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Software-defined networks address cloud VLAN problems
In order to create dynamic private cloud networks, engineers will turn to software-defined networking and control planes that integrate virtual and physical switching.
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Are physical networks hostile to the private cloud?
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?
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Hadoop enables distributed ‘big data’ processing
The Hadoop framework enables distributed “big data” processing across servers that can improve application performance and offer up redundancy.
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Will software-defined networking standards be 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?
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Software-defined networking and open APIs = 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.
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Why software-defined networking is becoming a reality
Software-defined networking isn't a new concept, but it's newly able to evolve due to fast processing speeds. Will that mean a future for network application development?
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How to make enterprise WLAN work
The size of an enterprise WLAN brings new technical challenges. Now vendors are tackling issues of capacity management and automated provisioning for mobile clients.
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Next-generation ADCs for cloud balancing and mobility
Next-generation application delivery controllers are evolving to play a role in cloud balancing, as well as in optimizing mobile application delivery and policy enforcement.
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Virtual application delivery controller offers agility
A virtual application delivery controller offers cost savings and higher agility. However, testing the solution in your production environment is key to ensure a proper fit.
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Application delivery controllers take new roles
As IT shops become application service providers, they are turning to application delivery controller technology to play a role in virtualization in addition to WAN optimization.
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Three enterprise cellular options
When building a more complex WLAN for mobile devices is not a viable choice, there are a few enterprise cellular options that can extend coverage.
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NVGRE standard means more VLANs in the cloud
Microsoft's NVGRE standard offers competition to VMware's VXLAN standard, promising to create more VLANs that stretch across Layers 2 and 3 for multi-tenant cloud networks.
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Storage virtualization benefits and challenges
Storage virtualization benefits abound, but along with the ability to implement dynamic storage provisioning for the cloud come some complications…including latency.
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VXLAN extends VLANs for long-distance VM mobility
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.
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Facilities management on your network: Security issues
Linking building and power management systems to converged Ethernet networks brings new security concerns.
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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.
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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.
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Network energy efficiency starts in the LAN closet
Many look to data center servers and storage to cut power use, but network energy efficiency can start inside the LAN closet with switches, routers and security devices.
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Addressing virtualization security challenges
The network plays a role in addressing virtualization security challenges, but typical firewalls are not necessarily part of the solution.
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Protecting virtual environments with DMZ networks
Connecting virtualized environments to DMZ network architecture creates new challenges. Network managers must learn new design methodologies to protect virtual traffic in the DMZ.
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How to design a WLAN to support mobile VDI clients
In order to support tablets and smartphones as mobile VDI clients, engineers will have to build WLANs with plenty of bandwidth and as little interference as possible.
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How to test VDI network performance
Ensuring VDI network performance is central to providing a good VDI user experience, so engineers must start by testing the impact of VDI on bandwidth and traffic flow.
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Can FCoE improve networking for VDI performance?
Implementing FCoE converged networking for virtual desktop infrastructure can mean managing one network instead of two, but there are complications to consider.
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Optimizing network performance for WLAN applications
Transitioning to WLAN calls for network infrastructure upgrades, making supporting real-time applications tricky. This guide explains strategies for optimizing network performance.