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Network Security Best Practices and Products, Wireless Network Security, Network Security Monitoring and Analysis, Network Access Control
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NetWare, made by Novell, is a widely-installed network server operating system. Initially very successful in installing its products in large and small office local area networks (LANs), Novell redesigned (or at least refeatured) NetWare to work successfully as part of larger and heterogeneous networks, including the Internet. A early - and primary competitor was the Microsoft Windows NT operating system.
vCloud and VEPA fail to address the virtualization networking problem, as both are deemed proprietary and don’t enable networking functions within the vSphere environment.
Network engineers are so busy dealing with intrusion prevention and firewalling that they forget about physical security breaches. Blogger Ethan Banks has some advice.
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.
WAN optimization has evolved beyond bandwidth management, according to Gartner's new Magic Quadrant: Enterprises need cloud and mobile optimization.
Deciding between hardware vs. software VPNs is the first step in narrowing down the best VPN solution for your enterprise.
In this Ask the Expert response, VPN expert Rainer Enders explains why BGP-4 support is necessary when configuring a router for a Layer-3 MPLS VPN.
Total cost of ownership (TCO) metrics for new IP telephony systems are often overlooked by enterprises, according to a new study, but other factors rank high in importance.
With mobile unified communications a major priority for enterprises in 2012, Avaya has launched a mobile UC product for the iPad.
A recently released SharePoint security survey reveals that collaboration security in general is a major challenge for IT departments.
Bring your own device (BYOD) can be a boon for both employees and enterprises, but clear policies and management tools are needed.
IT departments deploying mobile health care solutions must ensure that using mobile devices in health care settings doesn't violate federal laws or compromise security.
Distributed antenna systems and in-building wireless solutions are two options to improve wireless cellular coverage within an enterprise facility.
A well-timed mainframe database reorg can result in much improved response.
Point tools or management frameworks? Set realistic goals and criteria before choosing a systems management tool.
Outsourcing gathers appeal to both government and private industry to relieve over-taxed data centers.
At Cisco Live London, Cisco debuted 40 and 100 GbE line cards for Nexus and Catalyst switching lines, as well as a 4-antenna wireless access point meant to soup up the WLAN.
The need for public sector IT solutions is growing due to developing network activity, but can partners must be ready to commit to longer sales cycles and other complications.
Channel partners can offer Ingram Micro’s IT asset disposal services to provide customers with secure data removal while remaining environmentally friendly by recycling devices.