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OSI Reference Model: Layer 6 Hardware

by Russell Hitchcock

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We will discuss the sixth layer, the Presentation Layer, which is the first layer concerned with transmitting data across a network at a more abstract level than just ones and zeros.

Deploying Vista – Part 12: Understanding Image-Based Deployment

by Mitch Tulloch

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This series of articles on automating Windows Vista deployment continues by examining how image-based deployment works.

Troubleshooting Connectivity Problems on Windows Networks (Part 5)

by Brien M. Posey

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This article continues the series on troubleshooting connectivity problems by examining the output produced by the TRACERT command.

Acronis True Image Server - Voted WindowsNetworking.com Readers’ Choice Award Winner - Backup Software Category

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Acronis True Image Server was selected the winner in the Backup Software solution category of the WindowsNetworking.com Readers’ Choice Awards. Symantec Backup Exec and SonaSafe for File Systems were first runner-up and second runner-up.

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• Oct 2nd, 2008 - Amazon EC2 running Microsoft Windows Server

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