Network Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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Cisco network virtualization acquisition: What about VXLAN?
The acquisition of vCider could mean a new Cisco network virtualization strategy. But could it also make VXLAN and NVGRE irrelevant network overlay protocols?09 Oct 2012
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HDS revamps Unified Compute Platform integrated infrastructure
Hitachi Data Systems brings out new UCP integrated infrastructure, with turnkey bundle and reference architectures.09 Oct 2012
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Cisco sweetens deal for Nexus 1000V amid tepid adoption
The Nexus 1000V virtual switch debuted to great fanfare in 2008, but now is being offered in a free version following relatively anemic demand.08 Oct 2012
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Sales up for 16 Gbps Fibre Channel; is it going the way of the dodo?
Sales for 16 Gbps Fibre Channel swell to their highest volume since 2008, but questions remain about the technology's future.03 Oct 2012
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In software defined networks, applications define the network
As software defined networks evolve, it appears applications will control, even define, the network. Welcome to application defined networking.28 Sep 2012
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Cisco Nexus switches: Layer 2 configuration strategies
In this chapter, you'll learn the basics of Cisco Nexus switches and configuration of Layer 2 networking.27 Sep 2012
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Application networking: Cisco may be killing ACE, but not WAAS!
Cisco is killing ACE, but not WAAS. In a world where application networking involves load balancing and WAN optimization, can Cisco win?25 Sep 2012
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Farewell Cisco ACE, but perhaps not Cisco load balancing
Cisco has officially killed its ACE line, but says it may not be out of the load balancer business. What will it take to make a competitive Cisco load balancer?20 Sep 2012
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Cisco Nexus 3548 and Arista 7150: Duelling ultra-low-latency switches
With the Nexus 3548 and the Arista 7150, Cisco and Arista each offer an ultra-low-latency switch with deep features and functionality.20 Sep 2012
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Is Cisco doing enough to reduce network power consumption?
Better power supplies and fans are not enough to reduce network power consumption. It's time for network vendors to rethink chip design and packaging.19 Sep 2012
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New Cisco ASA clustering feature enables 320 Gbps firewall
Cisco has enhanced its data center security story with a new Cisco ASA clustering feature for 320 Gbps firewall capacity and a new virtual firewall.13 Sep 2012
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Broadcom Trident II enables distributed core in data center networks
With Broadcom's new Trident II chip, vendors can build smaller, power-efficient distributed core switches for data center networks.05 Sep 2012
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Locator/ID Separation Protocol primer: Routing for seamless migration
Once the Locator/ID Separation Protocol is finalized, engineers will have routing that moves VMs or mobile devices without changing device software.28 Aug 2012
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Socialize: Comparing enterprise social software vendors
Enterprise social software vendors Cisco, Microsoft and Socialtext promise to connect employees better. But which package is best for your business?24 Aug 2012
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Partners get trained in data center virtualization to boost sales
Vendors are offering partners data center virtualization training to get them up to speed on helping customers transition to a virtual data center.22 Aug 2012
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Adding wireless to your WAN: Is it worth the effort?
Adding wireless to a wide area network (WAN) involves more than a wireless WAN card. This tip explains where WWANs are most useful to enterprises.22 Aug 2012
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Something to tweet about: Social media skills help pay the bills
In this week's roundup we bring you a favorable forecast for the digital economy, reasons to sharpen your social media skills and more.17 Aug 2012
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Cisco, Aruba strive for better WLAN controller failover
With wireless LANs becoming the primary network access layer, enterprises want resilient infrastructure with faster WLAN controller failover.16 Aug 2012
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HP adds multi-tenant private cloud networking and virtual switching
HP's new EVI Layer 2 data center interconnect and MDC in-switch multi-tenancy boosts private cloud networking and virtual switching abilities.15 Aug 2012
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What is old is new again with social collaboration tools
Social collaboration tools aren't new, but new technology can make 'groupware' work this time if CIOs keep their eye on a few key steps.14 Aug 2012