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How cost-effective is top-of-rack switching?
Expert Carrie Higbie explains that top-of-rack switching may mean higher costs due to an oversubscription of ports that you don't need and can't use.31 Jul 2012
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Network packet broker tools: VSS Monitoring scales tools up
With new appliances, management software and stacking technology, VSS Monitoring increases the scalability of network packet brokers.27 Jul 2012
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VMware-Nicira acquisition: Is Cisco in trouble?
The VMware-Nicira acquisition signals that software defined networking is here to stay, but what does it mean for Cisco and other hardware vendors?27 Jul 2012
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Free Downloads from SearchNetworking.com
We're offering two complimentary downloads for SearchNetworking.com members. BUT HURRY! This offer ends FRIDAY - September 14.27 Jul 2012
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Cisco layoffs cause high anxiety
One year after 10,000 Cisco layoffs, the company has let go another 1,300 employees, and sources say there are only more cuts to come.26 Jul 2012
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Download: The performance enhancements of 802.11n access points
This E-Guide takes a look at the communications and security standards every IT administrator should be aware of.25 Jul 2012
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Can Huawei enterprise shed its reputation as security time bomb?
Now that China's Huawei has secured U.S. distribution, it needs to earn the trust of enterprises. Can it shake the image of being a Chinese puppet?24 Jul 2012
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Five challenges in private cloud networking
To achieve application performance in private cloud networking, cloud networks must tackle dynamic address mapping and access security, creating several network challenges.23 Jul 2012
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Implementing cloud computing architecture: A holistic overview
Building a cloud computing architecture that enhances worker productivity and provides cost management means re-evaluating the network as a whole.23 Jul 2012
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Agile cloud networks are key to application performance and access
It takes agile cloud networks, integration of public and private clouds and QoS management to ensure seamless application access and performance.20 Jul 2012
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Will FCoE architecture replace Fibre Channel?
There's been much hype over Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) architecture; expert Carrie Higbie doesn't think it will ever replace Fibre Channel.19 Jul 2012
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Cisco 802.11ac gigabit wireless LAN available early next year
Cisco 802.11ac technology will be available early next year as a radio module on the Aironet 3600 access point, making gigabit wireless LAN feasible.18 Jul 2012
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Fibre Channel over Ethernet face-off: Ready to use or unreliable?
Stuart Miniman and Stephen Foskett take opposing views on Fibre Channel over Ethernet. Is the FCoE standard ready to use or not yet reliable? You decide.18 Jul 2012
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Global manufacturer revamps access control with ForeScout NAC
Global manufacturer installs ForeScout NAC to lock down ports and simplify guest network access control.17 Jul 2012
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Next-Gen Data Center Networks
Private clouds require more than networking as usual, and implementing private clouds requires a new way of thinking about data center networking.13 Jul 2012
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End-to-end FCoE for network convergence won't work!
FCoE at the edge can be a step toward network convergence, but end-to-end FCoE needs a whole lot more engineering before it can be reliable.09 Jul 2012
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Survey: Firewall rules sprawl makes firewall policy management a mess
Bloated firewall rules are making security unmanageable and audits a nightmare, according to a survey by firewall management vendor Athena.06 Jul 2012
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FCoE network convergence will start at the edge but move to the rack
Implementing FCoE network convergence is possible considering the move to 10 GbE and the emergence of data center bridging.05 Jul 2012
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Prevent potential wireless interference during mobile device testing
Wireless expert, Lisa Phifer explains methods and steps to prevent potential wireless interference during mobile device testing for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, on a wireless network.03 Jul 2012
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No escaping network-based IT power management
Market forces will dictate that network managers get more involved in IT energy management.03 Jul 2012
Network Management Strategies for the CIO