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Hybrid Cloud networking falls short, but not for long
As if network management isn’t hard enough, now engineers must find ways to manage physical networks, virtual networks and SDN environments. In this edition of Network Evolution, we’ll explore strategies to manage across physical and virtual n... E-Zine
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The new network: SDN gets real
As the software-defined networking (SDN) hype is replaced by real products, this edition of The New Network will look at the current state of SDN testing, development and deployment, as well as how SND and data center network fabrics complement each ... E-Zine
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Are SDN solutions the answer to private cloud bottlenecks?
Networks are bottlenecks in the private cloud. Server and storage technologies have evolved into pooled resources that cloud administrators can spin up on the fly, but networks remain far too manual. To be more agile, networks must be virtualized, an... E-Zine
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Data center fabric wars
Check out the August edition of the Network Evolution E-Zine to read about the battle of network fabric vs. software-defined networking (SDN), and learn whether these technologies are competitive or complementary. You'll also learn about deep packet ... E-Zine
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Network security in a world of mobile workers
In this edition of Network Evolution E-zine, we explore how VDI is solving many bring-your-own-device (BYOD) challenges, and provide examples of how this strategy has seen success within industries including retail, healthcare and finance. Also insid... E-Zine
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Desktop virtualization strategies for network managers
Do you need to get up to speed on the latest desktop virtualization strategies? In this handbook, uncover the issues and problems that desktop virtualization and VDI can present to the network, and how you can prepare your network for these changes s... E-Handbook
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How networks are adapting to virtualization
This Network Evolution E-Zine discusses the ins and outs of virtualization and provides insight into how today’s networks are adapting. Uncover information focusing on systems vs. networking at the virtual edge and network diagnostics that can see th... E-Zine
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Network Innovation competition: Riverbed Cascade 10.0
Riverbed Technology is the April recipient of SearchNetworking's award for creating its quality performance management application. Feature
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How virtual switching integrates the network edge
Learn how a cloud provider and a collocation center use virtual switching to integrate physical and virtual networks. Feature
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Overlays may be the best path forward for networking
Vendors VMware, Big Switch, Cisco, and others are working to come up with the ‘winning’ overlay approach to creating virtual network abstractions. Feature
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Integrating physical and virtual networks: Virtual switching tactics
In order to make networks flexible enough to support cloud orchestration, engineers will have to bridge physical and virtual networks. Feature
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Trends in networking 2012: Top ten Fast Packets
These top ten Fast Packets from SearchNetworking.com contributors and editors reflect on the most conversation-worthy networking trends in 2012. Feature
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Cisco network virtualization acquisition: What about VXLAN?
The acquisition of vCider could mean a new Cisco network virtualization strategy. But could it also make VXLAN and NVGRE irrelevant network overlay protocols? Feature
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IBM DOVE: Big Blue enters the network virtualization battleground
Look out Nicira and Big Switch, IBM is developing a network virtualization strategy that relies on its own virtual network overlay technology. Feature
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With network fabrics, choosing a vendor means commitment
Can incompatible fabrics be good for data center networking? Feature
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Data center network fabrics vs. software – defined fabrics
Are data center fabrics and software defined networks competitive or complementary technologies? Feature
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Networking for BYOD: No single solution
An architecture firm IT manager finds himself mitigating the risks of BYOD after he realizes there is no easy answer to managing and securing personal devices on the network. Feature
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Networking blogs: VMware home lab tips; reading BI, analytics market
This week, networking bloggers give tips for building a VMware home lab and discuss what Teradata's disappointing Q1 might indicate for the BI market. News | 09 May 2013
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Blog roundup: Approaching BYO Wi-Fi hotspot trend, packet capture tips
In this week's blog roundup, read about the risks and benefits of the BYO access point trend and get advice for timing packet capture. Fast Packet | 24 Apr 2013
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Networking blogs: Hybrid OpenFlow tips, Meraki Wi-Fi details unveiled
Networking bloggers offer advice for using the normal forwarding action in hybrid OpenFlow, and analyze fresh details on Meraki Wi-Fi infrastructure. Fast Packet | 07 Mar 2013
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ONF fees block engineers from contributing to the OpenFlow protocol
Many engineers can't contribute to OpenFlow protocol development because they can't afford the Open Networking Foundation's $30,000 membership fee. News | 18 Feb 2013
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What makes SDN and network virtualization matter? Campus network apps
SDN and network virtualization are touted as data center technologies, but they won't take off at the average enterprise until campus LAN apps emerge. Fast Packet | 08 Feb 2013
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Network Innovation Award: Big Switch's OpenFlow SDN architecture
Big Switch's OpenFlow SDN architecture, which includes a controller, network virtualization app and monitoring tool, won the Network Innovation Award. News | 06 Feb 2013
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Cisco boosts cloud networking with Nexus 6000, 1000v InterCloud
Cisco launched the Nexus 6000 for leaf-spine networks, its SDN controller and the Nexus 1000v InterCloud for connecting multiple clouds. News | 05 Feb 2013
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Networking blog roundup: Peek at VMware-Nicira network virtualization
In this networking blog roundup bloggers discuss VMware-Nicira network virtualization, the impact of the Open Compute project and their hopes for VDI. Fast packet | 04 Feb 2013
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Can OpenFlow research be truly open when it's vendor-funded?
When universities work with vendors on OpenFlow research they sign vendor non-disclosure agreements. Does that hamper research and collaboration? Fast Packet | 21 Jan 2013
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OpenFlow SDN 'prematurely productized', Brocade exec says
Centralized OpenFlow controllers are not the only paths to SDN, Brocade's service provider CTO said at the Techs in Paradise conference this week. Fast packet | 18 Jan 2013
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When NOT to Opt for Network as a Service
In this tip, networking expert Tom Nolle discusses how to determine when Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is not the best option for your organization. Tip
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How to make Network as a Service a real option
Networking as a Service may be the future of networking, but virtual network overlay and device-based NaaS has challenges to solve first. Tip
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OpenStack vs. CloudStack: What's the best approach?
When it comes to OpenStack vs. CloudStack, IT managers need to understand the difference between the open source cloud-computing management architectures. Expert Tip
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Voice virtualization: Early look, mitigation and network preparation
Enterprises that want to save money with a combined VoIP and virtualization deployment would be wise to consider these tips on voice virtualization. Tip
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Floodlight primer: An OpenFlow controller
In software-defined networks, engineers use Floodlight controllers to manage physical and virtual devices -- and each traffic flow running between them. Expert Tip
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VXLAN monitoring: How to gain virtual network overlay visibility
Network pros need VXLAN monitoring tools for new network overlays. Until these tools arrive, they'll have to adapt existing monitoring strategies. Tip
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Five challenges in private cloud networking
To achieve application performance in private cloud networking, cloud networks must tackle dynamic address mapping and access security, creating several network challenges. Tip
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Implementing cloud computing architecture: A holistic overview
Building a cloud computing architecture that enhances worker productivity and provides cost management means re-evaluating the network as a whole. Tip
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Agile cloud networks are key to application performance and access
It takes agile cloud networks, integration of public and private clouds and QoS management to ensure seamless application access and performance. Tip
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Are application signatures the new firewall-rules bloat?
We've all heard of firewall-rules bloat, but the problem could get worse considering all of the application signatures that must be maintained in next-generation firewalls. Tip
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SDN controller (software-defined networking controller)
An SDN controller is an application in software-defined networking (SDN) that manages flow control to enable intelligent networking. SDN controllers are based on protocols, such as OpenFlow, that allow servers to tell switches where to send packets. Definition
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Veronica
Veronica is a program that allowed you to search the files of the Internet's Gopher servers for a particular search string. Definition
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Podcast: SDN and OpenFlow pitfalls and potential at TIP 2013
Executive editor Rivka Gewirtz Little reports live from Honolulu, where the latest news about SDN and OpenFlow creates buzz among TIP attendees. Podcast
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Networking 2012: Top ten news stories of the year
The top ten networking news stories of 2012 reflect the tectonic shift in network technology, including software-defined networking and BYOD Wi-Fi. News
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Software-defined network technology interest now, future investment
Survey trends reveal IT professionals have interest in software-defined network technology but are not ready to bring the technology to primetime. Slideshow
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Understand WAN virtualization deployment, maintenance
In this podcast, Victor Moreno, author of “Network Virtualization,” explains the basics of WAN virtualization, including its importance, preparations and challenges. Podcast
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Networking blogs: VMware home lab tips; reading BI, analytics market
This week, networking bloggers give tips for building a VMware home lab and discuss what Teradata's disappointing Q1 might indicate for the BI market. News
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Network Innovation competition: Riverbed Cascade 10.0
Riverbed Technology is the April recipient of SearchNetworking's award for creating its quality performance management application. Feature
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When NOT to Opt for Network as a Service
In this tip, networking expert Tom Nolle discusses how to determine when Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is not the best option for your organization. Tip
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How to make Network as a Service a real option
Networking as a Service may be the future of networking, but virtual network overlay and device-based NaaS has challenges to solve first. Tip
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Blog roundup: Approaching BYO Wi-Fi hotspot trend, packet capture tips
In this week's blog roundup, read about the risks and benefits of the BYO access point trend and get advice for timing packet capture. Fast Packet
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OpenStack vs. CloudStack: What's the best approach?
When it comes to OpenStack vs. CloudStack, IT managers need to understand the difference between the open source cloud-computing management architectures. Expert Tip
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How virtual switching integrates the network edge
Learn how a cloud provider and a collocation center use virtual switching to integrate physical and virtual networks. Feature
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Overlays may be the best path forward for networking
Vendors VMware, Big Switch, Cisco, and others are working to come up with the ‘winning’ overlay approach to creating virtual network abstractions. Feature
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Integrating physical and virtual networks: Virtual switching tactics
In order to make networks flexible enough to support cloud orchestration, engineers will have to bridge physical and virtual networks. Feature
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Hybrid Cloud networking falls short, but not for long
As if network management isn’t hard enough, now engineers must find ways to manage physical networks, virtual networks and SDN environments. In this edition of Network Evolution, we’ll explore strategies to manage across physical and virtual n... E-Zine
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About Network Virtualization Implementation
Network virtualization implementation involves virtual instances of network components such as virtual switches (vSwitches) and virtual NICs that are used alongside network virtualization software to better manage a server virtualization environment and enable cloud networks. In this section, you will learn about network virtualization and network control software that is used to create private VLANs, as well as distributed virtual switching and other forms of network virtualization strategies.