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Hybrid Cloud networking falls short, but not for long
As if network management isn’t hard enough, now engineers must find ways to manage physical networks, virtual networks and SDN environments. In this edition of Network Evolution, we’ll explore strategies to manage across physical and virtual n... E-Zine
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The new network: SDN gets real
As the software-defined networking (SDN) hype is replaced by real products, this edition of The New Network will look at the current state of SDN testing, development and deployment, as well as how SND and data center network fabrics complement each ... E-Zine
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E-book: Understanding cloud networks
Cloud computing is catching on, but cloud networks are proving to be challenging to implement and manage. Before enterprises begin architecting their cloud computing networks, they need to consider the impact on the network. Read this e-book to find ... E-Book
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Is the network ready for the private cloud?
Engineers need better automation and monitoring tools for private cloud computing before it hits the big time. In this e-zine, get the inside scoop OpenFlow networking, including what vendors don't want you to know. Next, in a case study on Zappos, l... E-Zine
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Quiz: Hybrid cloud resource pool management
Check if you're up to speed on understanding how to exercise basic hybrid cloud functions of management, monitoring, load balancing, and connectivity control. with this eight-question quiz. Quiz
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Assuaging concerns about public cloud services
In this helpful guide, cloud networking expert Amy Larsen DeCarlo delves into some of the most common concerns about public cloud services and the best ways to address them. FAQ
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Interop Conference 2013
Your home for all the news at Interop Conference 2013. Cloud computing, SDN, big data, application optimization, data center networking, virtualization, mobile and more from Las Vegas. guide
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Application performance monitoring best practices
In this guide on application performance monitoring, read about APM's importance and the best tools and strategies for assessing end user experience. guide
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How virtual switching integrates the network edge
Learn how a cloud provider and a collocation center use virtual switching to integrate physical and virtual networks. Feature
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Overlays may be the best path forward for networking
Vendors VMware, Big Switch, Cisco, and others are working to come up with the ‘winning’ overlay approach to creating virtual network abstractions. Feature
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Integrating physical and virtual networks: Virtual switching tactics
In order to make networks flexible enough to support cloud orchestration, engineers will have to bridge physical and virtual networks. Feature
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Hybrid cloud networking falls short, but not for long
Hybrid cloud networking falls short of enabling total orchestration across public and private clouds. Software-defined networking, network virtualization and orchestration tools will change that. Feature
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A primer on northbound APIs: Their role in a software-defined network
This primer explores the concept of SDN northbound APIs, their key benefits, who's using them and why. Primer
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Software defined networking for the private cloud network bottleneck?
Manual networks stifle the otherwise automated private cloud. Can software defined networking and network virtualization solve the problem? Feature
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Arista upgrades 7500 for massive leaf-and-spine network architecture
With its new, high-density 10/40/100 GbE 7500E switch, Arista Networks enables customers to build massive leaf-and-spine networks. News | 02 May 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. Fast Packet | 19 Apr 2013
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Cisco ISR-AX: Cheaper router with bundled Layer 4-7 services
The Cisco ISR-AX is a price-reduced branch router that ships with advanced security and application delivery services enabled. News | 12 Mar 2013
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Networking blogs: Hybrid OpenFlow tips, Meraki Wi-Fi details unveiled
Networking bloggers offer advice for using the normal forwarding action in hybrid OpenFlow, and analyze fresh details on Meraki Wi-Fi infrastructure. Fast Packet | 07 Mar 2013
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Leaked: Insieme Networks is building massive fabric controller
A source says Cisco spin-in Insieme Networks is building a fabric controller for massive leaf-spine architecture, application-defined networking. News | 19 Feb 2013
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ONF fees block engineers from contributing to the OpenFlow protocol
Many engineers can't contribute to OpenFlow protocol development because they can't afford the Open Networking Foundation's $30,000 membership fee. News | 18 Feb 2013
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Radware buys Strangeloop Networks for Web application optimization
With Radware's acquisition of Strangeloop Networks, Web application optimization is consolidated further into application delivery controllers. News | 13 Feb 2013
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What makes SDN and network virtualization matter? Campus network apps
SDN and network virtualization are touted as data center technologies, but they won't take off at the average enterprise until campus LAN apps emerge. Fast Packet | 08 Feb 2013
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What is Cisco spin-in Insieme Networks building?
Job advertisements published over the last six months by Insieme Networks, Cisco's SDN spin-in, hint at what the company is doing. Fast Packet | 08 Feb 2013
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Network Innovation Award: Big Switch's OpenFlow SDN architecture
Big Switch's OpenFlow SDN architecture, which includes a controller, network virtualization app and monitoring tool, won the Network Innovation Award. News | 06 Feb 2013
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Working with individual applications for hybrid cloud management
Working with individual applications in hybrid cloud management can be complex, but Quality of Experience can be ensured. Tip
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OpenStack vs. CloudStack: What's the best approach?
When it comes to OpenStack vs. CloudStack, IT managers need to understand the difference between the open source cloud-computing management architectures. Expert Tip
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Application performance monitoring tools: Three vendor strategies
Application performance monitoring tools match user transaction time to network flow information to identify problems. But APM tools differ widely. Expert Tip
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Floodlight primer: An OpenFlow controller
In software-defined networks, engineers use Floodlight controllers to manage physical and virtual devices -- and each traffic flow running between them. Expert Tip
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Essential elements in an internal SLA
An internal SLA helps enterprise IT teams set the parameters for Quality of Service and uptime. Tip
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Five challenges in private cloud networking
To achieve application performance in private cloud networking, cloud networks must tackle dynamic address mapping and access security, creating several network challenges. Tip
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Implementing cloud computing architecture: A holistic overview
Building a cloud computing architecture that enhances worker productivity and provides cost management means re-evaluating the network as a whole. Tip
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Agile cloud networks are key to application performance and access
It takes agile cloud networks, integration of public and private clouds and QoS management to ensure seamless application access and performance. Tip
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Do we need a network hypervisor for virtualization?
To handle mass server virtualization and Infrastructure-as-a-Service, IT teams need network virtualization with fluid provisioning. Will that require a network hypervisor? Tip
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vSphere networking tools: Gaining control of virtualization
Growing server virtualization environments require engineers to learn vSphere networking intricacies, including vSwitch architecture and new CLI strategies. Tip
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Using public cloud when provisioning enterprise IT services
Using public cloud services requires diligent enterprise IT management of the cloud provider to make it a success. Answer
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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. Answer
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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. Answer
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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. Answer
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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. Answer
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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. Answer
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Network testing strategies for the enterprise: Meet the experts
SearchNetworking.com’s new experts, Tom Kunath and Andy Sholomon, discuss network testing strategies for the enterprise at Cisco Live 2011. Answer
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northbound interface / southbound interface
A northbound interface is an interface that allows a particular component of a network to communicate with a higher-level component. Conversely, a southbound interface allows a particular network component to communicate with a lower-level component.... Definition
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SDN controller (software-defined networking controller)
An SDN controller is an application in software-defined networking (SDN) that manages flow control to enable intelligent networking. SDN controllers are based on protocols, such as OpenFlow, that allow servers to tell switches where to send packets. Definition
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cloud
In telecommunications, a cloud is the unpredictable part of any network through which data passes between two end points. Definition
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Networking 2012: Top ten news stories of the year
The top ten networking news stories of 2012 reflect the tectonic shift in network technology, including software-defined networking and BYOD Wi-Fi. News
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Software-defined network technology interest now, future investment
Survey trends reveal IT professionals have interest in software-defined network technology but are not ready to bring the technology to primetime. Slideshow
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Mobile network management applications offer monitoring on the go
As smartphone and tablet devices in the enterprise grow, vendors are developing mobile network management apps for iOS and Android, offering accessible views into the network. Photo Story
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Cloud computing security risks: Private and public clouds
Cloud computing security risks are a major threat to your cloud network. Learn about cloud computing security risks in the private and public clouds and how cloud providers are handling these cloud security issues. Video
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Using public cloud when provisioning enterprise IT services
Using public cloud services requires diligent enterprise IT management of the cloud provider to make it a success. Answer
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Quiz: Hybrid cloud resource pool management
Check if you're up to speed on understanding how to exercise basic hybrid cloud functions of management, monitoring, load balancing, and connectivity control. with this eight-question quiz. Quiz
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Working with individual applications for hybrid cloud management
Working with individual applications in hybrid cloud management can be complex, but Quality of Experience can be ensured. Tip
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Assuaging concerns about public cloud services
In this helpful guide, cloud networking expert Amy Larsen DeCarlo delves into some of the most common concerns about public cloud services and the best ways to address them. FAQ
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Interop Conference 2013
Your home for all the news at Interop Conference 2013. Cloud computing, SDN, big data, application optimization, data center networking, virtualization, mobile and more from Las Vegas. guide
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Arista upgrades 7500 for massive leaf-and-spine network architecture
With its new, high-density 10/40/100 GbE 7500E switch, Arista Networks enables customers to build massive leaf-and-spine networks. News
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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. Answer
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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. Answer
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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. Answer
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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. Fast Packet
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About Cloud Networking
Learn how to design cloud computing networks to enable automated provisioning of on-demand resources. Find out about virtualization in cloud networking, network architectures and switching topologies that best enable application delivery in private and public cloud networks, converged data center and storage networks for cloud networking, as well as internetworking between public clouds and between private and public clouds.