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Tech Translator: 28 tech tips delivered by expert Jimmy Ray Purser, co-host of Cisco's TechWiseTV. How it Works: guest experts explore in greater depth how technology solutions can solve business challenges.
Is there a general rule of thumb for determining network speed? Many points of the network have different speed requirements. One size does not fit all in most networks today. Join Jimmy Ray Purser in a discussion on network speed rules of the road.
It used to be simple defining networking gear but now the lines have blurred quite a bit. The protocols that run across these blended devices have not changed much in 25 years. Jimmy Ray Purser will help clear up the network differences between a router and a switch for your business and why it is important.
All phones are not the same. Even in the VOIP world, there is a huge difference between an IP phone and an IP enabled phone. Jimmy Ray Purser will walk through the basics of IP phones in this quick video segment.
It seems now a days, with VOIP you are either in or out. Is VOIP ready for prime time? What do you need to look for when evaluating a VOIP solution? Let Jimmy Ray Purser walk you through the key aspects of a VOIP solution to see if it is right for your business.
A down network can go from bad to horrible if the tech support process is poor. Neither party on the phone is a mind reader, plus you are under the stress of getting your network back on line. Jimmy Ray Purser has worked both sides of the conversation and can share some proven tips to make your tech support process smoother.
You do not give up features going to a VOIP solution. A concern many business managers have is does this decrease my availability and accessibility to my customers on a non-VOIP systems. Let Jimmy Ray Purser explain the process of connecting a VOIP system to the public telephone system.
Ethernet has become the defacto method for all type of devices to connect to each other. Just what is Ethernet and how does it relate to other terms like TCP/IP and OSI. Jimmy Ray Purser can guide you down the historic path and the future of Ethernet for today's businesses.
VLANs are everywhere. In phones, switches, routers, access points, printers if it connects to the network, chances are it has a VLAN feature. Just what are VLANs and when should I deploy them on my network? Let Jimmy Ray Purser guide you through how to use this technology to improve your business processes.
Looking at many wireless solutions today, any business manager may wonder if there's a need actually deploy physical cabling in my business. Take a walk on the wireless wild side with Jimmy Ray Purser as he gets real with wireless.
What critical events cause my network to go from works great to needs upgrading. Let Jimmy Ray Purser share his checkpoints to watch for and business justified needs to know when your network is in need of replacement or just a refresh.
We all know how important security is for our business. A firewall is normally the first external security item purchased for any network. Is a firewall a magic box that lets the good folks in and keeps the bad folks out? Jimmy Ray Purser will help you understand what a firewall is and how it works.
What makes your business ripe for hackers to attack? Hackers select targets many time based upon the data you show them. Many times it is stuff you can easily prevent to hide your data from hackers. Jimmy Ray Purser will discuss the things hackers are looking for when they are out target trolling.
Word of mouth is a great recommendation, but what if no one is talking? The field is full of resellers out there today all competing for your budget dollars. Jimmy Ray Purser will show you things you can look for to determine what makes a reseller a strong partner and what makes one a fly by night partner.
Interoperability is something we want to ensure on our networks across the board. Each piece of the network has certainly trade offs to mixing devices. Understanding the big picture is key to approving any solution for your network. Jimmy Ray Purser has the key to understanding the advantages and disadvantages of a mixed vendor network.
If you are from Northern California, a port is a dessert wine. When someone tells you about a port count or interface error, is there a difference? Let Jimmy Ray Purser walk you through the process when a port is a port and when it is something else.
I said, "oh my!" after reading the title, it is time to turn the TV off and head outside. If not, the landscape of crimeware can be very confusing even to a seasoned professional. Jimmy Ray Purser will go through the differences of each form of crimeware that is a direct threat to your business every single day.
What enabled features do hacker's look for when determining a target to attack? How can you minimize your footprint on a hacker's radar? Jimmy Ray Purser has been in the security community for the past 18 years and he will share his tips and tricks for your network.
Cutting back travel cost has become a mantra in many companies today. The staff and new hires still need training and using the network as a platform for this is a great idea. Jimmy Ray Purser has been deploying network video solutions for years. Let him share his guidelines for video deployment for your business
What is the best way to send video across the network? How much planning should you do to prepare for time sensitive video delivery across your business. Join Jimmy Ray Purser as he focuses on the advantage of Multicasting vs. other type of video delivery.
Wireless is invisible. We only see the effects of it. Understanding wireless can be confusing at first due to all of the acronyms and numerical representations to describe what we can not see. Let Jimmy Ray Purser help lift the fog on the most common wireless terms used into the field today.
Many regulations and corporate policies demand that we maintain system logs. How do we make heads or tails of these logs and how do I maintain them? Let Jimmy Ray Purser walk you through this important new business process
When it comes to network security, tracking hackers based upon a known attack pattern is very out of date. Understand how a machine behaves when it is infected is a critical first line of defense to protecting your network from known and unknown zero day attacks. Let Jimmy Ray Purser walk you through the common aspects of behavioral analysis.
Many companies are looking to do more with less every budgeting cycle. Cutting back on software licensing fees is a great way to cut budget, but what do you give up with going to Open Source software? Let Jimmy Ray Purser walk you through the advantages and pitfalls of deploying open source software on your network
Can't I just use my PC as a phone with my VOIP system and save even more money? Let Jimmy Ray Purser walk you through the pros and cons of software phones vs. hardware based phones.
87% of all networking problems are tracked down to the cabling. Cable mismatch or incorrect cable pin outs can cause a major disruption on your network. Category labeling is critical to achieving the most out of your network. Let Jimmy Ray Purser guide you through the EIA/TIA category labeling process.
How does my machine actually connect to the Internet? How do all the machines on my network share one address to connect to my customers in the outside world? Let Jimmy Ray Purser explain how NAT works and how your business benefits from this networking feature.
Should I convert to IPv6 or start looking at devices and applications that support it yet? The first step to answering those questions is to understand what IPv6 is. Jimmy Ray Purser can guide you through a quick overview of IPv6 and how it will affect your business.
Does QoS come with any risk for my business that other methods may or may not? Knowing how and why it works is a critical first step. Jimmy Ray Purser will guide you through the QoS process for your network and what to expect.
Take a closer look at RFID. This inexpensive technology is easy to implement and yields immediate rewards. In addition to reducing theft, RFID can also help you improve how you manage inventory and customer service.
In a world where the cost of everything is on the way up, are we ignoring the hottest resource around? Watch and learn more about new innovations in solar power, including technology that now allows solar power to fuel entire factories, as well as portable solar panels available to power rented workspace.
The Carbon Disclosure Project offers online calculators and other resources to help you better understand and document your carbon footprint. This critical assessment is a crucial first step in fully understanding the environmental challenges faced by business and society alike. Think you know the real costs of your choices? Take the test and find out.
Ready to put Web 2.0 to work on your network? Learn how primary Web 2.0 technologies—wikis and blogs—can encourage and support collaboration among employees and colleagues regardless of location, in this CEO Cheat Sheet with Cisco's Jimmy Ray Purser.
WebEx Connect is a powerful new tool for keeping employees connected and communicating through the use of instant spaces for meetings and collaboration over shared documents. See it in action.
Like the challenge of combined workforces, integrating two separate network infrastructures can drive your technology team crazy. Cisco networking expert Jimmy Ray Purser discusses how to utilize your new technology resources to build a network that can support your growth.
Many businesses resist the urge to add multimedia capabilities to an existing web presence, mostly out of a fear of failure. Learn how easy it is to share video with your existing customers and the always important customer to be.