Stories by: Greg Schaffer

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    So you want to be a network manager, Part 2 21/08/2008 12:34:00

    Recently, I discussed some management strategies and skills that can help you in your pursuit of a network manager position.
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    So you want to be a network manager 01/08/2008 08:10:26

    You've worked your way up the ladder, from cable jockey to network technician to network administrator.
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    Reader favorites: 10 great free network tools 21/05/2008 07:51:34

    Ten great free network management tools were recently showcased. Readers responded with some of their own favorites, so I'm going to take a look at those tools and report on their capabilities and usage from my perspective as an experienced network manager.
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    NAC: Now or later? 06/03/2008 10:26:32

    Many network and security administrators have implemented or are considering network access control (NAC) to support corporate security policies, but doubts remain about the technology.
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    Building a cheap, powerful intrusion-detection system 28/09/2007 14:06:57

    Network-based intrusion-detection systems (IDS) are an integral component of a layered IT security strategy. As October is National Cyber Awareness Month, if your overall security system doesn't include network-based intrusion detection, now is an excellent time to consider implementing an IDS package.
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    How to land that first network job 18/06/2007 14:29:33

    I am often asked for career advice on how to break into the networking job market. While my answers have changed somewhat over the years as the market has changed, generally my responses have remained the same. This is because the core of networking has remained the same; it's still about getting two devices to talk with each other.
 
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