Optimizing Applications on Cisco Networks takes a practical look at how application performance management can assist in the end-to-end application delivery model by proactively identifying hot spots within an organization.Показать полностьюOptimizing Applications on Cisco Networks takes a practical look at how application performance management can assist in the end-to-end application delivery model by proactively identifying hot spots within an organization. This book covers network dependent application delivery, with an emphasis on optimizing the underlying infrastructure, procedures, and methodologies to aid and measure delivery. The book also covers applications, delivery techniques, and QoS protocols.

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is the standard for directory information access and is the underlying protocol for a variety of email systems, Web systems, and enterprise applications.Показать полностьюLightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is the standard for directory information access and is the underlying protocol for a variety of email systems, Web systems, and enterprise applications. LDAP enables central management of users, groups, devices, and other data, thereby simplifying directory management and reducing the total cost of ownership. Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services, written by the creators of the protocol, is known as the LDAP bible and is the classic text for learning about LDAP and how to utilize it effectively. The Second Edition builds on this success by acting as an exhaustive resource for designing, deploying, and maintaining LDAP directory services. Topics such as implementation pitfalls, establishing and maintaining user access to information, troubleshooting, and real-world scenarios will be thoroughly explored.

Fault-Tolerant IP and MPLS Networks provides you with an in-depth analysis of the mechanisms that improve the reliability and availability of IP and MPLS control plane components. The IP/MPLS control-plane architecture and all its restart mechanisms are explained with examples and deployment considerations.

A network is a system of two or more computers that are connected in some manner (you have lots of choices about the "manner"). Each computer on the network has access to the files and peripheral equipment (printers and modems) on all the other computers on the network. Using multiple computers is much easier if you have a network.Показать полностьюA network is a system of two or more computers that are connected in some manner (you have lots of choices about the "manner"). Each computer on the network has access to the files and peripheral equipment (printers and modems) on all the other computers on the network. Using multiple computers is much easier if you have a network. You don't have to remember which computer you were using when you started that letter to Uncle Harry because you can just reach across the network to finish it using any computer in the house. A home network allows you to do the work you have to do better and more efficiently. You can benefit from a network if you * Use PCs that run either Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows XP * Want to share computers on a network, whether they're desktop computers or laptops * Have more people in the household than computers, so more than one person may use any single computer Home Networking For Dummies isn't a novel, so you don't have to start at page one and read every chapter in order – you can't spoil the ending. This book is meant to be digested on a subject-by-subject basis. Each chapter is self-contained, covering a specific subject. You'll gain insight into: * Planning and installing your home network * Performing some software tasks to fine-tune your network * Using your network to access or print files from other computers * Keeping your network safe from viruses and intruders * Preparing for disaster by keeping your computers healthy and making sure you don't lose your data if a computer dies Creating a network is satisfying, fun, and incredibly useful. Have a good time. You're on the cutting edge of computer technology. By reading this book, you prove that you are a networking nerd – and that’s a compliment.

Covers the administration of all operating systems, data and network security, new trends in storage options, and server, network, and storage management Thoroughly explores each topic, with attention to various network and system design options, best practices, potential problems, and leading solutions Discusses how to build resiliency into the network, servers, and storage to prevent service outages despite hardware or software failures Includes plenty of real-world examples that illustrate objectives, problems, and solutions, along with a complete best practices section for every topic Shows administrators how to ensure close to 100 percent service uptime with various high-availability options such as redundancy and clustering; how to deal with server and storage proliferation, and how to manage separate networks for voice, IP, and storage

Windows XP Unwired provides a complete introduction to all the wireless technologies supported by Windows XP, including Wi-Fi (802.11b, a, and g), infrared, Bluetooth, CDMA2000, and GPRS. It’s a one-stop wireless information source for technically savvy Windows XP users. This book will show you the full spectrum view of wireless capabilities of Windows XP, and how to take advantage of them.

The release of Windows 2000 Server represents a major advance in the integration of Microsoft’s and Cisco’s network technologies. Windows 2000’s LDAP-compliant directory service, Active Directory, is accessible over any TCP/IP based internetwork.Показать полностьюThe release of Windows 2000 Server represents a major advance in the integration of Microsoft’s and Cisco’s network technologies. Windows 2000’s LDAP-compliant directory service, Active Directory, is accessible over any TCP/IP based internetwork. As such, the Active Directory is the foundation of this book. Coverage also includes: * QoS * VoIP * Telephony applications for Cisco’s IOS and Microsoft’s Windows 2000 * IP Routing * Streaming Data This book is unique in that it explores the technologies of Cisco and Microsoft both separately and together. If you have a network that uses either Cisco equipment or Microsoft Windows 2000, you'll find the book useful. If you have a network that uses both Cisco equipment and Microsoft Windows 2000, you'll find the book invaluable.

This book discusses problems and offers recommendations and solutions in each of the IT disciplines most often seen in large enterprises today. All of the major functional areas—networking (wide area and local area networks); hardware and operating system platforms, applications, and services; facilities, recovery and mirroring sites, and storage; and management and testing—are examined.

The DNS & BIND Cookbook presents solutions to the many problems faced by network administrators responsible for a name server. This title is an indispensable companion to DNS & BIND, 4th Edition, the definitive guide to the critical task of name server administration.Показать полностьюThe DNS & BIND Cookbook presents solutions to the many problems faced by network administrators responsible for a name server. This title is an indispensable companion to DNS & BIND, 4th Edition, the definitive guide to the critical task of name server administration. The cookbook contains dozens of code recipes showing solutions to everyday problems, ranging from simple questions, like, "How do I get BIND?" to more advanced topics like providing name service for IPv6 addresses.

A complete configuration manual for MPLS, MPLS VPNs, MPLS TE, QoS, Any Transport over MPLS (AToM), and VPLS * Understand the crucial Cisco commands for various MPLS scenarios * Understand fundamentals of MPLS operation and learn to configure basic MPLS in Frame Relay and ATM-based environments * Master fundamentals of MPLS VPN operation including Multiprotocol BGP (MBGP) operation, VPNv4 route exchange, and basic MPLS VPN configuration in the provider network * Understand and configure various PE-CE routing protocols in MPLS VPN networks * Understand MPLS VPN provisioning in an Inter-provider VPN (Inter-AS) and Carrier Supporting Carrier (CSC) environment *Learn MPLS TE and its advanced features * Examine AToM with configuration examples for like-to-like and any-to-any L2 VPN implementations and VPLS components and operation, VPLS configuration and verification, and VPLS topologies * Learn about MPLS QoS, including configuration and implementation of uniform and short pipe modes MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software is a complete and detailed resource to the configuration of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks and associated features.Показать полностьюA complete configuration manual for MPLS, MPLS VPNs, MPLS TE, QoS, Any Transport over MPLS (AToM), and VPLS * Understand the crucial Cisco commands for various MPLS scenarios * Understand fundamentals of MPLS operation and learn to configure basic MPLS in Frame Relay and ATM-based environments * Master fundamentals of MPLS VPN operation including Multiprotocol BGP (MBGP) operation, VPNv4 route exchange, and basic MPLS VPN configuration in the provider network * Understand and configure various PE-CE routing protocols in MPLS VPN networks * Understand MPLS VPN provisioning in an Inter-provider VPN (Inter-AS) and Carrier Supporting Carrier (CSC) environment *Learn MPLS TE and its advanced features * Examine AToM with configuration examples for like-to-like and any-to-any L2 VPN implementations and VPLS components and operation, VPLS configuration and verification, and VPLS topologies * Learn about MPLS QoS, including configuration and implementation of uniform and short pipe modes MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software is a complete and detailed resource to the configuration of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks and associated features. Through its practical, hands-on approach, you'll become familiar with MPLS technologies and their configurations using Cisco IOS® Software. MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software covers basic-to-advanced MPLS concepts and configuration. Beyond its emphasis on MPLS, you'll learn about applications and deployments associated with MPLS, such as traffic engineering (TE), Layer 2 virtual private networks (VPN), and Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS). You'll receive practical guidance and deployment scenarios that can be enhanced by re-creation of the setups and configurations demonstrated within this book. You'll move quickly from a brief overview of MPLS technology and basic MPLS configuration on Cisco® routers to more advanced topics. Several chapters provide instruction on VPN connectivity options, including implementing Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in MPLS VPNs. You'll receive configuration guidelines for advanced MPLS implementations such as MPLS TE, quality of service (QoS), and extranet VPNs. You'll learn about implementation of Layer 2 VPNs versus Layer 3 VPNs with Cisco Any Transport over MPLS (AToM). And you'll see demonstrations of implementing VPLS on Cisco routers complete with the configurations and platform support. "I highly recommend MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software as required reading for those in search of practical guidance of the technology and nuances of configuring MPLS for next-generation networks for voice, video, data, and application service offerings across a wide variety of deployment scenarios." –Carlos Dominguez, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Service Provider Operations, Cisco Systems® This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.

A concise introduction to storage networking protocols Introduces network administrators to the requirements of storage protocols Compares and contrasts the basic functionality of Ethernet, IP, and Fibre Channel The Fundamental series from Cisco Press launches the basis to readers for understanding the purpose, application, and management of technologies A plethora of new storage networking products have appeared on the market, and more are expected to appear as the market continues to expand.Показать полностьюA concise introduction to storage networking protocols Introduces network administrators to the requirements of storage protocols Compares and contrasts the basic functionality of Ethernet, IP, and Fibre Channel The Fundamental series from Cisco Press launches the basis to readers for understanding the purpose, application, and management of technologies A plethora of new storage networking products have appeared on the market, and more are expected to appear as the market continues to expand. The IDC predicts the total storage/storage networking market will reach $71.4 billion in 2006. With so many new storage networking products on the market, the Fundamentals series from Cisco press is the ideal series for a storage networking protocols book. Network administrators, system administrators, and storage administrators must develop new skills to effectively deploy and support new storage networking products as the paradigm continues to shift. This book is aimed at readers who have recently entered the storage networking field. The foundational learning in the book will provide the reader with a basic comparison of various networking technologies that are commonly used to transport mainstream storage protocols. In particular it provides a comparative analysis of Ethernet, TCP/IP and Fibre Channel in the context of storage. This book starts with an overview of the storage networking industry then proceeds to an overview of the OSI Reference Model and common network protocols. Next, implementation of common services within each protocol is compared. The book then turns its focus from general networking to storage networking by introducing the reader to storage-specific protocols. The book concludes with a brief introduction to storage protocol analysis and technologies related storage networking.

This book focuses on how to configure and secure IP networks utilizing the various security technologies offered by Cisco Systems. Inside are numerous configuration examples combined with extensive instruction from security veterans, that will provide you with the information you need to implement a network solution and manage any sized IP network security infrastructure.

Deriving the grid metaphor from the electric network of cables and power stations, grid computing is and extension of the concept of “computer time sharing” in which the computing environment aims at enabling the selection, sharing, and aggregation of geographically distributed resources based on a range of considerations important to optimizing computing resources.Показать полностьюDeriving the grid metaphor from the electric network of cables and power stations, grid computing is and extension of the concept of “computer time sharing” in which the computing environment aims at enabling the selection, sharing, and aggregation of geographically distributed resources based on a range of considerations important to optimizing computing resources. Aiming his volume at corporate IT professionals, Minoli (managing director, Leading-Edge Networks Incorporated) synthesizes the state of the field, covering such topics as grid benefits; components and architectures; standards; deployment issues and approaches; grid system economics; and communication systems for local, national, and global grids.

Cisco Unity Fundamentals provides design and administration goals for migrating from PBX to Cisco IP Telephony, as well as working in a mixed PBX/Cisco IP Telephony environment.Показать полностьюCisco Unity Fundamentals provides design and administration goals for migrating from PBX to Cisco IP Telephony, as well as working in a mixed PBX/Cisco IP Telephony environment. You will learn about the transition from the traditional model, with separate architectures for voice-mail and e-mail systems, to supporting unified messaging: e-mail, voice, and fax messages delivered to a single inbox. You will also discover common troubleshooting solutions, such as performance monitoring and the importance of data collection for predicting future system requirements.

Network Management, MIBs and MPLS: Principles, Design and Implementation is the definitive guide to managing and troubleshooting enterprise and service provider networks.Показать полностьюNetwork Management, MIBs and MPLS: Principles, Design and Implementation is the definitive guide to managing and troubleshooting enterprise and service provider networks. This in-depth tutorial from networking expert Stephen Morris delivers clear and concise instruction on networking with MIBs, SNMP, MPLS, and much more. Coverage includes SNMPv3, network management software components, IP routing, HP Openview Network Node Manager, NMS software components, among other key techniques and tools for managing large network systems.

This text addresses key network management challenges, showing professionals how to tie together incompatible LANs, meld legacy systems and LANs, extend the reach of LANs with wireless links, and protect information assets from various disaster scenarios.

Nothing happens on the Internet without the underlying collection of network protocols — the TCP/IP stack — playing a role. If you're looking to increase your networking knowledge — and your marketability — by becoming familiar with TCP/IP, take a look at Illustrated TCP/IP for an orientation.Показать полностьюNothing happens on the Internet without the underlying collection of network protocols — the TCP/IP stack — playing a role. If you're looking to increase your networking knowledge — and your marketability — by becoming familiar with TCP/IP, take a look at Illustrated TCP/IP for an orientation. In his coverage of IP, Matthew Naugle explains IPv4 and IPv6, along with the protocols that facilitate routing and other interactions among IP hosts (including Routing Information Protocol [RIP], Open Shortest Path First [OSPF], and Internet Control Message Protocol [ICMP]). Naugle covers Transport Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and offers information on the software that has grown up around the TCP/IP suite (including FTP, DNS, and SMTP). This series of short articles provides overviews of IP addresses and subnetting, explains key relationships among the TCP/IP technologies, and overall, represents a good way to gain basic familiarity with the essential Internet communications standards and related applications. You'll be ready for environment-specific guides after you work through this book.

CCIE Routing and Switching Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is a best of breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCIE® Routing and Switching written exam.Показать полностьюCCIE Routing and Switching Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is a best of breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCIE® Routing and Switching written exam. Senior instructor and best-selling author Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve your routing and switching knowledge. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

Even if you aren't a networking professional, Upgrading and Repairing Networks explains those tough networking concepts in a way that won't make you reach for a bottle of aspirin, starting with the fundamentals and working through more advanced concepts.Показать полностьюEven if you aren't a networking professional, Upgrading and Repairing Networks explains those tough networking concepts in a way that won't make you reach for a bottle of aspirin, starting with the fundamentals and working through more advanced concepts. Now in its fourth edition, this industry classic networking reference gives you real world, in-depth explanations of confusing networking architectures and protocols, and helps you track down and repair networking problems that are costing you and/or your company money — right now. Don't be the only networking professional caught in a network meltdown without a copy of this trusty tome at your side.

Upgrading and Repairing Networks, Fifth Edition is the definitive guide for anyone with a network, from home networking enthusiasts to professional network administrators.Показать полностьюUpgrading and Repairing Networks, Fifth Edition is the definitive guide for anyone with a network, from home networking enthusiasts to professional network administrators. The book explains network architectures and protocols using plain English and real-world examples, and gives valuable insight for fixing network problems. This updated edition includes the latest on network planning and design, and building a network using wired, wireless, or both technologies. It covers the latest updates in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as Gigabit Ethernet, virtual LANs, Bluetooth, WAP, security, firewalls, and VPN use.