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Articles and Videos

Typical Switch Setup for CompTIA Network+
This important article details the basic setup of one of transparent switches, and describes key concepts such as VLANs and management interfaces that any Network + candidate should master.
By Anthony Sequeira - May 9, 2012
Quality of Service (QoS) for CompTIA Network+
What are the reasons for worrying about Quality of Service in networks today? What are overall approaches to these issues and what are specific Quality of Service solutions? This article answers these important questions, and then details much more for Network+ candidates.
By Anthony Sequeira - May 7, 2012
OSPF Advanced Configuration
In this article, we are going to examine Network Address Translation (NAT) in its various forms, which is critical in today's networks due to the depletion of IPv4 IP addresses for use on the public Internet.
By Sean Wilkins - May 2, 2012
The Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) Model for CompTIA Network+
The OSI Model: Why was it created? Was it to torture networking students? This article explores the reasons for the creation of this model. It also details this important model for you. Finally, this article describes how this critical tool can be used in actual network troubleshooting.
By Anthony Sequeira - May 2, 2012
Domain Name Service Concepts and Configuration
This article takes a look at what the DNS is and what it provides for a "normal" Internet user, and finishes up with some methods of configuring DNS on Cisco equipment.
By Sean Wilkins - April 30, 2012

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Exam Profiles

Exam profiles are the perfect tool to help you prepare for your next exam. Learn exam details, tips and tricks, recommended study resources, and much more.

Exam Profile: Cisco CCNP Security VPN (642-648)
This article profiles the Cisco CCNP Security VPN 642-648 exam. Find out what you can expect to see on the exam and how you can better prepare for it.
By Cristian Matei
Video Exam Profile: CCIE Routing and Switching v4.0
The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert exam is the qualification exam for the Routing and Switching Lab track. Find out what you can expect to see on the exam and how you can better prepare for it.
By Maurilio P. Gorito
Video Exam Profile: Cisco CCDA Design
The Cisco Certified Design Associate exam is an entry-level network design exam that serves as a starting point for CCDP certification. Find out what you can expect to see on the exam and how you can better prepare for it.
By David Morgan
Video Exam Profile: Cisco CCNP Security IPS
The Cisco Certified Network Professional Security IPS exam is one of the four exams that must be passed to obtain the Cisco CCNP Security certification. Find out what you can expect to see on this exam and how you can better prepare for it.
By Keith Barker
Video Exam Profile: CompTIA Security+ SY0-301
The CompTIA Security+ certification is designed to prove competency in computer systems security, network security, access control and organizational security. Find out what you can expect to see on the exam and how you can better prepare for it.
By Darril Gibson
Video Exam Profile: VMWare VCP
The VCP-510 Exam is required in order to become a VMware Certified Professional for v.Sphere 5.0. Find out what you can expect to see on the exam and how you can better prepare for it.
By Bill Ferguson

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