Articles tagged with network_administrators

1. 3 Reasons You Should Be Using Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1w)

   Posted on May 25, 2007 in Networking

   Most network administrators should be familiar with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP; IEEE 802.1D). <acronym title="Spanning Tree Protocol">STP</acronym> is tasked with ensuring there are no loops in a bridged network. Unfortunately, STP is an older protocol and doesn't quite mesh with today's high speed networks. Here are …

2. Using Cisco NBAR to Monitor Traffic Protocols on Your Network

   Posted on May 12, 2007 in Networking

   Many network administrators already know how to use tools like Cacti or MRTG to monitor the usage on their network links. (If you don't, let me know and I'll show you how.) Unfortunately, those tools only reveal part of the story. They show you how much traffic is traversing a …