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Virtualization basics for network professionals: PrepLogic training video
In this PrepLogic virtualization training video, learn virtualization basics for networking professionals, including various hypervisor architectures, factors that affect virtualization performance and network capacity planning for virtualization. Videos
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How to configure Virtual Switch Tagging for vSphere VLANs
Virtual Switch Tagging is the most commonly used method of 802.1Q VLAN tagging for VLANs for vSphere. In this tip, learn how to configure a switch for VLAN Switch Tagging. Tip
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vSphere VLAN: Understanding 802.1Q VLAN tagging
vSphere VLANs have requirements different from those of VLANs in physical environments because VMs are fluid and can't be assigned to one physical NIC. So 802.1Q VLAN tagging offers a new approach to configuring and managing VLANs in vSphere. Tip
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Will TRILL replace spanning tree protocol in data center networks?
The Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL) protocol is a pending IETF standard that could eliminate spanning tree protocol from standard data center network design. Vendors like Brocade are already staking their future on it. Article
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Data center networks and server virtualization: Who has a silver bullet?
Server virtualization has forced network vendors to reinvent the data center network. Everyone has his own vision of how to deliver a network that is optimized for virtual data centers. Enterprises should think twice about just going with their incum... Article
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Networking for virtualization: Virtual network switch problems abound
When it comes to networking for virtualization, every hypervisor comes with built-in switching, but virtual network switch problems abound, including the lack of traffic visibility and manageability. Tip
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Edge virtualization technologies solve virtual network switch woes
Virtual network switches have posed serious problems for networking pros, but network edge virtualization technologies, including distributed virtual switches, may be what makes manageability possible in networking for virtualization. Tip
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Cisco Nexus 1000v virtual network switch: Virtual network management
The Cisco Nexus 1000v distributed virtual switch gives network administrators more control in virtual network management. Previously, virtualization networking was controlled by server teams, which left network admins unable to view and manage networ... Tip
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Managing virtualization networking: Virtual network switch challenges
Managing virtualization networking is a real challenge for network admins since they often don't have control of virtual network switches and the traffic that runs inside servers. But there are some solutions by way of virtualization networking manag... Tip
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Interop Las Vegas 2010: Special news coverage
Keep up with what's happening at Interop Las Vegas 2010 in this conference coverage. Read about data center networks and convergence, networking for server virtualization, network virtualization, unified communications, wireless LAN and WAN performan... Special News Coverage