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VLAN Networks

Dynamic VLANs

Dynamic VLANs were introduced to grant the flexibility and complexity(!) that Static VLANs did not provide. Dynamic VLANs are quite rare because of their requirements and initial administrative overh…

Network Cabling

CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6 UTP X-Over / Cross-over Cable

The cross-over (or crossover) CAT5 UTP cable has to be one of the most used cables after the classic straight-thru cable. The cross-over cable allows us to connect two computers without needing a hub…

Cisco Switches

Forcing A Cisco Catalyst Switch To Use 3rd Party…

Many companies are seeking for Cisco SFP alternatives to help cut down the costs on these expensive modules. A frequent customer problem with Cisco's new line of Catalyst switches is that they do no…

Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

Configure Windows 8 & 8.1 To Provide Secure Wirel…

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (including Professional edition) operating systems provide the ability to turn your workstation or laptop into a secure wireless access point, allowing wireless clients (inc…

ICMP Protocol

ICMP Protocol - Part 1: Introduction

The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), is a very popular protocol and actually part of an Internet Protocol (IP) implementation. Because IP wasn't designed to be absolutely reliable, ICMP came…

Subnetting

IP Subnetting - Part 4: Routing Between Subnets

Routing and Communication between subnets is the main topic here. This article analyses communications between subnets. We provide examples on different methods that can be used to enable subnet comm…

Palo Alto Networks

The Ultimate Guide to Palo Alto Networks Software…

Discover the ins and outs of using Palo Alto Networks’ Software NGFW (Flex) credits to seamlessly renew your cloud-based or virtualized software NGFW devices! Dive into this exciting guide where we u…

Cisco Services & Technologies

Introduction to Cisco VIRL – Virtual Internet Rou…

One of the most difficult things for people who are starting out in a networking career is getting their hands on the equipment. Whether you are studying for Cisco certification or just wanting to te…

Windows Servers

Download Altaro Free VM Backup & Win a PlayStatio…

We have some exciting news for you today! Altaro has launched a great contest in celebration of SysAdmin Day on 27th July! They will be giving away Amazon eGift Cards to the first 100 eligible entr…

Web Application Vulnerability Scanners

Acunetix v13 Release Introduces Groundbreaking In…

The newest release of the Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner further improves performance and premieres best-of-breed technologies. Acunetix, the pioneer in automated web application security softwa…

Cisco Services & Technologies

Renewing Cisco Certifications without sitting for…

Without a doubt, Cisco certifications and specializations are among the most popular vendor certifications in the IT industry, and earning them doesn’t come easy. Anyone who’s achieved a Cisco certif…

Network Protocols

Introduction To Protocols

In the networking and communications area, a protocol is the formal specification that defines the procedures that must be followed when transmitting or receiving data. Protocols define the format, t…