Network Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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Contrail: The Juniper SDN controller for virtual overlay network
Juniper's SDN product line, JunosV Contrail, debuts with an XMPP-based controller for a virtual overlay network with BGP-based scale.09 May 2013
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The role for XMPP as a southbound SDN protocol
How can XMPP be used in hybrid software-defined networking as an alternative or complement to OpenFlow?01 May 2013
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Border Gateway Protocol as a hybrid SDN protocol
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), a well-known core Internet protocol, is being adapted for use as a hybrid SDN protocol.01 May 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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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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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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Should I use the OpenFlow protocol in software-defined networks?
The OpenFlow protocol isn't required for SDN, although the Open Network Foundation recommends it, which means networking vendors have options.13 Mar 2013
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Does software-defined networking require special SDN switches?
Software-defined networks do not require special SDN switches; instead, vendors offer a variety of SDN controllers, network fabrics and hardware.12 Mar 2013
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Why you need a hybrid network while migrating to SDN
While migrating to software-defined networking, hybrid SDN and traditional networks must support both physical and virtual switching environments.11 Mar 2013
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Network virtualization technology headed to the enterprise
Movement to new network virtualization technology is taking shape, but vendors have to clear many hurdles before deployments take place.09 Nov 2012
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WAN acceleration comparison on a budget
Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan looks at how to make WAN acceleration comparison within a budget in this Expert Response.01 Nov 2012
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Earnings call reveals Juniper QFabric momentum, pending security news
Juniper said during its latest earnings call that more QFabric customers are adopting the full system rather than just top-of-rack devices.26 Oct 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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Juniper shrinks QFabric to reach mid-sized customers
Hoping to capture a larger customer base, Juniper has unveiled QFabric updates that will make the technology more accessible to smaller companies.13 Jun 2012
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Juniper appoints new EMEA distribution lead
Juniper Networks has appointed William Hamber to the role of senior director, Distribution Partners for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), reporting into David Helfer, vice president of EMEApar...16 May 2012
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Network Innovation Award: Juniper QFabric advances network fabric
Juniper QFabric, SearchNetworking's Network Innovation Award winner, enables a flat architecture, any-to-any connectivity and management of thousands of ports as one switch.04 May 2012
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Juniper channel operation coalesces around social media
In the wake of a major partner programme refresh, Juniper Networks is making the case for integrating channel marketing strategies more tightly with social media, saying its partners need to transf...19 Mar 2012
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Juniper buys Mykonos to plug network security gap
Juniper Networks has bought intrusion deception system specialist Mykonos Software for $80m (£51m) in a bid to beef up its network security practice. Mykonos claims its deception-based techno...23 Feb 2012