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Unified data center fabric primer: FCoE and data center bridging
Unified data center fabrics combine FCoE and data center bridging to enable SAN and LAN traffic to run on the same physical network, simplifying network architecture and resulting in savings. This unified data center fabric primer runs down the basic... Tip
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Green data center networks: Smarter architecture, not expensive devices
When it comes to green data center design, most think of server and storage consolidation. But green networks, with improved port utilization, play an important role without requiring investment in expensive new devices. Tip
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Internal cloud computing on the cheap: Free automated provisioning?
Internal cloud computing can be made inexpensive by using free software and in-house tools for automated server provisioning to better utilize existing compute resources. Learn how in this article from Nemertes Research principal research analyst Joh... Tip
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How to monitor and manage your data center network
A large part of designing and building a good data center network is making sure you can monitor and manage it effectively. This tip covers some issues that complicate managing data center networks and provides an overview of the monitoring options a... Tip
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Building the network infrastructure in your data center
The network architect must help contribute to an energy-efficient and cost-effective data center network design -- without sacrificing performance. This can be accomplished by choosing optimal networking equipment. This tip discusses some considerati... Tip
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Power and cooling considerations for data center network design
The network architect involved in data center design needs to be aware of issues that factor into networking the data center beyond the network itself. This tip will introduce physical facilities considerations of data center design, such as power co... Tip
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Network performance and throughput in server virtualization environments
Network performance and throughput are crucial areas where server virtualization can affect the data center network. These need attention from networking professionals. As organizations expand their use of server virtualization, the data center netwo... Tip
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How to determine data center cabling requirements
What is the best choice for data center cabling? With many data center cabling standards now defined, the choices are clearer. Tip
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Calculating costs of data center cabling infrastructure
In part two of our series on data center cabling decisions, data center infrastructure expert Carrie Higbie offers a cost calculator for determining TCO on a cabling project. Tip
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Lessons from Katrina: Part 1, Rebuilding a critical infrastructure
Rebuilt your data center after a disaster: Networking expert and hurricane veteran, Carrie Higbie shares tactics on how to rebuild your critical data center infrastructure after a disaster. This is the first, in a three-part series. Tip