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Cumulus ports NOS, monitoring software to Lenovo switch
The combination of Lenovo RackSwitch models with Cumulus Linux and NetQ monitoring software is aimed at companies that prefer open networking in the data center.
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Telecom providers repackage enterprise cloud services
Some traditional service providers are reinventing telecom cloud services enabled by new networking partnerships and technologies to offer enterprise customers a number of benefits.
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How can enterprise customers reap NFV benefits?
The use of standard hardware, consolidation of network functions and machines, and flexible system upgrades are some of the key benefits of NFV technology.
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Arista cEOS works with Red Hat, Tigera
Arista EOS containers have been integrated with Red Hat OpenShift and Tigera security software.
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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Cato Networks unveils SD-WAN management tool
In networking news, Cato Networks unveils an SD-WAN tool to detect network outages; SolarWinds spotlights DevOps features; and Kaloom gets $10 million.
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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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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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Our expert discusses the differences between the OSI model and the TCP/IP model, and he maps out how they relate to each other in network communications.
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Should you revamp your network change management process?
Organizations can optimize their network change management processes with dedicated change management services for improved planning, monitoring and communication capabilities.
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How to manage a multi-cloud network infrastructure
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SD-WAN changes how IT teams approach SLAs
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A guide to CDN technology benefits, providers and services
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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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To change networking culture, try these new KPIs
If an object at rest tends to stay at rest, how can IT leaders get the network moving at the speed of DevOps? Start with performance review metrics that reflect NetOps goals, experts suggest.
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5G planning raises networking questions
This feature explores the basics of 5G technology, concerns from industry insiders, where it currently stands and predictions for its future.
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Packet switching vs. circuit switching
In this Ask the Expert, John Burke explains the difference between packet switching and circuit switching and compares the two models.
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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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Cumulus ports NOS, monitoring software to Lenovo switch
The combination of Lenovo RackSwitch models with Cumulus Linux and NetQ monitoring software is aimed at companies that prefer open networking in the data center.
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Cloud Networking
Arista cEOS works with Red Hat, Tigera
Arista EOS containers have been integrated with Red Hat OpenShift and Tigera security software.
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Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN)
Best-of-breed vs. big box SD-WAN: Which one wins?
When it comes to SD-WAN technology, deployment options vary, largely dependent on business requirements. But a multiple-vendors strategy might be better than all-in-one SD-WAN.