Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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OpenFlow
OpenFlow is a protocol that allows a server to tell network switches where to send packets. The packet-moving decisions are centralized, so that the network can be programmed independently of the individual switches and data center gear. Definition
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Wireless sniffing best practices using Wireshark
Wireless sniffing using Wireshark lets engineers troubleshoot poor performance and connectivity problems, as well as analyze traffic activity on the network. Book Chapter
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software-defined networking (SDN)
Software-defined networking (SDN) is an approach to networking in which control is decoupled from the physical infrastructure, allowing network administrators to support a network fabric across multi-vendor equipment. Definition
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Network Innovation Award: Enterasys remote network management
Enterasys Networks wins our Network Innovation Award for its remote network management suite that lets engineers manage networks using Facebook, Twitter and Salesforce.com. News
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Network performance testing considerations for a 40 GbE upgrade
Migrating to 40 GbE will require network performance testing that will take into consideration backplane throughput, jitter and the needs of an FCoE environment. Tip
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Will the DevOps movement simplify network automation?
Until now the DevOps movement has been lead by systems administrators, but now network engineers may find it also eases network automation and cloud orchestration. News
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Combining NetFlow and packet analysis boosts network visibility
Packet analysis may provide a deeper look into the network, but NetFlow analysis can offer a broader view. To achieve even better network visibility the two work best together. News
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Application performance management tools don't have to be disruptive
ExtraHop’s application performance management tools offer a simple and non-disruptive deployment on the systems being monitored, saving IT organizations time and money. Answer
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Network application performance monitoring reveals visibility issues
When conducting network application performance monitoring, network admins can face network application visibility issues due to increasingly complex and distributed networks. Answer
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Network-based application performance monitoring for better visibility
Network-based application performance monitoring differs from old approaches by examining network traffic passing through the data center in real-time to spot and solve issues. Answer