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Trends in networking 2012: Top ten Fast Packets
These top ten Fast Packets from SearchNetworking.com contributors and editors reflect on the most conversation-worthy networking trends in 2012. Feature
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Network diagnostics that see through virtualization
Running network diagnostics for virtualization requires a new set of strategies that involve virtual switches, virtual network probes and rerouting traffic for analysis. Feature
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Desktop virtualization network and storage best practices
A desktop virtualization network and storage strategy that optimizes bandwidth and limits lag time is key to enterprise uptake of virtual desktop infrastructure. Tutorial
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Top five virtualization problems: VM Sprawl
Virtualization can be effective and easy to deploy, but that's sort of the problem. Fast Packet blogger Josh Stephens explains how this simplicity can lead to virtual machine sprawl. Fast Packet
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Top five virtualization problems: Virtualization backup and recovery
It’s hard enough to grapple with disaster recovery in a physical environment, but when it comes to virtual servers, virtualization backup and recovery become even more difficult. Fast Packet blogger Josh Stephens tells you how to handle virtualizatio... Fast Packet
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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
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Interop New York: Virtualization past the talk and into the walk
Interop New York will host actual virtualization users this time around. But the Interop virtualization track will have to address the management and networking nightmares that can come along with virtualization implementation. Slideshow
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Network automation overview
Network automation in its many forms is fast becoming a requirement for ever-more complex enterprise networks. Automatically processing configuration changes in a consistent manner will take the load off the network administrator, reduce downtime and... Primer
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Virtualization networking guide: Managing virtualization
Networking professionals must understand how server virtualization affects the network. This virtualization networking guide examines capacity planning for virtual server networking, managing virtual networks through distributed virtual switching, an... Guide
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Managing virtualization: Virtualization networking FAQ
Virtualization affects the job of every networking professional who uses server virtualization. This FAQ examines virtualization networking questions as answered by a panel of networking and virtualization experts. FAQ
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Networking blogs: VMware home lab tips; reading BI, analytics market
This week, networking bloggers give tips for building a VMware home lab and discuss what Teradata's disappointing Q1 might indicate for the BI market. News | 09 May 2013
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Blog roundup: Approaching BYO Wi-Fi hotspot trend, packet capture tips
In this week's blog roundup, read about the risks and benefits of the BYO access point trend and get advice for timing packet capture. Fast Packet | 24 Apr 2013
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HP blends WLAN controller into wired switching to support BYOD
HP offers WLAN controller module for campus core chassis and a switch with WLAN control functionality for integrated wired and wireless networking. News | 21 Feb 2013
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Networking blog roundup: Cisco SDN controller and a new SDN consortium
In this blog roundup, read about the reveal of the Daylight project, updated details of the Cisco SDN controller and tips for virtual packet sniffing. Fast Packet | 15 Feb 2013
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Networking blog roundup: Peek at VMware-Nicira network virtualization
In this networking blog roundup bloggers discuss VMware-Nicira network virtualization, the impact of the Open Compute project and their hopes for VDI. Fast packet | 04 Feb 2013
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Cisco VDI: Support real-time apps by cutting out the data center
Cisco VDI now supports real-time Jabber capabilities -- like voice and video-- by cutting out the round trip to the data center. News | 21 Jan 2013
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Riverbed Cascade 10.0 offers VDI and VXLAN monitoring
Riverbed Cascade 10.0 offers server virtualization and VDI monitoring, and visibility into VXLAN traffic for virtual infrastructure management. News | 23 Oct 2012
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Digging into VMware networking: vSphere, VXLAN and vCloud Director
VMware wins the SearchNetworking Network Innovation Award for adding new features to its VMware networking portfolio in both vSphere and vCloud Director. News | 26 Sep 2012
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Network Innovation Award: VMware vSphere Networking
VMware has expanded its vSphere networking and network virtualization features, changing the role of the network and its engineer in virtualization. News | 25 Sep 2012
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New VXLAN gateways integrate virtual and physical networking features
VXLAN gateway demos at VMworld revealed why a network overlay cannot operate in a vacuum from the underlying physical network. News | 06 Sep 2012
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Virtualization management: What you need to know about the Nexus 1000v
Cisco's Nexus 1000v platform gives network administrators some familiar tools to oversee virtual networks. Tip
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Essential tips for virtualized network integration and management
To fully embrace virtual networks, these essential tips can help your organization maximize those efforts into server and storage virtualization. Tip
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Locator/ID Separation Protocol primer: Routing for seamless migration
Once the Locator/ID Separation Protocol is finalized, engineers will have routing that moves VMs or mobile devices without changing device software. Tip
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Network traffic analysis in a virtualized environment
There's no need to toss out SNMP, NetFlow and packet analysis when doing network traffic analysis in a virtualized environment. Tip
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Five challenges in private cloud networking
To achieve application performance in private cloud networking, cloud networks must tackle dynamic address mapping and access security, creating several network challenges. Tip
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Implementing cloud computing architecture: A holistic overview
Building a cloud computing architecture that enhances worker productivity and provides cost management means re-evaluating the network as a whole. Tip
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Agile cloud networks are key to application performance and access
It takes agile cloud networks, integration of public and private clouds and QoS management to ensure seamless application access and performance. Tip
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Are application signatures the new firewall-rules bloat?
We've all heard of firewall-rules bloat, but the problem could get worse considering all of the application signatures that must be maintained in next-generation firewalls. Tip
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Do you need virtual firewalls? What to consider first
With virtual firewalls, you can avoid routing traffic out of the virtual environment to pass through a physical firewall. But there are challenges to consider in going virtual. Tip
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The new virtualization: The storage and network hypervisor
The demands of managing virtualization call for a more flexible, virtualized network infrastructure. Does the solution lie in storage and network hypervisors? Tip
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What causes my overseas VPN connection to slow during the day?
Learn what slows connectivity for a VPN overseas during particular times of day, in this Q&A with VPN expert Sampath Ramaswami. Ask the Expert
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Can I have two Internet connections -- one the VPN and one not?
Is it possible to have two connections to the internet running simultaneously, one running a VPN and one not? If so, how do you determine which connection a given user session will use? I am running XP. Ask the Expert
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I've heard rumors that some service providers can see unencrypted VPN traffic of their customers. Is
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I'm having trouble using the movianVPN Client an iPAQ with a Cisco Aironet NIC card to a Cisco 3000
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Can you tell me a bit about future perspectives and plans on VPN technologies?
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Is it possible to establish a VPN connection programmatically?
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What is the bandwidth utilized on Internet VPN?
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Is this true that VPN with MPLS requires a dedicated lease line?
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When users have been connecting to our VPN servers they are unable to resolve host name information.
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How I can compare different VPN software?
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NVGRE (Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation)
NVGRE (Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation) is a network virtualization method that uses encapsulation to create large numbers of virtual LANs (VLANs) for subnets that can extend across dispersed data centers and Layers 2 and ... Definition
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Software-defined network technology interest now, future investment
Survey trends reveal IT professionals have interest in software-defined network technology but are not ready to bring the technology to primetime. Slideshow
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Networking blogs: VMware home lab tips; reading BI, analytics market
This week, networking bloggers give tips for building a VMware home lab and discuss what Teradata's disappointing Q1 might indicate for the BI market. News
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Virtualization management: What you need to know about the Nexus 1000v
Cisco's Nexus 1000v platform gives network administrators some familiar tools to oversee virtual networks. Tip
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Blog roundup: Approaching BYO Wi-Fi hotspot trend, packet capture tips
In this week's blog roundup, read about the risks and benefits of the BYO access point trend and get advice for timing packet capture. Fast Packet
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Essential tips for virtualized network integration and management
To fully embrace virtual networks, these essential tips can help your organization maximize those efforts into server and storage virtualization. Tip
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NVGRE (Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation)
NVGRE (Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation) is a network virtualization method that uses encapsulation to create large numbers of virtual LANs (VLANs) for subnets that can extend across dispersed data centers and Layers 2 and ... Definition
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HP blends WLAN controller into wired switching to support BYOD
HP offers WLAN controller module for campus core chassis and a switch with WLAN control functionality for integrated wired and wireless networking. News
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Networking blog roundup: Cisco SDN controller and a new SDN consortium
In this blog roundup, read about the reveal of the Daylight project, updated details of the Cisco SDN controller and tips for virtual packet sniffing. Fast Packet
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Networking blog roundup: Peek at VMware-Nicira network virtualization
In this networking blog roundup bloggers discuss VMware-Nicira network virtualization, the impact of the Open Compute project and their hopes for VDI. Fast packet
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Cisco VDI: Support real-time apps by cutting out the data center
Cisco VDI now supports real-time Jabber capabilities -- like voice and video-- by cutting out the round trip to the data center. News
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Trends in networking 2012: Top ten Fast Packets
These top ten Fast Packets from SearchNetworking.com contributors and editors reflect on the most conversation-worthy networking trends in 2012. Feature
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About Managing Virtualization
Virtualization can greatly complicate the ability to manage and monitor networks and applications. Managing virtualization can very often be done from the network. In this section, find out about server virtualization management strategies that include network automation tools for provisioning, as well as monitoring, mapping and management software to handle virtualized servers and network environments.