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inverhillscollege asked:

These programs prepare students for rewarding careers or career advancement in the dynamic field of computer networking. The continued growth of the Internet, wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs) requires people with the broad knowledge and skills needed to design, manage, troubleshoot and secure these increasingly important infrastructure resources. depts.inverhills.edu

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Ashlie Lanning asked:


CLAREMONT, NC –JUNE 18th, 2008—Paul Slager is Network Administrator for the Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter, a nonprofit healthcare organization focusing on hospice and palliative care located in Glenview, Illinois. Slager has managed the organization’s 500 workstations and 30-plus Microsoft servers since early 2006.

 

As a healthcare organization, patient record confidentiality is essential to remain in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, so network security is a top priority for Slager.

 

“A key factor for me is that there is no tradeoff of usability for security,” Slager said. “I have to make sure that our users have access to all their applications and devices in a secure manner without the security getting in the way of their productivity. And of course I also have to make sure we keep out viruses and maintain perimeter security.”

 

When Slager arrived on the scene, the hospice care center was using Symantec as its primary security solution. However, he quickly became frustrated with the load the system was placing on users’ workstations and the relatively weak management functions.

 

“The main factors in our decision to seek an alternative solution were the shortcomings of the management functions,” Slager said. “We also couldn’t help noticing that Symantec was taking up a lot of processing power on each user’s computer.”

 

So, high on Slager’s wishlist were ease of management, small footprint on client systems, and of course a good track record in keeping sensitive files secure and malware out.

 

AVG Anti-Virus: The Right Solution

“I’d heard from several sources that AVG Anti-Virus software was a solution worth looking at, and so it was one of the first alternative solutions I tested to see if it would fit our needs,” Slager said. “I focused heavily on the administrative console because that was one of the most important factors for me. With more than 500 workstations, it is imperative that I have a way to make sure each computer is secure without having to physically visit each one on campus.”

 

After ensuring that AVG’s management functionality and protection would meet the organization’s requirements, the low price point was what sealed the deal. MidWest’s IT director, responsible for sourcing and purchasing, quickly found Walling Data Systems and their non-profit discount program.

 

Walling Data Systems is the country’s longest-standing distributor of AVG Technologies solutions and the company’s highest-volume distributor in North America. Walling specializes in the education and nonprofit sectors, and is the only distributor to offer all customers free, unlimited, U.S.-based support as part of every sale.

 

Slager said that, as with any new solution, there were a few teething problems, so he called the support team at Walling Data for advice.

 

“There were a few aspects of the software that I wasn’t quite sure how to configure,” Slager remembered. “So I called Walling’s helpdesk team, who remotely connected to our server so we could easily discuss what to do. It was simple and easy, and I was able to get the system up and running in no time.”

 

What Slager loves most about AVG is that it basically manages itself. With the benefit of this “hands free” system administration, he has more time to spend on productive IT pursuits, rather than problem-solving.

 

“AVG has been great, and very easy to manage,” Slager said. “I would definitely recommend it, and Walling Data to others”

 

 

About Walling Data Systems

Founded in 1994, in North Carolina, Walling Data Systems is a value-added software distributor offering innovative high-value solutions to everyday computer security problems for corporate, education, and home technology users. Walling Data was named an Authorized AVG Distributor in 2004 and is the only source for unlimited toll free phone, remote support, education discounts, and more for their AVG customers in the United States, one reason why thousands of education customers choose Walling as their supplier of choice for AVG products.

 

About AVG

Founded in 1991 in the Czech Republic and with offices in the US and Europe, AVG is a leading international developer of Internet threat protection solutions for consumers and SMBs. AVG is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry with more than 70 million active users around the world. The company employs some of the world’s leading experts in Internet security, specifically in the areas of threat research, analysis and detection. AVG’s award-winning products are distributed globally through resellers and over the Internet as well as via third parties through Software Developer’s Kits (SDK).



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hawk31 asked:


I can’t connect to the Internet any more, because my security key got deleted somehow. And I can’t find the software on my computer, not sure if I even had any that has the security key. How can I get my key now? I can go to network properties and see it but it’s not shown.

Help please?
Thanks

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faz411 asked:


i am so confused. most ppl usually get a CS degree in IT and then they move on to whatever there field but i am not really that interested in CS but is this the better path to take than majoring in Network security. or does it really matter. if i get a CS degree than i can move into hardware/networking thru certs but if i do network security it is hard to go the software side or i can get a master’s in software engineering.

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casey01652 asked:

This is how I set up my computer system at my house

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Brooke Yan asked:


A network allows a single broadband account to be shared throughout the home. Unfortunately, such networking is impractical with dial-up Internet service–one of several reasons you might want to consider broadband.

WHAT’S AVAILABLE

Home networking is getting a boost from improvements in the range, speed, and cost of wireless networks. If you own a laptop computer that has wireless capability, a wireless network now allows you to surf the Web at broadband speeds from most places in your house, yard, or apartment. Leading brands of wireless routers include D-Link, Netgear, and Linksys. Wired networking is far from obsolete, however, since it still provides the most secure and reliable connections. Indeed, for many households the best solution for sharing a broadband connection–or a printer, music files, or digital photos–among multiple computers might be a network that includes both wired and wireless.

Ethernet, or wired, networks. Wired networks are very secure by themselves, with no special security measures necessary. They are reliable, and usually immune to interference. They offer the fastest data transfer–up to 94 megabits per second for the common 10/100 type, enough for virtually any data application.

IMPORTANT FEATURES

One drawback is that you can’t easily move your computer around the home. Routing cables throughout the home can be a hassle or expensive. Price range: $50 to $100 for one router and a cable to connect two fairly new computers. Also, there might be additional costs for routing cable through the home. Wi-Fi, 802.11g (wireless). There are no cables to connect or rout with a wireless network, and there are minimal installation costs. Mobility is the key–the wireless network supplies signals virtually anywhere around the home. You will need to take additional steps in terms of security, without which your data are vulnerable to hackers. Thick walls can reduce signal strength, which might vary in different areas of the home or even within a room. Wi-Fi networks might interfere with cordless phones, baby monitors, and other wireless devices. These networks are only 25 percent as fast as Ethernet, but they’re still fine for typical networking uses, such as Web surfing and e-mail. Price range: $200 or less for a router and client cards to allow two computers to use the network wirelessly

HOW TO CHOOSE

Plan your network. You’ll probably want to locate the router near the source of your broadband service–usually a cable or DSL modem. The router and the modem will be connected by an Ethernet cable. But the connections between the router and the computers in the network might be either wired or wireless.

Choose a wireless router. That is the official term for the models that support both Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Even if you don’t need wireless capability now, acquiring it costs little extra (perhaps $10 or so) compared with a wired model, and might spare your having to replace the router if you want to add a wireless device to it in the future.

Stick with the 802.11g wireless standard. Wi-Fi is continually evolving, with new standards designed to increase broadcast range and speed, thus increasing the network’s ability to handle new types of information. The name of the standard is usually listed on the router’s package, as a letter suffix to the technical term for Wi-Fi, which is 802.11. Currently the most common standard is known as 802.11g. We think it’s the best choice for most people.

The 802.11g networks we tested all had sufficient range and speed to provide coverage throughout most homes. The data speeds we measured fell short of the standard speed for 802.11g. But all routers were much faster than the typical speed of a broadband Internet connection.

If you already have a wireless network that uses 802.11a or 802.11b, two older standards, consider upgrading only if you find the range, speed, or reliability of your network wanting.

At the other end of the spectrum are routers that use early variants of the latest Wi-Fi standard, 802.11n. Frequently referred to with terms such as “MIMO,” “Super G,” or “pre-n,” such models might not be compatible with the actual “n” standard, which is due in late 2006. They also require that you buy matching networking adapters, even for computers with built-in 802.11g capability.

Consider one of these new routers only if you have range problems that can’t be solved in other ways. In our tests, they were better at penetrating walls than 802.11g routers, and some offered data speeds that were twice as fast. But they were just as likely to interfere with (or receive interference from) cordless phones and other devices.

Consider whether and how you’ll share a printer. A network lets you avoid the cost of putting a printer in every room by sharing one. To do this, you can use a printer with built-in network capability.

It’s possible to share a non-networked printer by attaching it to the network via a print server, a device that costs $70 to $100 and is the size of a large paperback. There may be issues of interference with some printer-management software, however. Any PC connected to a printer can also serve as a print server for the other computers on the network, though you must leave that computer on when you’re printing.

Consider networking issues for other devices. An increasing number of devices that typically connect to a single computer–PDAs, printers, and video-game consoles–are now Wi-Fi compatible. If you plan to connect any of them to your network, make sure they’re compatible with the network security you set up.

Check whether you need to buy adapters. Every computer on your network will require an adapter to allow it to communicate with the network; the question is whether it already has one built in. If you’re using Ethernet to connect a computer bought within the past three years or so, the adapter will most likely be built into the unit. The same applies to recent-vintage laptops, which should have built-in 802.11g capability.

If you need to buy a network adapter for your desktop, you can choose either an internal PC-card version, which requires opening the computer case for installation, or a USB version, which plugs into a USB port. Laptops can use either a PCI-card or USB adapter. In all cases, the cost should be no more than $60.

Resist professional installation help. Computer retailers might try to sell you on professional installation for your new network, starting at a cost of $150 or so. But wiring aside, today’s networks are so easy to set up that you shouldn’t take them up on their offer if you’re comfortable with technology.

Network gear usually comes with instructions and access to free 24/7 technical support. And you can always come back to the retailer for help in troubleshooting the network if necessary.

Shop by return policy. For all your best efforts, the network equipment you’ve bought might not be compatible with your home. For example, your walls and floors might be especially resistant to wireless transmission (which might be the case if they have a lot of moisture, metal, or other highly conductive material in them). Before you buy, check the store’s return policies. Consider a retailer with a generous one.

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Networking computers can be done wirelessly or on a wired signal through another computer’s Ethernet cable. Connect computer Internet connections with tips from a computer specialist in this free video on computer networking.

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Smit Mathur asked:


 Networking is an important aspect for firms all over. No matter what type of firm is, there is a prompt need for them to maintain apt network. Firms need small and large business networking solutions to effectively run their business. There are specific firms for network installation service, and such firms also take account of network security & support services. Thus, no firm can get away with proper computer hardware and networking products to have long term gains. There is a network monitoring software to help you keep better track of network security and support services.

This specific software helps firms gauge all their critical network elements like mail servers, WAN links, business applications etc. It also assists firms to make out their whole LAN infrastructure that has been made up of wireless routers, load balancers, non-standard devices, printers, and switches. The network monitoring software is of immense help and can also check for viruses and virus attacks. Moreover, it also checks for server downtimes and uptimes. You also get the backing-up of your significant folders and files besides having a synopsis of your bandwidth usage through other versions.

Firms also get the collective package of asset management, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), WAN traffic analysis function and server with the help of the majority of Network monitor software. With such software, the monitoring of computer network has become almost an easy task.

As soon as there is some problem, Network monitor software automatically alerts network administrator and has got the ability to monitor and notify almost everything linked with the network related issues. Identifying future and present problems, monitoring LAN and all network equipment components and troubleshooting almost all network linked issues are tasks that the software does with great ease. Network administrator and system specialists are breathing easy with this specific software.

Internet servers, intranet servers, event logs, modems, database, routers are constantly monitored with it. With it, your data is gathered on remote machines through Remote Registry service. As soon as a network related problem gets detected, the network monitoring software instantly and automatically sends alert with the help of e-mail, SMS or network message.

Thus, your network related issue gets solved with this specific software. Online mode can also help you in networking problems. In case the firm is in down under, then it can get benefits for its networking related issues by Remote Network Support and Monitoring Services Australia.



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Captain Dan asked:


Why Computers and Networks?

Computers have become a necessity for all types of working environment. No matter what type of work you are doing, computers can help you in maximizing your work efficiency. Due to this fact computers are being used in all types of offices. Some areas like banking, insurance, stock exchange as well as reservation systems completely rely on use of Computers and Internet.

In a computing environment people need inter connectivity of computers to share resources like (files and data). It further helps in use and management of information collected through various nodes. These kinds of network that is being implemented in a particular organization are known as Intranets. Intranet helps in information sharing between different offices of same organization at different locations. It works on LAN (Local Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) or WAN (Wide Area Network). There are mainly three ways of implementing different type of networks – wired, wireless or mixed (wired and wireless both as and when required).

Why Internet?

Internet is information superhighway, one of the major and accurate sources of getting information on any topic quickly. It is also used as backbone for implementing Intranet. Company’s websites and email are completely dependent on Internet. In brief, internet is the most important and fastest medium of communication in current hi-tech world.

Network Related Problems

As an end user you must have experienced various types of problems in your network during your work. Due to network downtime organizations have to bear loss of several productive working hours or in turn loss of revenue. Network downtime for your web servers may result unavailability of your website, in that case your potential viewers may not find required information through your website. It may create a negative impact of your company/organization or business

To deal with such problems immediately organizations need network diagnosis and maintenance experts to fix such problems to further reduce loss of productive working hours. However, it is not possible for every organization to hire a fulltime team of networking experts to solve their network issues. They prefer to rely upon network security consultants, who help them whenever needed. It’s a cost-effective alternative for organizations because they don’t have to hire full time professionals for taking care of their network troubleshooting needs.



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Harish Chib asked:


Dubai will be hosting the top IT brains of India from August 21-25. The occasion is the Technology Senate where the who’s who of the Indian IT arena will be conglomerating to discuss and debate on hot IT issues.

While talking about Tech Senate that largely caters to the CIOs of India, I am not sure how many of us have observed the silent drift the CIOs have made – from their limited role as the technology leaders a few years back to taking on the role of business leaders. They are no longer just the technology experts, but they are in the forefront of the organizational hierarchy, applying IT to accelerate and support the organization’s goals and roadmap. Dittoing these thoughts will be a presentation on ‘Shifting Role of the CIO – Technology to Business Leader in a Security Context’ by Mr. Digvijay Sinh Chudasma, VP-Sales, Cyberoam, at Tech Senate.

These thoughts have found echo in many international magazines as well. A point in case is the recent survey on Indian CIOs – Tomorrow’s CIOs – by one of the international IT magazines. The results reflected that most of these CIOs report directly to the CEOs or owners of their firms. These CIOs are more focused on business strategies and business decision-making, leaving IT infrastructure and application management to other senior members of their team.

Unlike their US counterparts, the role of Indian CIOs involves greater contribution to company innovation and growth, managing outsourced relationships, managing customers and the like. For them, attributes like leadership, execution, communication, vision and innovation define the role of a CIO better.

The way I see this role transformation of the Indian CIOs is that not only has the role of a CIO broadened but the importance of IT and its footprint in organizations has also grown manifolds today.



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