Archive for December, 2010
Network Security – MPLS is a Better Choice Than Traditional VPN
Today’s businesses expect a lot when it comes to their data networks. Speed, reliability, robustness, and scalability are just a few of the performance parameters with high standards from business users. One area in particular requiring special emphasis is security. Choosing the right network infrastructure is critical to ensuring that your security requirements are met end to end…and everywhere in between.
For example…. do NOT be so enamored with a traditional VPN backbone (e.g. Layer 2-based VPN services such as ATM and Frame Relay) that you overlook the drawbacks in maintaining the secure environment that your company applications will require. A standard VPN will not offer the same level of privacy and security as will a private dedicated backbone. At least not without extra effort on your part… and higher costs therefore in the long run.
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Methods of Computer Networking
Computer networks can be classified into three broad categories.
Local area network (LAN)
A local area network remains confined in a relatively small space. It is useful in providing services to a small number of people. Networks in small offices, and homes are some examples of LAN.
Small office and Home networks are also peer-to-peer networks where minimum resource is used and each client shares their resources with other workstations in the network.
Another LAN is a client-server network where every client remains connected to the server and each other. Servers in client-server networks are of different capacities. There are two types of client-server networks
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Importance of Online Networking
The connections you and your business make are of paramount importance. Developing strategic relationships via networking has been the traditional means of making new business contacts.
Now today, the internet is becoming a meeting place in its own right. With advanced communications technology now available, face-to-face meetings can be just as rewarding and productive when conducted online.
Traditional networking events are increasingly giving way to online alternatives, as businesses realise that cost and efficiency gains can be made by avoiding a physical networking event.
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Guide to Become a Successful Computer Network Technician
Job Responsibilities
As a significant part of the IT section in a company, a computer network technician has to see to it that everything from the Local Area Network (LAN) connections to the Wide Area Network
(WAN) connections run efficiently. Also referred to as a computer network engineer, such a specialist has to help plan the employer’s computer network and introduce new features to it, as and when required. Above everything else, a computer network technician requires to have precise knowledge about all the aspects of the company’s internal network since this is instrumental for information exchange. Apart from problem-solving skills, a computer network engineer needs to be adept at installation and configuration tasks.
Training and Education
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Gamers Rejoice With Computer Networking
Video games have been the source of entertainment of a lot of people for the longest time. It all started out with simple 2-d games such as Pong, Donkey Kong, Pac Man, and Space Invaders. People would gather in arcades, play these games and socialize. Soon enough, video games would evolve along with other technology. Nowadays, it has become a multi-billion dollar industry, and has intertwined itself with other businesses as well such as merchandise, and music. There even was a time when gaming sales surpassed DVD sales. What’s great about it is that it’s highly a social activity, not only because gamers talk about the latest releases and how they finished off the last level, but because of the level of interaction of multiplayer games as well.
Using Local Area Network