Check out the top five articles of 2006

1. IP subnetting made easy
IP network engineers need a solid understanding of how IP subnetting works--yet the subject is often taught so poorly, students wind up completely baffled. George Ou has developed a simple, graphical approach that explains IP subnetting in a way that finally makes sense.

2. Removing unused device drivers from Windows XP machines
Did you know that unless you uninstall a device driver on a Windows XP machine that it still may be sucking up valuable system resources? Here are step-by-step instructions on how to view and remove these unnecessary devices.

3. Using the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility in Windows XP
Can't uninstall an application using Windows XP? The Windows Installer CleanUp Utility may be able to help you wash your Windows clean.

4. 10 things you should know about connecting Macintosh OS X systems to Windows networks
Thanks to improvements within Apple's OS X operating system, admins face fewer headaches when they need to connect Macs to Windows networks. But there are still some issues to deal with, such as enabling File Sharing and creating Windows user accounts on the Macs, configuring printer sharing, and working with File Services For Macintosh.

5. Automate your network monitoring process
As your network starts to grow, you need a way to automate the tedious process of monitoring your servers and network. Luckily, there are plenty of solutions out there--from freeware to commercial enterprise packages.