Trench Tales: Restructuring a legacy network with a VLAN
GDPR is having an impact even on how networks are designed. Here’s a story of one IT admin who introduced VLANs to ensure compliance.
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Will IPv6 ever kill IPv4? If so, when?
IPv6 and its vast pool of Internet address spaces has long been expected to kill off IPv4. But the old protocol continues to chug along. Will it ever die?
Return addresses: A look inside the thriving IPv4 resale market
What’s it like buying and selling IPv4 addresses? And who is responsible when geolocation or blacklisting challenges emerge from reselling addresses?
Static IP address vs. dynamic IP address: Which is better for business?
While most businesses and home users can do quite well with a dynamic IP address, there are times you should opt for a pricier static IP.
No laughing matter: APIPA IP addresses can slow your network
Network managers may see strange IP addresses beginning with 169.254 on their systems or in DNS from time to time. These are "APIPA" addresses, which while not harmful could slow […]
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