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DOJ clears road for HPE's $14B Juniper Networks acquisition
HPE will need to sell off its Instant On wireless networking business and license source code for Juniper's Mist AIOps software.
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Cisco Live 2025 conference coverage and analysis
Cisco Live 2025 largely focused on the need to modernize infrastructure with AI capabilities. Use this guide to get all the conference news and analysis from this year.
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The new network security blueprint for AI
At Cisco Live 2025, networking professionals explained that network security needs to drastically change to keep up with AI, including updated ZTNA and firewall practices.
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How to configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server
Deploying one DHCP server per subnet is time-consuming and costly. Configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server to centralize network management and increase efficiency.
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Cloud & Data Center News
Cisco unleashes agentic AI, global partnerships for data center
The networking company launched new tools to meet the AI needs of enterprise customers in the data center.
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Mobile & Wireless Get Started
5G NSA vs. SA: How do the deployment modes differ?
Non-standalone 5G combines 4G LTE architecture with a 5G RAN. Standalone 5G, on the other hand, uses a 5G RAN and a cloud-native 5G core for connectivity.
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Infrastructure Manage
3 pillars to enhance networks for agentic AI infrastructure
Agentic AI requires better network infrastructure to prevent wasted GPU capacity, built on three principles: simplified operations, scalable devices and a security-infused fabric.
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Management Get Started
How to configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server
Deploying one DHCP server per subnet is time-consuming and costly. Configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server to centralize network management and increase efficiency.
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Network Security Evaluate
The new network security blueprint for AI
At Cisco Live 2025, networking professionals explained that network security needs to drastically change to keep up with AI, including updated ZTNA and firewall practices.
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WAN Evaluate
A look at low Earth orbit use cases
LEO offers an alternative to traditional connectivity, especially in remote or underserved areas. While it has some limitations, it's quickly becoming an option in enterprise WAN.
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Data Management
Intel and Microsoft: Intelligent Edge to Cloud Solutions
Microsoft and Intel build on long-standing co-engineering efforts to enable differentiated services within Azure. By combining innovative software and services with cutting-edge hardware, the Intel and Microsoft partnership delivers state-of-the-art-edge to cloud solutions for Industrial IoT and computer vision edge AI, SAP on Azure, high-performance computing (HPC), confidential computing, hybrid cloud, Microsoft SQL Server, AI, analytics, and more.
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Networking
Verizon Private 5G Edge - Enterprise Intelligence
Verizon is leading the development of secure cloud computing power at the edge of the network. Hosting applications at the network edge helps improve response times and performance – enabling the faster collection, processing and analysis of data for better business outcomes, and true Enterprise Intelligence.
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The new network security blueprint for AI
At Cisco Live 2025, networking professionals explained that network security needs to drastically change to keep up with AI, including updated ZTNA and firewall practices.
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Cisco Live 2025 set the tone for AI, security in networking
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The benefits and challenges of AI in network monitoring
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How an edge networking strategy optimizes AI workloads
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Problem Solve
12 remote access security risks and how to prevent them
Enterprises face myriad remote access security concerns, but training and clear communication can help bolster security programs for the long term.
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How to avoid duplicate IP addresses in a network
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How to troubleshoot IP settings with Windows ipconfig
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How to troubleshoot DHCP issues
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3 pillars to enhance networks for agentic AI infrastructure
Agentic AI requires better network infrastructure to prevent wasted GPU capacity, built on three principles: simplified operations, scalable devices and a security-infused fabric.
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How to configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server
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How to use Cilium Hubble for network observability
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GenAI prompt engineering tactics for network pros
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Networking Basics
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How to configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server
Deploying one DHCP server per subnet is time-consuming and costly. Configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server to centralize network management and increase efficiency.
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Cisco CCNA practice test: Try these 20 exam questions
Use this CCNA practice test as study material to prepare for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam. With 20 questions on a range of topics, we're not playing around.
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An introduction to network automation with Ansible
Ansible gives administrators additional control over how they configure devices. These tips and tricks help give you a head start in learning what Ansible can do.
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DOJ clears road for HPE's $14B Juniper Networks acquisition
HPE will need to sell off its Instant On wireless networking business and license source code for Juniper's Mist AIOps software.
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Cybersecurity top of mind in Cisco 360 partner program
Many of the innovations unveiled during Cisco Live will provide new opportunities for Cisco’s security partners, the company said.
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AI technologies are only as good as their managers
ESG's Jim Frey joins the podcast to discuss why developing the right tools to provide oversight and coordination across agentic and GenAI technologies will be key to network planning and performance.
Networking Definitions
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- What is the OSI model? The 7 layers of OSI explained
- What is shielded twisted pair (STP) and how does it work?
- What is ping and how does it work?
- What is 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)?
- What is DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?
- What is Routing Information Protocol (RIP)?
- What is data center interconnect (DCI)?