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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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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
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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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What network managers need to know about virtualization planning
Network managers need to consider more than server CPU utilization when planning for virtualization. These common misconceptions and tips show what project managers need to know before implementing a virtual environment in their enterprise network. Tip
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Virtual network switches add scalability to server virtualization
Cisco's Nexus 1000v and Arista's vEOS virtual switches manage virtual network connections within ESX host servers. While the switches aim to help network admins, system admins could use them to bypass the networking team altogether. Article
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Green data center networks: Smarter architecture, not expensive devices
When it comes to green data center design, most think of server and storage consolidation. But green networks, with improved port utilization, play an important role without requiring investment in expensive new devices. Tip
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Server virtualization standards may fix network management, security
The network security and network management challenges that arise with server virtualization would be more manageable with some industry standardization. Until vendors are willing to settle on some virtualization standard, network professionals will ... Article
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With virtual OS and virtual applications, who needs virtual machines?
Everyone is looking for a way to better use their server capacity, but server virtualization poses a whole new set of problems. So some IT experts are turning to virtual OS and virtual applications as an alternative to virtualized servers. Tip
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Virtualization Management at Interop; new focus for network managers
The addition this year of a Virtualization Management track at Interop signals the growing pervasiveness of virtual technologies in the data center. Since managing virtual environments can create new challenges for network managers, SearchNetworking ... Interview