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Global IT consultancy chooses cloud WAN optimization over hardware
A global IT consultancy chooses Aryaka's cloud WAN optimization service over traditional hardware-based vendors.29 Mar 2013
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Vendors vary in approaches to open source cloud management
When choosing between open source cloud management vendors, IT administrators need to know how they differ in their support of open source strategies.29 Mar 2013
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Juniper launches MX-based EX9200 for data center and campus cores
Juniper offers 40 and 100Gigabit Ethernet and network programmability for campus and data center cores by rebranding the MX router as the EX9200 switch.28 Mar 2013
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CCNA changes: Realigning the entry-level Cisco certification
Cisco made changes to its CCNA program to help admins become voice, wireless and security specialists faster.26 Mar 2013
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Networking blogs: Snags in wireless management, tips for smart storage
In this week's networking roundup, bloggers discuss the good and bad of wireless management and why IT should trust their smart storage technology.26 Mar 2013
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OpenStack vs. CloudStack: What's the best approach?
When it comes to OpenStack vs. CloudStack, IT managers need to understand the difference between the open source cloud-computing management architectures.26 Mar 2013
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How virtual switching integrates the network edge
Learn how a cloud provider and a collocation center use virtual switching to integrate physical and virtual networks.25 Mar 2013
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Overlays may be the best path forward for networking
Vendors VMware, Big Switch, Cisco, and others are working to come up with the ‘winning’ overlay approach to creating virtual network abstractions.25 Mar 2013
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Integrating physical and virtual networks: Virtual switching tactics
In order to make networks flexible enough to support cloud orchestration, engineers will have to bridge physical and virtual networks.25 Mar 2013
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Hybrid cloud networking falls short, but not for long
Hybrid cloud networking falls short of enabling total orchestration across public and private clouds. Software-defined networking, network virtualization and orchestration tools will change that.25 Mar 2013
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After much talk, network virtualization is finally becoming a reality
For years, companies like Cisco have promised network virtualization, but with network software overlays and software-defined networking, the technology is finally coming to life.25 Mar 2013
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Essential tips for virtualized network integration and management
To fully embrace virtual networks, these essential tips can help your organization maximize those efforts into server and storage virtualization.21 Mar 2013
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Networking blogs: Better BYOD policies, Aerohive updates HiveManager
In this networking blog roundup, learn why better BYOD policies are user-oriented, and find out what the HiveManager update means for WLAN security.20 Mar 2013
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Application performance monitoring tools: Three vendor strategies
Application performance monitoring tools match user transaction time to network flow information to identify problems. But APM tools differ widely.20 Mar 2013
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Campus core switch comparison: How Cisco, HP, Juniper differentiate their switches
How do three top campus core Ethernet switch vendors Cisco, HP and Juniper differentiate their offerings?18 Mar 2013
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How to plan for a campus core switch refresh: Basic requirements
Network architects and engineers discuss the features and functions they look for when planning a campus core upgrade.18 Mar 2013
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Network Innovation Award: Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls
Palo Alto has won the SearchNetworking Network Innovation Award for next-generation firewalls that work throughout campus and data center networks.15 Mar 2013
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Maintaining mobile device security: How to prevent user breaches
To ensure mobile device security, VPN expert Rainer Enders explains that it is crucial to monitor changed states and block software modifications.15 Mar 2013
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FlyScript enables programmable networks across all Riverbed products
With FlyScript, Riverbed adds programmable networking that integrates all of its products, from network performance monitoring to ADCs and WOCs.14 Mar 2013
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Preventing mobile hacking: Must you take precautions?
Service providers do a good job of blocking mobile hacking -- to a point. VPN expert Rainer Enders offers tips on how to extend device security.14 Mar 2013
Network Management Strategies for the CIO