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	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Is web programming is a part of computer science ?</title>
		<link>http://network-management-resource-guide.com/other-computers/is-web-programming-is-a-part-of-computer-science/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>network</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Other - Computers]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Senior Year]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Software Management]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Studying Computer Science]]></category>

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Minh Ho asked: I am now a student in university in 2nd year. I am studying computer science. But I am not sure what type of jobs computer science provide. I know some of them are software programming or network management. Recently, I hear some about web programming. I wonder if it is a part [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>Minh Ho</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>I am now a student in university in 2nd year. I am studying computer science. But I am not sure what type of jobs computer science provide. I know some of them are software programming or network management. Recently, I hear some about web programming. I wonder if it is a part of computer science. I have looked the course catalog ( elective course) but can find anything relate to web programming. So can you tell me more about web programming is that a new major or something. I just want to hear some information about what field I should go in the next 2 year ( junior and senior year)<br/><br/>network management resources</div>
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		<title>Visual Performance Manager: 3 Clicks To Resolution</title>
		<link>http://network-management-resource-guide.com/people/visual-performance-manager-3-clicks-to-resolution/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>network</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[People]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Management Teams]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Managing Network]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Problem Notification]]></category>

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FlukeNetworksVideo asked: 

www.flukenetworks.com Fluke Networks&#8217; unique and innovative approach to managing network performance problems allows network management teams to go from problem notification to root cause in three clicks. Unlike traditional performance management methods that can take hours to locate the cause of a slowdown, Fluke Networks&#8217; approach lets users quickly drill down to the [...]]]></description>
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<p><br/>www.flukenetworks.com Fluke Networks&#8217; unique and innovative approach to managing network performance problems allows network management teams to go from problem notification to root cause in three clicks. Unlike traditional performance management methods that can take hours to locate the cause of a slowdown, Fluke Networks&#8217; approach lets users quickly drill down to the level of individual transactions in order to pinpoint the reason for a problem in three clicks or less. See how &#8230;<br/><br/>network management service</div>
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		<title>Use of tools and formal processes, rather than dependence on individuals, is important for network management</title>
		<link>http://network-management-resource-guide.com/people/use-of-tools-and-formal-processes-rather-than-dependence-on-individuals-is-important-for-network-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>network</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[People]]></category>

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pitstop4performers asked: 

Interview with Alamuri Sitaramaiah, General Manager-Sales, India, Fluke SE Asia Pte Ltd, India Liaison Office, Bangalore (www.flukenetworks.com), May 28, 2009, 4.30 pm &#8230; &#8220;Alamuri Sitaramaiah&#8221; &#8220;General Manager-Sales&#8221; India &#8220;Fluke SE Asia Pte Ltd&#8221; &#8220;India Liaison Office&#8221;nms network management
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<div><em><strong>pitstop4performers</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>
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<p><br/>Interview with Alamuri Sitaramaiah, General Manager-Sales, India, Fluke SE Asia Pte Ltd, India Liaison Office, Bangalore (www.flukenetworks.com), May 28, 2009, 4.30 pm &#8230; &#8220;Alamuri Sitaramaiah&#8221; &#8220;General Manager-Sales&#8221; India &#8220;Fluke SE Asia Pte Ltd&#8221; &#8220;India Liaison Office&#8221;<br/><br/>nms network management</div>
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		<title>How YouTube Affects Network Performance</title>
		<link>http://network-management-resource-guide.com/tech/how-youtube-affects-network-performance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>network</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tech]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Crystal Skull]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Network Bandwidth]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Network Performance]]></category>

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solarwindsinc asked: 

See SolarWinds Head Geek Josh Stephens talk about how to survive &#8220;The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull&#8221; and other popular YouTube videos. Pick up a few quick tips for preventing the online video fans in your organization from bringing down the network&#8230; ironic, huh? &#8230; network management solarwinds youtube bandwidth netflow traffic josh [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>solarwindsinc</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>
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<p><br/>See SolarWinds Head Geek Josh Stephens talk about how to survive &#8220;The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull&#8221; and other popular YouTube videos. Pick up a few quick tips for preventing the online video fans in your organization from bringing down the network&#8230; ironic, huh? &#8230; network management solarwinds youtube bandwidth netflow traffic josh stephens<br/><br/>harris network management</div>
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		<title>Home Networking Tools, Tips and Tricks</title>
		<link>http://network-management-resource-guide.com/howto/home-networking-tools-tips-and-tricks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>network</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Howto]]></category>

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lockergnome asked: 

live.pirillo.com - I&#8217;ve talked before about OpenDNS. It&#8217;s an excellent free program that will speed up your online experience. However, there are many other features that allow you to enhance your browsing and network management. &#8230; video help pirillo tech network dns opendns whitelist proxy domain shortcut typo networking homenetworknetwork management techniques
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<div><em><strong>lockergnome</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>
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<p><br/>live.pirillo.com - I&#8217;ve talked before about OpenDNS. It&#8217;s an excellent free program that will speed up your online experience. However, there are many other features that allow you to enhance your browsing and network management. &#8230; video help pirillo tech network dns opendns whitelist proxy domain shortcut typo networking homenetwork<br/><br/>network management techniques</div>
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		<title>A Network Interface Card with 4 of these things?</title>
		<link>http://network-management-resource-guide.com/computer-networking/a-network-interface-card-with-4-of-these-things/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>network</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Computer Networking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Duplex]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Network Management]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Thanx]]></category>

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legendkillerboii asked: I need a Network Interface Card with any 4 of these things&#8230;price dont matter, the cheaper the better, just 4 dont need all 5&#8230;thanx just leave the website for me to check out
Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex Communications
Processor Offloading
Autonegotiation
Network Management
Wake on LANnetwork management utility
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<div><em><strong>legendkillerboii</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>I need a Network Interface Card with any 4 of these things&#8230;price dont matter, the cheaper the better, just 4 dont need all 5&#8230;thanx just leave the website for me to check out</p>
<p>Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex Communications<br />
Processor Offloading<br />
Autonegotiation<br />
Network Management<br />
Wake on LAN<br/><br/>network management utility</div>
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		<title>How a network is used by an organisation to manage its resources?</title>
		<link>http://network-management-resource-guide.com/computer-networking/how-a-network-is-used-by-an-organisation-to-manage-its-resources/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>network</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Computer Networking]]></category>

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john asked: How a network is used by an organisation to manage its resources
a)Information resources;
b)hardware &#038; software resources;
c)staff management;
d)Explain related legislation that regulates how the above resources are managed eg Data Protection Act 1998 and Computer Misuse Actnetwork management
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<div><em><strong>john</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>How a network is used by an organisation to manage its resources<br />
a)Information resources;<br />
b)hardware &#038; software resources;<br />
c)staff management;<br />
d)Explain related legislation that regulates how the above resources are managed eg Data Protection Act 1998 and Computer Misuse Act<br/><br/>network management</div>
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		<title>Does anyone know why the Playstation Network is down right now?</title>
		<link>http://network-management-resource-guide.com/video-online-games/does-anyone-know-why-the-playstation-network-is-down-right-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>network</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Video &amp; Online Games]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Account Management]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Beta Code]]></category>

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jbwzrd213 asked: I just got my MGO Beta code and I have to go to the store or the account management to redeem the code but the whole network is down due to &#8220;maintenance.&#8221; Does anyone know what&#8217;s going on?
I found where it says the new update and everything but I still can&#8217;t find out [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>jbwzrd213</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>I just got my MGO Beta code and I have to go to the store or the account management to redeem the code but the whole network is down due to &#8220;maintenance.&#8221; Does anyone know what&#8217;s going on?<br />
I found where it says the new update and everything but I still can&#8217;t find out when they&#8217;re going to be done.<br/><br/>global network management</div>
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		<title>Lucent Technologies Management?</title>
		<link>http://network-management-resource-guide.com/corporations/lucent-technologies-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>network</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Bell Labs Research]]></category>

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edgehog74 asked: Executive Summary We design and deliver the systems, software and services that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, we use our strengths in mobility, optical, access, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for our customers, while enabling them to quickly [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>edgehog74</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>Executive Summary We design and deliver the systems, software and services that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, we use our strengths in mobility, optical, access, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for our customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Our customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. We have three segments organized around the products and services we sell. The reportable segments are Integrated Network Solutions (“INS”), Mobility Solutions (“Mobility”) and Lucent Worldwide Services (“Services”). INS provides a broad range of software and wireline equipment related to voice networking (primarily consisting of switching products, which we sometimes refer to as convergence solutions, and voice messaging products), data and network management (primarily consisting of access and related data networking equipment and operating support software) and optical networking. Mobility provides software and wireless equipment to support radio access and core networks. Services provides deployment, maintenance, professional and managed services in support of both our product offerings as well as multi-vendor networks. Beginning in fiscal 2001, the global telecommunications market deteriorated, resulting from a decrease in the competitive local exchange carrier market and a significant reduction in capital spending by established service providers.This trend intensified during fiscal 2002 and continued into fiscal 2003. Reasons for the market deterioration included general economic slowdown, network overcapacity, customer bankruptcies, network build-out delays and limited availability of capital. We believe that the market for telecommunications equipment has stabilized and is starting to grow in certain areas. The growing demands of enterprises and consumers for additional services tailored to their needs is creating the need for a new convergence of networks, technologies and applications. Required 1. Using the Consolidated Balance Sheets for Lucent Technologies for September 30, 2004 and 2003, prepare a common-size balance sheet. 2. Evaluate the asset, debt, and equity structure of Lucent Technologies, as well as trends and changes found on the common-size balance sheet. 3. What concerns would investors and creditors have based on only this information? 4. What additional financial and nonfinancial information would investors and creditors need to make investing and lending decisions for Lucent Technologies? LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in Millions, Except per Share Amounts) September 30, September 30, 2004 2003 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,379 $ 3,821 Marketable securities 858 686 Receivables 1,359 1,511 Inventories 822 632 Other current assets 1,813 1,213 Total current assets 8,231 7,863 Marketable securities 636 — Property, plant, and equipment, net 1,376 1,593 Prepaid pension costs 5,358 4,659 Goodwill and other acquired intangibles, net 434 188 Other assets 928 1,608 Total assets $ 16,963 $ 15,911 Liabilities Accounts payable $ 872 $ 1,072 Payroll and benefit-related liabilities 1,232 1,080 Debt maturing within one year 1 389 Other current liabilities 2,361 2,393 Total current liabilities 4,466 4,934 Postretirement and postemployment benefit liabilities 4,881 4,669 Pension liabilities 1,874 2,494 Long-term debt 4,837 4,439 Liability to subsidiary trust issuing preferred securities 1,152 1,152 Other liabilities 1,132 1,594 Total liabilities 18,342 19,282 Commitments and contingencies 8.00% redeemable convertible preferred stock — 868 Shareowners’ Deficit Preferred stock—par value $1.00 per share; authorized shares: 250; issued and outstanding: none — — Common stock—par value $.01 per share;Authorized shares: 10,000; 4,396 issued and 4,395 outstanding shares as of September 30, 2004,and 4,170 issued and 4,169 outstanding shares as of September 30, 2003 44 42 Additional paid-in capital 23,005 22,252 Accumulated deficit (20,793) (22,795) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,635) (3,738) Total shareowners’ deficit (1,379) (4,239) Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and shareowners’ deficit $ 16,963 $ 15911<br/><br/>xp network management</div>
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		<title>Lucent Technologies&#8217; Management ?</title>
		<link>http://network-management-resource-guide.com/corporations/lucent-technologies-management-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>network</dc:creator>
		
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liz asked: Executive Summary
We design and deliver the systems, software
and services that drive next-generation communications
networks. Backed by Bell Labs
research and development, we use our
strengths in mobility, optical, access, data and
voice networking technologies, as well as
services, to create new revenue-generating
opportunities for our customers, while
enabling them to quickly deploy and better
manage their networks. Our customer base
includes communications [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>liz</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>Executive Summary<br />
We design and deliver the systems, software<br />
and services that drive next-generation communications<br />
networks. Backed by Bell Labs<br />
research and development, we use our<br />
strengths in mobility, optical, access, data and<br />
voice networking technologies, as well as<br />
services, to create new revenue-generating<br />
opportunities for our customers, while<br />
enabling them to quickly deploy and better<br />
manage their networks. Our customer base<br />
includes communications service providers,<br />
governments and enterprises worldwide.<br />
We have three segments organized<br />
around the products and services we sell.<br />
The reportable segments are Integrated Network<br />
Solutions (“INS”), Mobility Solutions<br />
(“Mobility”) and Lucent Worldwide Services<br />
(“Services”). INS provides a broad range<br />
of software and wireline equipment related<br />
to voice networking (primarily consisting<br />
of switching products, which we sometimes<br />
refer to as convergence solutions, and voice<br />
messaging products), data and network<br />
management (primarily consisting of access<br />
and related data networking equipment<br />
and operating support software) and optical<br />
networking. Mobility provides software and<br />
wireless equipment to support radio access<br />
and core networks. Services provides deployment,<br />
maintenance, professional and managed<br />
services in support of both our product<br />
offerings as well as multi-vendor networks.<br />
Beginning in fiscal 2001, the global<br />
telecommunications market deteriorated,<br />
resulting from a decrease in the competitive<br />
local exchange carrier market and a significant<br />
reduction in capital spending by established<br />
service providers.This trend intensified<br />
during fiscal 2002 and continued into fiscal<br />
2003. Reasons for the market deterioration<br />
included general economic slowdown, network<br />
overcapacity, customer bankruptcies,<br />
network build-out delays and limited availability<br />
of capital.<br />
We believe that the market for telecommunications<br />
equipment has stabilized<br />
and is starting to grow in certain areas. The<br />
growing demands of enterprises and consumers<br />
for additional services tailored to<br />
their needs is creating the need for a new<br />
convergence of networks, technologies and<br />
applications.<br />
Required<br />
1. Using the Consolidated Balance<br />
Sheets for Lucent Technologies for<br />
September 30, 2004 and 2003, prepare<br />
a common-size balance sheet.<br />
2. Evaluate the asset, debt, and equity<br />
structure of Lucent Technologies, as<br />
well as trends and changes found on<br />
the common-size balance sheet.<br />
3. What concerns would investors and<br />
creditors have based on only this<br />
information?<br />
4. What additional financial and nonfinancial<br />
information would investors<br />
and creditors need to make investing<br />
and lending decisions for Lucent<br />
Technologies?</p>
<p>LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES<br />
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS<br />
(in Millions, Except per Share Amounts)<br />
September 30, September 30,<br />
2004 2003<br />
Assets<br />
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,379 $ 3,821<br />
Marketable securities 858 686<br />
Receivables 1,359 1,511<br />
Inventories 822 632<br />
Other current assets 1,813 1,213<br />
Total current assets 8,231 7,863<br />
Marketable securities 636 —<br />
Property, plant, and equipment, net 1,376 1,593<br />
Prepaid pension costs 5,358 4,659<br />
Goodwill and other acquired intangibles, net 434 188<br />
Other assets 928 1,608<br />
Total assets $ 16,963 $ 15,911<br />
Liabilities<br />
Accounts payable $ 872 $ 1,072<br />
Payroll and benefit-related liabilities 1,232 1,080<br />
Debt maturing within one year 1 389<br />
Other current liabilities 2,361 2,393<br />
Total current liabilities 4,466 4,934<br />
Postretirement and postemployment benefit liabilities 4,881 4,669<br />
Pension liabilities 1,874 2,494<br />
Long-term debt 4,837 4,439<br />
Liability to subsidiary trust issuing preferred securities 1,152 1,152<br />
Other liabilities 1,132 1,594<br />
Total liabilities 18,342 19,282<br />
Commitments and contingencies<br />
8.00% redeemable convertible preferred stock — 868<br />
Shareowners’ Deficit<br />
Preferred stock—par value $1.00 per share; authorized shares:<br />
250; issued and outstanding: none — —<br />
Common stock—par value $.01 per share;Authorized shares:<br />
10,000; 4,396 issued and 4,395 outstanding shares as of<br />
September 30, 2004,and 4,170 issued and 4,169<br />
outstanding shares as of September 30, 2003 44 42<br />
Additional paid-in capital 23,005 22,252<br />
Accumulated deficit (20,793) (22,795)<br />
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,635) (3,738)<br />
Total shareowners’ deficit (1,379) (4,239)<br />
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock<br />
and shareowners’ deficit $ 16,963 $ 15911</p>
<p>elizabethbriand@yahoo.com<br/><br/>ca network management</div>
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