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Basic Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Information
STP is used by switches to prevent loops occurring on a network, this process is implemented by using spanning tree algorithm in disabling unwanted links and blocking ports that could cause loop. Loops and duplicate frames can have severe consequences...
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Cisco Is Just Too Boring
There comes a point in the life of most companies when they realize that no matter what they do it will never be enough to excite investors. This is a reality with which network giant Cisco must deal. Because despite recently logging its seventh consecutive...
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Cisco Acquire Cloupia to Advance Data Center Cloud Orchestration
Networking giant Cisco announced today that it is acquiring privately held cloud software vendor Cloupia for $125 million. Cloupia develops infrastructure management software for automating data center infrastructure. The company's core product is the...
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VLAN Types
Nowadays, there is essentially one way of implementing VLANs - port-based VLANs. A port-based VLAN is associated with a port called an access VLAN. However in the network there are a number of terms for VLANs. Some terms define the type of network traffic...
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Tips to Configure VLAN on a Cisco Switch
VLAN stands for virtual LAN and technically we can say, a VLAN is a broadcast domain created by switch. When managing a switch, the management domain is always VLAN 1, the default VLAN. All ports of switch are assigned to VLAN 1 by default. VLAN increase...
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Cisco ASA Version 9.0 Was Released
Q. What is Cisco ASA Software Release 9.0? A. Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software Release 9.0 is the latest release of the software that powers the Cisco ASA family . The same core ASA code delivers enterprise-class security capabilities...
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Cisco’s Nexus is a Big Big Deal
It's hard to overstate how important the Nexus data-center switching platform, set to be unveiled Monday, is to Cisco Systems: for the dominant networking vendor's enterprise business, it's the biggest thing since the Catalyst 6000, which made its debut...
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Three Big Reasons to Buy Cisco
While Cisco Systems has put up lackluster results thus far this year – down just over 1% on a year-to-date basis as of this writing– there are some significant reasons to buy this stock at current levels. To begin with, even as analysts wrongly try to...
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IP Phone Recommendation: Why Cisco IP Phone 7962?
Cisco 7962 is a “must buy” IP phone product in the market. Compare to many other IP phone products in the market, Cisco 7962 is still the best, in term of quality and its affordable price. Cisco 7962 has many great features that definitely will benefit...
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Quick Q and A to know Cisco SMARTnet Service.
What is Cisco SMARTnet Service? Cisco SMARTnet Service is an award-winning technical support service that can give your IT staff direct, anytime access to Cisco experts and online self-help resources required to resolve issues with most Cisco products....
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Cisco Said to Cut Ties with China's ZTE
Follows investigation into sales to Iran Cisco has reportedly cut ties with Chinese telecom vendor ZTE after allegations that ZTE sold Cisco gear to Iran. In June, a Reuters story revealed that Cisco, HP and Oracle gear was being sold to an Iranian mobile...
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Cisco and NetApp Waggle Shrunken ExpressPod at Hitachi and Friends
Get a load of our converged convergement VMworld It looks like the vendors are sizing each other up for battle in the converged systems world at VMworld: NetApp and Cisco have announced ExpressPod , a pre-packed and tested and downsized FlexPod. Storage...
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What Hardware Vendor IPv6 Support
There are many tested IPv6 networks deployed across the world. For actual deployment, however, all the companies need to ensure that the vendors who support companies’ network have the requisite IPv6 enhancements. There are two categories of IPv6 enhancements....
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Cisco Takes Next Steps to Blend Wired, Wireless Networks
Centralizing access control, security, management Cisco revealed new WLAN access points and controllers, along with its latest steps to blend wireless and wired enterprise networks together. The networking vendor announced upgraded server applications...
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The Larger Companies Prefer Cisco Catalyst 2960 and Catalyst 3750 Series
Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series, intelligent Ethernet switches, is popular with the larger enterprises and companies, as well as Cisco 3750 series. Why Cisco 2960 and Cisco 3750 are welcomed by the larger companies? There are some tips, features and reviews...
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Cisco CEO---John Chambers’ Almost Excellent Adventure
Cisco CEO John Chambers had a very active week this week, making the rounds with the daily business press to address such topics as his retirement, rival HP and suggestions for the next President of the United States. His week ended with the disclosure...
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Cisco Celebrates Ongoing Role in Australian National Broadband Network Build
September 25, 2012, Cisco announced that it has been selected by NBN Co to provide equipment for its national data connectivity network. Established by the Australian federal government, NBN Co will design, build and operate Australia's wholesale-only,...
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Frame Relay Switch Configuration-CCNA Certification Training
A Cisco Lab Case Study--- Many CCNA certification candidates want to add a frame relay switch to their Cisco router lab, but aren't quite sure how to configure one. Other candidates aren't quite sure what frames relay switch is, or what Cisco routers...
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Cisco ASA 8.3, 8.4 Hairpinning NAT Configuration
Cisco ASA configuration may be a frustrating issue for many Cisco users. In fact, everyone has his own troublesome condition. Here Ethan Banks, a network engineer, share his experience of helping his VPN client access a remote office, as well as an example...
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Cisco OnPlus: Managed Network Services Through SMB VARs
Cisco OnPlus Service is offered at a list price of $250, which includes an OnPlus Network Agent appliance. Expanding on its offerings to small business partners, networking specialist Cisco announced a cloud-based service called OnPlus that offers channel...
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What Is a Layer 3 Switch? Router vs. Layer 3 Switches
Layer 3 switches were conceived as a technology to improve on the performance of routers used in large local area networks (LANs) like corporate intranets. The key difference between Layer 3 switches and routers lies in the hardware technology used to...
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Cisco CloudVerse: Build One Private Cloud, Multiple Hypervisors
Cisco steps back from close partner VMware to help firms build a private cloud using Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware ESX Server, plus Cisco blades By Charles Babcock from InformationWeek Cisco Systems Tuesday took a step back from its close cloud partner...
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Cisco 7600 Series Router, Ideal for Enterprise WAN Aggregation
Ideal for Enterprise WAN aggregation or service provider environments, Cisco 7600 series is the industry's first carrier-class edge router to offer integrated, high-density Ethernet switching, carrier-class IP/MPLS routing, and 10-Gbps interfaces , benefiting...
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Cisco Club: Cisco Catalyst & Cisco Catalyst Switches
Catalyst is the brand name for a variety of network switches sold by Cisco Systems. While commonly associated with Ethernet switches, a number of different interfaces have been available throughout the history of the brand. Cisco acquired several different...
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Cisco Unified IP Phone Guide: Overview on Cisco 7971 IP Phone
Overview on Cisco 7971 IP Phone 1 Programmable buttons Configurable buttons that provide access to various phone features 2 Footstand button Allows you to adjust the angle of the phone base. 3 Display button Awakens the touchscreen from power-save mode...
