Networking Basics

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NETWORKING BASICS EXPERTS
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	What does a subnet do? 09 Oct 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Learn about the role of the subnet in a network, including switching and packet recognition.

	What do routers use MAC addresses for? 14 Jul 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Find out what routers do with MAC addresses and why they're needed in this response from routing and switching expert Sudhanshu Gupta.

	The difference between half-duplex and full-duplex 09 Jul 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Our networking fundamentals expert explains how to know if you're using half-duplex or full-duplex communication in this Ask the Expert response.

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	Network management frameworks: FCAPS and ITIL SearchNetworking.com | 30 Jun 2008 CRASH COURSE - Network management is a complex topic. Thus far, two frameworks exist that can be of some use for understanding and taming network management: FCAPS and ITIL.

	Networking podcasts SearchNetworking.com | 23 Apr 2008 PODCAST - Listen to our networking podcasts and learn more about technologies you need to know to keep your network running smoothly.

	The IT Guy: Networking comics Amy Kucharik | 19 Mar 2008 COMIC - In our networking comic series, the IT guy and his office coworkers encounter day-to-day network challenges.

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NEWS: 1 - 3 of 35

	IT career training, experience can help you shine in salary talks SearchNetworking.com | 16 Sep 2008 ARTICLE - For those looking to advance, the best IT jobs require the right experience, along with a healthy dose of salesmanship.

	TCO calculations can fall short when budgeting network expenses SearchNetworking.com | 09 Sep 2008 ARTICLE - Networking professionals often miscalculate or misuse total cost of ownership (TCO) metrics, causing frustration while delivering little real value.

	Interop Las Vegas 2008: Special news coverage SearchNetworking.com | 28 Apr 2008 SPECIAL NEWS COVERAGE - SearchNetworking.com editors were in Las Vegas to bring you the most detailed coverage of Interop Las Vegas 2008.

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WHITE PAPERS

	The Promise and Pitfalls of 802.11n Published by: Fluke Networks | 08 Oct 2008 WHITE PAPER - This white paper discusses the pitfalls that might arise such as increased power output, multipath signal propagation and "smart" antenna designs which affect range and performance.

	7 Virtualization Challenges: Building a Virtualization-Ready Application and Storage Networking Infrastructure Published by: F5 Networks | 07 Oct 2008 WHITE PAPER - This White Paper describes how F5 technology enables your network to adapt to virtualization needs, ensure high availability (HA), maximize resources, and improve performance so you can get the most out of your investment.

	What You Need to Know to Become More Productive Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc. | 06 Oct 2008 WHITE PAPER - To make your company become more productive it has to start with a secure network foundation that keeps your workforce connected to your customer database, business applications, and other resources wherever they go.

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Exploiting MFPs as an On-Ramp for Capture & Communications - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   30 MAY 2006, 14:00 EDT (18:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   What used to be denigrated as the "lowly copier" is now a full-fledged digital citizen in the form of an "MFP" or multifunction peripheral. MFPs are helping reshape how electronic and paper documents are created, located, managed, disseminated, secured and output in the office.

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	availability 23 Dec 2002 WORD - 1) In a telephone circuit, availability is the ratio between the time during which the circuit is operational and elapsed time. 2) In a network switching system, availability is the accessibility of input and output ...

	carrier detect 30 Jul 2007 WORD - Carrier detect (see modem lights) is a control signal between a modem and a computer that indicates that the modem detects a "live" carrier that can be used for sending and receiving information.

	fiber jumper 10 Jul 2007 WORD - A fiber jumper, sometimes called a fiber patch cord is a length of fiber cabling fitted with LC, SC, MTRJ or ST connectors at each end. The LC, a smaller form factor connector, is most commonly used. Fiber jumpers also ...

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