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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

  • 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

  • Let the 40 Gigabit Ethernet migration begin

    The need for capacity and speed explodes as network teams build private and hybrid clouds and deliver video throughout their campuses and branch offices. So even if they don’t need 40 GbE today, they’ll need to build networks that can be transitioned...  E-Zine

  • Revisiting past predictions for networking technology

    In this special end-of-year issue, we take stock of what we reported over the year and gauge whether the changes in networking technology that we predicted have actually taken place. Take a look inside and find out about the latest networking trends ...  E-Zine

  • Adopting an application-centric architecture

    Read about how networking professionals view applications and how their jobs have changed as a result of a network-centric view. Get expert advice on how to make the most out of application-aware firewalls; discover whether or not your security strat...  E-Zine

  • Building the infrastructure to enable flat Data Center network architecture

    This issue of the Network Evolution E-Zine will cover the road to flat Data Center network architecture. Learn about how to design a high-performance network with virtualization in mind. We'll help you understand virtualization security, virtual clus...  E-Zine

  • Modern data center networking strategies

    Data center design is changing at a rapid pace, and network architects find themselves at a crossroads when selecting and implementing infrastructure. Their short-term and long-term goals often seem at odds, and they are dealing with major changes in...  E-Book

  • 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE)

    40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) is a standard that enables the transfer of Ethernet frames at speeds of up to 40 gigabits per second (Gbps). The 40GbE standard is intended for local server connectivity; a more robust standard, 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100Gb...  Definition

  • 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

  • application delivery controller

    An application delivery controller is a data center network device that helps manage client connections to complex Web and enterprise applications.  Definition

  • shortest path bridging

    Shortest path bridging, or 802.1aq, is the IEEE’s specification for enabling multi-pathing in the data center. Shortest path bridging is similar conceptually to its IETF counterpart, Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL).  Definition

  • Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL)

    Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL) is the Internet Engineering Task Force’s specification for enabling multi-pathing in the data center. The protocol is intended to replace the spanning tree protocol.  Definition

  • NBAR (Network Based Application Recognition)

    Network Based Application Recognition (NBAR) is a mechanism that classifies and regulates bandwidth for network applications to ensure that available resources are utilized as efficiently as possible. Cisco Systems developed NBAR as part of its Conte...  Definition

  • MOSPF (Multicast Open Shortest Path First)

    MOSPF (Multicast Open Shortest Path First) is an extension to the OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) protocol that facilitates interoperation between unicast and multicast routers... (Continued)  Definition

  • fast retransmit and recovery (FRR)

    In TCP/IP, fast retransmit and recovery (FRR) is a congestion control algorithm that makes it possible to quickly recover lost data packets.  Definition

  • SMDS (Switched Multimegabit Data Service)

    SMDS (Switched Multimegabit Data Service) is a public, packet-switched service aimed at enterprises that need to exchange large amounts of data with other enterprises over the wide-area network on a nonconstant or "bursty" basis.  Definition

About Data Center Network Infrastructure

Learn about data center network infrastructure considerations for building your data center network including data center network architecture, devices, data center routing and switching, bandwidth considerations, and data center network security.

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