Sure, FTP is the easiest way to get a large file to an outside party - but is that the best way? There are better ways to service the need to securely exchange files in a manageable fashion. How many times have you fielded the question about how to move large amounts of data between external [...]
Secure file exchange a tough task for many environments
- Date: September 28th, 2008
- Author: Rick Vanover
- Category: security, System Administration, Internet openness, data synchronization, Infrastructure
- Tags: Environment, FTP, E-mail, Online Communications, Rick Vanover
IPv6: What is Internet Protocol?
- Date: September 28th, 2008
- Author: Michael Kassner
- Category: General, Ipsec, Ipv6, Infrastructure
- Tags: IPv6, Datagram, Network, Protocol, IP, Request For Comment 791, Request For Comment 1594, TCP/IP Guide, Tcp/Ip, Network Technology
The members have spoken, advising that a high-level peek at the underlying principles of Internet Protocol would be a good jumping-off point. After which we can forge ahead, starting the IPv6 discussion.
How will the Cisco Nexus 1000V change your job role?
- Date: September 26th, 2008
- Author: David Davis
- Category: Servers, Virtualization, network tools, Infrastructure, router configuration
- Tags: Job, Cisco IOS, Network, VMWare ESX Server, Cisco Systems Inc., 1000V, David Davis, Rick
- Special Reports » See more posts on: Cisco Routers and Switches
Announced at VMworld 2008, Cisco will soon release a new software switch, running the Cisco IOS, that will run on x86 systems using VMware ESX Server. David Davis tells you how this new virtual Cisco switch could help you and how it will change the administration of Cisco networks.
IPv6: Where to begin?
- Date: September 22nd, 2008
- Author: Michael Kassner
- Category: security, Ipsec, Ipv6, network tools, Infrastructure, NAT
- Tags: IPv4, IPv6, IP, IP Address, Management Traffic, Networking, Telecommunications, Michael Kassner
Complacency regarding IPv6 isn't an option for IT types. IPv6 is coming and we need to acknowledge that. Michael Kassner is ready to dive in and demystify IPv6. What concerns you the most about the switch?
Virtual switching to become enhanced with Cisco and VMware announcement
- Date: September 21st, 2008
- Author: Rick Vanover
- Category: System Administration, Virtualization, network tools, Infrastructure, News
- Tags: Network, VMware Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Networking, Hardware, Servers, Rick Vanover
Virtual networking is definitely here to stay. Cisco and VMware have announced a partnership and new software switch product to seamlessly administer virtual networks. Here is what you need to know.
What is AAA and how do you configure it in the Cisco IOS?
- Date: September 19th, 2008
- Author: David Davis
- Category: security, System Administration, router configuration
- Tags: Accounting, Cisco IOS, Router, Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Authentication, AAA, David David, Security, Networking
- Special Reports » See more posts on: Cisco Routers and Switches
You probably use Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA), in some form, every day. But what is AAA in terms of network security? David Davis tells you what you need to know about AAA and the basic configuration for it in the Cisco IOS.
Untangle’s free Re-Router gateway for Windows is good bet for SMBs
- Date: September 16th, 2008
- Author: Rick Vanover
- Category: security, Open Source, System Administration, router configuration
- Tags: Network, Gateway, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, Open Source, Networking, Software, Rick Vanover
The popular Untangle gateway product now offers a Windows-based solution. The best part is, no dedicated hardware or extra interfaces are required. The Re-Router product makes protecting the SOHO much easier.
BGP: Yet another Internet time bomb
- Date: September 14th, 2008
- Author: Michael Kassner
- Category: General, security, VPN, Infrastructure, router configuration
- Tags: Neighbor, Internet, Router, Border Gateway Protocol Neighbor Concept, Autonomous System Numbers, BGP, Networking, Michael Kassner
BGP is the core routing protocol of the Internet and yet it appears that BGP's trusting nature allows attackers to intercept Internet traffic. The problem has been known for a long time so why hasn't it been fixed? Michael Kassner answers that and points out a new twist.
Increase network bandwidth using Cisco’s EtherChannel
- Date: September 12th, 2008
- Author: David Davis
- Category: System Administration, network tools, router configuration
- Tags: Bandwidth, Network, Link, Cisco Systems Inc., EtherChannel, David Davis, EtherChannel Technology, Ethernet, Networking, Network Technology
- Special Reports » See more posts on: Cisco Routers and Switches
David Davis explains how to configure EtherChannel to increase your bandwidth and provide redundancy on a Cisco network.
Google changes data retention policy for Google search
- Date: September 11th, 2008
- Author: Michael Kassner
- Category: General, security, News
- Tags: Google Inc., Google Search, Government, Security, Michael Kassner
Google just announced changes to their data retention policy. Are you curious about the policy? What it means to use Google search? It might be a good time to review the policy.
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