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How to configure Virtual Switch Tagging for vSphere VLANs
Virtual Switch Tagging is the most commonly used method of 802.1Q VLAN tagging for VLANs for vSphere. In this tip, learn how to configure a switch for VLAN Switch Tagging. Tip
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vSphere VLAN: Understanding 802.1Q VLAN tagging
vSphere VLANs have requirements different from those of VLANs in physical environments because VMs are fluid and can't be assigned to one physical NIC. So 802.1Q VLAN tagging offers a new approach to configuring and managing VLANs in vSphere. Tip
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Data center networks and server virtualization: Who has a silver bullet?
Server virtualization has forced network vendors to reinvent the data center network. Everyone has his own vision of how to deliver a network that is optimized for virtual data centers. Enterprises should think twice about just going with their incum... Article
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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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Edge virtualization technologies solve virtual network switch woes
Virtual network switches have posed serious problems for networking pros, but network edge virtualization technologies, including distributed virtual switches, may be what makes manageability possible in networking for virtualization. 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