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A basic virtualized enterprise -- from 'Network Virtualization'
In this chapter from "Network virtualization," authors Victor Moreno and Kumar Reddy explain why and how to virtualize the network. They define technical requirements posed by the need to virtualize the network and propose an architectural framework ... Chapter Download
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Network Virtualization, Chapter 3: A basic virtualized enterprise
In this excerpt from Network Virtualization by Victor Moreno and Kumar Reddy, learn the technical requirements posed by the need to virtualize the network, as well as an architectural framework comprised of the functional areas necessary to successfu... Chapter Download
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Cisco OpenFlow: Not likely for Cisco software-defined networks
Waiting for a Cisco OpenFlow strategy? Don't get excited. It looks like Cisco is going proprietary on its software-defined networking strategy. Fast Packet | 02 Feb 2012
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OpenFlow controllers could change networking forever…or not
Big Switch says OpenFlow controllers and applications will let users order up networking ports on demand, but will networking vendors give in to software-defined networking? Fast Packet | 08 Nov 2011
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Top five virtualization problems: Building a private cloud
Blogger Josh Stephens lists building a private cloud as one of his top five virtualization problems. Why? For one, it's hard to even know what makes a private cloud. Fast Packet | 18 Oct 2011
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Myth of VM mobility and follow-the-sun data centers
Think VM mobility and follow-the-sun data centers work for high availability and disaster avoidance? Think again. Long-distance migration is still a problem. Fast Packet | 28 Sep 2011
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Mortgage lender taps HP TippingPoint for virtualization security
One mortgage firm installed HP TippingPoint vController to extend the virtualization security capabilities of its intrusion protection system. News | 12 Sep 2011
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The real cause of VM stall? Lack of trust in performance management
Of the top five virtualization problems, VM stall ranks No. 4, according to blogger Josh Stephens. The problem is VM stall is more of a human problem than a technical one. Fast Packet | 24 Aug 2011
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High-availability virtualization networking is a fallacy
High-availability virtualization tools promise to monitor virtual machines and automatically restart them when there's a failure, but lots of problems ensue. Fast Packet | 02 Aug 2011
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Virtualization for disaster recovery offers flexibility
Utilizing virtualization for disaster recovery may solve issues quicker. One team tried disaster recovery with server virtualization to cut processes and increase productivity. Feature | 02 Jun 2011
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Networking virtualization software and OpenFlow take hold
Network virtualization software was all the buzz at Interop 2011, from OpenFlow and software-defined networking to virtual network appliances for optimization. News | 16 May 2011
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Replacing hardware-based network appliances with virtual appliances
With virtual appliances, enterprises can move network services from dedicated network appliance hardware into the virtual environment. Feature | 28 Apr 2011
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How to design and tune a WLAN to support mobile VDI clients
In order to support tablets and smartphones as mobile VDI clients, engineers will have to build WLANs with plenty of bandwidth and as little interference as possible. Tip
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Testing VDI network performance to avoid application meltdown
Ensuring VDI network performance is central to providing a good VDI user experience, so engineers must start by testing the impact of VDI on bandwidth and traffic flow. Tip
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Converged storage networking for virtual desktop infrastructure
Implementing FCoE converged networking for virtual desktop infrastructure can mean managing one network instead of two, but there are complications to consider. Tip
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Next-generation application delivery controllers: Cloud and mobility
Next-generation application delivery controllers are evolving to play a role in cloud balancing, as well as in optimizing mobile application delivery and policy enforcement. Tip
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Virtual application delivery controllers offer low cost, high agility
A virtual application delivery controller offers cost savings and higher agility. However, testing the solution in your production environment is key to ensure a proper fit. Tip
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Application delivery controller technology plays many roles
As IT shops become application service providers, they are turning to application delivery controller technology to play a role in virtualization in addition to WAN optimization. Tip
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NVGRE standard primer: More VLANs and isolated tenants in the cloud
Microsoft's NVGRE standard offers competition to VMware's VXLAN standard, promising to create more VLANs that stretch across Layers 2 and 3 for multi-tenant cloud networks. Tip
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Storage virtualization benefits and challenges: A primer
Storage virtualization benefits abound, but along with the ability to implement dynamic storage provisioning for the cloud come some complications…including latency. Tip
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VXLAN standard primer: Extended VLANs, long-distance VM migration
The VXLAN standard aims to solve the long-distance VM migration dilemma by enabling extended VLANs across geographically dispersed data centers for a multi-tenant cloud network. Tip
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vSwitch architecture best practices
vSwitch architecture varies depending on the type of traffic being managed and how many physical NICs are connected. Learn these best practices. Tip
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What is the VPN Box and how does it relate to the VPN module?
Our VPN expert answers the questions: What is the VPN Box? What is the relation between VPN Box and VPN module on the router? Ask the Expert
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What's all the hype about VPNs? I find it expensive, confusing and slow!
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Cisco OpenFlow: Not likely for Cisco software-defined networks
Waiting for a Cisco OpenFlow strategy? Don't get excited. It looks like Cisco is going proprietary on its software-defined networking strategy. Fast Packet
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How to design and tune a WLAN to support mobile VDI clients
In order to support tablets and smartphones as mobile VDI clients, engineers will have to build WLANs with plenty of bandwidth and as little interference as possible. Tip
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Testing VDI network performance to avoid application meltdown
Ensuring VDI network performance is central to providing a good VDI user experience, so engineers must start by testing the impact of VDI on bandwidth and traffic flow. Tip
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Converged storage networking for virtual desktop infrastructure
Implementing FCoE converged networking for virtual desktop infrastructure can mean managing one network instead of two, but there are complications to consider. Tip
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OpenFlow controllers could change networking forever…or not
Big Switch says OpenFlow controllers and applications will let users order up networking ports on demand, but will networking vendors give in to software-defined networking? Fast Packet
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Virtual network security: A vendor comparison
In this vendor rundown, we compare the emerging options for virtual network security in your data center. Feature
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Next-generation application delivery controllers: Cloud and mobility
Next-generation application delivery controllers are evolving to play a role in cloud balancing, as well as in optimizing mobile application delivery and policy enforcement. Tip
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Virtual application delivery controllers offer low cost, high agility
A virtual application delivery controller offers cost savings and higher agility. However, testing the solution in your production environment is key to ensure a proper fit. Tip
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Application delivery controller technology plays many roles
As IT shops become application service providers, they are turning to application delivery controller technology to play a role in virtualization in addition to WAN optimization. Tip
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Top five virtualization problems: Building a private cloud
Blogger Josh Stephens lists building a private cloud as one of his top five virtualization problems. Why? For one, it's hard to even know what makes a private cloud. Fast Packet
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About Emerging Virtualization Technologies
Learn about emerging virtualization technologies that are impacting the network or may be doing so in the near future, such as network virtualization, desktop virtualization, I/O virtualization and hypervisors, and what significance these technologies hold for networking professionals.