=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TechTarget | Network and Systems Management May 19, 2004 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS:
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Proactive IT administrators can keep close watch over their networks to help look for odd network behavior. This article stresses the importance of IT operations and security professionals working together to secure the organization and suggests some ways to implement better cooperation between the two groups. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci963231,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=482998 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 802.1X - NOT JUST FOR WIRELESS? | Tom Lancaster If you've had the opportunity to implement any 802.11 wireless equipment in your network, you've probably encountered the 802.1x protocol, which is primarily used to authenticate users to "the network" as opposed to a server or a Windows domain. This is an important feature for many wireless networks because it keeps hackers from accessing the network from your parking lot or other areas where they can get your RF signal but aren't subject to physical security, like badge readers. But what you may not realize is that 802.1x authentication isn't just for wireless users. Find out how it can be useful in a wired environment: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid7_gci952627,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=482998 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE 10 TRUTHS OF NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING | Laura Chappell Need to put in another hard day analyzing your network perspective? Read Laura Chappell's troubleshooting truths -- you'll be able to relate! http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid7_gci953505,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=482998 ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= :::::::::::::::::::::::: ESSENTIAL LINKS :::::::::::::::::::::::::: ___________________________________________________________________ ********************>> Sponsored by HP OpenView <<***************** IT system & network managers can now easily diagnose the root cause of network downtime or bottlenecks by quickly identifying where the problem occurs. HP OpenView solutions speed the resolution process & increase productivity of IT staff. Click the link for the Route Analytics white paper from EMA. http://ttarget.adbureau.net/adclick/CID=00004e260000000000000000 ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FLEXIBILITY, SECURITY KEY TO NETWORKING SUCCESS | News Exclusive Cisco's top executive told an N+I crowd last week that enterprises should craft their networks around business needs, not vice versa, and said the networking giant is putting a new emphasis on designing security features into its products. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci964490,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=482998 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= KNOW YOUR NETWORK CABLE | Featured Topic Your network is only as good as the cable underlying it, especially with increasing demands from convergence and Power over Ethernet. Make sure your cable can go the distance with our resources. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid7_gci963293,00.html?track=NL-314&ad=482998 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CAREERS, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION | Resources The cliche is that you can't be too rich or too thin, but it's also possible that in today's job market you can't be too educated. 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