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Bye-bye ISR, hello Catalyst 8000 for Cisco SD-WAN
The new Catalyst 8300 Series of routers replace ISRs that customers said were ill-equipped to run the Cisco SD-WAN. Cisco also introduced Catalyst 8500 aggregation routers.
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Which network automation certification is right for you?
Network automation certifications and training include vendor-specific commercial credentials, as well as open source options. Which career path is right for you?
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Juniper's 128 acquisition needed to improve SD-WAN
Juniper Networks plans to 'enhance' its Contrail SD-WAN through the acquisition of 128 Technology. 128 has a more advanced SD-WAN that competes with Cisco and VMware products.
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Defining zero-trust network access
Some experts believe VPNs have struggled to adapt to an increasingly cloud-based, internet-dependent world. Enter zero-trust network access, which may be network security's future.
Download: Guide to Network Management in the Enterprise
Network management is a cornerstone of IT that helps ensure that enterprises run efficiently and effectively end to end. In this network management guide, we dig deep into functions, techniques, best practices, next-generation technology (like AI and machine learning), and more. Download now to help ensure that you have a resilient network for current and future demands.
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How SDN benefits the small business
As SDN matures and evolves from its original definition, it's getting harder for small businesses to ignore the benefits of SDN, like better visibility, security and efficiency.
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Consumers see no immediate need for 5G
A PwC 5G survey finds service providers will have to educate consumers and build unique services if they expect potential buyers to pay more for the high-speed wireless technology.
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Multiple connections thwart security on SD-WANs
Networking analysts and engineers examine SD-WAN security concerns, the importance of cabling in wireless environments and a new security attack that's difficult to detect.
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Network monitoring moves toward security analytics
As cyber attacks increase and enterprise networks require threat detection and protection, network monitoring and security analytics are converging for more comprehensive visibility.
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What is SD-WAN? Future, challenges, benefits of SD-WAN technology
What is SD-WAN and how can it change the way networks operate? Discover its advantages, challenges, important key terms and where the future of SD-WAN could take you.
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Study: Network pros spending more time on security
A majority of networking professionals spend 10 or more hours a week on security initiatives, a study finds.
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What it's like to be a woman in networking
Impostor syndrome burdens female network engineers, due to discrimination, as well as a lack of representation and education. But many of these women are working to change that.
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Enterprise 5G: Guide to planning, architecture and benefits
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Compare low-power Wi-Fi protocols and their roles in IoT
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3 alternatives to VPN technology
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Edge computing challenges and ways to address them
Edge computing can reduce processing times and improve application performance, but the architecture has its issues. Here are eight challenges edge computing creates for the network.
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How to nail down enterprise 5G network security
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How to ensure a scalable SASE architecture
Don't assume all SASE architecture is the same, especially when it comes to scalability. Enterprises should consider distance to vendor PoPs, office locations and agent onboarding.
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WFH reimbursements in the age of COVID-19
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E-Handbook | September 2020
Is the SD-WAN home office here to stay?
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E-Handbook | June 2020
SD-branch devices promise network, security benefits
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E-Handbook | May 2020
A network automation roadmap to reap tech's best benefits
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E-Handbook | April 2020
What SD-WAN design considerations are most critical?
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Why, and how, to merge your SD-WAN and security strategies
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Which network automation certification is right for you?
Network automation certifications and training include vendor-specific commercial credentials, as well as open source options. Which career path is right for you?
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Defining zero-trust network access
Some experts believe VPNs have struggled to adapt to an increasingly cloud-based, internet-dependent world. Enter zero-trust network access, which may be network security's future.
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Do home offices need redundant internet connectivity?
When a home office becomes an employee's only office, reliable internet connectivity is a must. Here are three factors to consider for backup internet connections for home offices.
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- Behind the Need for Next-Generation SD-WANs –Analyst Report
- EtherScope nXG Portable Network Expert –Data Sheet
- LinkRunner G2 Smart Wired Network Tester –Data Sheet
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How to decide on the top and best SD-WAN offerings
If you are currently considering initial investigation into SD-WAN procurement, you'll know how many moving parts are involved. In this article, I'll discuss 17 features and benefits together with ...Continue Reading
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5 questions to ask about open data centers
Editor's note: In this opinion piece, industry analyst Zeus Kerravala shares his thoughts on open data centers and Extreme Networks' approach. Extreme Networks is a client of Kerravala's ZK ...Continue Reading
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Bye-bye ISR, hello Catalyst 8000 for Cisco SD-WAN
The new Catalyst 8300 Series of routers replace ISRs that customers said were ill-equipped to run the Cisco SD-WAN. Cisco also introduced Catalyst 8500 aggregation routers.
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Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN)
Juniper's 128 acquisition needed to improve SD-WAN
Juniper Networks plans to 'enhance' its Contrail SD-WAN through the acquisition of 128 Technology. 128 has a more advanced SD-WAN that competes with Cisco and VMware products.
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Branch office network design
Cisco ordered to pay $1.9B in Centripetal security patent suit
U.S. District Judge Henry Coke Morgan Jr. ruled that Cisco's infringement of Centripetal Network's patents was 'willful and egregious.' Cisco said it would appeal the ruling.