What is Netflow?
Netflow, a protocol developed by Cisco, is used to collect and record all IP Traffic going to and from a Cisco router or switch that is Netflow enabled. It allows…
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What is QOS? Quality of Service
When running a network, you often have mission-critical services and devices that need to have enough bandwidth available at all times in order to perform reliably. However, other network traffic…
What is ICMP? The Protocol, Port Number and PING!
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is located at the Network layer of the OSI model (or just above it in the Internet layer, as some argue), and is an integral…
What is Syslog, including Linux and Windows Servers, Ports and more.
Syslog, the Event Log and Messaging protocol that’s built into almost Every network device. Learn what it does and how to use it.
What is SFTP and Port Number?
SFTP, which stands for SSH (or Secure) File Transfer Protocol, usually runs on Port 22 (but can be assigned whatever port you want) and is a way for transferring files…
What is SNMP? Basic Tutorial on NMS, MIBs, OIDs, Traps & Agents
SNMP, which stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, is a communication protocol that lets you monitor managed network devices including Routers, Switches, Servers, Printers and other devices that are IP…