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Network management and monitoring market remains crowded, fragmented
IDC's new assessment of the network management and monitoring market reveals a crowded and fragmented landscape where leading vendors don't necessarily compete against one another. Instead, they ar...30 Apr 2009
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When do applications suffer from poor network performance?
Poor network performance causes applications to suffer in an enterprise. Find out at what point packet loss between client and server starts causing problems in this expert response.30 Apr 2009
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Open source software for enterprise network management and monitoring
Open source software is a valuable, economic resource for enterprise network managers. Find the best software for your network with our site network administration expert's advice.30 Apr 2009
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Network configuration flaws block server access and wireless printing
Networks that use centralized data storage run the risk of losing wireless printing and server access when the data center link goes down. Learn how to keep access in this expert response.30 Apr 2009
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How to align network usage information to business processes
Network usage information aligned to business process standards is an ITIL best practice that can help network professionals thrive during a recession. This article is the second in a series that e...30 Apr 2009
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IBM re-enters networking market with Brocade OEM deal
A new Ethernet networking OEM deal between IBM and Brocade promises to reshape the market. Selling Brocade's switches and routers as IBM-branded products not only boosts Brocade's profile but also ...28 Apr 2009
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Where is expert Silvia Hagen's most recent IPv6 and IPv4 advice?
For IPv6 and IPv4 expert Silvia Hagen's latest advice, view her Public Profile on the IT Knowledge Exchange.28 Apr 2009
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Networking vs. network security: How to choose the right certification
Network professionals have several career paths. Our site Cisco certification expert explains the appropriate certifications for networking and network security pros in this expert response.28 Apr 2009
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Cisco certification choices on the professional level
Network, security, voice, internetwork and design are the choices for professional level Cisco certification. Expert David Minutella explains the differences and requirements in this expert response.28 Apr 2009
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The firewall remains the network traffic cop, but its role is changing
Even as mobile workers connect to the network from a wide variety of devices, the network firewall remains the bedrock of network security. But the role of the firewall is evolving from perimeter d...23 Apr 2009
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Network capacity management tool from Infoblox reveals port usage
PortIQ from Infoblox gives network managers an accurate view of the number of ports they have on their network. It also enables better capacity management by showing how many of those ports are goi...22 Apr 2009
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Xangati help desk 'DVR' feature speeds up trouble ticketing resolution
Xangati's Visual Trouble Ticket portal allows users to create DVR-like recordings of their network problems. IT staff can use these recordings to resolve network trouble tickets much more quickly, ...21 Apr 2009
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How network management can use ITIL best practices to battle recession
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) offers network professionals a way to thrive. Understanding business process is the first of four ITIL best practices for network management.21 Apr 2009
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10 Gigabit Ethernet interconnect solutions: Investigate carefully before choosing
In any data center with 10 Gigabit Ethernet, IT professionals must decide whether optical fiber or copper cables will best support their networking equipment. Solutions vary in terms of maximum int...20 Apr 2009
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Optimization of the data center with 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Data center networking has taken advantage of 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Optimize your interconnection equipment and prevent latency with more efficient LAN technology.17 Apr 2009
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Tight times? Organize your networking group to stay above the stress
Savvy networking professionals will use tight times as a chance to reorganize their network groups before some pointy-haired boss gets the first strike.16 Apr 2009
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Converged Enhanced Ethernet: New protocols enhance data center Ethernet
10 Gigabit Ethernet performance in the data center is improving. Network traffic and packet loss issues are being solved with new, more efficient protocols. Price, performance and flexibility have ...15 Apr 2009
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Managing Network Problem Users: The make-it-so CEO
With this third entry in our series about Network Problem Users, SearchNetworking.com looks at the CEOs who demand it their way or the highway, no matter the impact on the network -- or the network...15 Apr 2009
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Maturing NAC market gets its first Gartner Magic Quadrant
The market for network access control (NAC) is maturing, with enterprises adopting the technology in ways NAC pioneers never envisioned. Citing increased interest from its clients, Gartner has publ...14 Apr 2009
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How 802.11n wireless APs in Greenfield mode affect nearby networks
802.11n high throughput (HT), or Greenfield mode is an efficient method of communication across the wireless LAN that 802.11a/g devices don't recognize. Lisa Phifer explains in this expert response.14 Apr 2009
Network Management Strategies for the CIO