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Unraveling the secrets of converged storage networks
This edition of Network Evolution E-Zine goes in depth and unravels the secrets of converged storage networks. Learn if virtualization can in fact improve your disaster recovery and check out a Q&A with the pros on connectivity before network converg... E-Zine
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Navigating the road to flatter, converged data center networks
IT professionals explore the process of building converged data center networks based on expectations of vendors’ promises, as well as their reservations, the benefits and technicalities of this technology. Tech Watch
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LAN disaster recovery planning
Local area network disaster recovery planning may seem simpler than data center recovery planning, but it is still full of surprises. Network admins must know the location and configuration of all components on the LAN and minimize single points of f... Primer
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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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SAN QoS: Applying TCP/IP traffic shaping to iSCSI
As enterprises move to centralized storage systems, SAN QoS has become a serious issue. Now they may be able to ensure iSCSI performance by applying TCP/IP traffic shaping measures to iSCSI SAN. Research Report
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Data center network convergence? Not yet, but worth the conversation
At the Interop New York 2010 conference, data center network convergence strategies will be discussed, but users aren't yet ready to invest or even choose which data center network convergence strategy they believe in. Slideshow
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Interop New York: Flat networks and the end of spanning tree
The move to flat networks and away from spanning tree will continue at Interop New York where each networking vendor will try to convince users that their specific technology is the best for a dynamic cloud environment. Slideshow
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I/O Virtualization and Converged I/O: Understanding the basics
I/O virtualization and converged I/O are crucial to enabling converged data center networks and avoiding the bottlenecking that arises in virtualized environments. In this primer, learn about I/O virtualization appliances and software, as well as str... Primer
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Cloud computing network primer
Cloud computing network architecture is moving toward a flat, leaf-spine topology, enabling reduced latency and balancing bandwidth, providing any-to-any connectivity within and between servers. Learn more in this primer. Primer
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Storage certification guide for networking pros
Networking pros are seeking storage training as they become responsible for converging data center and storage networks. Storage certification programs may offer the right skills -- or at least a start. Guide
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10 Gigabit Ethernet tutorial: Connecting data centers, storage, LAN and beyond
As IT teams build 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks, they'll have to choose the right 10 Gigabit Ethernet cabling and components in order to ensure data center optimization and prevent latency in the network. They''ll also need to be sure their networks a... Expert Lesson
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Dell Active Fabric: Converged fabric that's easy to deploy and manage
With Active Fabric, Dell delivers a converged fabric for data centers where server and storage admins call the shots. News | 24 Apr 2013
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Networking blogs: Network visibility, installing Grizzly with DevStack
In this week's roundup, bloggers explain how to install Grizzly with DevStack and explore the question of visibility in the virtualized network. Fast Packet | 19 Apr 2013
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Networking blogs: Snags in wireless management, tips for smart storage
In this week's networking roundup, bloggers discuss the good and bad of wireless management and why IT should trust their smart storage technology. Fast packet | 26 Mar 2013
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Bandwidth constraints obstruct off-site data backup
Enterprises send only two-thirds of their data to off-site backup locations due to bandwidth constraints. News | 13 Mar 2013
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Emulex acquires Endace to build a software-defined networking play
Server network adaptor vendor Emulex said its acquisition of network visibility vendor Endace will enhance its software-defined networking strategy. News | 12 Dec 2012
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Network Innovation Award: Brocade VCS Fabric
Brocade wins the SearchNetworking Network Innovation Award for its VCS data center network fabric technology. News | 30 Nov 2012
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FCoE for converged networking? Not quite, Brocade veep says
Brocade, a storage veteran and data center LAN innovator, has the tools to make end-to-end FCoE work, but that's not what customers want, one VP says. News | 30 Nov 2012
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Fibre Channel over Ethernet face-off: Ready to use or unreliable?
Stuart Miniman and Stephen Foskett take opposing views on Fibre Channel over Ethernet. Is the FCoE standard ready to use or not yet reliable? You decide. Fast Packet | 18 Jul 2012
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End-to-end FCoE for network convergence won't work!
FCoE at the edge can be a step toward network convergence, but end-to-end FCoE needs a whole lot more engineering before it can be reliable. Fast Packet | 09 Jul 2012
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FCoE network convergence will start at the edge but move to the rack
Implementing FCoE network convergence is possible considering the move to 10 GbE and the emergence of data center bridging. Fast Packet | 05 Jul 2012
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Do we need a network hypervisor for virtualization?
To handle mass server virtualization and Infrastructure-as-a-Service, IT teams need network virtualization with fluid provisioning. Will that require a network hypervisor? Tip
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vSphere networking tools: Gaining control of virtualization
Growing server virtualization environments require engineers to learn vSphere networking intricacies, including vSwitch architecture and new CLI strategies. Tip
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The storage hypervisor: Virtualization is about more than the server
Implementing a separate storage hypervisor can make it easier to manage both wide-scale storage virtualization and the server virtualization environment. Tip
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Implementing Cisco Nexus 5500 as a core switch: Design considerations
The Cisco Nexus 5500 may be a better replacement for the Catalyst 6500 as a network core switch than the Nexus 7000, but there are design challenges to consider before investing. Tip
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Cisco Nexus 5500: A viable core switch for the midsized enterprise?
As virtualization and new storage arrays place greater demand on the network, engineers may find that the Cisco Nexus 5500 is a better core switch than the Cisco Catalyst 6509. Tip
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Converged storage networking for virtual desktop infrastructure
Implementing FCoE converged networking for virtual desktop infrastructure can mean managing one network instead of two, but there are complications to consider. Tip
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Private cloud network VLAN problems: Is OpenFlow the answer?
In order to create dynamic private cloud networks, engineers will turn to software-defined networking and control planes that integrate virtual and physical switching. Tip
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Building a private cloud: Is the physical network hostile?
In building a private cloud, engineers seek dynamic provisioning and automation for wide-scale virtualization, but are physical networks hostile to this type of dynamism? Tip
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How to test if software-defined networking standards are really open
If software-defined networking standards are to work, they must be truly open. But how can users and developers be sure software-centric networking standards are really open? Tip
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Software-defined networking with open APIs will mean real integration
The answer to cloud networking is more than software-defined networking; it's network-centric software with open APIs that could result in deeper network systems integration. Tip
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Pros and cons of integrated appliances
Integrated appliances incorporate storage, processing and networking into one single product. But are they always a good choice? Expert Answer
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Will FCoE architecture replace Fibre Channel?
There's been much hype over Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) architecture; expert Carrie Higbie doesn't think it will ever replace Fibre Channel. Answer
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Network testing strategies for the enterprise: Meet the experts
SearchNetworking.com’s new experts, Tom Kunath and Andy Sholomon, discuss network testing strategies for the enterprise at Cisco Live 2011. Answer
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Network convergence: Bringing storage and data center networks together
Bringing storage and data center networks together, or network convergence, requires an immense amount of planning. In this video, learn about FCoE vs. iSCSI vs. Infiniband over Ethernet for network convergence, as well as learning the role of virtua... Video
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Pros and cons of integrated appliances
Integrated appliances incorporate storage, processing and networking into one single product. But are they always a good choice? Expert Answer
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Dell Active Fabric: Converged fabric that's easy to deploy and manage
With Active Fabric, Dell delivers a converged fabric for data centers where server and storage admins call the shots. News
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Networking blogs: Network visibility, installing Grizzly with DevStack
In this week's roundup, bloggers explain how to install Grizzly with DevStack and explore the question of visibility in the virtualized network. Fast Packet
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Networking blogs: Snags in wireless management, tips for smart storage
In this week's networking roundup, bloggers discuss the good and bad of wireless management and why IT should trust their smart storage technology. Fast packet
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Bandwidth constraints obstruct off-site data backup
Enterprises send only two-thirds of their data to off-site backup locations due to bandwidth constraints. News
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Emulex acquires Endace to build a software-defined networking play
Server network adaptor vendor Emulex said its acquisition of network visibility vendor Endace will enhance its software-defined networking strategy. News
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Network Innovation Award: Brocade VCS Fabric
Brocade wins the SearchNetworking Network Innovation Award for its VCS data center network fabric technology. News
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FCoE for converged networking? Not quite, Brocade veep says
Brocade, a storage veteran and data center LAN innovator, has the tools to make end-to-end FCoE work, but that's not what customers want, one VP says. News
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Will FCoE architecture replace Fibre Channel?
There's been much hype over Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) architecture; expert Carrie Higbie doesn't think it will ever replace Fibre Channel. Answer
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Fibre Channel over Ethernet face-off: Ready to use or unreliable?
Stuart Miniman and Stephen Foskett take opposing views on Fibre Channel over Ethernet. Is the FCoE standard ready to use or not yet reliable? You decide. Fast Packet
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About Storage Networks
Learn about storage networking and converged data center networks. Here, you'll find resources on storage area networks (SANs), unified storage and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), as well as working with iSCSI and InfiniBand in an Ethernet environment. You'll learn about converged I/O and virtual I/O virtualization, as well as other data center bridging technologies that enable converged unified storage and data center networks.