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Learn the basic architecture of an enterprise-class network. Our series of articles on design of IP LANs and WANs is especially popular.
IN THIS TOPIC:  REFERENCE & LEARNING (23) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (78) , NEWS (43) , WHITE PAPERS , DEFINITIONS (25)

  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 23
Craft a green IT action plan
Info-Tech Research Group | 18 Apr 2008
RESEARCH REPORT - Many IT departments want to undertake green IT initiatives, but don't know where to start. Use this research note to gain an understanding green IT.
A basic virtualized enterprise -- from 'Network Virtualization'
Cisco Press | 27 Feb 2008
CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - Learn why and how to virtualize the network in this chapter from 'Network virtualization' by Victor Moreno and Kumar Reddy.
How to design a redundant WAN architecture
Info-Tech Research Group | 25 Feb 2008
RESEARCH REPORT - Learn how to design a redundant WAN architecture to ensure the enterprise is not exposed to unnecessary risk.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 78
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE AND TOPOLOGY EXPERTS
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How to route L3 switches for a serial LAN design
07 May 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Learn from our routing and switching expert how to configure a Layer 3 switch in a serial LAN design to route from the interface to the last machine, in this Ask the Expert Q&A.
Keeping it green: Design principles for efficient network architectures
Submitted By: SearchNetworking.com | 21 Apr 2008
TIP - Green networking means efficient networking. Efficient network design combines improvements in consumption and consolidation for increased manageability and lower lifecycle cost.
How green is my network? -- A look at the cost-savings benefit of green IT
Submitted By: SearchNetworking.com | 16 Apr 2008
TIP - Find out how going green applies in network operations, and why the potential cost savings can be more persuasive than the goal of saving the environment.
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 43
Virtualization and the network a hot topic at Interop
Shamus McGillicuddy, News Editor, SearchNetworking.com | 24 Apr 2008
INTEROP LAS VEGAS 2008 EXPERT PREVIEW - Virtualization poses challenges to enterprise network managers. Learn what you need to know from Anne Skamarock, who will moderate a virtualization panel session at Interop.
Cisco re-thinks Layer 8 networking with green components
SearchNetworking.com | 01 Apr 2008
ARTICLE - In a year of big announcements, Cisco's latest move cuts out inefficient user pain-points.
Green networking: Energy efficient upgrades can cut costs
SearchNetworking.com | 12 Mar 2008
ARTICLE - Green networking products, like more efficient gigabit Ethernet switches, can cut runaway energy costs.
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  WHITE PAPERS
Network Design: SanDisk Uses Smart Postponement to Slash Costs 60%
Published by: Modus Link | 03 Mar 2008
WHITE PAPER - SanDisk partnered with supply chain service provider ModusLink to provide packaging, multichannel fulfillment, reverse logistics, and related services globally for all products sold through retail.
Data Center Transformation
Published by: Raritan Computer, Inc. | 18 Jan 2008
WHITE PAPER - This white paper presented a disciplined approach to BOCA projects consisting of five phases: assess, plan, build, stabilize, and optimize.
Kansas City Power & Light Energizes Network with Motorola's PTP 600 Series Fixed Broadband Solution
Published by: Motorola, Inc. | 10 Sep 2007
CASE STUDY - This case study details how a large organization has deployed a new broadband solution that is more powerful and cost effective with the use of the unlicensed spectrum.
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 25
loose coupling
29 Jun 2007
WORD - Loose coupling is a method of interconnecting the components in a system or network so that those components, also called elements, depend on each other to the least extent practicable. Loose coupling simplifies testing, ...
topology
13 Dec 2002
WORD - A topology (from Greek topos meaning place) is a description of any kind of locality in terms of its layout. In communication networks, a topology is a usually schematic description of the arrangement of a network, ...
master
18 Dec 2005
WORD - A master, in a technological context, is a device that controls one or more other devices. In networking, for example, a master/slave configuration is a communications model in which one device or process (known as the ...
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