Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• What is the role of hardware in network overlays and virtualization?

  Jason Edelman explains the role of hardware in network virtualization and network overlays.  Continue Reading

• Does Rackspace offer OpenStack-based cloud services?

  Rackspace was developmentally lacking when it came to offering OpenStack-based cloud services, but this may have changed. Learn more in this response.  Continue Reading

• When it comes to BYOD security risks, which VPN is best, IPsec or SSL?

  By 2016, 40% of the workforce will be mobile. IPsec VPNs are being widely discussed for BYOD security. But should we also be talking about SSL VPNs?  Continue Reading

• Should a provider embrace an open source cloud platform?

  An open source cloud platform has both benefits and pitfalls, just like a proprietary cloud platform. You can get the best of both worlds, however.  Continue Reading

• SDN network interoperability: Integrating with existing networks

  Derick Winkworth outlines whether it's possible to reach SDN network interoperability.  Continue Reading

• By making Citrix CloudStack open source, did Citrix desert OpenStack?

  By making Citrix CloudStack open source, rumors spread that the vendor was deserting OpenStack. This, however, may not be the case.  Continue Reading

• What was the point of decoupling OpenStack Nova and networking?

  Some things don't work better together, such as OpenStack Nova and networking. Find out the significance of their decoupling in this expert response.  Continue Reading

• What can OpenStack Quantum do for cloud providers?

  The introduction of OpenStack Quantum solved a big problem for providers involving the use of server virtualization. Find out more in this response.  Continue Reading

• Why should I care about software-defined networking?

  Expert Jim Damoulakis weighs in on the potential of software-defined networking, or SDN, and why you should care.  Continue Reading

• Can providers or app developers simplify cloud bursting?

  Providers can help simplify cloud bursting for customers, but it's the app developers who have the most impact, says CIMI Corp. President Tom Nolle.  Continue Reading

• Will bring your own device security make you sacrifice convenience?

  Employee-owned devices can seriously undermine security. But bring your own device is probably here to stay. So what should IT do?  Continue Reading

• Why we still need network fabrics with software-defined networks

  Lisa Caywood outlines how fabric resilience and automation can free administrators to concentrate on learning and optimizing new SDN environments.  Continue Reading

• Can your existing tools juggle so many external services?

  You need to make sure you have the right tools to effectively monitor so many new externalized services. Expert Henry Svendblad shows you how.  Continue Reading

• Is it time to consider FCoE adoption in your storage network plan?

  Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) adoption is growing. But is it right for your organization?  Continue Reading

• How long does the IPv4 to IPv6 transition take?

  Various factors, including financial burden, will influence how long the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 will take, says IPv6 expert Chip Popoviciu.  Continue Reading