
07 Nov 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Our switching expert explains how to configure your Cisco 3750 Layer 3 (L3) switch to automatically boot your system from the IOS kept on the TFTP server, in this response on fallback booting.
Simulators for practicing Cisco's CCNP routing and switching exam
20 Oct 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - To practice for the CCNP routing and switching exam our Cisco expert, David Minutella, recommends this simulator.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 16
Moving toward the application-centric network
28 Jul 2008
E-BOOK - This chapter discusses application delivery and performance, and points to technologies that you can use to ensure that critical applications are meeting desired expectations.
The essential guide for upgrading your network
28 Jul 2008
E-BOOK - This e-book explores the challenges, best practices and technologies for responding to the shortcomings of today's network, as well as future-proofing for tomorrow's challenges.
Case study: Tomorrow's network -- today
28 Jul 2008
E-BOOK - In this case study, you'll see how organizations re-evaluated their network resources and upgraded in strategic areas.
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  WHITE PAPERS
PacketSaver: More Efficient, More Reliable VoIP
Published by: NET Quintum | 07 Nov 2008
WHITE PAPER - PacketSaver is a powerful technology for any organization seeking to leverage IP networking to support voice, fax, and data. By reducing bandwidth requirements and router processing loads, PacketSaver cuts costs while improving reliability.
802.11n: Look before You Leap Key Considerations for Moving to 802.11n
Published by: Motorola, Inc. | 23 Oct 2008
WHITE PAPER - This paper explains the 802.11n basics necessary and how 802.11n technology relate to the three C's of network planning, Coverage, Context, and Capacity.
Data Center LAN Connectivity Guide
Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc. | 21 Oct 2008
WHITE PAPER - This document introduces the issues related to changing data center needs and presents design considerations and recommendations for data center LANs.
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 21
flow routing
20 Feb 2008
WORD - Flow routing is a network routing technology that takes variations in the flow of data into account to increase routing efficiency. The increased efficiency helps avoid excessive latency and jitter for streaming data, such ...
fiber jumper
10 Jul 2007
WORD - A fiber jumper, sometimes called a fiber patch cord is a length of fiber cabling fitted with LC, SC, MTRJ or ST connectors at each end. The LC, a smaller form factor connector, is most commonly used. Fiber jumpers also ...
patch cord
09 Jul 2007
WORD - A patch cord (sometimes called a patch cable) is a length of cable with connectors on the ends that is used to connect an end device to something else, such as a power source. One of the most common uses is connecting a ...
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  WEBCASTS: 1 - 2 of 2
Deploying Advanced Security on Integrated Services Routers - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   14 DEC 2004, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Listen to an interactive technical discussion about how to deploy integrated security on the new Cisco integrated services routers (ISRs). Learn more about the new Cisco IOS Software security features and explore how and where to deploy these multiple security services in your network. Explore integrated architectural enhancements and new software features, including those for trust and identity, threat defense, secure connectivity, and network infrastructure protection.
New Routing Innovations - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   07 DEC 2004, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Hear from Cisco CEO, John Chambers, other industry leaders, and customers themselves about how customer needs and input are helping to facilitate the integration of networking systems.
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