| 1. | - Discovering the Upcoming Wi-Fi Direct Standard
- By
Eric Geier
- Aug 16, 2010
- See how you'll benefit from this new Wi-Fi standard. Eric Geier shows you how it compares with Bluetooth and the existing Wi-Fi ad-hoc networking. Plus you'll discover its downsides and negative impacts.
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| 2. | - Security in Tcl Scripts for Cisco IOS
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Arvind Durai, Raymond Blair, John Lautmann
- Aug 10, 2010
- This chapter provides an introduction to PKI infrastructure and goes on to cover the use of digital signatures to sign a Tcl script, a scenario for Tcl script-failure, and scaling Tcl script distribution.
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| 3. | - CCNP ROUTE 642-902 Exam Foundation Learning: Implementing Path Control
- By
Diane Teare
- Aug 5, 2010
- This chapter covers implementing path control, focusing on understanding and implementing path control as well as advanced path control tools.
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| 4. | - WLAN Design: Range, Performance, and Roaming Considerations
- By
Jim Geier
- Aug 3, 2010
- This chapter provides insight and addresses important elements you should consider to avoid common problems when designing a wireless LAN.
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| 5. | - Configuration of Frame Mode MPLS
- By
David Hucaby, Steve McQuerry, Andrew Whitaker
- Jul 28, 2010
- This chapter covers the background and configuration of frame mode Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).
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| 6. | - Configuring the Cisco Unified Personal Communicator
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Brian Morgan, Shane Lisenbea, Michael Popovich
- Jul 27, 2010
- This chapter covers the client installation, configuration, basic and advanced features, and client-side troubleshooting of the Cisco Unified Personal Communicator.
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| 7. | - CCNP Wireless IUWMS Quick Reference: Implementing Location-Based Services
- By
Jerome Henry
- Jul 20, 2010
- This chapter describes the location-tracking techniques used in providing location-based services — unique events tied to the physical location of an 802.11 device.
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| 8. | - Introduction to Cisco NX-OS
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David Jansen, Kevin Corbin, Ron Fuller
- Jul 19, 2010
- This chapter provides an introduction and overview of NX-OS and a comparison between traditional IOS and NX-OS configurations and terminology.
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| 9. | - Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture
- By
Balaji Sivasubramanian, Erum Frahim, Richard Froom
- Jul 15, 2010
- This chapter introduces you to the concepts of enterprise campus designs, along with an implementation process that can ensure a successful campus network deployment.
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| 10. | - Cisco Data Center Virtualization Server Architectures
- By
Roger Andersson, Silvano Gai, Tommi Salli
- Jul 1, 2010
- This chapter examines processor, memory, and I/O subsystems with particular reference to servers built according to the IA-32, often generically called x86 architecture.
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| 11. | - Network Security Auditing Tools and Techniques
- By
Chris Jackson
- Jun 29, 2010
- This chapter discusses software tools and techniques auditors can use to test network security controls. Security testing as a process is covered, but the focus is on gathering the evidence useful for an audit.
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| 12. | - Recovering and Securing Your Wi-Fi Encryption Keys
- By
Eric Geier
- Jun 4, 2010
- Have you forgotten the WEP or WPA key or passphrase for your Wi-Fi? Eric Geier helps you discover how to recover or reset and secure your network password.
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| 13. | - CCDC and the Tale of the Insider Threat
- By
Brad Bowers
- May 24, 2010
- Brad Bowers discusses the value of including the threat of insider attacks in Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) events.
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| 14. | - Five Applications to Secure Your Wi-Fi Hotspot Connections
- By
Eric Geier
- May 13, 2010
- Don't risk eavesdroppers capturing your email, passwords, and other sensitive info! Eric Geier reviews five helpful apps that encrypt your wireless traffic.
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| 15. | - The Bad Guys from Outside: Malware
- By
Tom Gillis
- Apr 29, 2010
- In this chapter, you'll learn how malware works and why it presents such a threat to the enterprise.
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| 16. | - CCNP TSHOOT Certification Guide: Understanding the Basics of QoS
- By
Kevin Wallace
- Apr 27, 2010
- Kevin Wallace discusses basic quality of service (QoS) mechanisms on Cisco routers, which are important to understand when troubleshooting VoIP issues.
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| 17. | - IPv6: Why Bother?
- By
David Chisnall
- Apr 16, 2010
- IPv6 has been coming Real Soon Now for well over a decade. David Chisnall looks at what the benefits it brings and how to support it.
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| 18. | - Moving to WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Wi-Fi Encryption
- By
Eric Geier
- Apr 9, 2010
- Wi-Fi networks in businesses should be using the Enterprise mode of WPA or WPA2 encryption. Eric Geier shows you how to move from the Personal (PSK) mode to the Enterprise (RADIUS) mode.
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| 19. | - Securing Your Wi-Fi Hotspot Sessions
- By
Eric Geier
- Mar 30, 2010
- Eric Geier shares tips to keep your email, documents, and computer safe while using Wi-Fi hotspots.
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| 20. | - SIP Trunking Design and Implementation Considerations
- By
Christina Hattingh, Darryl Sladden, ATM Zakaria Swapan
- Mar 21, 2010
- This chapter highlights many of the network design and implementation considerations you should work through while planning or installing a SIP trunk for production purposes in your network.
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