http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/ Ron Nutter answers listener questions about technology problems and talks with industry experts about tips for better computing and networking. en Copyright 2009 Ron sits down and talk with Doug Alger about exactly what is a green data center. It's not just about having an environmentally friendly data center, but keeping the equipment cool without having to hock the family jewels to do so.Like a Disaster Recovery Plan, this isn't something that will be a one-shot deal, but will be need to be revisited periodically as your needs and technology change. Bonus: Listen at the end of the podcast for a special offer for the first 10 listeners of this podcast from Ron's friends at Cisco Press. (24:29) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/111009helpdesk.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/111009helpdesk.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Ron sits down with Leo Laporte to talk about podcasting. Leo's days in doing this go back to AM radio, and has continued since then. We talk about where podcasting started from, where it has gone and how businesses can use it to reach their customers and employees in a timely manner without having to have a sophisticated studio with truckloads of equipment to do it. (25:45) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/092009helpdesk.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/092009helpdesk.html Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Working smarter, not harder, is the secret to getting the most of what you can with your network. Ron talks with Josh Stephens, Head Geek at Solarwinds about what IP SLA and Netflow are, the differences between them and how to best use them to manage your network. If you have been using either syslog or snmp, there is a lot that both of these can tell you about your network so you can spot a problem before it becomes serious. (24:10) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/090709helpdesk.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/090709helpdesk.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Dealing with spam is a never-ending process. Unfortunately that is something that has to be dealt with whether we want to or no. Ron talks with David Polehuber, CEO of ZeroSpam.ca, a managed e-mail service that takes the hassle of dealing with spam off your plate and lets someone who deals with that a specialty. They talk about the history of spam and how it has evolved over time. For those who would like to deal handle spam on their own, Ron and David talk about some of the tools involved to help you decide how it is best for you to proceed. (24:19) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/081009helpdesk.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/081009helpdesk.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Ron chats with Protocol Analysis Institute founder Laura Chappell about Internet Safety for Kids, the types of network traffic being generated by the new iPhone 3GS, and the newer features of Wireshark version 1.2.In addition, Chappell discusses Twitter traffic being generated, the challenges of reduced budgets and how Laura answered the challenge with Chappell Seminars. (32:21) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/071509helpdesk.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/071509helpdesk.html Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 In the last of three podcasts recorded on the Interop 2009 show floor, Ron talks with Tim Conway of Ader Corp about their line of IP-based KVM's incorporating support for VNC; Mike Farris of Redhat about their upcoming release of a desktop virtualization product; and Dave Robert of Vyatta about their open source version of Cisco's IOS, which lets you create a router on an Intel-based computer. (27:59) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/063009helpdesk.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/063009helpdesk.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Ron continues his reports from the Interop 2009 show floor. In part 2 (out of 3), he talks with Randy Abrams, Director of Technical Education at ESET, makers of NOD32, about dealing with virus infection and how to avoid it. Next he talks with Paul Martini of Phantom Technologies about the iBoss Enterprise web filtering technogolies and using it as one option to controlling employee web access. Then Corey Van Wallenstein, Lead Developera at DynInc better known for their Dynamic DNS product offering, discusses using their service as a stolen laptop locator. Last but not least, Ron talks with Bob Douglas of Sensaphone about their products and how they can help you keep tabs on all of your rooms containing computer equipment. (39:43) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/062209helpdesk.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/062209helpdesk.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Ron Nutter reports from the show floor from last month's Interop Las Vegas event. In part 1 (of 3), Ron talks with Brad Ellis of CCBootCamp and new options for getting Cisco training, Ryan Woodings of MetaGeek.net about the new version of WiSpy for 900 Mhz and the new WiSpy DBx, Tryone Phipps and Jordan Brill of Encrypt-stick.com and Dick Price of IEEE Computer.org. (35:39) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/061509-helpdesk.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/061509-helpdesk.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 In this edition of HelpDesk Tool Chest, Ron sits down with Brian Tuttle of MetaGeek.net to talk about WiSpy DBx, the latest in their line of wireless troubleshooting tools. Also, Kirk Thomas of NetscanTools Pro talks about the new features in the latest edition of his flagship product. (45:40) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/052609-toolchest.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/052609-toolchest.html Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 With more layoff news coming in regularly, Ron speaks with renowned author/speaker Dave Ramsey from "Financial Peace University" fame, on how you can prepare financially for losing your job. Also, Ron talks with Betsy Richards, director of career resources at Kaplan University, on how to protect your online reputation. (52:15) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/042209htc-daveramsey.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/nutter/2009/042209htc-daveramsey.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400