Networking

Using the GNS3 Network Simulator to create a Cisco CCNA Lab

The best way to learn about Cisco networking is to have your own lab. However, that is hard to do (costly, takes up space, and time-consuming). The best way to do this is to have a virtual Cisco lab using GNS3. This is easy to do with proper instruction. Fortunately, Train Signal Training recently...

New Network Management Software website

I just ran across a new website that is dedicated to Network Management Software (networkmanagementsoftware.com, how appropriate!). I like the idea of the site because they specialize in just NMS - nothing...

The ABC’s of Cyber Security

Did you know that October was the Nation Cyber Security Awareness Month, as declared by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? In fact, this was the 6th year annual Cyber Security Awareness Month. Cisco has put together some great articles and videos covering Cyber Security on the

Cisco Integrated 890 Series Router delivers completely

All I can say is "Wow". This integrated router offers endless options including secure broadband with Metro Enternet capabilities for the small business world, eToken credentials and two 2.0 USB ports for security, 1000 Based T Gig and 10/100 Based...

Cisco Nexus 1000V – 3 free videos

Have you seen my 3 free videos on how to download, install, and use the Cisco Nexus 1000V distributed virtual switch? I was one of the judges that selected this as the the best new technology of VMworld in 2008. If you aren't familiar with the Nexus 1000V (or N1KV), it is a software switch that...

Inflight Internet Access – wifi on your airplane

I am writing this while flying on an airplane. How is that possible? I am using the new American Airlines inflight wifi and I wanted to offer up a little information on it in bullet form:

• First off - it's FAST! IFor regular web browsing and...

10 New Features of Windows 7 Networking

In my latest article, I cover what's new in Windows 7 Networking. While there are many new features, what I did was to break it down into the 10 of the new, most important, Windows 7 Networking features. To read the full article, just visit:

Cisco reaches 1 Million certified, CCIE R&S Program Update, and NEW CCNA Voice Option

1. Cisco recently announced that, to date, they have certified over 1 Million individuals and over 20,000 people with CCIE certifications. WOW - can you believe that there...

Cisco Live is this week!

Will you be at Cisco Live 2009 (aka Cisco Networkers)? I blogged about Cisco Live back in May because I was even excited about it then. Now that it is here, I am...

Introduction to Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances

In this article from the Petri IT Knowledgebase, Tom Finnis covers the Cisco ASA 5500 series appliances - what models are available and what they offer you. All the key features like Firewall, SSL, IPSec VPN, Intrusion Prevention (IPS), and Content Security are covered. To read the full article,...