Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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Virtual cluster switching: Finding management in a flat network
Using virtual cluster switching, the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging manages dozens of switches as one switch in a flat Layer 2 network for high-performance computing. Tech Watch
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10 Gigabit Ethernet: Upgrading for consolidation and virtualization
In this workshop, you'll learn how 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) enables consolidation and virtualization. You'll discover the benefits and challenges of implementing converged data center and storage networking on 10 Gigabit Ethernet to support a hig... Workshop
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Migrating to 10 GbE enables data and storage network convergence
Migrating your data center to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) enables higher available bandwidth with fewer ports to manage, and lends itself to data and storage network convergence -- both of which are necessary for a high-performing virtualized envir... Tip
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Quiz: Using 10 Gigabit Ethernet in your data center
10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) networks can reduce cost and introduce flexibility in the data center while taking on the processing load and preventing latency throughout the network. Network data center managers need to understand how 10 GbE enables c... Quiz
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10 GbE optimization: Hardware alone won’t help
Before you throw more hardware at preventing latency, try improving 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance by fine tuning what you already have. Fast Packet blogger Michael J. Martin explains how. Fast Packet
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Top networking news 2010: Data center networks and multi-vendor mania
In our review of top networking news of 2010, see how we covered the rise of the multi-vendor network, major changes in data center networks and security, the emergence of ubiquitous wireless LAN and the challenges networking pros face in building th... News
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Brocade rolls out first switches for Layer 2 data center fabrics
Enterprises see large Layer 2 data center fabrics as the future of virtual server networking. Data center network infrastructure vendors are inching toward delivering this technology. Brocade's VDX switches are the first to market. Article
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SAN QoS: Applying TCP/IP traffic shaping to iSCSI
As enterprises move to centralized storage systems, SAN QoS has become a serious issue. Now they may be able to ensure iSCSI performance by applying TCP/IP traffic shaping measures to iSCSI SAN. Research Report
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Data center network convergence? Not yet, but worth the conversation
At the Interop New York 2010 conference, data center network convergence strategies will be discussed, but users aren't yet ready to invest or even choose which data center network convergence strategy they believe in. Slideshow
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I/O Virtualization and Converged I/O: Understanding the basics
I/O virtualization and converged I/O are crucial to enabling converged data center networks and avoiding the bottlenecking that arises in virtualized environments. In this primer, learn about I/O virtualization appliances and software, as well as str... Primer