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  • 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)  Definition

  • New Cisco 8-port switch series simplifies campus network design

    Cisco's new line of Catalyst C-Series switches promise to simplify campus network design. The 8-port switches offer advanced management and security features beyond the wiring closet.  News

  • vCloud and VEPA both fail in virtualization networking

    vCloud and VEPA both fail to address the problem with networking for virtualization. The goal of network-aware virtualization is to enable a flat Layer 2 network and networking functions within the virtualized environment, but neither approach enable...  Fast Packet

  • Multi-vendor networks more prominent than ever

    With HP Networking and Juniper showing Cisco legitimate competition, multi-vendor networks are increasingly a key element for network vendor management best practices.  News

  • Cisco Borderless Networks: Complete solution or marketing hype?

    Cisco's Borderless Networks strategy promises customers a new paradigm for supporting enterprise mobility and ensuring mobile network security. However, network engineers are struggling to understand how a seemingly disparate collection of products f...  Article

  • Network automation overview

    Network automation in its many forms is fast becoming a requirement for ever-more complex enterprise networks. Automatically processing configuration changes in a consistent manner will take the load off the network administrator, reduce downtime and...  Primer

  • Dynamic core network services: DNS and DHCP for virtualization

    Without dynamic core network services, virtualization will be stalled. Dynamic DNS and DHCP, as well as IPAM, are necessary to manage the constantly changing addresses and configuration in a virtualized environment.  Tip

  • Data center interconnect using VPLS

    Virtual private LAN services offer an alternative to traditional WAN links and solve enterprise data center interconnect problems. VPLS also opens the door to new data center network management strategies.  Primer

  • Using cheap network switches from commodity vendors in your LAN

    Cheap network switches from commodity vendors that use commercially available silicon can help you save money in your LAN network design when budgets are tight. Some networking pros are considering these low-cost vendors as a viable alternative to pr...  Article

  • Cisco Live 2010: Remember, you're a core networking provider!

    At Cisco Live 2010, the company will tout a converged Cisco data center strategy, telepresence and collaboration, but network engineers want to know why they can't get a hold of a basic firewall. Engineers are demanding Cisco focus on routing, switch...  Article

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