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  • Force10 Networks lays out 40 Gigabit Ethernet switching roadmap

    Force10 Networks says the future of the data center is in 40 Gigabit Ethernet switching products. So at Interop Las Vegas 2010, Force10 Networks is launching its 40 Gigabit Ethernet product roadmap -- and a speed war. Never mind that it'll be a while...  Slideshow

  • Interop Las Vegas 2010: Five hot Interop products

    At Interop Las Vegas 2010, networking vendors will announce some of their biggest product launches of the year. This year, 40 Gigabit Ethernet switching takes center stage in the line-up of hot Interop products. Other Interop products include more 10...  Slideshow

  • Interop Las Vegas 2010: Special news coverage

    Keep up with what's happening at Interop Las Vegas 2010 in this conference coverage. Read about data center networks and convergence, networking for server virtualization, network virtualization, unified communications, wireless LAN and WAN performan...  Special News Coverage

  • IP network design guide: Managing an IP-based network

    Network design underlies the performance of your enterprise IP network. This four part guide by Cormac Long offers you a comprehensive roadmap to designing IP-based networks, from the basic principles involved to the more complex finishing touches.  Learning Guide

  • 2010 predictions: What IT trend affects network project management?

    Network project management expert Carrie Higbie gives her 2010 prediction in this podcast. Learn what IT trend will affect networking infrastructure and project managers this year.  Slideshow

  • 2010 predictions: What routing/switching trend will affect networking?

    Our routing and switching expert defines IT trends networking pros in design and architecture should be asking for their businesses in this 2010 predictions piece.  Slideshow

  • Cloud computing networks: Architecture goes flat?

    Vendors went wild marketing cloud computing network components and flat architecture in 2009, expecting enterprise hybrid cloud services to take off at rapid pace in coming years.  Slideshow

  • The essential guide for upgrading your network

    This e-book explores the challenges, best practices and technologies for responding to the shortcomings of today's network, as well as future-proofing for tomorrow's challenges.  E-Book

  • Network evaluation and roadmap

    This chapter shows you how to perform an impact analysis to evaluate bandwidth and processing needs and develop a roadmap for an architecture that will fulfill your requirements.  E-Book

  • Virtualization and the network a hot topic at Interop

    Virtualization is a hot topic among server guys and data center managers who are looking to reduce hardware spending and power consumption and to increase flexibility and agility in the data center. But this hot technology poses challenges to enterpr...  Interop Las Vegas 2008 ex

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  • shortest path bridging

    Shortest path bridging, or 802.1aq, is the IEEE’s specification for enabling multi-pathing in the data center. Shortest path bridging is similar conceptually to its IETF counterpart, Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL).  Definition

  • logical network

    A logical network is one that appears to the user as a single, separate entity although it might in fact be either just a part of a larger network or an entity connecting multiple networks. A logical network is defined by its IP addressing scheme.  Word

  • loose coupling

    Loose coupling is a method of interconnecting the components in a system or network so that those components, also called elements, depend on each other to the least extent practicable... (Continued)  Word

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  • master/slave

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  • daisy chain

    A daisy chain is an interconnection of computer devices, peripherals, or network nodes in series, one after another. It is the computer equivalent of a series electrical circuit.  Word

  • forest-and-tree model

    The forest-and-tree model is a logical structure for interconnecting multiple network domains in Windows 2000 and later operating systems.  Word

  • Broadband over Power Line (BPL)

    Broadband over Power Line (BPL) is a technology that allows Internet data to be transmitted over utility power lines.  Word

  • mesh network

    A mesh network is a local area network (LAN) that employs one of two connection arrangements, full mesh topology or partial mesh topology.  Word

  • bus network

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  • Enterprise network testing: What engineers overlook

    For reliable enterprise network testing, network engineers must test entire architectures as opposed to specific points on the network.  Video

  • Enterprise network testing: What engineers forget to do

    For reliable enterprise network testing, network engineers must test entire architectures as opposed to specific points on the network.  Video

  • Cisco CEO John Chambers promises to streamline

    At Cisco Live 2011, Cisco CEO John Chambers promised to bring the company back to its core competency and streamline operations.  Video

  • Tips to secure your network against data theft

    If you're looking for a new take on network security, listen to our three-part podcast series on preventing data theft and leakage with Christopher Burgess, author of the recent book, "Secrets Stolen, Fortunes Lost: Preventing Intellectual Property T...  Podcast

  • Power over Ethernet podcast

    This podcast discusses the emergence of Power over Ethernet and its many benefits to enterprise networks. Is the technology ready yet for mainstream adoption? Is it ready yet for your network? Let's find out…  Podcast

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