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Cisco Routers

Introduction To Routers

Welcome to the Routers section. Here we will analyse routers quite some depth; what they do and how they work. We must point out that knowlege on the OSI model is recommended, plus understanding of h…

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…

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

Microsoft Windows XP - End of Life / End of Suppo…

A Q&A with Cristian Florian, Product Manager For GFI LanGuard On Security Implications & Planning Ahead With Windows XP End of Life & End of Support just around the corner (8th of April…

Linux - Unix

Understanding The Linux Init Process & Different…

Different Linux systems can be used in many ways. This is the main idea behind operating different services at different operating levels. For example, the Graphical User Interface can only be run if…

Ethernet Protocol, CSMA/CD, Collisions

Differences Between Classic Ethernet And Fast Eth…

The two primary areas for concern when upgrading the network from 10Mbps to 100Mbps are cabling and hubs. As discussed on the Fast Ethernet Introduction page, in Fast Ethernet twisted pair cabling ne…

TCP - UDP Protocol Analysis

TCP Header Anaylsis - Section 3: TCP Header Lengt…

The third field under close examination is the TCP Header length. There really isn't that much to say about the Header length other than to explain what it represents and how to interpret its values…

OpManager - Network Monitoring & Management

Elevate your network management: Maximizing effic…

As technology evolves, so do our networks. Today's sprawling network infrastructures are intricate ecosystems, demanding more from IT teams than ever before. Configuration management, complianc…

IP Protocol

IP Protocol - Part 2: The Internet Protocol (IP)…

This article examines the Internet Protocol (IP) and its position within the OSI Model. We take a look at the IP Header and all fields contained within an Ethernet frame. Further examination of the I…

SASE & SD-WAN Networks

Complete Guide to SD-WAN. Technology Benefits, SD…

SD-WAN is the answer for enterprises and organizations seeking to consolidate network functions and services while at the same time simplify their WAN infrastructure and its management. SD-WANs are…

Network Protocols

ISDN Layers, Protocols & Components

Our previous article was an Introduction To The ISDN Protocol. This article dives a bit deeper by examining ISDN Layers, Protocols & Components. ISDN uses circuit-switching to establish a physic…

ManageEngine

Free IT Operations Management (ITOM) & Artificial…

With digital transformation revolutionizing the IT industry, Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps) has become one of the hottest topics in the IT operations management (ITOM) space. At t…

Cisco Services & Technologies

Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) Deployment Models…

Following our successful article Understanding Cisco Dynamic Multipoint VPN - DMVPN, mGRE, NHRP, which serves as a brief introduction to the DMVPN concept and technologies used to achieve the flexibi…