=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TechTarget | Network and Systems Management April 14, 2004 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSOR: Own HP OpenView? Looking for Root Cause Analysis? http://searchNetworking.com/r/0,,27487,00.htm?track=NL-314&ad=480427&aprisma
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This tip explores our options: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid7_gci959588,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=480427 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NETWORK MANAGEMENT IS CRITICAL TO SYSTEMS INTEGRATION | Kelly Anderson One of the most critical, yet often overlooked, components to effective systems integration is network management. As the complexity of large and small corporate networks continues to surge, the knowledge, control and awareness of the network infrastructure is essential. The absence of sound network management surrounding systems integration can negatively impact overall system and network productivity, and poor productivity leads to a poor bottom line. As IT managers face the challenges inherent with growing and consolidating complex networks, they should be certain to include key network management tasks throughout the process to ensure a solid integration. In order to maximize a successful integration, one should consider the following tasks: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci958850,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=480427 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ETHERNET SPLITTERS | Barrie Sosinsky Managing a network requires adaptability. Your network is rarely going to remain static after the initial design is implemented. New users or equipment will be added, and before you know it you will need more connections in the office. Ethernet splitters are a good way to add connections without rewiring the whole place, and those extra connections can come in handy for purposes other than new users. Read more about Ethernet splitters: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid7_gci950887,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=480427 ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= :::::::::::::::::::::::: ESSENTIAL LINKS :::::::::::::::::::::::::: ___________________________________________________________________ *******************>> Sponsored by RTO Software <<***************** Free Trial Offer: Better performance, response time and control with TScale Are your terminal servers operating at peak performance? Or do users suffer from system sluggishness and poor response time due to CPU spikes, runaway (rogue) applications and un-optimized applications? Gain control with TScale for better response times and increased capacity! Click here for your free 30-day trial! http://searchNetworking.com/r/0,,27488,00.htm?track=NL-314&ad=480427&rtosoftware ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= DR. JORGENSON ON NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS AND MEASUREMENT | Ask the Expert Need advice about managing your network? Dr. Jorgenson can assist you with network performance and monitoring and ensuring that your infrastructure is working optimally from end to end. DR. JORGENSON ADDRESSED THESE READERS QUESTIONS YESTERDAY: 1. When one reads about the "edge" or the "border" of a network, what does it mean? http://www.searchNetworking.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid7_cid582043_tax293255,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=480427 2. Can you explain "route analytics"? How is this different than network management? http://www.searchNetworking.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid7_cid581976_tax293255,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=480427 3. What's the best strategy for merging application management with the management of my network? http://www.searchNetworking.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid7_cid581977_tax293255,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=480427 Click here to send Dr. Jorgenson your network measurement or diagnostic question: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/ateAnswers/0,289620,sid7_tax293255,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=480427 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TEN STEPS TO TIGHER SECURITY | Featured Topic You can never be too rich, too thin, or -- in the networking world -- too secure. Read our top security tips, follow the advice, and be on your way to a safer, sounder network. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid7_gci958700,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=480427 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE NETWORK ANALYZER -- A SECURITY TOOL YOU CAN'T DO WITHOUT | Webcast Join us tomorrow for this on demand webcast premiere as Kevin Beaver explains why every network administrator and information security specialist needs a network analyzer. View this webcast to find out the benefits of using a network analyzer -- both free and commercial -- as an information security tool for everything from ethical hacking to incident response. Pre-register here and get an e-mail reminder tomorrow: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/webcast/0,295011,sid7_gci959081,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=480427 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= INTRODUCTION TO FIRST MILE ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES | Chapter of the Week This chapter showcases multiple technologies and solutions that can be used for first mile access. It defines the basic problem faced in first mile networks and explains the need for multiple solutions in this area. The authors discuss the multiple technologies that underline first mile advanced access networks. Among others, it covers PON, fiber (CWDM), DSL, wireless, and PSTN as discrete contenders for first mile solutions. 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