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HP reveals new generation of data center switches
HP offers new core and aggregation data center switches with OpenFlow 1.3, TRILL and Shortest Path Bridging support.30 Apr 2013
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Virtualization management: What you need to know about the Nexus 1000v
Cisco's Nexus 1000v platform gives network administrators some familiar tools to oversee virtual networks.30 Apr 2013
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Cisco ships plug-in module to convert 3600 into 802.11ac access point
Cisco has begun shipping its plug-in Wave 1 module to convert the Aironet 3600 into an 802.11ac access point.30 Apr 2013
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Primer: A new generation of programmable ASICs
Programmable application-specific integrated circuits allow the data plane of switches to support new technologies, like software-defined networking.29 Apr 2013
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VSS Monitoring: Passive and inline monitoring in network packet broker
Network packet broker specialist VSS Monitoring combines passive and inline packet capture, adds SSL offload device.26 Apr 2013
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Can network security devices replace firewalls?
There are many new network security devices on the market today. Expert Chris Partsenidis opines on whether these can replace firewalls.25 Apr 2013
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Defining a strategy for using virtual switches in your network
As you plan a strategy to up the number of virtual switches in your network, brush up on distributed and non-distributed virtual switch choices.24 Apr 2013
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Blog roundup: Approaching BYO Wi-Fi hotspot trend, packet capture tips
In this week's blog roundup, read about the risks and benefits of the BYO access point trend and get advice for timing packet capture.24 Apr 2013
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Virtual WAN optimization tools: Is speed really a factor?
Hardware is typically faster than software, but virtual tools for WAN optimization are appropriate for certain use cases.24 Apr 2013
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Dell Active Fabric: Converged fabric that's easy to deploy and manage
With Active Fabric, Dell delivers a converged fabric for data centers where server and storage admins call the shots.24 Apr 2013
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North American summit: IPv6 implementation still facing roadblocks
Although ISPs and enterprises continue to roll out IPv6, the protocol has a long way to go before it's fully implemented.24 Apr 2013
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What kind of security protections does a cloud service provider offer?
Amy Larsen-DeCarlo writes that enterprises can expect similar security protections from cloud providers as they get from traditional hosting services.24 Apr 2013
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How do I go about choosing a cloud provider for my company?
Choosing a cloud provider for your company can seem impossible until you compare your needs to a provider's core business.23 Apr 2013
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What is iPerf and how is it used?
Expert Chris Partsenidis explains what iPerf can do to help you measure your network's bandwidth, delay, jitter and potential for data loss.23 Apr 2013
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SLAs: What you should ask from your cloud service provider
Amy Larsen-DeCarlo says that cloud service providers offer SLAs, but enterprises should demand concrete agreements that guarantee end-to-end service.23 Apr 2013
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Application performance management advice for your network
This guide explores how network-based application performance management can help you prevent performance problems before they harm your business.19 Apr 2013
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Networking blogs: Network visibility, installing Grizzly with DevStack
In this week's roundup, bloggers explain how to install Grizzly with DevStack and explore the question of visibility in the virtualized network.19 Apr 2013
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Network security assessment: Test firewalls, IDS in multiple ways
Network administrators need to test internal systems such as firewalls and IPS/IDS devices to ensure their networks are safe.18 Apr 2013
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What cloud alternatives work best for enterprisewide applications?
Businesses worried about public cloud performance and compliance have cloud alternatives to consider, including virtual private clouds.18 Apr 2013
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What are the best use cases for public cloud services?
Enterprises increasingly see public cloud services as secure and stable enough for specific non-core applications if they have effective SLAs.18 Apr 2013
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