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40 Gigabit Ethernet in data center networks: Migration best practices
Next year 40 Gigabit Ethernet migration will begin in earnest. Learn how to introduce the technology to your data center network. Feature
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IPv4 to IPv6 migration: Test your knowledge for a smooth transition
Test your knowledge of IPv4 to IPv6 migration by viewing this video and taking the quiz that follows. Explore the requirements for IPv6 and potentially win a prize. Quiz
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Enterprise network testing: Best practices for developing a test lab
Enterprise network testing can minimize IT service outages, yet developing a test lab can bring up various issues. Knowing best practices for running a test facility is imperative. Book Chapter
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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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A stackable switch brings value to the wiring closet
A fixed configuration, stackable switch can offer a lower price per port over its modular counterparts. Feature
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Cisco ASA and BGP peering problems: Command line tips
If you run into BGP peering problems because of a Cisco ASA or PIX firewallin the middle, there are a few simple command line fixes that will quickly solve the problem. Fast Packet blogger Brandon Carroll explains. Fast Packet
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CCNA quiz: Test your skills from routing configuration to VLANs
In this CCNA quiz, you can test yourself on a number of skills found in the CCNA certification study guide, ranging from Cisco IOS router configuration to setting up VLANs with Cisco switches and monitoring spanning tree protocol operation. Quiz
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Wireshark filter tutorial: A Wireshark guide from Laura Chappell
This Wireshark guide from Laura Chappell examines the open source network monitoring tool and its many uses. Use this Wireshark filter tutorial to find out what the network analyzer can do for your network. Guide
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Extreme Networks 40 Gigabit Ethernet: Another hat in the ring
Extreme Networks' 40 Gigabit Ethernet debut at Interop has the company promising customers they can update using their existing equipment. The Extreme Networks 40 Gigabit Ethernet approach adds 40 Gigabit Ethernet connections to existing stackable sw... Slideshow
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Avaya core switch: Nortel's data business continued
The new Avaya core switch carries out Nortel's data business legacy outpacing older models. The new Avaya core switch also integrates wired and wireless networks, and aims to integrate the core and the edge. Slideshow
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Getting answers on HP OpenFlow and the HP 12500 data center switch
At Interop 2012 we uncovered the latest on the HP 12500 switch and learned what the HP OpenFlow strategy is really about. FAST PACKET | 11 May 2012
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Application-aware networking flies under radar at Interop 2012
At Interop 2012, clear signs emerge that application-aware networking is becoming a reality. Fast Packet | 10 May 2012
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Interop 2012: OpenFlow grows up, Google gets networks, Huawei debuts
News Director Shamus McGillicuddy previews what he'll be tracking at Interop 2012: Software-defined networking a year older and wiser, BYOD madness and Huawei blitzes America. FastPacket | 04 May 2012
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Network Innovation Award: Juniper QFabric advances network fabric
Juniper QFabric, SearchNetworking's Network Innovation Award winner, enables a flat architecture, any-to-any connectivity and management of thousands of ports as one switch. News | 04 May 2012
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Cisco software-defined networking: OpenFlow alone 'will not cut it'
OpenFlow will play a tiny role in the Cisco software-defined networking strategy, which will focus on making existing Cisco networks programmable. OpenFlow supporters are wary. News | 20 Apr 2012
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Arista FPGA switch could revolutionize Layer 4-7 network services
With its embedded field-programmable gate array, Arista's new switch may resonate beyond the latency-phobic government and financial sectors and transform Layer 4-7 services. News | 18 Apr 2012
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Three reasons campus LAN innovation still matters
The campus LAN may not seem as exciting as the data center network, but mobility and desktop virtualization alone have placed a whole demand for LAN QoS and baked in security. Fast Packet | 28 Mar 2012
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Alcatel-Lucent enterprise chief on pushing into North America
In this Q&A, Alcatel-Lucent enterprise division president Michel Emelianoff explains how his company will win over North America customers. Q&A | 15 Mar 2012
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Brocade HyperEdge: Manage a campus network as one giant switch stack
Brocade is previewing HyperEdge, a management layer technology that allows network managers to administer an entire campus network like they would manage a switch stack. News | 07 Mar 2012
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Building a Cisco data center network core? Don't get fancy
Cisco has lots of data center network choices. Maybe even too many. Blogger Greg Ferro finds that bypassing the Nexus 7000 and Catalyst 6500 on the network core worked just fine. Fast Packet | 06 Mar 2012
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vSphere networking tools: Gaining control of virtualization
Growing server virtualization environments require engineers to learn vSphere networking intricacies, including vSwitch architecture and new CLI strategies. Tip
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Implementing Cisco Nexus 5500 as a core switch: Design considerations
The Cisco Nexus 5500 may be a better replacement for the Catalyst 6500 as a network core switch than the Nexus 7000, but there are design challenges to consider before investing. Tip
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Cisco Nexus 5500: A viable core switch for the midsized enterprise?
As virtualization and new storage arrays place greater demand on the network, engineers may find that the Cisco Nexus 5500 is a better core switch than the Cisco Catalyst 6509. Tip
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Network access security challenges: Mobility requires new strategies
With employees accessing core applications on personal devices, engineers are facing new network access security challenges that require intelligence on all components. Tip
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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
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How to optimize Ethernet for data center networks
It will take time for super-fast data center Ethernet technologies to evolve, so managers of data center networks must optimize existing Ethernet through a series of strategies that range from choosing very large switches to isolating storage network... Tip
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Choosing an edge switch: What to consider before you invest
Choosing an edge switch means considering a host of edge switch features that range from advanced security like IPS and malware-scanning to wireless LAN features like integrated access points and Power over Ethernet Plus. Tip
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Configuring LAN edge switches for network access authentication
Intelligent edge switches can play a role in network access authentication, but these functions are often overlooked. Tip
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Secure Cisco routers against IOS flaw attack
Learn how to secure Cisco routers against the recently announced Cisco IOS flaw, which could be exploited by hackers. Find out how to determine which routers are affected and ways to protect yourself from this vulnerability, including steps to disabl... Tip
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How routers work
Routers are essential to carrying network traffic, but how do they work? In this tip, you'll get perspective on how routing fits into the OSI model. You'll also learn how routers use routing tables to direct IP packets, find the best route to a desti... Tip
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Blade server switches may ease density problems in the network
When trying to remove density in the network, using blade server switches may help solve the problem, as well as offer latency advantages. Expert Carrie Higbie weighs in. Answer
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Will 10GBASE-T switches eliminate copper cabling?
Is the rise of 10GBASE-T switches the end of using a copper cabling system in the network? Data Infrastructure expert, Carrie Higbie provides an answer. Answer
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Cisco switch configuration for a Cisco 3560 switch
Get configuration guidelines for a Cisco 3560 switch in this expert response. Answer
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How to compare Cisco vs. HP switches
There's been a lot of talk recently about Cisco vs. HP switches. Read this comparison to help you choose the best networking switch. Answer
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Top-of-rack switches growth: Demise of copper structured cabling?
A push for top-of-rack switches in the data center may bring questions about the demise of copper structured cabling to surface. Expert Carrie Higbie puts these concerns to rest. Answer
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Network testing strategies for the enterprise: Meet the experts
SearchNetworking.com’s new experts, Tom Kunath and Andy Sholomon, discuss network testing strategies for the enterprise at Cisco Live 2011. Answer
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Linking an unmanaged switch and DHCP server
Unmanaged Linksys switches don't know where to send BootP and DHCP requests. Find out what to do to fix the problem of unmanaged switches and DHCP servers. Ask the Expert
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What is network infrastructure and what is a hybrid network?
Learn specific networking terms to help setup and choose a specific type of network infrastructure from a single proprietary company or a hybrid of vendors, from our expert Tessa Parmenter. Ask the Expert
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What preventative maintenance procedures for network equipment exist?
Learn the best practices for monitoring and maintaining your Cisco IP equipment based on potential fault and performance management best practices, from our expert Lindi Horton. Ask the Expert
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Can wireless adapters operate as client access points to make SoftAPs?
Learn how to simultaneously use two separate wireless adapters to connect to an access point and route or bridge traffic through the two adapters, from our expert Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert
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smart grid sensor
A smart grid sensor is a small, lightweight node that serves as a detection station in a sensor network. Definition
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smart meter
A smart meter is an Internet-capable device that measures energy, water or natural gas consumption of a building or home. Definition
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customer premises equipment (CPE)
Customer premises equipment (CPE) is telephone or other service provider equipment that is located on the customer's premises (physical location) rather than on the provider's premises or in between. Definition
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port interface card (PIC)
A port interface card (PIC) is a computer circuit board that provides multiple, diverse interfaces for connections to external networks. In effect, a PIC is an enhanced network interface card (NIC)... (Continued) Definition
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flow routing
Flow routing is a network routing technology that takes variations in the flow of data into account to increase routing efficiency... (Continued) Definition
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fiber jumper
A fiber jumper, sometimes called a fiber patch cord is a length of fiber cabling fitted with LC, SC, MTRJ or ST connectors at each end... (Continued) Definition
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patch cord
A patch cord is a length of cable, with connectors on the ends, that is used to connect an end device to something else, such as a power source. Definition
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logical router
A logical router is a configured partition of a traditional network hardware, or "physical," router. Definition
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hardware load-balancing device (HLD)
A hardware load-balancing device (HLD), also known as a layer 4-7 router, is a physical unit that directs computers to individual servers in a network, based on factors such as server processor utilization, the number of connections to a server, or t... Definition
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core router
A core router is a router that forwards packets to computer hosts within a network (but not between networks). Definition
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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
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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
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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
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Getting answers on HP OpenFlow and the HP 12500 data center switch
At Interop 2012 we uncovered the latest on the HP 12500 switch and learned what the HP OpenFlow strategy is really about. FAST PACKET
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Application-aware networking flies under radar at Interop 2012
At Interop 2012, clear signs emerge that application-aware networking is becoming a reality. Fast Packet
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Interop 2012: OpenFlow grows up, Google gets networks, Huawei debuts
News Director Shamus McGillicuddy previews what he'll be tracking at Interop 2012: Software-defined networking a year older and wiser, BYOD madness and Huawei blitzes America. FastPacket
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Network Innovation Award: Juniper QFabric advances network fabric
Juniper QFabric, SearchNetworking's Network Innovation Award winner, enables a flat architecture, any-to-any connectivity and management of thousands of ports as one switch. News
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vSphere networking tools: Gaining control of virtualization
Growing server virtualization environments require engineers to learn vSphere networking intricacies, including vSwitch architecture and new CLI strategies. Tip
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Cisco software-defined networking: OpenFlow alone 'will not cut it'
OpenFlow will play a tiny role in the Cisco software-defined networking strategy, which will focus on making existing Cisco networks programmable. OpenFlow supporters are wary. News
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Arista FPGA switch could revolutionize Layer 4-7 network services
With its embedded field-programmable gate array, Arista's new switch may resonate beyond the latency-phobic government and financial sectors and transform Layer 4-7 services. News
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Three reasons campus LAN innovation still matters
The campus LAN may not seem as exciting as the data center network, but mobility and desktop virtualization alone have placed a whole demand for LAN QoS and baked in security. Fast Packet
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Implementing Cisco Nexus 5500 as a core switch: Design considerations
The Cisco Nexus 5500 may be a better replacement for the Catalyst 6500 as a network core switch than the Nexus 7000, but there are design challenges to consider before investing. Tip
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Cisco Nexus 5500: A viable core switch for the midsized enterprise?
As virtualization and new storage arrays place greater demand on the network, engineers may find that the Cisco Nexus 5500 is a better core switch than the Cisco Catalyst 6509. Tip
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