Networking know-how

Are your users tying up valuable bandwidth watching replays from last weekend's big game? To manage user access to streaming media, you first must understand the protocols that deliver streaming media across the network. This six minute audiocast explains how RTP, RTSP, RTCP and other protocols deliver streaming media -- and why merely blocking access may not keep unwanted streaming applications off your network.Listen on your PC or download to your favorite mobile device.http://media.techtarget.com/audioCast/NETWORKING/SearchNetworking_Managing_streaming_protocols_2007-1-15.mp3

Plan for the worst, get the best resultsHear from networking industry guru Zeus Kerravala in this podcast about best practices when developing a disaster plan for pandemic flu. Get the low-down on what's most critical to act on today and how you can map out a game plan for long-term protection.Listen on your PC or download to your favorite mobile device.http://media.techtarget.com/audioCast/NETWORKING/snet-birdflureport-07-06-06.mp3

Implementing a WLAN is straightforward, but making sure it runs optimally can be challenging. Luckily, networking professionals can control and maintain their wireless networks by using well-known methodologies based on the OSI model. Here we outline a checklist of recommended activities for top-notch management of your WLAN and provide tips for providing a strong and reliable signal.Listen on your PC or download to your favorite mobile device.http://media.techtarget.com/audioCast/Wireless_LAN_Strategies.mp3

In this podcast, we discusses the emergence of Power over Ethernet and its many benefits to enterprise networks. We also include some expert comments about the technology from The Siemon Company's Carrie Higbie and Sam Bottros of Cisco Systems. Is the technology ready yet for mainstream adoption? Is it ready yet for your network? Time to find out! Download our PoE podcast today!Listen on your PC or download to your favorite mobile device.http://media.techtarget.com/audioCast/NETWORKING/snet_poe_3_23_06.mp3