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Note: Although this is a continuation of the TCP Performance Tuning article series, it's also valuable as a standalone reference.
This list includes a mix of both well-established and newer algorithms, reflecting the ongoing advancements in TCP congestion control research and deployment. Algorithms like CUBIC and BBR are particularly notable …
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The digital landscape is constantly evolving, with new technologies like cloud computing, high-bandwidth applications, and the Internet of Things (IoT) demanding ever-increasing network efficiency and flexibility. As we step into this data-driven future, network optimization strategies need to be future-proof, adaptable, and capable of handling the demands of tomorrow. In …
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In the never-ending quest for faster transfers and smoother network experiences, two optimization techniques often grab the spotlight: Tcp1323Opts and Jumbo Frames. Both promise impressive speed boosts, but which one reigns supreme? Unveiling the strengths and weaknesses of each within different scenarios requires a closer look.
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In the never-ending quest for faster network performance, network administrators and tech-savvy users often stumble upon Tcp1323Opts, a treasure trove of advanced TCP/IP features hidden within the Windows registry. But before diving headfirst into tweaking these settings, it's crucial to understand the potential benefits and, equally importantly, the trade-offs …
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Ever feel like your network transfers crawl while others seem to fly? You might not need a hardware upgrade; sometimes, a few tweaks under the hood can unlock hidden performance potential. One such hidden gem is Tcp1323Opts, a Windows registry key offering granular control over advanced TCP/IP features. While …
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In the relentless pursuit of network efficiency, IT professionals and network administrators constantly seek to unlock faster data transfers. Among the many tools at their disposal lies Tcp1323Opts, a treasure trove of advanced TCP features often shrouded in technical obscurity. This article delves deep into the world of Tcp1323Opts, demystifying …
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TCP1323Opts is a registry value that controls the use of the TCP Timestamp and Window Scaling options. These options are described in RFC 1323, which is an update to the original TCP/IP specification.
The TCP Timestamp option allows TCP to measure the round-trip time (RTT) between two hosts. This …
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I was recently struggling to add a Windows shared printer to my MacBook Pro (running Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)) until I ran across this post which gave me two important hints:
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Clearing the Windows DNS Server cache from the command line is an easy task.
C:\> dnscmd . /clearcache
The . indicates the local DNS server. You can use this command to clear the
cache of remote DNS servers by replacing the . with the hostname or IP address
of the remote server.
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Considering the economy and the crunch that many IT departments are feeling, it is no surprise that many small to medium businesses are curious about using Microsoft's free security product as a replacement to the enterprise security solutions they have been using. Individual businesses will have to decide if Microsoft …
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I recently needed to archive a bunch of old home directories on a CIFS share mounted on my Windows XP virtual machine. I wanted each home directory to be archived independently so that I would have lots of smaller zip files rather than one huge one. Additionally, maintaining the directory …
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If you have an interest in information security from a technical or managerial point of view, check out Principles of Information Security. It does an excellent job of presenting material for both audiences.
If you have other vendors you would like to see on this list, send me a message …
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One of the more underrated tools included with Microsoft Windows Server is Network Monitor. Network Monitor is a packet capture tool that allows network administrators to gain insight into what network traffic is being sent and received by the server. This data can be useful in diagnosing various network problems …
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I was involved in a project to apply a maintenance release to an existing Lotus
Domino installation running on Windows Server 2003. The goal was to upgrade the
server from version 6.5.5 to 6.5.6. During the upgrade process, the installer
checks the version of Domino that …
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When using Microsoft Excel in a business environment, there are five essential items that every user should be aware of. One of the most basic features that is essential to effective spreadsheet usage is cell referencing. This is the ability for one cell to use the value of another cell …
