http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support This section contains information about computer network troubleshooting and support. en-us Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:30:16 GMT http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76062101.asp Networking within Kubernetes isn't so different from networking in the physical world. Remember networking basics, and you'll have no trouble enabling communication between containers, Pods, and Services. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:30:16 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76070601.asp A wireless using more than one access point needs an overlap of coverage between APs to allow uninterrupted roaming, however, those overlapping coverage areas should not use overlapping frequencies. Wed, 25 May 2022 07:41:27 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76072901.asp For network security or troubleshooting you may need to analyze packet traffic through a network. To capture packets for analysis, you could attach a network sniffer to a hub. Mon, 02 May 2022 02:21:26 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76082001.asp You can connect two computers to one another using an Ethernet cable. Once you've connected the computers, you can share files between them by using both computers file sharing settings. Sun, 10 Apr 2022 05:56:49 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76082501.asp Step 5 in a structured network troubleshooting methodology is to Implement the Solution or Escalate as Necessary. Step 6 is to verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures. Here we discus Step 7, document findings, actions, outcomes, and lessons learned. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:56:50 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76082603.asp A cut or damaged fiber optic cable can take your network down. it is possible to quickly fix the cable with the right tools. This article shows you how to splice a cut fiber optic cable back together with a fiber optic stripper and cutter and a fiber optic crimper. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:08:25 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76082801.asp Whereas the different Ethernet cable categories carry different data rates, for example Cat3 data rate is 10 Mbps max, Cat 5 is 100 Mbps, Cat 6 is 1 Gbps, but they all use the same RJ45 connector. With a crimping tool you can easily crimp an RJ-45 to a cable. Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:25:46 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76090101.asp To be an effective troubleshooter, it helps to understand the types of things that commonly go wrong in networks so that you can become proficient in recognizing and solving issues. Here are just some of the things you need to be on the lookout for with cabling in a network. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:17:53 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76090202.asp A Small Form Factor (SFP) transceiver is a compact hot swappable module that is used in computing for both telecommunication and data communications applications. Sometimes they do not always work according to the way they are intended to. When this happens, it may be a good idea to determine why the SFP module is not working. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:41:01 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76090502.asp Step 4 in a structured network troubleshooting methodology is to Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Identify Potential Effects. Step 5 is to Implement the Solution or Escalate as Necessary. Here we discus Step 6, Verify Full System Functionality and, if Applicable, Implement Preventive Measures. Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:32:59 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76090702.asp Step 3 in a structured network troubleshooting methodology is to Test the Theory to Determine the Cause. Step 4, is to Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Identify Potential Effects. Here we discus Step 5, Implement the Solution or Escalate as Necessary. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:10:11 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76090802.asp Step 2 in a structured network troubleshooting methodology is to establish a theory of probable cause. Step 3 is to Test the Theory to Determine the Cause. Here we discus Step 4, Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Identify Potential Effects. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:57:59 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76091001.asp Step 1 in a structured network troubleshooting methodology is to identify the problem. Step 2 is to establish a theory of probable cause. Here we discus Step 3, to do a sanity check of your theory before taking action. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:11:34 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76091301.asp There are many unfortunate occurances of sensitive data being retrieved from networking assets that were improperly disposed of. Networking equipment and asset disposal is a key topic of the CompTIA Network+ certification preparation program. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:59:21 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76100201.asp Step 1 in a structured network troubleshooting methodology is to identify the problem. Here we discuss step 2, establish a theory of probable cause. Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:06:13 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76100401.asp following a structured troubleshooting approach not only helps prevent you from trying the same thing more than once and inadvertently skipping a task, For the Network+ exam, the methodology shown in figure 21-2 is the one you should memorize. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:19:55 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76100701.asp Many network issues can be resolved using a variety of approaches. This article introduces you to troubleshooting fundamentals and then presnts a styructured troubleshooting methodology. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:59:46 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/76100901.asp The main concern with routing is ensuring that data packets reach their proper destinations. Quality of Service ensures that packets do not suffer from long delays or dropped packets. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:23:33 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/77002003.asp Common techniques used to balance network traffic come with advantages and trade-offs. This article explains some of those trade-offs. Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:46:55 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/77012203.asp Port forwarding transfers network traffic from one network port to another, either on the same computer or a different computer. This article demonstrates the most common scenarios for port forwarding. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:34:14 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/77012401.asp Most local networks are protected from the outside world. But sometimes you want to open access to something within a local network to the outside world. This means you need to be able to route traffic from the internet into your local network - correctly and safely. Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:28:57 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/77040101.asp DevOps combines software development and IT operations in order to shorten the systems development life cycle. There's a learning curve, and there's no time like now to get started. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:50:09 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/77040301.asp Do you often run into problems where you can't get a computer to connect to another computer or other network device on Windows?. Here are some simple checks to perform when debugging network problems. Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:45:28 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/77041701.asp Whether you're a recent college graduate or a seasoned IT pro looking to advance your career, these tips can help you get hired as a DevOps engineer. Sat, 14 Aug 2021 07:09:40 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/77060301.asp When you apply for an IPv6 address range you will be assigned a range with a /48 prefix, 280 addresses. This is why it is worthwhile adopting an IPv6 address plan: a system in which you assign the IPv6 addresses to locations and/or use types. Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:25:02 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/79012301.asp Enter the IPv6 address in the top text box. Click on the appropriate button: Omit Leading Zeros, Consolidate Zeros Segments, Expand Zeros Segments, Replace Leading Zeros. The formatted address will appear in the bottom text box. Thu, 07 Nov 2019 09:25:20 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/79042602.asp For each user account you can restrict the hours during which the user is allowed to log on and you can restrict a user to only certain computers. Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:04:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/79042701.asp For each user account you create on your network, you can set additional properties for the user by right-clicking the new user and choosing Properties from the contextual menu. Sun, 04 Aug 2019 11:47:26 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/79071302.asp Across all IT there is one problem that affects the smooth, running of a project and that is silos of activity. DevOps attempts to remove the silos and replace them with a collaborative and inclusive activity that is the Project. Sat, 18 May 2019 08:57:33 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/79071301.asp Quick and improved releases are the need of the hour in today's software development landscape. DevOps tools aid in simplifying this otherwise complex process. Here are some open source DevOps tools. Sat, 18 May 2019 07:09:53 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/79112901.asp Ethernet over Power (EoP) is a technology for sending network data over power lines. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology for sending power over Ethernet network cables. Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:15:44 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/80002101.asp Fiber optic cable can be damaged by placing too much tension on the cable or bending the cable excessively during installation. Excessive bending or too much pulling force can permanently damage the fiber by causing micro cracks. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 10:20:43 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/80021301.asp Fiber optics provides an advantage over copper cabling for Ethernet in that fiber optic cables can go farther and have higher capacity for throughput. Fiber optics is very reliable and most of the problems presented can be avoided or resolved by simply following the standards. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:57:40 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/80061801.asp Network Automation is the process of automating the configuration, management, testing, deployment, and operations of physical and virtual devices within a network. Using a combination of hardware and software-based solutions, large organizations, service providers, and enterprises can implement network automation to control and manage repetitive processes and improve network service availability. Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:22:45 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/80062001.asp Lean is a method applied by Toyota to their manufacturing system in the 1990's. Lean IT is an extension of this method applied to the IT environment. It's difficult to lean what lean IT is because, in order to sell training seminars and certifications, any description or explanation of it is loaded with buzzwords and jargon. Sun, 10 Jun 2018 07:23:18 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/80062101.asp DevOps is short for Development and Operations. In the past the development, testing, deployment, and administrating of a network and network software was done by different specialists. A DevOps engineer has to know all of the above specialties along with business organization and management. Sat, 09 Jun 2018 07:24:18 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/81001801.asp The first step in creating an effective design is meeting the clients. If possible the first meeting should be person-to-person. Here are questions to ask. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:51:17 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/81012401.asp Selecting performance metrics are key to an effective network performance monitoring strategy. Before assigning performance metrics, we need to understand the typical industry standard performance metrics used. Mon, 06 Nov 2017 17:21:40 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/81012801.asp All design changes you make to your network must be tested with a proof of concept plan. The proof of concept test results should be examined and used to modify current infrastructure, security and management specifications before generating a design proposal. Thu, 02 Nov 2017 20:26:08 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/81052501.asp The idea for defining a multilayer campus model was developed by Cisco to improve campus network performance, availability and scalability. There are three layers that comprise the campus multilayer model are the access layer, distribution layer and core layer. Thu, 06 Jul 2017 16:57:06 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/81080201.asp If your business has grown large enough that you need your first server, you may be deciding what server to get. Here are some important things to consider when choosing a small business server. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:22:42 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82020301.asp Forecasts predict 53 percent percent of companies will move their data centers within the next few years. What's your company's blueprint for a successful data center and server relocation planning and execution? Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:34:50 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82020401.asp A fiber optic connector terminates the end of a fiber optic cable and is used when you need to connect and disconnect the fiber cable quickly. Fiber optic manufacturers have been on a mission to develop ae better fiber connector. There have been over 100 connectors developed over the years but only a few have stood the test of time. Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:35:48 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82020601.asp Network cable in conjunction with the associated hardware (network switches, hubs, demarcation equipment) is responsible for computers being able to connect and transfer data across intranets (internal network) and the internet. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:32:16 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82030801.asp Because of its cost effectiveness, availability and seamless protocol transition from campus network to WAN, Metro Ethernet is increasing in popularity. This artice provides the fundamentals for Metro Ethernet WAN Connectivity. Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:36:44 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82031402.asp Suppose that you're appointed to lead a project of a computer network design in your organization that contains many sites to be integrated into a single corporate network, what are you going to do? Sat, 17 Sep 2016 16:44:25 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82031601.asp Despite some horrible network designs out there, their equipment continues to work, so well that the designer isn't aware of the abomination that is their network architecture. Here are four bad network designs. Wed, 14 Sep 2016 17:56:38 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82031701.asp Here are five things that must be taken into consideration in a network's design. A designer must consider; redundancy, congestion, hardware limits, monitoring, and Layer 8, the hypothetical 'user' layer of the OSI model in network design. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:19:47 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82032402.asp If an organization is considering VoIP deployment, it should first calculate how much bandwidth is required. Bandwidth consumption estimated early on will determine if the organization needs to increase Internet speeds or otherwise optimize their network. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:20:46 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82041701.asp NAT works by mapping a pool of public IP addresses one-to-one to the private IP addresses, keeping the port number intact. PAT uses a single public IP address and maps multiple private IP addresses to it by using different port numbers. Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:47:46 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82042501.asp One of the duties of a network technician is to troubleshoot problems with networking hardware, software, and applications this article provides a network problem troubleshooting flowchart used to solve networking problems. Sat, 06 Aug 2016 16:42:31 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82050002.asp Troubleshooting issues with the Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) protocol is pursued thru an investigation with the Cisco show and debug commands and their options. Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:44:15 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82050001.asp The demand for new applications, coupled with burgeoning use of edge computing, and the need to keep the current systems operational may lead to overlooking the day to day preventative steps and infrastructure requirements. Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:10:05 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82050802.asp Logging allows you to monitor devices, services, ports or protocols and analyze traffic on your network. Analyzing your logs can help you identify issues before they become problems. Sat, 23 Jul 2016 15:55:42 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82051601.asp If your facility has lots of cables in messy bundles running to a server room and you're trying to figure out where a specific network cable goes. you need to use a device called a network cable toner. Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:01:27 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/82051701.asp A time-domain reflectometer (TDR) is an instrument that can be used to locate faults in network cables. It can be used for routine maintenance or tracking down illegal taps. Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:32:07 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85032102.asp Network Notepad is a freeware app for creating interactive network diagrams. It's a complete network diagramming tool that includes interactive functionality like telnet, browse, ping, and more. Network Notepad has an easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface" Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:37:31 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85041701.asp VPN stands for virtual private network, and it's a type of technology that establishes a secure network connection over a public network, like the internet, or even within a service provider's private network. Fri, 14 Aug 2015 17:38:55 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85070301.asp A network diagram is a map of the nodes and connections in a computer network. Cisco's icons are globally recognized and generally accepted as standard for network topology design. Thu, 28 May 2015 17:15:59 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85090102.asp The backbone is a network, the function of which is to connect the LANs together. There are no workstations connected directly to the backbone. In some cases, you might connect servers to it, but most backbones carry nothing but internetwork traffic. Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:29:34 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85090101.asp Do you need to setup your Netgear wireless router but don't have the installation disc? This article shows you how to manually setup your Netgear wireless router without any trouble. Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:33:17 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85091501.asp Installing network cabling yourself can definitely be cost effective. Here are some tips for both network cabling professionals and do-it-yourselfers. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:12:01 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85092001.asp Snort is an open source network intrusion detection system, capable of performing real-time traffic analysis and packet logging on IP networks. It can perform protocol analysis, content searching and matching, and can be used to detect a variety of attacks and probes. Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:42:43 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85110302.asp Technology professionals can get wrapped up in a lot of detail while planning and designing systems. It is up to the business to ensure that the needs and requirements of the business are considered throughout the planning process. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:22:33 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85110301.asp Most people browse over to their online networking accessories supperstore, buy a kit, plug it in and off they go. Usually it works just fine, so why bother to design your network? Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:46:18 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85110801.asp Before beginnig to design your network, you need to ask, and have answered, several key questions: Will you allow your PC(s) to access Internet services. Will you allow other users to access services that you provide from your private network. Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:39:02 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85110901.asp An architecture is an overall plan for your network. You need to choose an architecture to make sure that the solution addresses your needs and everything you design is targeted to meeting those needs. Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:30:18 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85111201.asp People have trouble remembering long strings of numbers, so the people who invented the Internet decided to use human-readable names to identify locations. These are known as URIs,, URLs, and URNs. Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:44:10 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85112501.asp Every device that needs to communicate with the Internet needs a unique IP address. There are two different, and functionally incompatible, IP addressing schemes: IPv4 and IPv6. Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:52:23 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/85112601.asp Typically, a home or SME network would use one block of 256 addresses as a subnet. Most home networks use one block out of the 192.168.x.x private address space - frequently 192.168.0.0 or 192.168.1.0. Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:17:51 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/86000003.asp You will be required to configure the SSID of the wireless router. Your router will have a default SSID, but you should change it to a name that you remember. Wed, 31 Dec 2014 22:10:45 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/86000001.asp DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) is a network service that allows a device that is attached to the network to be allocated an IP address automatically. Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:27:42 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/86000101.asp Most people access the Internet using a DSL connection using the telephone network. More subscribers are beginning to use co-ax or optical fiber cable connections, and, increasingly, 3G mobile connections. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:37:17 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/86000202.asp The Web is a data service that allows users to access and display information contained on devices elsewhere in the world. The Web is also one of the greatest sources of malware. Mon, 29 Dec 2014 21:32:39 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/86001201.asp It can be important to allow content on your network out onto the Internet. There are two basic mechanisms to do this. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:30:44 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/86011901.asp There are six steps for defining a crisis management plan that can be easily remembered using the word CRISIS. Use the steps of CRISIS to be ready to deal with emergencies that your organization might face. Tue, 11 Nov 2014 15:39:12 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/86020802.asp An IT manager must know the network topology and should always have it in front of his eyes. Here, we review the process of the network topology discovery and network diagram creation using the specialized software. Thu, 23 Oct 2014 20:39:02 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/86041801.asp Every network administrator has their own set of tools that they like to use on a daily basis. Here's my list and why each one of these free programs are in my toolbox. Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:32:03 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/86071901.asp One of the most important responsibilities of a network administrator is to fix any problems that arise with the network. Most operating systems come with built-in utilities that can be used in the troubleshooting process. Described here are the most useful of these utilities. Mon, 12 May 2014 20:25:41 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/88041002.asp Industry cabling standards require that each location be provided with a minimum of one work area outlet location. A outlet location is usually a faceplate supporting two or more modular outlets. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:44:28 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/88041101.asp NAT is a protocol that is used by a router to convert IP addresses on the internal private network to the it's own public IP address for the Internet. If NAT were not used each computer on the internal private network would be visible to the Internet. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:19:34 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/88082801.asp What happens if a major fiber optic cable is cut or a major hubbing location is destroyed? This article is about the survivability of a well designed fiber network. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:08:46 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/88100903.asp During fiber optic network maintenance it is often necessary to identify a specific fiber without disrupting live service. A fiber identifier allows you to do this. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:39:59 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/88102302.asp A fiber optic cable tester is a hand-held troubleshooting device that sends red laser light down a fiber to check for faults such as cracked fibers or defective splices. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:10:00 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/88102602.asp Structured Cabling System is a generic communication wiring scheme that is installed in buildings that is able to support all types of communication systems including: telephone systems, computer LANs, video systems, imaging systems and more. Structured cabling system is also called premises distribution system. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:56:12 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/88102702.asp What do you need in a fiber optic tool kit? There are kits for epoxy and polishing connector termination, quick connector termination, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, optic cleaning, fiber optic testing, and many more. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:04:31 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/88111402.asp Adding a network printer to your home or small office can seem like a daunting task. In this article I cover the basics of installing a wired or wireless network printer on one, or multiple computers in three simple steps. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:21:45 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/88111401.asp With today's high speed networks, people realize that the networking system must be broken up into shorter chunks for that reason structured wiring standard has been developed. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:19:19 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/89001002.asp Most network devices, like switches and routers, are capable of generating a log of events, called a syslog. It can be difficult to sift through the volume of logged messages therefore several company's have created utilities called syslog servers to search, sort and group messages and provide other useful features. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:06:47 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/89001001.asp In many cases, backbone cabling is between wiring closets on the same floor of a building, but it may be the floor to floor wiring in a multi-floor building, or between buildings on a campus. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:29:52 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/90000201.asp This article discusses some of the main components of any enterprise network Disaster Recovery Plan. Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) starts with a discussion that involves key management employees. It is important to get their support with any disaster recovery initiative. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:13:28 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/90011201.asp The process of troubleshooting your network if it has wireless components is somewhat more complex than wired infrastructure. In fact you must troubleshoot both wired and wireless infrastructure to determine the problem. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:52:06 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/90012601.asp The network planning and design methodology describes a process with nine specific steps and a sequence for those activities. It is an engineering life cycle that supports technical initiatives such as Windows migration, IP telephony and wireless design. The methodology begins with examining company business requirements. Thu, 4 Nov 2010 17:02:20 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/90020501.asp This article will define a network management strategy for managing the network. It is necessary to define how the equipment is going to be monitored and determine if the current management strategy is adequate or if new applications, equipment, protocols and processes must be identified. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:14:55 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/91112701.asp RAID is simply an acronym that stands for Redundant Array of Independent (or Inexpensive) Disks. RAID generally allows data to be written to multiple hard disk drives so that a failure of any one drive in the array does not result in the loss of any data, as well as increasing the system’s fault tolerance. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/92102301.asp The steps below are general Ethernet Cat 5 cable construction guidelines. For our example, we will be making a Category 5e patch cable, but the same general method will work for making any category of network cables. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/94042802.asp when shopping for rack mount cabinets you will see references to cabinets like 10u, 12u, 25u and so on. So what does all of this mean? All computer heights are measured in units called "U's". In the world of computers, when referring to the height of a computer, 1 "U" equals 1.75 inches. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/94092501.asp With a small network of a few work stations that is not expected to grow, you might get away with just winging the cable installation, but the installation of a serious computer network needs a plan. without a plan your network will be prone to frequent failures and will be difficult to expand. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/95091702.asp A firewall provides security by controlling access between a network and an untrusted network. A firewall can be a hardware device, software, or combination of hardware and software. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/96002501.asp Imagine a large corporation with millions of dollars of data stored on their network. A fire causes massive data loss. How much work would be required to re-create the lost data? Without backups, the company may not survive the disaster. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/97052510.asp When you receive a call for technical support, you need to log the problem as you receive the call. To prioritize a problem you need to assess the seriousness of the problem and what impact it has on the network. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/97052900.asp The most boring, but also the most important task of a network administrator is documenting the network. Documenting your network can save you an enormous amount of time and money. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/97052910.asp It is important to create a backup procedure for your network. The backup procedure should define a schedule and the type of backups that will be created. Each backup disc or tape should be clearly labeled and recorded in a log. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/97053000.asp The installation of a new network can be divided into three phases. Design, implementation, and troubleshooting. The first and most important phase in a new network installation process is the design phase. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/networking/support/97060400.asp In the traditional LAN, all the computers are connected together by a cable. People who want to work at home or need access to the company's data from a customer's office need access to the LAN. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:36 GMT