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Dealing with the classic Catalyst 6500 end-of-life
The classic Catalyst 6500 has been the workhorse of networks everywhere for more than a decade. Now the platform is nearing its end of life. How should you proceed?31 May 2012
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Network management is all about application performance
Now that networks are measured by application performance, IT teams must seek out application-aware network management and monitoring tools.31 May 2012
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The new virtualization: The storage and network hypervisor
The demands of managing virtualization call for a more flexible, virtualized network infrastructure. Does the solution lie in storage and network hypervisors?25 May 2012
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Creating Wi-Fi policy: Elements to consider before implementation
Wireless expert, Lisa Phifer offers advice regarding a Wi-Fi policy for a school preparing for implementation, including proper Wi-Fi security considerations and appropriate usage.25 May 2012
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Network performance testing considerations for a 40 GbE upgrade
Migrating to 40 GbE will require network performance testing that will take into consideration backplane throughput, jitter and the needs of an FCoE environment.23 May 2012
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Do we need a network hypervisor for virtualization?
To handle mass server virtualization and Infrastructure-as-a-Service, IT teams need network virtualization with fluid provisioning. Will that require a network hypervisor?22 May 2012
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Will the DevOps movement simplify network automation?
Until now the DevOps movement has been lead by systems administrators, but now network engineers may find it also eases network automation and cloud orchestration.18 May 2012
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Interop 2012: Conference Coverage recap
Check out our news, views and video from Interop 2012 in Las Vegas, which covered new service offerings, product announcements and networking trends.18 May 2012
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BYOD policy: More than on-boarding and security
Experts say a BYOD policy will require network managers to reach across IT silos.17 May 2012
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Combining NetFlow and packet analysis boosts network visibility
Packet analysis may provide a deeper look into the network, but NetFlow analysis can offer a broader view. To achieve even better network visibility the two work best together.17 May 2012
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Overcoming wireless network interference in public venues
In public venues, unplanned personal hotspots can cause wireless network interference. Wireless expert, Lisa Phifer explains how to overcome this and maintain Wi-Fi coverage.15 May 2012
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Gain expert insight into how to build your network infrastructure to enable the changing face of IT. Tackle your everyday networking challenges with expert advice to keep your network up and running.14 May 2012
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Application-aware networking flies under radar at Interop 2012
At Interop 2012, clear signs emerge that application-aware networking is becoming a reality.10 May 2012
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Shortest Path Bridging: The interoperable alternate to spanning tree?
An Interop 2012 panel on spanning tree protocol alternatives quickly evolved into a debate about Shortest Path Bridging as an interoperable solution.09 May 2012
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Interop 2012: Special Conference Coverage
This year at Interop 2012 in Las Vegas, we'll hear about next-generation technologies driven by enterprise mobility, software-defined networking and cloud services. Check out our news, views and vi...07 May 2012
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Network Innovation Award: Juniper QFabric advances network fabric
Juniper QFabric, SearchNetworking's Network Innovation Award winner, enables a flat architecture, any-to-any connectivity and management of thousands of ports as one switch.04 May 2012
Network Management Strategies for the CIO