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CCNA-Level Troubleshooting by Global Knowledge

November 22, 2010 - (Free Research)

This paper outlines the common CCNA-level commands that you should be familiar with when troubleshooting.

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An Overview of MPLS VPNs: Overlay, Layer 3, and PseudoWire by Global Knowledge

November 22, 2010 - (Free Research)

This paper examines the big picture when it comes to Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and what happens when a data packet traverses an MPLS cloud.

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Data Abstraction Best Practices by Composite Software

March 31, 2011 - (Free Research)

Data abstraction overcomes data structure incompatibility by transforming data from its native structure and syntax into reusable views and data services. But some data abstraction approaches work better than others. Composite data virtualization is an optimal way to implement an abstraction layer at enterprise scale.

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Using Routers within an MPLS WAN Cloud by Global Knowledge

November 22, 2010 - (Free Research)

This paper outlines the things you must consider when thinking about the feasibility of replacing a WAN provider’s provider (P) and provider edge (PE) devices with routers. This paper examines these considerations in greater detail, to see where any potential problems might arise.

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Securing Layer 2 by Global Knowledge

February 12, 2010 - (Free Research)

For many years network administrators have expected security breaches to come from outside an organization or at the upper layers of the OSI model. This paper will focus on securing layer 2 switching at the access layer through port security and preventing denial of service (DoS) attacks at layer 2.

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Forward Error Correction (FEC) for Video Streaming and File Delivery Solutions by QUALCOMM Incorporated

February 07, 2012 - (Free Research)

Forward error correction (FEC) technology protects against network packet loss. Content delivery solutions using FEC have numerous user experience and cost advantages. This paper provides a technical overview of RaptorQ, the best available application-layer FEC technology.

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Overlay Transport Virtualization: An Introduction by Global Knowledge

September 29, 2011 - (Free Research)

Overlay transport virtualization (OTV) can help solve many of the challenges in today's increasingly virtualized and geographically dispersed data centers. Access this paper for a high-level overview of this technology and how it differs from the alternatives.

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The Five Most Popular Uses of Data Virtualization by Composite Software

June 07, 2011 - (Free Research)

Validated by leading analyst firms Gartner and Forrester, data virtualization is considered a “must have” in every enterprise’s data integration portfolio. This white paper discusses the five most frequently deployed data virtualization usage patterns.

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The Four Steps to Virtual Port Channel by Global Knowledge

August 18, 2011 - (Free Research)

Gain insight into the value of a new technology, overlay transport virtualization (OTV), in this expert resource. OTV enables network scaling and the moving of components of the data center from one side to the other.

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Security - Pix 500 Series Firewalls by Cisco Systems

The world-leading Cisco PIX Security Appliance Series provides robust, enterprise-class, integrated network security services including stateful inspection firewalling, protocol and application inspection, virtual private networking, in-line intrusion protection, and rich multimedia and voice security-in cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solutions.

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The TCP/IP and OSI Models by Global Knowledge

March 04, 2011 - (Free Research)

Check out this white paper to learn about two network protocol models, TCP/IP and OSI.

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Oracle Exadata Storage Server X2-2 by Oracle Corporation

December 12, 2011 - (Free Research)

Read this white paper and learn about the intelligent software in the Oracle Exadata Storage Server that accelerates database query processing (DQP) by offloading database query processing to the storage layer.

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Cloud Storage for SAP Data and Document Archiving by Dolphin

January 10, 2011 - (Free Research)

Dolphin’s Content Archive Service for Cloud lets SAP users use Storage as a Service as an ArchiveLink repository. The service allows a direct connection from the SAP archiving layer to major public cloud provider. It’s an option that makes sense for any organization, whether or not you are running other SAP solutions in the cloud.

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Speeding Up File Transfers in Windows 7 by Global Knowledge

January 10, 2011 - (Free Research)

This white paper discusses the tips and tricks that might make file copying quicker for your network.

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12 Things to Know When Troubleshooting Your Network by Global Knowledge

December 2008 - (Free Research)

This white paper addresses twelve common issues that network administrators should examine when troubleshooting network problems.

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Top 10 Tips to Ensure Data Center Consolidation Success: Tips 10-6 by HP

November 2011 - (Free Research)

Data center consolidation can result in many benefits for your business, but it is not a simple undertaking. This short video explores key tips that can help you ensure data center consolidation success.

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Integrating Dell Equallogic™ Sans with Citrix XENSERVER: Realizing Virtualization’s Full Potential by Dell | EqualLogic

November 2008 - (Free Research)

XenServer enables consolidation of server and other infrastructure resources, by combining servers and storage into resource pools that can be apportioned to the applications with the highest business need.

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Routing at Layer 2: FabricPath by Global Knowledge

August 2011 - (Free Research)

Gain a deeper understanding of current networking issues and how they are related to the evolution of computer networks. In particular, examine how administrators have dealt with switching bandwidth from WAN to LAN with FabricPath.

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Using Syslog Effectively for Security Troubleshooting by Global Knowledge

January 2010 - (Free Research)

This paper examines the numerous ways that syslog messages can be used to enhance the secure deployment of an infrastructure of equipment from Cisco®. Syslog can not only be an essential auditing tool for network and administrative events, but also can be an effective troubleshooting tool.

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2-Layer BPM: Oracle’s Unique Strategy Towards Exceptional Agility and Business Process Efficiencies by Oracle Corporation

January 2008 - (Free Research)

A new approach to Business Process Management (BPM) is the use of BPM and SOA together in a layering strategy. This white paper explores the BPM layered concept and offers a case study of how ABN AMRO, one of the world's largest financial institutions, has benefited from its deployment.

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Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Overview by Global Knowledge

November 2010 - (Free Research)

MPLS stands for Multiprotocol Label Switching and is defined as “a mechanism in high-performance telecommunications networks that direct and carried data from one network node to the next, making it easy to create ‘virtual links’ between distant nodes.” Read on for a thorough overview of MPLS and learn how MPLS can benefit your organization.

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Getting To Know MED-V In Windows 7 by Global Knowledge

November 2010 - (Free Research)

This white paper introduces MED-V (Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization), Microsoft’s enterprise-oriented tool for delivering legacy applications in virtual machines running on clients across your business network.

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Access Control Lists (ACLs) by Global Knowledge

August 2009 - (Free Research)

In this white paper, we'll take a look at access control lists, often referred to as access lists or ACLs (sometimes pronounced "ackels").

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MPLS: What Is It? What Can It Do for Me? by Global Knowledge

January 2009 - (Free Research)

MPLS is a foundational technology that allows service providers and enterprise architects to offer state-of-the art networking to their customers.

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Risk Based Authentication: Putting an Extra Layer of Security Between you and Internet Threats by CA Technologies.

July 2011 - (Free Research)

View this video to explore how a flexible, layered approach to security can help mitigate risks. Discover how risk-based authentication can secure the authentication process across multiple devices and how it can intelligently request step-up authentication when appropriate.

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