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I need to see how much bandwidth is being used by any computer at any point in time. I have about 15 workstations and about 4 servers on a broadband connection, problem is we keep spiking and reaching our cap. I don’t know where exactly the spike in usage is coming from.
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I'm running an office with Windows SBS Server 2003. I run through a VPN Linksys. My LAN is DHCP'd through the server. Whenever I try to connect to my other server off site via VPN connection, my LAN workstations loose internet connectivty.
Would this issue be fixed if I made my Router the DHCP server?
I need to continually access offsite through out my day. I can't afford the loss on the LAN….
Thanx for any help
My server is doing both NAT and DHCP currently….
Anyone have any ideas how to by-pass this, without making my router do my NAT and DHCP.
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I have a Novell 6 Server with a Windows XP attached onto it. My workstation can see the File Server. I can even run programs off it (the server). Epson LQ300 printer is attached onto the server. I have created & loaded the NDPS Manager, the NDPS Broker & Printer Agent using NWADMIN. I used Novell Gateway. Both Broker & NDPSM are running on the server. But then, how do i load the printer on the workstation and print? Add printer & Browse from Windows XP can see the File Server & all contents but not the printer attached to it. Everyone tells me how simple it is to set up NDPS… Any help?
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First, a bit about my background.. I currently work as a Network Engineer, mainly with Cisco routers/switches and VPN devices. I am throughly familiar with Windows, both as a workstation and server, and have one more test to go to complete my MCSE. However, I have no real experience with Linux, and feel like this is both a hole in my personal knowledge and in my resume. 
I can do basic user stuff both from a command line and in Xwindows, but have no real command of it.
That said, I intend to rectify this. I want to start using Linux as my primary operating system on my personal PC, as I feel this is a great first step to really force myself to learn it. I need to know what distribution would be best for me to use. My concern is some of them seem to have alot of propriatary tools that are not found in other linux distros, I want to find one to learn on that will best allow me to be comfortable on any linux distro I run into in the future. Thanks much for your advice!
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Your network consists of a 24-port bridge, two
servers, and 15 workstations. Each computer interfaces
with the bridge using its own segment of
CAT 5 twisted-pair cable, which is terminated at
both ends with RJ-45 connectors. What type of
physical topology do you have?
a. Mesh b. Bus
c. Ring d. Star
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I'm in a regular domain but would like to connect a Win2K server within it's own work group. This server is only going to be used as a file server and running SQL.
The only bad thing is I can't use a static IP for my server. It's maintained by the domain "nazi" admins. So I gave my server the workgroup name of "Beta" and set the network settings to use DHCP. It actually worked fine. I was able to connect to the server from my workstations but there's still a handful of other workstations that cannot connect and I can't figure out why. All the network settings from the workstations are the same.
Help
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I thought 11. was mesh, 12 star and 13 ring, but I am just not sure.
Your network consists of four servers. Each server has three NICs. Server A is connected to servers B, C, and D. Server B is attached to C and D. Server C is attached to server D. No hub is used. All cabling is CAT 3 UTP crossover cables. What is your physical topology?
a. Star b. Bus
c. Ring d. Mesh
12. Your network consists of a 24-port bridge, two servers, and 15 workstations. Each computer interfaces with the bridge using its own segment of CAT 5 twisted-pair cable, which is terminated at both ends with RJ-45 connectors. What type of physical topology do you have?
a. Mesh b. Bus
c. Ring d. Star
13. Your network’s physical topology is that of a star configuration. From time to time, each workstation will hold a packet called a token, during which time it will transmit data and then pass the token along to the next workstation. What is the logical topology of your network?
a. Bus b. Star
c. Mesh d. Ring
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How does an IT service company (a company that provides IT support for other companies) figure out what to charge their clients? I have looked for resources on the internet but have not found any. I understand many charge a retainer fee or service fee per month but how is this fee figured out? Hours, number of workstations or servers?
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