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Part 1 - Networking Hardware

In this article series, I will start with the absolute basics, and work toward building a functional network. In this article I will begin by discussing some of the various...

Part 2 - Networking Hardware Routers

In the first part of this article series, I talked about some basic networking hardware such as hubs and switches. In this article, I want to continue the discussion of networking...

Part 3 - DNS Servers

This article continues the Networking for Beginners series by talking about how DNS servers work.

Part 4 - Workstations and Servers

This article continues the Networking for Beginners series by talking about the differences between workstations and servers.

Part 5 - Domain Controllers

What domain controllers are and how they fit into your network infrastructure.

Basics of Cisco Switch Administration Part 1

Perhaps you are asked to configure a switch port or see what MAC address is on what port. Maybe this isn’t something you do every day and need a refresher...

Basics of Cisco Switch Administration - Part 2

In Basics of Cisco Switch Administration - Part 1, we covered some of the basics of Cisco switch administration – how to log in, how to show configuration, how to...

How a Cisco Switch functions on an Ethernet network

Many of us use switches every day but never really think about how they work. Whether you are studying to become a CCNA or just want to learn more about...

TCP/IP Troubleshooting: Part 1: An Introduction

This is the first of a series of articles on TCP/IP troubleshooting, and future articles will focus on key issues highlighted in this article. What do you think of when you...

Routing Protocols

This article gives a high level overview of the routing protocols, and how they fit into our online lives. Tthe TCP/IP protocol suite. All of those protocols are routed ones,...

How to - Network Load Balancing

Microsoft Windows Network Load Balancing (“NLB”) is the “free” out-of-the-box software load balancing solution available for Windows 2003-based Terminal Servers. NLB is available with all editions of Windows Server 2003,...

Step by Step - Network Load Balancing

When a single Web Server machine isn’t enough to handle the traffic on your Web site it’s time to look into building a Web Farm that uses multiple machines on...

The syntax used with the Netsh interface to configure Server 2008 and Vista static IP information has changed due to IPv6 inclusion. Here's how I used the command line to...

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How to - Network Load Balancing

Written by David Noel-Davies
Sunday, 02 March 2008
Microsoft Windows Network Load Balancing (“NLB”) is the “free” out-of-the-box software load balancing solution available for Windows 2003-based Terminal Servers. NLB is available with all editions of Windows Server 2003, although your Terminal Servers must be running at least the Enterprise edition of Windows to use the Session Directory. (We'll cover the Session Directory in an upcoming article.) Network Load Balancing works by assigning a single virtual IP address to those multiple servers that can respond. You then assign a DNS name to the virtual IP address. RDP clients connect to this DNS name, and the system responds by automatically connecting the user to the least-busy server.
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Contracting in Switzerland

Written by David Noel-Davies
Sunday, 02 March 2008
Switzerland, in general opinion, denotes a country of prosperous banking communities, stunning landscapes and astronomical salaries. Switzerland can also, however, be one of the most complicated and expensive countries in the world for those who choose to live there. Nevertheless, those who choose to take a contract in Switzerland could find themselves pleasantly surprised by the experience, especially if they carry out a little research beforehand.
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Contracting in the Netherlands

Written by David Noel-Davies
Sunday, 02 March 2008
The Netherlands has become an increasingly popular destination for consultants from the UK and other EU countries over the past decade. Strong economic growth coupled with IT skills shortages have contributed to an increased demand for overseas consultants. In addition, English language skills are usually sufficient to secure a contract here, especially in international companies.
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