Network Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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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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Cisco upgrades the Catalyst 6500…but some wonder why
The Cisco Catalyst 6500 upgrade announced this year didn't excite everyone as expected. Blogger Greg Ferro wonders why Cisco didn't stay focused on the Nexus line instead.22 Dec 2011
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Brocade’s stackable switch: The low-cost alternative to Catalyst 3750?
With its new stackable switch, Brocade offers an alternative to Cisco’s Catalyst 3750 with plenty of bandwidth and features and a much lower price.10 Nov 2011
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Cisco Catalyst 6500 upgrade leaves classic users behind: So what?
The Cisco Catalyst 6500 upgrade is only for the E-series chassis, so what about the classic Catalyst line? Refurb dealer Network Hardware Resale says it will step in with support.25 Jul 2011
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Cisco adds 60-watt Power over Ethernet standard in Cat 4500
Cisco is pushing the Power over Ethernet standard to 60 watts with Universal PoE. The technology is available in new line cards for the Catalyst 4500.20 Jul 2011
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Catalyst 6500 upgrade headlines Cisco Live 2011
At Cisco Live 2011 in Las Vegas, Cisco assured customers it would return to its roots, bringing home that message with a Catalyst 6500 upgrade and a UCS refresh.18 Jul 2011
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New Cisco Catalyst 3850 switch has integrated wireless LAN control
Cisco's new Catalyst 3850 is a wiring closet switch with integrated wireless LAN control built into its ASIC.01 Feb 2013
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Cisco upgrades the Catalyst 6500…but some wonder why
The Cisco Catalyst 6500 upgrade announced this year didn't excite everyone as expected. Blogger Greg Ferro wonders why Cisco didn't stay focused on the Nexus line instead.22 Dec 2011
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Cisco Live 2011: Catalyst 6500 upgrade the game changer?
At Cisco 2011, Cisco played to its core audience, announcing a Catalyst 6500 upgrade that will triple the switch's speed and capacity and beef up security and management.13 Jul 2011
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Cisco's revised CCNA certification exams change up the networking mix
Cisco's streamlined CCNA certification exam changes what network admins need to know before getting specialty certifications. Find out why.11 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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Catalyst 6500 upgrade headlines Cisco Live 2011
At Cisco Live 2011 in Las Vegas, Cisco assured customers it would return to its roots, bringing home that message with a Catalyst 6500 upgrade and a UCS refresh.18 Jul 2011
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Catalyst 6500 upgrade: OpenFlow, LISP, next-gen VSS
Cisco will add new services to its Catalyst 6500 campus core switch, including OpenFlow, LISP and maybe fabric extenders.24 Oct 2012
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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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Gartner Catalyst Technical Forum on Mobility
Date: 19th June, 2013
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
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Networking Update: Cisco buys Ubiquisys, strategies for analyzing VoFi
In this week's roundup, bloggers discuss Cisco's acquisition of Ubiquisys and offer strategies for VoFi analysis and engineering firewall policies.10 Apr 2013
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Cisco Live 2011 Las Vegas: Nexus and Catalyst under one roof
At Cisco Live 2011 Las Vegas, Cisco said it will condense business units. That means Nexus and Catalyst switching lines will live in the same unit. Which one will get the R&D cash?22 Jul 2011
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Implementing Cisco ASA tools for effective network traffic monitoring
This chapter on controlling network access explains how to implement Cisco ASA tools to ensure effective network traffic monitoring.20 Feb 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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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