TRAINING GUIDE - VMware vSphere is the next evolutionary step in IT computing. vSphere dramatically reduces capital and operating costs, and increases control over IT infrastructures while preserving the flexibility to choose any OS, application and hardware. Learn how to take advantage of this new technology with VMware training from Global Knowledge.
Posted: September 21, 2009 | Published: September 21, 2009


Topics:  Certification Programs | Configuration Management | Data Centers | IT Infrastructure | Load Balancing | Network Management | Server Management | Server Software | Server Virtualization | Training and Educational Services | VM | VMware | VMware ESX | VMware Infrastructure 3

WHITE PAPER - VMware vSphere™ introduces a number of new features and capabilities to virtual networking under VMware® vNetwork. vNetwork is the new name to describe the collection of networking technologies for optimally integrating networking and I/O functionality into vSphere.
Posted: September 21, 2009 | Published: September 21, 2009


Topics:  Network Management | Network Management Software | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Virtual Machine | VLAN | VM | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Securing an organization's assets requires work, but there are some basic steps that can simplify the task by taking a one-two-three approach. In this whitepaper, you'll learn how you can sort your security controls by categorizing and grouping them in order to help prevent common security problems.
Posted: August 28, 2009 | Published: August 27, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Network Best Practices | Network Management | Network Security | Security Best Practices | Security Management

WHITE PAPER - Presence can be defined as the indication, based on user-provided information, on whether co-workers are available and how they prefer to be reached. We will discuss an option that will allow our users to see availability status information of other users in the network via the Cisco Unified Presence Solution version 7.0. (CUPS).
Posted: August 27, 2009 | Published: August 27, 2009


Topics:  Communications Software | Communications Systems | Mobile Workers | Network Management | Server Software | Unified Messaging | Unified Messaging Systems | Workforce Management Software

WHITE PAPER - In this white paper, we'll take a look at access control lists, often referred to as access lists or ACLs (sometimes pronounced "ackels").
Posted: August 27, 2009 | Published: August 27, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Access Control Software | IP Address Management | IP Networks | IP Routers | Network Address Translation | Network Management | Network Managers | Routers

WHITE PAPER - This white paper will focus on discovering and implementing Cisco's Unified Mobility solutions so that we can give our mobile employees an easier, and yet, more robust way of communicating, no matter the wired or wireless network they are currently connected to.
Posted: August 27, 2009 | Published: August 27, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Access Control Software | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | Network Management | Unified Messaging | Voice Networking | Workforce Management Software | Workforce Planning

WHITE PAPER - Here five things about Windows Server 2008 that are the less obvious, more esoteric, yet useful features or quirks. The following is a brief list of some things that I tend to assume that many people know, and I am constantly amazed by clients and students who really don't know them. How many do you already know?
Posted: June 30, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Active Directory | Network Architectures | Network Management | Operating System Virtualization | Operating Systems | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Systems Management | Systems Operations

WHITE PAPER - In this white paper, we examine how to use Wireshark, the world's most popular open-source network analyzer, to troubleshoot some of the top causes of poor network performance, including high latency, packet loss, inefficient window sizes, intercepting devices, and application dependencies.
Posted: May 13, 2009 | Published: May 13, 2009


Topics:  Network Analyzer Hardware | Network Analyzer Software | Network Configuration Management | Network Management | Network Management Protocols | Network Managers | Network Operating Systems | Network Performance | Network Performance Management Software | Open Source | Open Source Software | Packet Switching | Performance Testing

WHITE PAPER - It may be surprising to some that Cisco routers run many services that could create vulnerabilities. This paper is meant to be a vehicle for discussion regarding the security of Cisco routers. Additionally, some best practices for securing your Cisco routers are defined.
Posted: May 13, 2009 | Published: May 13, 2009


Topics:  Hackers | HTTP | Network Configuration Management | Network Management | Network Security | Routers | Routing | Routing Protocols | Security Threats | VPN | VPN Software | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper presumes that your enterprise already has a data network security policy in place. It examines the many different settings that are available to help secure the Cisco IP Phones from potential hacker attacks, and it looks at a selection of Cisco secure infrastructure technologies that are especially useful for protecting voice systems.
Posted: May 1, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2009


Topics:  Communications Networks | Hackers | Network Management | Network Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Policies | Voice Communications Software | VoIP

WHITE PAPER - This white paper is the first in a three-part series, each of which examines the challenge of implementing network security on equipment from Cisco Systems while maintaining the connectivity requirements of the business or enterprise.
Posted: May 1, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2009


Topics:  Debuggers | Debugging | Firewall Appliances | Firewall Management | Network Management | Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Network Security Hardware | Network Security Software | Troubleshooting

WHITE PAPER - MPLS is a foundational technology that allows service providers and enterprise architects to offer state-of-the art networking to their customers.
Posted: January 23, 2009 | Published: January 23, 2009


Topics:  IP | MPLS | Network Management | Packet Switching | Routers | Systems Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper addresses twelve common issues that network administrators should examine when troubleshooting network problems.
Posted: December 12, 2008 | Published: December 12, 2008


Topics:  Network Management | Network Managers | Network Security | Operating Systems | Routers | Switches | Troubleshooting

WHITE PAPER - The purpose of this paper is to resolve any lingering questions you may have about ping and to take your understanding to the next level.
Posted: December 10, 2008 | Published: October 11, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Internet | Internet Applications Software | IP | Network Authentication Protocols | Network Management | UDP

WHITE PAPER - Build a basic foundation of knowledge about routers, the devices that allow you to move packets between networks, by reading this white paper.
Posted: December 10, 2008 | Published: October 11, 2008


Topics:  Ethernet Networks | Network Infrastructure | Network Management | Network Protocols | RAM | Routers | Switches | Training and Educational Services