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Networking analysts debate programmable hardware, AI
In this week's networking blog roundup, analysts examine whether programmable infrastructure is now a thing, what would make a good AI tool and what's wrong with telcos.
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What can be done for DDoS attack prevention?
DDoS programs overwhelm networks with a torrent of requests. How can you prevent a DDoS attack, and what are the steps you can take to keep your networking environment secure?
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A roundup of the leading ADC devices
The leading ADC vendors offer a broad range of physical and virtual appliances, with varying throughput levels and diverse function sets. Which product is right for you?
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Accedian unveils product from Performance Vision buy
Accedian Networks has launched its first product from the Performance Vision acquisition. SkyLIGHT PVX includes network monitoring, plus root-cause analytics and remediation.
Download: Overcome Virtual Network Management Challenges
The virtualized network poses challenges to network management systems -- and as more hardware components become virtualized, that challenge becomes even greater. This handbook discusses the steps IT must take to both build and corral their virtualized infrastructure.
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Data Center Infrastructure Evaluate
New CDN services edge into hardware vendors' markets
With enterprises moving workloads to public cloud, the CDN services market could see growth in security and performance services, as providers exploit their network-edge locations.
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Wireless LAN Implementation Evaluate
Do I need to upgrade to mGig in my WLAN?
Networking vendors introduced mGig to support 802.11ac Wave 2 devices within enterprise networks. But do you really need to upgrade to accommodate the new WLAN speed?
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Network Security Best Practices and Products News
Rare hacker alert sparks debate on router security
A rare government alert that Russian hackers are targeting routers in the United States and the United Kingdom has security experts debating router security options.
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Network Performance Management News
Accedian unveils product from Performance Vision buy
Accedian Networks has launched its first product from the Performance Vision acquisition. SkyLIGHT PVX includes network monitoring, plus root-cause analytics and remediation.
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Network Design
Analyst argues blockchain has no place in networking
Blockchain distributed ledger technology is untested, unproven and overly complex, making it unsuitable for networking, GlobalData analyst Mike Fratto argued.
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Network Monitoring News
Gathering data from network devices poses challenges
This week, bloggers look at alternative methods in network device monitoring, Europe's GDPR legislation and the integration of low-code platforms within cloud offerings.
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A roundup of the leading ADC devices
The leading ADC vendors offer a broad range of physical and virtual appliances, with varying throughput levels and diverse function sets. Which product is right for you?
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New CDN services edge into hardware vendors' markets
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Networking as a service: Is it for you?
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Cisco: Third-party support key goal of Assurance Engine
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Problem Solve
Configuring DNS services in the IPv6 era
DNS data is among the most basic and crucial information required for network connectivity, but configuring DNS recursive servers in IPv6-only networks can pose challenges.
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What's the future of automation in networking?
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How can companies fortify mobile data protection?
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What are the capabilities of intent-based networking?
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Boosting performance in a high-speed, high-latency DCI
Latency, congestion and sluggish TCP stacks can plague application performance, but understanding data center interconnect technologies is key.
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Business units getting value from network analytics
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Disaggregation and the API: How many do you need?
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Can you use old cable for a WLAN upgrade to 802.11ac?
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E-Zine | April 2018
Big data network analytics: The next big thing
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Buyer's Handbook | March 2018
Now data center interconnect lets traffic ride the cloud
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E-Handbook | February 2018
DNS challenges have changed, but its vital role hasn't
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E-Zine | February 2018
Interest in 5G wireless networks ramps up
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E-Handbook | December 2017
How to address automated networking strategically
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Networking Basics
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Session layer
In the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communications model, the session layer resides at Layer 5 and manages the setup and teardown of the association between two communicating endpoints.
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OSI model (Open Systems Interconnection)
OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) is a reference model for how applications communicate over a network.
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presentation layer
Residing at Layer 6 of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communications model, the presentation layer ensures that the communications that pass through it are in the appropriate form for the recipient application.
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Blog: The Network Hub
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Cisco to acquire Viptela
Cisco said it would acquire SD-WAN vendor Viptela Inc. in a deal valued at $610 million. The transaction, expected to close later this year, will fortify Cisco's existing SD-WAN portfolio with ...Continue Reading
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Are MPLS network deployments in decline?
There has been a fair amount of credence given to some media statements that are suggesting MPLS network services are decreasing in popularity. I believe WAN technology is becoming less about ...Continue Reading
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Network Performance Management
Accedian unveils product from Performance Vision buy
Accedian Networks has launched its first product from the Performance Vision acquisition. SkyLIGHT PVX includes network monitoring, plus root-cause analytics and remediation.
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Network Security Best Practices and Products
Rare hacker alert sparks debate on router security
A rare government alert that Russian hackers are targeting routers in the United States and the United Kingdom has security experts debating router security options.
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Network Design
Analyst argues blockchain has no place in networking
Blockchain distributed ledger technology is untested, unproven and overly complex, making it unsuitable for networking, GlobalData analyst Mike Fratto argued.