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5 network configuration steps for wireless environments
Different wireless networks have different requirements. However, some common principles exist for strategizing your wireless network configuration steps.
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Latest SD-WAN features offer better management, security
Enterprises looking to buy software-defined WAN products should evaluate the SD-WAN features that vendors offer. But the market still has room for vendor differentiation.
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Discover how to compare SD-WAN offerings
Two main differentiators have emerged in SD-WAN products. Learn how they work and how an IT manager can use them to assess network performance and diagnose problems.
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Cisco customers buying more despite global risks
Cisco earnings and revenue show customers are putting aside global uncertainties and buying into the company's shift toward a more software-centric form of networking.
How to Prepare your WLAN for the 802.11ax Standard
Currently planned for release in 2019, the 802.11ax standard offers 10 Gbps speeds –up to 40% faster than Wave 2 802.11ac. Find out how this will be a game changer, and why anyone with skin in the game should start educating themselves now.
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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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Wireless LAN Implementation News
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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Network Security Best Practices and Products News
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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How does machine learning work in networking?
Analytics tools that incorporate machine learning can monitor network behavior, highlight anomalies, and improve performance management and security.
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Network Design Evaluate
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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Network Monitoring News
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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Latest SD-WAN features offer better management, security
Enterprises looking to buy software-defined WAN products should evaluate the SD-WAN features that vendors offer. But the market still has room for vendor differentiation.
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Discover how to compare SD-WAN offerings
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A look at network slicing and 5G
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SD-WAN and lock-in: Can you avoid it?
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Problem Solve
How to troubleshoot a common cloud-based network issue
If you're wrestling with a virtual machine problem, like a faulty connection issue, be sure to check the domain name system and network traffic routing.
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Test your knowledge of wireless connection issues
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How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi networks in 6 steps
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Data center interconnect design: Get back to basics
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How can you reduce latency on your network?
High latency can snarl network traffic and disrupt communications, resulting in unhappy end users. Check out these three steps to reduce and improve network latency.
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How do hybrid cloud network monitoring tools work?
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Delayed wireless upgrades jeopardize network security
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What are the most common network problems?
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E-Handbook | February 2019
Latest SD-WAN features offer better management, security
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Buyer's Handbook | December 2018
A guide to CDN technology benefits, providers and services
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E-Handbook | November 2018
How to get network data analytics that really helps your team
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E-Handbook | October 2018
802.11ax Wi-Fi and training act as paths to better security
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Buyer's Handbook | October 2018
What you need to know about SD-branch before diving in
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Networking Basics
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network interface card (NIC)
A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, that is installed on a computer so that it can connect to a network.
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Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
RIP (Routing Information Protocol) is a protocol used to enable routers to share information about IP traffic routes as they move traffic within a larger network made up of separate LANs linked through routers.
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What are the implications of IBN on network staff?
Intent-based networking doesn't use any magical commands. But it does use a heavy dose of automation, which might cause some network teams to be wary of the new approach.
Vendor Resources
- Why SD-WAN Alone Is Not Enough –White Paper
- The Importance of a Business-First Network –Webcast
- The Future of SD-WAN –Webcast
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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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Expect slow adoption of 400 Gigabit Ethernet, for now
Editor's note: In this opinion piece, industry analyst Zeus Kerravala shares his thoughts on 400 Gigabit Ethernet adoption and Arista Networks' 400 GbE approach. Arista is a client of Kerravala's ...Continue Reading
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Cisco customers buying more despite global risks
Cisco earnings and revenue show customers are putting aside global uncertainties and buying into the company's shift toward a more software-centric form of networking.
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SnapRoute intros cloud-native NOS
SnapRoute has introduced a network operating system for cloud environments. The cloud NOS, called Cloud Native Network OS, uses Kubernetes for network orchestration.
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Software-defined networking
Netsurion debuts BranchSDO for networking, security in a box
Netsurion has introduced a software-defined branch product for retailers, hotels and restaurants. The managed SD-branch, called BranchSDO, includes networking and security.