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Virtualization for disaster recovery offers flexibility
Utilizing virtualization for disaster recovery may solve issues quicker. One team tried disaster recovery with server virtualization to cut processes and increase productivity. Feature
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FCoE or iSCSI? Doesn’t matter! It’s about the Ethernet
Some question the path to network convergence - is it through FCoE or iSCSI? Either way, preparing the existing infrastructure will be key to a healthy network environment. News
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New cloud-based network labs from Juniper and Cisco a good start
Juniper's Junosphere and Cisco Learning Labs offer broader access to network gear firmware, but engineers want something they can run locally, much like illicit router emulator software. News
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Is OpenFlow networking bunk? What vendors don't want to discuss
OpenFlow networking may offer programmable switching in distributed networks, but there are drawbacks, including the fact that someone has to develop using the specification. Fast Packet
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OpenFlow specification emerges: Rise of the software-defined network
OpenFlow switches and networks were all the rage at Interop 2011, indicating the rise of the software-defined network. But what exactly does that mean? News
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HP switches, architecture launch: Revolution or market ploy?
HP FlexNetwork includes new campus HP switches, data center reference architecture and expanded management. Fast Packet blogger Ivan Pepelnjak hits the high points for users. Fast Packet
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Interop 2011 keynotes: Where's the networking beef?
Interop Las Vegas 2011 keynotes were heavy on cloud talk, but light on what counts for engineers: beefy networking news. HP and Citrix brought a little nutrition to the table. Fast Packet
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Interop 2011: Juniper data center fabric changes the network paradigm
At Interop Las Vegas 2011, Juniper data center chief David Yen will explain the six elements of a real network fabric (and how some networking vendors offer imposters). News
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Data center networks: Virtualization and convergence drive change
Managers of data center networks have many options to consider when designing a high performance network. Read about virtual cluster switching, flat networks and virtualization security. Network Evolution Ezine
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Network disaster recovery planning guide: Best practices
This network disaster recovery planning guide provides essentials for protecting a network in the event of a disaster and offers knowledge necessary to execute a successful plan. Tutorial