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New skills emerge for network engineering and administration careers
Network engineering careers and network administration careers aren't what they used to be. Networking professionals aren't just moving packets and enabling IP access, they're expected to deliver reliable applications and services. This has created a... Article | 18 Jun 2009
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Cloud computing networks: Preparing for the future
Despite all the hype, enterprises are adopting cloud computing today. Network administrators must strategize differently and make certain changes in order to deliver the cloud computing networks that enterprises will demand from them. Article | 03 Jun 2009
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Turning around a bad network: What to do when you inherit one
A bad network is something no one wants to take over, whether stepping into a new job or inheriting one through a merger or acquisition. But once you own it, you need to fix it. The first steps to turning it around are discovering what you have while... Article | 29 Jan 2009
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Cisco expands Nexus data center switch line with eye on virtualization
With the launch of two new Nexus switches, a top-of-rack network fabric extender and an upgrade to the Catalyst 6500, Cisco Systems furthers its push to dominate data centers that have large-scale deployments of server virtualization. Article | 28 Jan 2009
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Saving money with used network hardware: Tricky but doable
Buying used network hardware is a good way to save some money and to extend the life of your infrastructure, but it's tricky. It can sour your relationships with your key vendors, and finding good support for the equipment is a challenge. But the rig... Article | 08 Jan 2009
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During a recession, align the network with business priorities
During the recession, network managers should align the network with corporate goals to survive budget cuts. At the Gartner Enterprise Networking and Communications Summit, an analyst lays out a blueprint for success. Article | 18 Nov 2008
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Building a network from scratch in Baghdad
Former Raytheon contractor Dana Beausoleil helped build the first network in postwar Iraq. He explains how he used WhatsUp Gold from IPswitch to help get a network of Cisco switches and Dell servers up and running in the harshest of environments. Article | 15 Oct 2008
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Cisco's push for convergence will broaden the role of network pros
Cisco's newest senior vice president says network convergence will lead to some new -- and challenging -- places. Article | 09 Oct 2008
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TCO calculations can fall short when budgeting network expenses
Networking professionals often miscalculate or misuse total cost of ownership (TCO) metrics, causing frustration while delivering little real value. Forrester Research is suggesting alternative techniques. Article | 09 Sep 2008
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Next-generation enterprise networks: Links to telecom carriers grow stronger
As the needs of next-generation enterprise networks become clearer, networking vendors and telecom carriers look toward common solutions. Article | 28 Aug 2008