Peer To Peer File Sharing - How it Works by Peter Nisbet
Peer-to-peer (or P2P) file sharing systems connect users (called nodes) directly together. Some are true networked systems while other contain an element of the client-server structure. That is they contain an element of the original Napster centralized server system where clients are fed by a... Examples are eDonkey, which is combined with Overnet, the FastTrack network and the Gnutella network. ... It was the central server which eventually destroyed the Napster system sins, once the server was forced to close, the whole system ceased to function.

Network Security – Not With a P2P Network! by Rick Parrott
Most small business networks grow and evolve as the business grows. In one way, this is good. It shows the business is growing, becoming stronger. Unfortunately, from a network perspective, it can be a disaster in the making. Most small business networks are setup in a peer-to-peer (P2P) format. ... This domain controller manages user and computer access, freeing the network administrator from the necessity of touching every PC in the network. ... In a domain system there is a single point of administration, your network administrator.

Remote Internet Access by Josh Riverside
Most businesses, whether IT or non-IT, are under pressure to provide remote network access capabilities to its users. With Network Access, your computer becomes just another citizen on the network. You can access the servers just as if you were on the local network except response is slower. ... Firstly, before allowing another network or a user to connect to your network, you should do enough investigation and ask the right questions to feel comfortable that they have updated security software, such as antivirus, installed, and that the network or computer system has the necessary patches...

The World of Technology Prefers a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) by James Croydon
In the world of technology people prefer being a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or MCSE. It is opted as a better option than Ph.D. itself. MCSE enhances the position in an organization along with quick rise in the salary. MCSE is a certification which increases one's confidence and... Mainly system engineers, technical support engineers, system and network analysts prefer to have MCSE certification. ... To be an MCSE professional one should have at least one year of experience in implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment with 200 to 25000 users and...

Windows Networking by Justin Oswald
Windows Networking at Home You’ve set up a home network and all your computers share the same internet connection. That’s great, but now lets get everything else sharing. Modern versions of Windows are shipped with an easy to setup and use method for sharing printers and files. ... Prepare the Network In preparation of setting up the rest of the network, I highly recommend that you choose unique and meaningful names for every computer on the network and put them all in the same workgroup. ... Network Drives A network drive makes the shared folder available as though it was a hard...

New Daylight Saving Schedule Creates Problems For Time Sensitive Systems by Ralph Nelson Willett
If you have a business telephone system, voice mail, call accounting, security system or any other time sensitive systems, you must be aware of and make plans for the new Daylight Saving Time schedule. On August 8, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005. ... Be sure to speak with your telephone system dealers, you security system manager and you network administrator. ... Some examples of what this may mean to you is that if your telephone system automatically adjust the time, your main console could begin receiving calls before you are open or your auto...

Digital Signage Solutions Help Improve Hotel Employee Productivity by Josh Coffman
Hotels typically lag behind other industries in terms of technology spending. Capital investment is directed toward adding better amenities or renovating the property in efforts to remain competitive or drive occupancy and ADR. Tech spending is on the rise, however, and one emerging area is... In other cases, they may have to take the printed sheet over to another computer system and input the data again manually. ... As a new communications medium, a digital signage network can be utilized to playback relevant information to the guests (weather, airline info, news, etc.), branding...

What You Need to Know About Patch Management Software by Clifton Henry
“What is Patch Management Software?” Patch management software uses a system for scanning, management and applying of patches in a network environment in order to make it secure and free from vulnerabilities. Patch management software allows for the approval and denial of patches used on... “What are the main features of Patch Management Software?” * Patch approval or denial * Automatic and recurring scans * Policy based patch management * Complete automation for patch location, discovery, and deployment * Reliable and up-to-date patch databases * Complete rollback to pre-patch...

Desktop Management Tools by Ken Marlborough
Desktop management tools are computer programs that work to simplify, unify, streamline, and otherwise facilitate access, usage, communication and so on between different members of a network or corporation. These computer programs can be bought as discs and loaded onto your computer, or they... Irrespective of the size of the network, desktop management tools must perform whenever required to allow administrators to identify every machine on the network. ... Advanced desktop management tools should help network administrators manage personal computers stationed all over the world.

Thin Clients Benefits are Excellent Options for Computer Homeschools... Just a Suggestion by Daviyd Peterson
Wireless Consulting and Solution Providers have always been important to african american small businesses and now after several years of having the most technologically advanced homes in our neighborhood, we are beginning to realize that our neighbors could benefit from the same technology in... This little story is related because while I myself was working in Chicago for 4 years, he came to me for assistance in selecting a networked computer system that would be affordable for his clients. ... The point is that it is 'thin' and most of the really hard work is done by another computer...