Network Installation
The installation of a new network can be divided into three phases. Design, implementation, and troubleshooting. The first and most important phase in a new network installation process is the design phase. More ...
How to Choose a Fiber Optic Tool Kit
What do you need in a fiber optic tool kit? There are kits for epoxy and polishing connector termination, quick connector termination, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, optic cleaning, fiber optic testing, and many more. More ...
Small Business Server Migration Guide
If your business has grown large enough that you need your first server, you may be deciding what server to get. Here are some important things to consider when choosing a small business server. More ...
Network Port Monitoring
For network security or troubleshooting you may need to analyze packet traffic through a network. To capture packets for analysis, you could attach a network sniffer to a hub. More ...
How to Choose Work Area Network Cable Faceplate Locations
Industry cabling standards require that each location be provided with a minimum of one work area outlet location. A outlet location is usually a faceplate supporting two or more modular outlets. More ...
Network Schematic Symbols
A network diagram is a map of the nodes and connections in a computer network. Cisco's icons are globally recognized and generally accepted as standard for network topology design. More ...
What is Network Automation?
Network Automation is the process of automating the configuration, management, testing, deployment, and operations of physical and virtual devices within a network. Using a combination of hardware and software-based solutions, large organizations, service providers, and enterprises can implement network automation to control and manage repetitive processes and improve network service availability. More ...
Wireless AP (Access Point) Placement
A wireless using more than one access point needs an overlap of coverage between APs to allow uninterrupted roaming, however, those overlapping coverage areas should not use overlapping frequencies. More ...
Putting Your SME Data on the Internet
It can be important to allow content on your network out onto the Internet. There are two basic mechanisms to do this. More ...
Structured Network Troubleshooting Methodology
following a structured troubleshooting approach not only helps prevent you from trying the same thing more than once and inadvertently skipping a task, For the Network+ exam, the methodology shown in figure 21-2 is the one you should memorize. More ...
Network Design and Proof of Concept Testing
All design changes you make to your network must be tested with a proof of concept plan. The proof of concept test results should be examined and used to modify current infrastructure, security and management specifications before generating a design proposal. More ...
Network Cabling Do's and Don'ts
Installing network cabling yourself can definitely be cost effective. Here are some tips for both network cabling professionals and do-it-yourselfers. More ...
VPN and VPN Protocols
VPN stands for virtual private network, and it's a type of technology that establishes a secure network connection over a public network, like the internet, or even within a service provider's private network. More ...
Built-in Utilities for Network Troubleshooting
One of the most important responsibilities of a network administrator is to fix any problems that arise with the network. Most operating systems come with built-in utilities that can be used in the troubleshooting process. Described here are the most useful of these utilities. More ...
