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VXLAN standard primer: Extended VLANs, long-distance VM migration
The VXLAN standard aims to solve the long-distance VM migration dilemma by enabling extended VLANs across geographically dispersed data centers for a multi-tenant cloud network. Tip
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Mortgage lender taps HP TippingPoint for virtualization security
One mortgage firm installed HP TippingPoint vController to extend the virtualization security capabilities of its intrusion protection system. News
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The real cause of VM stall? Lack of trust in performance management
Of the top five virtualization problems, VM stall ranks No. 4, according to blogger Josh Stephens. The problem is VM stall is more of a human problem than a technical one. Fast Packet
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vSwitch architecture best practices
vSwitch architecture varies depending on the type of traffic being managed and how many physical NICs are connected. Learn these best practices. Tip
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vSphere vSwitch primer: Design considerations
It takes the right kind of vSphere vSwitch design to implement segmentation for traffic manageability, security, redundancy and failover in a virtual environment. Tip
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High-availability virtualization networking is a fallacy
High-availability virtualization tools promise to monitor virtual machines and automatically restart them when there's a failure, but lots of problems ensue. Fast Packet
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Virtualization security challenges are plentiful: What's the answer?
The network plays a role in addressing virtualization security challenges, but typical firewalls are not necessarily part of the solution. Tip
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Cisco Live 2011: More than the Nexus 7009?
At Cisco Live 2011, engineers hope for the launch of the Nexus 7009, a smaller, cheaper, speedy switch that can replace the 6500.But will that be enough to soften Cisco's troubles? News
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How to connect virtual environments to DMZ network architecture
Connecting virtualized environments to DMZ network architecture creates new challenges. Network managers must learn new design methodologies to protect virtual traffic in the DMZ. Tip
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Best practices for connecting virtualization hosts to DMZ networks
DMZ networks can be used to protect virtualization hosts, but best practices must be considered, including combing virtual and physical firewalls and locking down virtual switches. Tip