Cisco Nexus 1000V Video Datasheet
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Cisco Nexus 1000V Demonstration
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Author Archives: David Davis
Can Cisco EnergyWise really save your company money?
David Davis looks at the short and long term aims of Cisco’s EnergyWise initiative, which could save an organization thousands of dollars in energy costs. Cisco Catalyst switches can now be upgraded to a version of the IOS that supports EnergyWise. The next Cisco HW to receive EnergyWise is Cisco’s wireless AP lineup.
Read the full article at: Can Cisco EnergyWise really save your company money?
Converting from old to new with the PIX to ASA Migration Tool
The Cisco PIX firewall is near its end-of-software-maintenance life. Are you ready to upgrade to ASA? David Davis tells you about a tool that will ease your PIX to ASA upgrade.Learn how to use the PIX to ASA Migration Tool, step by step, in this new article.
Read the full article at: Converting from old to new with the PIX to ASA Migration Tool
Five actions to take based on Cisco’s Annual Security Report
Read David’s latest article to learn what you need to do to renew and revive your network security in 2009. For the full article read Five actions to take based on Cisco’s Annual Security Report
New Microsoft Windows 2008 Application Infrastructure (70-643) video training course
Train Signal has released a new Windows 2008 Application Infrastructure (70-643) video training course. The 8 hour video training course covers Hyper-V, Web Server Construction, Server Imaging, and everything you need to pass Microsoft certification exam 70-643. Included are versions of the course in iPhone, iPod, and MP3 formats for watching on the go. You can watch a free demo of the course by clicking on the graphic below.
Take advantage of the Cisco License Manager to keep you organized
In my latest TechRepublic article, I cover Cisco’s License Manager and how it can help you. Did you know that this is a free download (for registered Cisco users)? If that is the case, why not use it to keep track of licensing, whether you work at a SMB or large enterprise?
Read the full article at: Take advantage of the Cisco License Manager to keep you organized
The hot certifications right now: Cisco’s CCNA Voice, CCVP, and CCIE Voice
In my latest Cisco article, I cover some of the hot Cisco voice certifications such as CCNA Voice, CCVP, and CCIE Security. You can read the full article at- The hot certifications right now: Cisco’s CCNA Voice, CCVP, and CCIE Voice
David’s Top Cisco Tips of 2008
TechRepublic published the following list of my Top 5 Cisco Tips of 2008. As these were very popular with readers, they must have some value, right? Seriously, I hope you will check them out:
1. Practice Cisco router configuration using a free emulator
David Davis explains how a free emulator can benefit your router administration. The ability to run multiple routers inside your PC is very useful for testing and training. It can save you the time and trouble from having to invest in a test Cisco network, and it certainly makes it more convenient.
2. Five things you should know about configuring a Cisco IOS switch
David answers some of the most frequently asked questions about switch configuration and explores some of the basics.
3. Is pt360 the all-in-one Cisco tool we’ve been looking for?
David loves finding new tools that help manage and troubleshoot routers. But what if you had to choose just one network management and troubleshooting tool? Do you think there’s one tool out there that’s really “best of breed”? Here’s one candidate.
4. 10 dumb things you can do to your Cisco router and how to fix them
David points out the dumb things you can do to mess up your Cisco router and how to fix them. He also lists some important resources for each step to give you even more detailed instructions.
5. Use extended ping and extended traceroute to better troubleshoot your Cisco network
Every admin is familiar with the well-known troubleshooting commands ping and traceroute. David shows you how to use these commands in their extended versions to become an expert at troubleshooting your Cisco network.
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PacketTrap Perspective provides network management tools for Cisco
David Davis walks you through PacketTrap’s new network management platform, Perspective.
Configuring the Cisco 851W or 871W: Standard IOS
The Cisco 851W router is a relatively low cost multipurpose device, which can support virtual wireless LANs separated by firewalls.
Understand how the BGP Best Path Selection Algorithm works on your router
In my latest article, I go into how BGP, the routing protocol of the Internet, makes its decision on what BGP route to put into the IP Routing table – fascinating stuff. Read the full article at Understand how the BGP Best Path Selection Algorithm works on your router
Train Signal offers new Windows 2008 Server Network Infrastructure Training
Just released, Train Signal – the global leader in video training products for IT Pros – is now offering a new 14 hour video training course. Their new Windows 2008 Server Network Infrastructure video training course not only prepares you for the Microsoft 70-642 certification exam but also to be a Win 2008 Network Admin in the real world.
This latest version of the Train Signal products includes the Transcender practice exam product for the 70-642 course and iPod/MP3 versions of the videos. I watched part of the course and I was very impressed with MCTS & MCT veteran trainer, Ed Liberman, the author of this course. He gives great examples, speaks well, and shows you exactly what you need to know.
You can watch a free 11 minute preview of the course at:
Train Signal – Windows 2008 Network Infrastructure video training