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IN THIS ISSUE
-- Step-by-Step Guide: How to set up a VPN
-- Securing remote access points
-- VPLS, a Layer 2 MPLS VPN technology
-- Networking FastFacts: Network documentation
-- Attention dummies
-- The network administrator's survival guide
ADVICE
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE: HOW TO SET UP A VPN | Brien M. Posey
Solutions for keeping remote users connected to e-mail have traditionally centered around using Web access. However, there is no reason why your remote users can't connect to your organization using a VPN. This guide will walk you step-by-step through the setup and configuration process.
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Visit our resources on developing a VPN architecture
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Guide to Network Performance Management
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SECURING REMOTE ACCESS POINTS | Vernon Haberstetzer
This week we focus on poorly secured remote access points that can bypass firewalls and intrusion detection systems and give hackers the key to the candy store.
VPLS, A LAYER 2 MPLS VPN TECHNOLOGY | David Jacobs
Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS), a Layer 2 MPLS VPN technology, offers attractive VPN possibilities, but you must be aware of its limitations to decide if VPLS is appropriate for your network.
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NETWORKING FASTFACTS: NETWORK DOCUMENTATION We know that a career in IT doesn't allow for much idle time. That's why we're happy to introduce Networking FastFacts, our latest learning tool designed to provide you with the essentials to understanding networking topics in just a few quick minutes. In our first FastFacts installment, you'll swiftly learn all you need to know about network documentation and be back at work before you know it.
ATTENTION DUMMIES
This month we partnered with our colleagues at John Wiley & Sons to bring you several book excerpts from the popular Dummies collection.
We featured chapters from 'Firewalls For Dummies,' 'Cryptography For Dummies,' 'Hacking For Dummies' and 'Wireless Networks For Dummies.'
Just in case you missed one, the entire collection is available here...
THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR'S SURVIVAL GUIDE This piece from contributor Doug Chick presents a humorous look at surviving in your role as a network administrator.
