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Why use URL shorteners?

You must have seen them. Web addresses like http://tinyurl.com/2gj2z3 which, when you click on them, take you to another web page. Why use them? Are there any risks in using them? URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator. It’s the posh →

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What is search engine gateway?

by Sarah Thomson on Apr 11, 2011 Networks Comments Closed • search engine, search gateway

Navino launched its search engine gateway service recently. For most of the Internet surfers, search engine gateway is a pretty new concept compared with meta search engine or multi search engine. Put it in simple, it is a web service, →

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What Is An Intranet? Definition and Uses…

by Sarah Thomson on Apr 11, 2011 Networks Comments Closed • definition, intranet, what is an intranet

An intranet is basically a private web based network. It uses all of the technology of the internet but is safe and protected behind a firewall that keeps unauthorized personnel out. Companies have been using them for years as a →

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Web Servers and Firewall Zones

by Sarah Thomson on Apr 11, 2011 Networks Comments Closed • Firewall, internet, web server

Web and FTP Servers Every network that has an internet connection is at risk of being compromised. Whilst there are several steps that you can take to secure your LAN, the only real solution is to close your LAN to →

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Valuing Network Certifications – Is The Time, Money And Effort Worth The Bother?

by Sarah Thomson on Apr 11, 2011 Networks Comments Closed • Aplus, computer network training

There are many ways to get any of the large number of network certifications now available. There’s not only software certification like those offered from Oracle, Java, Microsoft, etc. but there’s also direct network hardware certifications from strong companies like →