Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts
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What's the best way to handle multivendor security system management?
Multivendor security system management can be challenging, but getting it right can help your enterprise reap the benefits these systems offer. Continue Reading
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What are the top NFV platforms?
Networking expert Lee Doyle details the requirements for NFV infrastructure and the leading NFV platform options -- OpenStack and VMware's vCloud NFV. Continue Reading
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Will vCPE and SD-WAN functionalities converge?
Service providers face a tradeoff when it comes to distinct vCPE and SD-WAN services. But networking expert Lee Doyle says those services could merge into one functionality. Continue Reading
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How to cut false security, malware alerts in hybrid cloud
The bad news: IT teams are deluged by false security and malware alerts with their hybrid clouds. The good news: New tools are here to help. Continue Reading
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What is the IP address 0.0.0.0 used for?
One of a handful of special-purpose addresses, 0.0.0.0 has several applications in networking. It stands in as a placeholder address, identifies a default route and more. Continue Reading
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How has VPN evolution changed remote access?
VPN evolution has seen a shift in connectivity -- from point-to-point to sophisticated, multipoint connectivity systems. Continue Reading
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What NBASE-T switch products do I need?
With NBASE-T Ethernet ratified, it's time to start thinking about NBASE-T switch products for your organization. Continue Reading
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How to boost your ransomware security awareness
With attacks soaring, how should IT organizations mount an effective defense and boost ransomware security awareness? Continue Reading
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How will virtual router software benefit the networking industry?
Although virtual router software has been around for more than a decade, 2017 could be the year vRouting experiences greater adoption due to its available use cases. Continue Reading
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Are SD-WAN and WAN optimization techniques merging?
WAN optimization techniques have helped maximize network throughput for years, while SD-WAN is relatively new. While the two concepts are separate, they can complement each other. Continue Reading
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How to make a network SLA work for your organization
What's the best way to focus on outcomes and construct a network SLA that reflects end-to-end service performance? Continue Reading
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Will edge routers be replaced as SD-WAN growth continues?
SD-WAN growth is affecting the edge router market, according to Gartner forecasts. Network expert Andrew Froehlich discusses whether or not SD-WAN will replace edge routers. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between NFV automation and NFV orchestration?
NFV automation is the ability to transfer manual network configuration to technology; NFV orchestration creates the deployment and automation blueprint. Continue Reading
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Why an application performance monitoring tool is essential
An application performance monitoring tool harvests data and differs from application management, offering valuable services in an age of virtualization. Continue Reading
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What vertical industries can benefit from SD-WAN deployments?
SD-WAN deployments can benefit a number of industries, providing improved performance and lower costs. Expert Lee Doyle looks at three of the top SD-WAN verticals. Continue Reading