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	802.11n in the Enterprise Next generation wireless LANs offer opportunities but pose new challenges. 802.11n promises increased data rates, better delivery and improved range. Along with the promises come pitfalls: increase power output, wired LANs may not support increased traffic and extended coverage introduces new security issues. VoIP Network Readiness Assessment Eliminate risks associated with deploying or expanding VoIP services by assessing the current state of the network and previewing the Quality of Service before it is deployed on that network. Assessing the network makes VoIP deployments faster, more successful and less costly by reducing post-deployment troubleshooting. Basic Ethernet Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting methodology can help technicians identify and solve problems faster -- saving time and getting network users back to productivity faster. Cable Testing Basics See everything you need to know as a cabling professional including standards overviews, cabling glossary of terms, test parameter definitions and test specifications for copper and fiber. Carrier Issues in Transitioning to Next Generation Services Making a smooth, fast and economical transition to offering next generation (voice, data and video) services is vital for carriers, yet poses critical challenges. With the right approach and the appropriate process improvements, carriers can rapidly introduce new technologies, such as ADSL2+ and VDSL, that will help them successfully meet the competitive and financial challenges before them. Deploying Applications and WAN Service Deployment of new applications and WAN services can be challenging in today's complex network environments. Some of the most challenging aspects of change lie in datacenter consolidation, MPLS WAN migration, and implementation of Voice over IP. Deploying Ethernet in a Harsh Industrial Environment While there are many similarities between corporate and industrial Ethernet networks, there are also crucial differences. The standard corporate Ethernet cannot simply be “teleported” into an industrial environment and succeed. Understand the hazards to which your network can be exposed when deployed in a harsh industrial environment. Ensuring the Health of Tomorrow’s Fiber LANs The health of your network depends on the quality of your network infrastructure which begins with complete certification by contractors or systems integrators that the cabling infrastructure was properly installed. As a network administrator, it is important to understand how to get the best performance from your cabling investment and how to solve problems quickly when they occur. Fiber Inspection and Cleaning Solutions Contaminated end-faces are the #1 cause of fiber cable failure. With data rates increasing over fiber infrastructure, attenuation budgets are getting correspondingly tighter. These lower loss budgets leave less cushion for light loss due to contaminated end-faces at connections. Yet this is an easy problem to prevent when proper inspection and cleaning practices are followed. Fiber Testing Best Practices The Fiber Best Practice Series was designed by Fluke Networks to educate about important optical fiber best practices, including: -Fiber inspection and cleaning -Loss-length (Tier 1) fiber certification -Fiber plant characterization and troubleshooting -(Tier 2 certification) Improving Network Security Network security is not a single event or task, it’s a critical ongoing practice which requires continuous monitoring of the network for security breaches and threats. LAN Installation and Validation Learn about best practices for LAN design, installation, and validation and using tools designed to assist with each phase. Managing Planned Changes and Unexpected Events There are two types of changes that organizations must be prepared to manage, planned changes and unexpected events. Each has its own unique challenges and IT organizations should have a comprehensive management strategy in place. Managing a More Productive Telecom Workforce To win in the increasingly competitive telecommunications market, telephone companies are focused on attracting new customers with cheaper services, faster speeds, bundling services, and increased quality. In order to deliver new services, telecom service providers are looking to minimize expenses through process improvements in their access network. One target area for increasing efficiencies is managing the workforce more efficiently. Tracking technician productivity, reducing repeat rates and avoiding double dispatches are all part of a good workforce management plan, which is enabled by the right technology, to help minimize expenses. Optimizing Converged Voice, Video and Data Networks The proliferation of converged voice, video and data networks creates some unique challenges for IT organizations as they align with corporate business objectives to meet end-user quality of experience requirements. An effective QoE management strategy begins with the ability to monitor critical business applications across distributed enterprises with end-to-end visibility. Qualifying Residential Cabling Systems Getting called back to jobs is expensive, and avoiding them yields bottom-line savings for residential installers. New qualification testing outlined in TIA-570B allows you to document that cabling installations are defect-free to meet quality expectations and reduce expensive callbacks. Standards Updates and Resources for Consultants & Designers Designing, installing and maintaining a reliable physical cable plant is essential to the well-being of today's mission-critical LANs. End-user organizations, builders, property owners and contractors hire you as a professional consultant to analyze, design and recommend telecommunications products and services. Securing the Network from Internal Threats In the past security was merely an external threat. Today, there’s a very real internal danger from employees accessing restricted documents or using unauthorized devices and applications that inadvertently create holes in your network. Solving Performance Problems Faster An important element of having an effective management strategy in place is being able to quickly resolve problems down to problem domain to find root cause. Testing 10 Gig Ethernet over Copper and Fiber Cabling Installing and maintaining a reliable physical cable plant is essential to the well being of today's mission-critical LANs. New challenges arise as these networks migrate to higher speeds like 10 Gig, especially for Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) networks. The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standards board approved the standard for 10 Gigabit/sec Ethernet over twisted-pair cabling (10GBASE-T) in June 2006. We will explain the applicable cabling standards. Troubleshooting Switches and VLANs Monitoring and trending switched networks will take you from a troubleshooting mode to a trouble prevention mode so you aren’t constantly investigating complaints from users that the network is slow. Tapping the network for monitoring and analysis See how Taps provide reliable, secure and economical access to network traffic for monitoring and analysis solutions. Government Solutions As more and more public service agencies move to an e-government model, constituents demand the same high level of service they find with the most responsive commercial enterprises. See how agencies in the public sector can manage network performance, solve network problems, and launch new users, applications, and facilities. Business Services Delivery Through Managing Networked Application Performance A significant component of business capability is delivered by the Information Technology Group. IT services are joined at the hip with business services. Specifically the infrastructure team is focused on the availability and performance of business critical networked applications. Aligning IT Best Practices and Network Application Performance IT best practices can be summarized as a set of methods, techniques, processes, behaviors and automation that when consistently applied produce increasingly effective and efficient results. Combined with a holistic approach to managing network application performance, the two can help to drive increased results for an organization. Data Center Initiatives While the prospects and benefits of datacenter consolidation may be appealing, businesses cannot afford to simply dive in to the effort head first. Numerous challenges lie in wait that can derail the consolidation project before it arrives at its desired destination. Managing Infrastructure Upgrades and Changes Organizations should follow best practices to ensure the infrastructure changes and upgrades improve overall service quality within the defined investment goals. Maximing Networx Return on Investment Networx allows agencies to focus their resources on building seamless, secure operating environments while ensuring access to the best technology industry has to offer. Agencies migrating to Networx can reduce costs significantly while enjoying better levels of service. However, many agencies have not yet made the transition, with the result that over a hundred million dollars a year in potential savings are lost.

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