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Network Innovation Award: Brocade VCS Fabric
Brocade wins the SearchNetworking Network Innovation Award for its VCS data center network fabric technology.30 Nov 2012
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FCoE for converged networking? Not quite, Brocade veep says
Brocade, a storage veteran and data center LAN innovator, has the tools to make end-to-end FCoE work, but that's not what customers want, one VP says.30 Nov 2012
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Got IP address management problems? Think DNS, DHCP, IPAM trifecta
If your network has gotten too complicated for basic IP address management, it may be time to consider a DNS, DHCP, IPAM tool combination.29 Nov 2012
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Will we ever need 400 Gigabit Ethernet enterprise networks?
With 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet so new, what could possibly drive the need for 400 Gigabit Ethernet in the enterprise? Hint: It’s not just the WAN.29 Nov 2012
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The 100 Gigabit Ethernet management challenge: Do tools exist?
When it comes to 100 Gigabit Ethernet, network monitoring tools fall short. Analyst Jim Frey explains which tools are ready and which must change.29 Nov 2012
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40 Gigabit Ethernet: The migration begins
Experts and early adopters of 40 Gigabit Ethernet share successes and pitfalls.29 Nov 2012
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It’s not too early to worry about 40 and 100 GbE migration
It may seem early to consider 40 and 100 GbE migration since 10 GbE is so young, but with the explosion of video and cloud applications, users must build 10 GbE networks today that can be easily mi...29 Nov 2012
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Next-generation firewall management: Smarter boxes, more complexity
A new survey shows that next-generation firewall management is more complex, with new layers of rules and policies to write and track.29 Nov 2012
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Motorola, Cisco enhance guest Wi-Fi with new location-based analytics
Wi-Fi location-based services can help businesses get more out of guest Wi-Fi with a connected customer experience.27 Nov 2012
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SDN technology interest now, future investment
Survey trends reveal IT professionals have interest in software-defined network technology but are not ready to bring the technology to primetime.26 Nov 2012
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Q&A: Infoblox founder Stu Bailey on the SDN control plane
Infoblox considers itself a network control plane vendor. Founder Stu Bailey hints at the company's SDN control plane ambitions.21 Nov 2012
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Is 802.1X authentication good enough for WLAN access control?
Wireless expert Lisa A. Phifer explains why you shouldn't stop using 802.1X authentication methods for enterprise WLAN access control.20 Nov 2012
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Cisco acquires cloud-based network vendor Meraki
Cisco will acquire Meraki for $1.2 billion, as it tries to improve its cloud-based network offerings for SMBs.19 Nov 2012
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Big data initiative essentials: Adopting analytics strategies
This guide contains what you need to know for devising big data initiatives and analytics strategies.15 Nov 2012
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How the 802.11ac standard impacts security
The upcoming 802.11ac standard is an improvement over 802.11n, but how could security be impacted? Wireless expert Lisa A. Phifer explains.14 Nov 2012
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Palo Alto Networks adds virtual firewall, targeted malware protection
Palo Alto Networks launched new virtual data center security features, including a virtual firewall, malware protection and large-scale management.14 Nov 2012
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High-density WLAN environments mirror enterprise Wi-Fi network needs
Enterprises are struggling with high-density WLANs thanks to BYOD. Enterasys announced IdentiFi offering as management of wired and wireless enterprise networks becomes more complicated.14 Nov 2012
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WLAN planning: Are enterprises ready for the iPad?
In the enterprise, WLAN planning network pros must consider BYOD performance challenges to keep their Wi-Fi network from becoming obsolete.07 Nov 2012
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Future-proofing the enterprise WLAN: 802.11ac access point options
Vendors have begun announcing 802.11ac access point technology and investment plans for enterprises upgrading their wireless infrastructure.05 Nov 2012
Network Management Strategies for the CIO