Archive for December, 2010
How to Synchronise a Computer Network Using the Time Protocol (NTP)?
Synchronisation of modern computer networks is vitally important for a multitude of reasons, and thanks to the time protocol NTP (Network Time Protocol) this is relatively straightforward.
NTP is an algorithmic protocol that analyses the time on different computers and compares it to a single time reference and adjusts each clock for drift to ensure synchronisation with the time source. NTP is so capable at this task that a network synchronised using the protocol can realistically obtain millisecond accuracy.
Choosing the time source
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How to Set Up a Home Computer Network?
Many people want to know how to set up a home computer network so that they can benefit from having one link for their computers, external storage devices, printers, gaming consoles, files, telephones and home entertainment systems that have wired or wireless networking capabilities.
Network Architecture
The first stage is to decide on your network architecture, i.e. the network type wired, wireless or mixed, the devices you would like include into your network and how they will be connected. Three main aspects to keep in mind are
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How to Manage Your Computer Technology – 10 Tips for Small and Midsized Business Owners
As a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, a Certified Computer Forensics Specialist,
Network and Security Consultant, Software Developer, and Data Recovery Expert, my passion for
technology is undeniable. I also enjoy helping people, especially when it comes to my passion.
This white paper is centered on 10 important points to keep your computer network up and running
properly.
1) Make sure that all important data is backed up to a Tape Drive, External Hard Drive, USB
Drive or any other form of storage which can be taken off site.
How To Perform A Computer Network Installation?
When planning a computer network installation make sure you have the right technology to do the job. Make sure if you need support you have already contacted your local vendor. Some questions to ask yourself regarding your network diagram. Will you be upgrading or using your current inventory If you are upgrading now is the time to upgrade hardware and software. If you can locate your software license number you can save money when you upgrade. Instead of purchasing the full package you can purchase the upgrade package.
Now I know you have heard of Cisco, but what you may not know is that Linksys was purchased by Cisco. Some parts like the Linksys 8 port router vpn firewall for $350 dollars is a $1000 dollar appliance. Great tool for small networks. The Linksys 8 port router vpn firewall has a twist, it also load balances and has a failover. Not even the most reasonable competitor aka Sonicwall can compare.
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How To Choose Your Favourite Networking Book?
How many people and professionals try to get tons of computer networking books to read and did not satisfy with them. I am a person who read a lot of networking book and realise that it is not very easy to find the right networking books as there are many of writing styles by many authors, level of difficulty about the content as well as how well the book present example of the lesson consisted in side the book itself. No matter in which topics of network you looking for; basic network, home and small network, LAN, WAN, wireless network or even the Internet. There are some guidelines about how to choose he good networking book that I would like to recommend to you;
1. Read review
This is a very common and easiest way for everyone who are looking for a book, not strict only for a networking book, but all kind of books. Just type in the name of the networking book that you are interested in the Google search box, then you will see how people who have read think about the book you are looking for. However, reading a lot of reviews perhaps make you become more confused as there will be both positive and negative comments. So try to pick up the highlight what readers have mentioned in the key point that you focus on, for example, if you are interested in the topic of wireless network, just only see how people comment about what they have read on this topic, dot get any information about how they feel about the price of the book or how they personally feel about the author.
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