Networking
Tech Pro Research's networking coverage helps you understand the latest trends in network hardware, security, and management. From software-defined-networking (SDN) and 802.11ac, we've got you covered.
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Tools & Templates
Scheduled downtime policy
Maintenance tasks and equipment upgrades and installations must be completed regularly—potentially creating disruptions and preventing employees from doing their work. This policy is designed to help ...
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Tools & Templates
Network documentation checklist
As the number of network-connected devices grows, IT needs a reliable method of keeping track of device info. Erik Eckel advocates using a simple checklist for quick access to the critical details. Th...
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eBooks
Top five open source Linux server distributions
As you sort through your choices of server platforms, be sure to consider these topnotch Linux distributions. This ebook runs through five excellent possibilities. From the ebook: In this modern...
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Tools & Templates
Systems downtime expense calculator
When computer systems won’t work, business grinds to a halt—and that costs your enterprise money. With the help of this tool, you can estimate just how much each downtime incident costs. From the c...
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Tools & Templates
VPN usage policy
As more and more users work from remote locations, the need for secure access to networks, systems, and data continues to grow. This policy provides guidelines to help IT ensure that VPNs are properly...
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Tools & Templates
Hiring kit: Network administrator
The heavy lifting of enterprise network management is performed by net admins, and finding the right people for the job is critical to keeping the business up and running. This hiring kit includes a j...
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Virtualization policy
Virtualization platforms are available from a number of vendors, but it’s still critical to maintain your virtualization environment to avoid unnecessary resource consumption, out of-compliance system...
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Feature comparison: Home office network routers
A successful home office network requires a reliable, fast, and secure connection to the wider internet. This connection is provided by a network router. However, choosing an effective and feature-ric...
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Quick glossary: Home office network routers
The router is the central hardware component of most home office networks. Properly configured, a network router will control access to your private network and provide security from malicious attacks...
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Telephone interview cheat sheet: Computer bench technician
Phone interviews can save time and speed up the hiring process. This cheat sheet will make it easy to ask both general and job-specific questions, allowing you to compare candidates for the computer b...
