The PowerShell Get-WindowsFeature command—or, more properly, cmdlet—can retrieve a list of Windows features, including server roles, that are installed on a server or workstation running Windows, making it a handy tool for server admins. Learning about it can point up its value and how a broader knowledge of PowerShell commands may lead to more efficient administration of Windows servers. Tim Ferrill By default, the output of the Get-WindowsFeature cmdlet provides something of a hierarchical view with…

Juniper Networks has rolled out a cloud-based service that uses AI to manage everything from network inventory and configuration details to device status and contract information. Juniper Support Insights securely gathers network information from Juniper’s Junos switching and routing portfolio, including ACX, EX, MX, PTX, QFX, and SRX Series platforms and provides it to the Juniper cloud. The Junos devices can connect directly to the cloud or via Lightweight Collector, an on-premises appliance that can…

With the 2018 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Europe marked a big step in strengthening individuals’ privacy rights. While the GDPR aims to bring consistency to the data protection landscape, incorporating well-recognized privacy principles like transparency, fairness, and accountability – operationalizing it has been a challenge. Even before GDPR enforcement, Cisco, like many companies in the global market had been aligning internal tools, processes, and culture to what has now become a global privacy standard….

“When will 5G finally be a reality, and what are the potential use cases?” For a few years now, these have been the most recurring questions from our service providers’ customers, and it’s no wonder because the fifth generation of telecommunications networks promises to completely transform the way we use the internet. In Spain, 5G Core (5GC) Services experimentations began almost a year ago when we announced the launch of the Network Slicing 5G pilot,…

“When will 5G finally be a reality, and what are the potential use cases?” For a few years now, these have been the most recurring questions from our service providers’ customers, and it’s no wonder because the fifth generation of telecommunications networks promises to completely transform the way we use the internet. In Spain, 5G Core (5GC) Services experimentations began almost a year ago when we announced the launch of the Network Slicing 5G pilot,…

Cisco is pleased to announce a new addition to the Forensic Investigation Procedures for First Responders series of documents that will help customers and partners triage Cisco products that are suspected of being tampered with or compromised. These guides provide step-by-step instructions for first responders that can be used to assess platform integrity and collect information that can be used for forensic analysis for Cisco Nexus Platforms running Cisco NX-OS Software. This new document is…

In our digitally connected culture, apps have become the lifeblood for businesses of every size and industry. By 2023, mobile apps are projected to generate more than $935 billion U.S. dollars in revenue from online gaming, in-app purchases, and advertising spend. 1 Not only do apps provide medical and social connections and allow us to purchase virtually anything, anytime and anywhere, but they also bridge hybrid work environments—allowing for a more collaborative and agile workforce….

Today, companies invest in making their security controls scalable and dynamic to meet the ever-increasing demand for their network(s). In many cases, the response is a massive shift to Kubernetes® (K8s®) orchestrated infrastructure that provides a cloud-native, scalable, and resilient infrastructure. This is where Cisco Secure Firewall Cloud Native comes in, giving you the flexibility to provision, run, and scale containerized security services. Secure Firewall Cloud Native brings together the benefits of Kubernetes and Cisco’s…