Port Security
Dear All, Presently we have configured port security as below switchport mode access switchport port-security switchport port-security violation restrict switchport port-security mac-address sticky switchport port-security mac-address sticky 000a     Now we need to modify the above configuration to switchport mode access switchprot port-security switchport port-security violation restrict switchport port-security mac-address 000A. Previously we have [...]

Answer Question   |  October 21, 2009  6:05 AM
MAC address, Network security, Port Security

Where do ICT professionals search and/or share online?
So where do IT professionals go for support? I would like to hear about your favorite online resources. Discussion groups, knowledge sharing, quality forums, sites for specific areas like tcp/ip or management or security, etc. For example I belong to the British Computer Society and keep a subscription to MS TechNet and follow the topics [...]

Answer Question   |  October 30, 2009  5:41 AM
Information and communication technologies industry, Knowledge Transfer, Networking, Professional development, Server room, SMB, TCP/IP

ldapd error on Ubuntu fileserver
I adminster an Ubuntu fileserver, with ldap and samba to use for client control, but when I have to reboot I get an error that the ldap service ldapd can’t start and I have to wait about 10 minutes for the server to properly boot and the ldapd is finally started. Is there a way [...]

Answer Question   |  October 20, 2009  7:55 PM
LDAP, Linux, Ubuntu Errors

The most-watched IT questions this week: Oct. 20, 2009
Here are the 5 most watched questions on ITKE: There’s some great discussions going on ranging from SQL to diagnosing app crashes. Go answer a question now and take your shot at winning a TV, or check out the rest of the top 10 on the Community Blog: 1.ORA-31672 in oracle 11g tops the list, [...]

Answer Question   |  October 21, 2009  6:20 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP

List all users in group..
I am trying to pull the list of all users in a specified group. I have been able to query all of the groups like this: strUsername = Right(strUsername, Len(strUsername) – InStrRev(strUsername, “”)) Set objDomain = GetObject(“GC://rootDSE”) objADsPath = objDomain.Get(“defaultNamingContext”) Set objDomain = Nothing Set con = CreateObject(“ADODB.Connection”) con.Provider = “ADsDSOObject” con.Open “Active Directory Provider” [...]

Answer Question   |  October 20, 2009  5:37 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory User Profiles, LDAP

Suppress FTP messages
I’ve got a program that FTP’s (put) files to another system. I always used the program in batch mode. Now I’m trying to ref the program interactively. But message ‘Press ENTER to end terminal session.’ requires user intervention. Does any know how I can suppress FTP messages while running in interactive mode?

Answer Question   |  October 20, 2009  5:02 PM
AS/400 FTP, FTP Automation, FTP Send Notifications

Fibre Channel HBAs initiator or target mode for netapp
How can you tell if the fibre channel hbas are in initiator or target mode in a NettApp SAN?

Answer Question   |  November 10, 2009  4:06 PM
Fibre channel, Fibre channel SAN, HBA, NetApp, Netapp 3140, SAN

When a Network receives a packet, does it use the IP or MAC address?
When a packet is sent in the network, which address is being used; the IP (Internet Protocol) or MAC (Media Access Control)?

Answer Question   |  October 20, 2009  2:43 PM
Internet protocol, IP, Mac, Networking

Which are the best DNS companies out there?
There are so many DNS companies out there, what criteria should a company use to choose between them? There are many types of records that a company might want to set up from, i.e., A- records for a domain name or various TXT records for subdomains. Plus, there are so many variations in price amongst [...]

Answer Question   |  January 7, 2010  2:39 PM
DNS, DNS companies, Networking, subdomains

What function does Cat 5E and its OSI operator have?
What function does a Cat 5E cable have and what is its OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) operator?

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2012  2:34 PM
Cat 5E, Networking, OSI

What is the difference between TCP and OSI?
What is the difference between TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and OSI (Open Systems Interconnection)?

Answer Question   |  October 20, 2009  2:30 PM
Networking, OSI, TCP

How can I prepare for the CCNA exam in addition to my college course?
How would you recommend that I prepare for my CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) exam? I have been taking courses through my college, DeVry University, but I want to be even more prepared. The courses run us through various labs and provide us with additional material for reading. I have read the routing protocols and [...]

Answer Question   |  November 7, 2009  2:12 PM
CCNA, Cisco, Dynamips, ICND1, ICND2, Networking

Is an MCSE or a CCNP degree more valuable to an employer?
With the economy the way it is, is it better to have a CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certificate? I don’t have time to complete both courses and I’m urgently seeking employment.

Answer Question   |  April 7, 2012  2:02 PM
CCNP, Cisco, Cisco certifications, economy, IT jobs and career development, jobs, MCSE, Microsoft, Microsoft certifications, Networking, Networking certifications

What’s the best way to practice for the A+ exam?
What would you consider the best way to practice for the A+ exam? I’d like to earn my A+ networking certification.

Answer Question   |  June 18, 2011  1:58 PM
A+ Certification, A+ exam, Certification study, Networking, networking certification, practice exams

How much can someone make with RHCE, CCNA and CCNP certifications?
How much do you think I will be able to make if I already possess an RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certificate, as well as a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and, CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)?

Answer Question   |  March 3, 2011  1:54 PM
CCNA, CCNP, Certifications and salaries, Cisco certification, Networking, networking certification, RCHE

Five t-shirts to give away: Upload those profile pictures!
I’ve been noticing a dropoff in profile pictures lately — here’s a reminder on how to upload yours if you haven’t already. If you’re participating in the community, we want to know who you are! I’ll be mailing out five t-shirts to the first five people (with eligible mailing addresses) to upload profile pictures and [...]

Answer Question   |  December 29, 2009  7:43 PM
AS/400, CIO, CRM, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, Profile Pictures, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP

Wireless networking in concrete building
I am new to networking and need to know what wireless networking equipment I need to set up a business network in a concrete building (consisting of 14 floors and 173 units). A site survey was done (by a company that is no longer in business), and they assessed that I need two wireless routers [...]

Answer Question   |  July 26, 2011  1:48 PM
Wi-Fi, Wireless Access Point, Wireless networking

Packet Sniffer
I need to know about packet sniffer with a clear demo and how the packets are transmitted in TCP and UDP.

Answer Question   |  October 20, 2009  1:46 PM
Packet sniffers, TCP, UDP

Add FIPS Security into our WLAN product – printer.
We would like to add FIPS Security into our WLAN product – printer.   The printer is running with Linux OS.   Appreciate if you could help to advise the followings. 1. available free software/ Commercial packages 2. certification process 3. the level of FIPS required

Answer Question   |  October 19, 2009  1:40 PM
FIPS, Linux printer drivers, WLAN, WLAN protocols

Hp openview Training
where can i get the training of HP openview in middleeast region

Answer Question   |  October 19, 2009  11:21 AM
HP OpenView, HP OpenView Training, Network monitoring, Network testing