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- cisco ios software Embedded Event Manager Harnesses Network Intelligence to Increase Availability
- Organizations are increasingly reliant on advanced information systems to build products, serve customers, and achieve goals. IT departments are under pressure to ensure continuous access and Cisco customers frequently cite the availability of critical systems as a high priority. Because today's systems, data stores, and user communities are often highly...
- Tags: Software, Cisco IOS, Network, Cisco IOS Software, Network Intelligence, Cisco Systems Inc., IT Department, Cisco IOS Software Infrastructure
- White papers 2007-12-24
- Discussion of Conceptual Difference Between Cisco IOS Classic and Zone-Based Firewalls
- Cisco IOS has supported stateful inspection firewall capability since before Cisco IOS Software Version 12.0. Stateful Inspection Firewall features are supported through the Classic Firewall (formerly known as Context-Based Access Control, or CBAC). Cisco IOS Software introduced an additional configuration model for stateful inspection with the Zone-Based Policy Firewall (ZFW)...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, Cisco Systems Inc., Firewalls, Networking
- White papers 2007-10-01
- Control Plane Security Overview in cisco ios software
- In nowadays competitive business climate, connecting to the Internet is imperative; however, this also exposes network elements and infrastructure to myriad threats. Cisco IOS Software provides a rich set of security features that address this complexity of attacks and help ensure the availability of network elements under any circumstances. Cisco...
- Tags: Software, Security, Cisco IOS, Network, Cisco IOS Software, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco Network Foundation Protection
- White papers 2007-03-01
- cisco ios software In-Service Software Upgrade on the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series
- This paper describes the In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) process and functionality implemented on the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series. It examines step-by-step instructions for performing in-service software version changes or maintenance on the Cisco Catalyst 4500 redundant series. This paper is not meant to be a complete introduction to high availability,...
- Tags: Cisco Catalyst, Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, Software Upgrade, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2007-02-01
- Infrastructure Protection on cisco ios software-Based Platforms
- This paper describes currently available tools that one can use to protect Cisco IOS software-based infrastructure elements, such as routers and switches, from direct attacks. The same tools can help prevent accidental misconfiguration that may present a risk to the infrastructure. This paper also provides deployment guidelines to help facilitate...
- Tags: Software, Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2006-05-22
- cisco ios software Modularity on Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
- The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series with Cisco IOS Software Modularity minimizes downtime and boosts operational efficiency through evolutionary software infrastructure advancements. By enabling modular Cisco IOS Software subsystems to run as independent processes, this innovation minimizes unplanned downtime through self-healing processes; simplifies software changes through subsystem In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU);...
- Tags: Software, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2006-02-01
- Build effective BGP policies with Cisco IOS
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' BGP Design and Implementation, shows you how to use Cisco IOS to build complex and effective BGP policies. The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is system routing protocol used to exchange routing information for the Internet and is the protocol Internet...
- Tags: Chapter, Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, Cisco Systems Inc., Border Gateway Protocol Protocol, BGP, Networking
- Book chapters 2005-07-21
- Building Large-Scale cisco ios software-Based VPN Networks
- For this global financial services company, 12,000 Financial Advisors work across the United States in facilities ranging from individual home offices to office buildings that provide office space for as many as 100 advisors. Many of these advisors operate franchises, and franchisees have autonomy to choose their own office locations,...
- Tags: Software, Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, Advisor, Cisco Systems Inc., Internet Service Providers (ISPs), VPNs, Investment, Network Security, Telecommunications, Security, Internet, Networking, Finance
- White papers 2005-02-01
- Cisco - How to Choose a cisco ios software Release
- This paper provides guidelines to help you choose the most appropriate Cisco IOS Software release to meet your needs, and provides suggestions and tools to aid you in your choice. The most important factors to take into account are: Hardware Support, Feature Support, Cisco IOS Software Release Version, and Memory...
- Tags: Software, Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2004-09-12
- Cisco IOS High Availability Curbs Downtime With Faster Reloads and Upgrades
- Cisco IOS Software has been enhanced to meet demand for higher network service availability. Two features, Warm Reload and Warm Upgrade, improve system reboot times and lower the impact of upgrades and software faults. Cisco continually enhances Cisco IOS Software to eliminate or reduce the impact of potential causes of...
- Tags: Software, Cisco IOS, Network, Network Service, Cisco IOS Software, High Availability, Downtime, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2004-09-01
- Configuring cisco ios software Easy VPN IPSec Functionality With Digital Certificates
- This paper discusses three options for resolving vulnerabilities, with an in-depth discussion of the unique, integrated solution, offering Cisco IOS Software based EasyVPN IPsec remote-access, secured by the Cisco IOS Software Certification Authority Server. This functionality is not matched by any competing products in the remote access VPN arena and...
- Tags: Software, VPN, Cisco IOS, Digital Certificate, Cisco IOS Software, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2004-06-01
- Configuring cisco ios software Easy VPN IPsec Functionality With Digital
- This paper discusses three options for resolving the vulnerabilities of the Cisco VPN Client for Windows and Linux, with an in-depth discussion of the unique, integrated solution, offering Cisco IOS Software based EasyVPN IPsec remote-access, secured by the Cisco IOS Software Certification Authority Server. This functionality is not matched by...
- Tags: Software, VPN, Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2004-06-01
- The ABCs of cisco ios software Release
- Optimized for today’s IP-based networks and offering fast convergence, Cisco IOS Software provides extraordinary resiliency and advanced networking services by separating control, forwarding, and management planes in order to yield innovative services and high performance. In order to select and deploy the most appropriate Cisco IOS Software release, customers must...
- Tags: Software, Cisco IOS, ABC Inc., Cisco IOS Software, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2004-02-01
- IPsec Features in cisco ios software Releases 12.3T, 12.3, 12.2T
- This paper briefly describes IPsec features in Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.3T, 12.3, 12.2T. Cisco IOS Software provides many IPsec features such as Real-time Resolution for IPsec Tunnel Peer, Easy VPN Server, which provides RADIUS Support for User Profiles and Session Limiting of VPN Group Access, and Easy VPN Remote,...
- Tags: Software, Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, Cisco Systems Inc., IPSec, VPNs, Network Security, Networking
- White papers 2004-01-01
- Sprint—Layer 2/Layer 3 Services Converged Over Common IP Backbone Via L2TPv3 in cisco ios software
- A network convergence strategy expected to get top attention from service providers in the next few years is the ability to offer traditional Layer 2 transport protocols over a Layer 3 native Internet Protocol (IP) core. Sprint is among the first companies to test ...
- Tags: Software, Backbone, Cisco IOS, Layer 2, Cisco IOS Software, IP, Cisco Systems Inc., Sprint Communications, Networking
- Case studies 2003-03-01
- AutoQoS for Voice Over IP (VoIP)
- Cisco IOS Software offers a portfolio of QoS features that enable customer networks to address voice, video, and data application requirements, and are extensively deployed by numerous enterprises and Service Provider networks today. Cisco AutoQoS dramatically simplifies QoS deployment by automating Cisco IOS QoS features for voice traffic in a...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, VoIP, QoS, Cisco IOS Software, IP, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2003-02-12
- BT Group - MPLS-Based IP VPNs Built on cisco ios software Enable Streamlined and "Applications-Aware" Enterprise Network Services
- BT Group is recognized as one of the leading providers of data networking services in Europe. Companies with branch offices in different regions and countries had to create multiple, expensive network solutions to interconnect and extend there corporate networks. BT Global Services worked closely with Cisco Systems to become the...
- Tags: Software, Aware, IP VPN, Cisco IOS, MPLS, Network, Cisco IOS Software, IP, Enterprise Network, Cisco Systems Inc., BT Group Plc., BT MPLS, Networking, Network Technology
- Case studies
- Cisco Migrates Global Wireless LAN to cisco ios software for Enhanced Functionality, Manageability, and Security
- This case study describes the migration to Cisco IOS Software of Cisco IT's internal wireless LANs within the Cisco network, a leading-edge enterprise environment that is one of the largest and most complex in the world. Cisco customers can draw on Cisco IT's real-world experience in this area to help...
- Tags: Software, Security, Cisco IOS, LAN, Cisco IOS Software, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless
- Case studies
- Basics of a Successful cisco ios software Migration
- This paper documents a successful four-phase release migration process implemented by a large retail customer working closely with its Cisco Advanced Services team. It can be used by any Cisco customer to simplify network operations and management. Well-planned migrations of Cisco IOS Software keep a network healthy during and after...
- Tags: Software, Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, Migration, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers
Additional Resources
- CODA2Go and the economics of PaaS
- I had the opportunity to talk money last week with Jeremy Roche, CEO of CODA, the venerable UK-based business software vendor that has become the poster child for Salesforce.com's platform ambitions after the release at DreamForce Europe of its new on-demand financials application, built and delivered entirely on Force.com. Why...
- Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Roche Holding AG, PaaS, On-demand, CODA2Go, Force.com, Coda, Sales Force Management, Sales, Phil Wainewright
- Blog posts 2008-05-13
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