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Three reasons campus LAN innovation still matters
The campus LAN may not seem as exciting as the data center network, but mobility and desktop virtualization alone have placed a whole demand for LAN QoS and baked in security. Fast Packet
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Implementing Cisco Nexus 5500 as a core switch: Design considerations
The Cisco Nexus 5500 may be a better replacement for the Catalyst 6500 as a network core switch than the Nexus 7000, but there are design challenges to consider before investing. Tip
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Cisco Nexus 5500: A viable core switch for the midsized enterprise?
As virtualization and new storage arrays place greater demand on the network, engineers may find that the Cisco Nexus 5500 is a better core switch than the Cisco Catalyst 6509. Tip
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Network access security challenges: Mobility requires new strategies
With employees accessing core applications on personal devices, engineers are facing new network access security challenges that require intelligence on all components. Tip
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Alcatel-Lucent enterprise chief on pushing into North America
In this Q&A, Alcatel-Lucent enterprise division president Michel Emelianoff explains how his company will win over North America customers. Q&A
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LAN QoS: Access switches get intelligent for high-stakes applications
LAN QoS has become a necessity now that applications like video conferencing and IP telephony must be delivered beyond the desktop and onto the mobile device. Tip
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Brocade HyperEdge: Manage a campus network as one giant switch stack
Brocade is previewing HyperEdge, a management layer technology that allows network managers to administer an entire campus network like they would manage a switch stack. News
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Cisco 40 GbE and 100 GbE switching debut at Cisco Live London
Cisco released 40 and 100 GbE line cards for the Nexus 7000 and Catalyst 6500, as well as network virtualization strategies that enhance both campus and data center networks. News
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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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Network upgrade yields facilities automation, active-active data center
With an HP-based network upgrade, the University of North Florida can now support facilities automation and an active-active data center. News