Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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New data center network management concerns arise: Are you prepared?
In a world where data centers are denser and heavily virtualized, network management can take on a life of its own. Are you prepared? Fast Packet
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Combining network configuration and IP address management tools
A large convention center and hotel dumped unwieldy spreadsheets and whiteboards to adopt network configuration management and IP address management tools. With NCM and IPAM, the networking team was able to support the ever-evolving needs of conventi... News
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Cisco, Juniper acquire virtual network automation and security vendors
Virtual server network automation and security are increasingly important to enterprises. Juniper and Cisco beefed up their virtual server networking capabilities in recent days with acquisitions of LineSider and Altor. News
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NetFlow v9 is powerful, so why isn’t anyone using it?
NetFlow v9 has been around for a few years and is far more powerful than previous versions of the protocol, but few people are using it. NetFlow collector and analyzer vendors and networking pros are still learning how to work with the technology, wh... News
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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
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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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Implementing networked enterprise energy management systems
Building an IP-based enterprise energy management system can bring an organization's power, heating and cooling systems into the network fold, but implementing that system will require coordination between the network and facilities management teams ... Feature
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Enterprise energy management networks
Enterprises are implementing IP-based energy management networks that can monitor and manage energy use across building facilities and IT resources alike. Network admins must learn enterprise energy management systems quickly. Primer
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Mobile network management smartphone apps for on-the-go engineers
Mobile network management software via smartphone apps and mobile browser optimization allows network engineers to be on-call without having to carry a laptop on vacation. Article
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Using network flow analysis to improve troubleshooting and performance
Using the network flow monitoring and network flow analysis capabilities of Stealthwatch, a regional blood center improved overall network troubleshooting, performance and reliability. Article