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Networking for virtualization: Virtual network switch problems abound
When it comes to networking for virtualization, every hypervisor comes with built-in switching, but virtual network switch problems abound, including the lack of traffic visibility and manageability. Tip
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Cisco Nexus 1000v virtual network switch: Virtual network management
The Cisco Nexus 1000v distributed virtual switch gives network administrators more control in virtual network management. Previously, virtualization networking was controlled by server teams, which left network admins unable to view and manage networ... Tip
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Interop 2010's Barb Goldworm Q&A: Virtualization and networking
With Interop 2010 just around the corner, we sat down with Interop 2010 virtualization track chair Barb Goldworm to discuss trends in virtualization and networking. Interview
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Cisco makes its Nexus 1000v virtual switch less virtual
Network administrators now have the option of making Cisco's Nexus 1000v virtual switch less virtual. The Nexus 1010 Virtual Services Appliance provides a hardware platform for the control plane of Cisco's virtual switch product. This improves virtua... Article
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IT job security fears over cloud computing? Network jobs still vital
As interest grows around cloud computing, networking pros may fear their jobs will become a casualty. But the cloud poses little threat to IT job security for network and systems admins who adapt. Article
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Cloud networking: Inter-networking data centers and connecting users
Cloud networks have a mission: connect a pool of resources that any user, anywhere can access without fail. Tip
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Virtualization certification guide for the networking pro
Virtualization training can be obtained through real-world experience, but networking pros find that virtualization certification programs can help them obtain new skills proactively and can differentiate them as job candidates. Guide
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SOS! Virtualization management tools needed for networking teams
Networking vendors are rushing to develop virtualization management tools to help networking teams that are struggling with network bottlenecking and security profile management in virtual environments. Slideshow
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Virtual switch standards: Let the fighting begin (again)
New virtual switch standards offer networking admins a way to reclaim visibility and management of virtual machines, but they could also intensify the struggle between data center and networking teams. Article
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New virtual server networking standards to offer network admins control
ProCurve and Cisco have proposed a new set of virtual server networking standards that will give network administrators the visibility and control they've lost to server teams by using virtual switches. Article