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Cost, complexity, security, training, troubleshooting and software bugs are some top SD-WAN challenges. Discover more on the advantages that SD-WAN can usher into an enterprise.
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Arista simplifies network management in latest CloudVision
Arista's CloudVision 2021 has better analytics for spotting network congestion and a dashboard for monitoring Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace and other applications.
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SASE options for the branch of one
More than ever, enterprises need to support individual employees that make up a branch of one. These setups require reliable connectivity, application performance and security.
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How COVID-19 affects network infrastructure design
As workers return to office settings, organizations may have to update their on-premises network infrastructure design to improve scalability and connectivity.
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Data Center Network Infrastructure Evaluate
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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Network analytics News
Arista simplifies network management in latest CloudVision
Arista's CloudVision 2021 has better analytics for spotting network congestion and a dashboard for monitoring Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace and other applications.
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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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SASE options for the branch of one
More than ever, enterprises need to support individual employees that make up a branch of one. These setups require reliable connectivity, application performance and security.
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How are NOC staff skills evolving?
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Top 9 SD-WAN benefits for businesses
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Why 5G will redefine WWAN and SD-WAN
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Common network vulnerabilities and how to prevent them
It's not possible to eliminate all network vulnerabilities, but network teams can implement best practices to limit potential attacks and protect their networks.
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How the SolarWinds vulnerability affects networking
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10 lessons learned from the SolarWinds attack
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What are the top SASE challenges?
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How COVID-19 affects network infrastructure design
As workers return to office settings, organizations may have to update their on-premises network infrastructure design to improve scalability and connectivity.
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How cloud-based network monitoring improves visibility
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Best practices for VPN traffic monitoring
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5 basic steps for effective cloud network security
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E-Handbook | January 2021
Refreshing look at Wi-Fi 6 benefits, preparations
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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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Read SD-WAN advantages and disadvantages before deployment
Cost, complexity, security, training, troubleshooting and software bugs are some top SD-WAN challenges. Discover more on the advantages that SD-WAN can usher into an enterprise.
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SD-WAN
Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) is technology that uses software-defined networking (SDN) concepts to distribute network traffic across a wide area network (WAN).
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wireless mesh network (WMN)
A wireless mesh network (WMN) is a mesh network created through the connection of wireless access point (WAP) nodes installed at each network user's locale.
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- The Total Economic Impact™ Of Vmware Nsx –Analyst Report
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- Top 5 Challenges SD-WAN Solves –White Paper
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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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Arista simplifies network management in latest CloudVision
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Edge computing
Verizon, AWS launch mobile edge computing platform
The AWS, Verizon mobile edge computing offering is a managed service that combines private 5G connectivity with AWS Outposts.
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Cisco integrates ThousandEyes with AppDynamics, Catalyst
The latest Cisco ThousandEyes integration adds internet intelligence to the AppDynamics application performance dashboard, a plus for AppOps and NetOps teams in Cisco shops.
SearchNetworking Definitions
- SD-WAN (software-defined WAN)
- wireless mesh network (WMN)
- 3G (third generation of mobile telephony)
- WAN (wide area network)
- firewall as a service (FWaaS)
- small cell
- 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project)
- CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access)