LANs (Local Area Networks)

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  • Aruba's unified network architecture addresses consumerization of IT

    Aruba's new unified network management architecture aims to solve the consumerization of IT conundrum. With employee-owned mobile devices flooding the network, Aruba is advocating unified, policy-based, identity-aware network access control across bo...  News

  • Cloud-based networking hardware: Coming to a wiring closet near you?

    Cloud-based networking hardware has gained traction in the wireless LAN market, but now vendors are developing wired network devices that are cloud-managed, too. Will cloud-based network infrastructure fill up your wiring closets?  News

  • OSGi (Open Service Gateway Initiative)

    OSGi (Open Service Gateway Initiative) is Java framework for developing and deploying modular software programs and libraries.  Definition

  • Time to upgrade from 100 Mbps to Gigabit Ethernet on the network edge?

    While 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet might provide enough bandwidth for your campus network today, a Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) upgrade on the network edge may prepare the local area network for the coming convergence. Weigh the factors in moving forward or stay...  Feature

  • LAN disaster recovery planning

    Local area network disaster recovery planning may seem simpler than data center recovery planning, but it is still full of surprises. Network admins must know the location and configuration of all components on the LAN and minimize single points of f...  Primer

  • New Cisco 8-port switch series simplifies campus network design

    Cisco's new line of Catalyst C-Series switches promise to simplify campus network design. The 8-port switches offer advanced management and security features beyond the wiring closet.  News

  • Cisco ASA and BGP peering problems: Command line tips

    If you run into BGP peering problems because of a Cisco ASA or PIX firewallin the middle, there are a few simple command line fixes that will quickly solve the problem. Fast Packet blogger Brandon Carroll explains.  Fast Packet

  • vCloud and VEPA both fail in virtualization networking

    vCloud and VEPA both fail to address the problem with networking for virtualization. The goal of network-aware virtualization is to enable a flat Layer 2 network and networking functions within the virtualized environment, but neither approach enable...  Fast Packet

  • Dynamic core network services: DNS and DHCP for virtualization

    Without dynamic core network services, virtualization will be stalled. Dynamic DNS and DHCP, as well as IPAM, are necessary to manage the constantly changing addresses and configuration in a virtualized environment.  Tip

  • Using cheap network switches from commodity vendors in your LAN

    Cheap network switches from commodity vendors that use commercially available silicon can help you save money in your LAN network design when budgets are tight. Some networking pros are considering these low-cost vendors as a viable alternative to pr...  Article

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