Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• Ensuring QoS when transmitting data to a public cloud infrastructure

  Ensuring QoS when transmitting data from on-premises infrastructure to public cloud infrastructure depends on solid connections.  Continue Reading

• What vendors can help IT network from one physical domain to another?

  Certain vendors are starting to offer tools that can help network across physical domains, but it's still early on, says Kris Bliesner of 2nd Watch.  Continue Reading

• Is policy-based management crucial for mobile remote access?

  The BYOD era is upon us, and policy-based management is crucial in order to manage IT assets that attempt to remotely access your corporate network.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud computing: Can I network across physical domains?

  You can network across physical domains in a hybrid cloud computing scenario by extending your network, says Kris Bliesner of 2nd Watch Inc.  Continue Reading

• What is the definition of big data and why should I care?

  The definition of big data is simpler than it seems and can help turn formerly impossible tasks into a reality, according to Mike Jude of Stratecast.  Continue Reading

• SDN and the enterprise campus network

  SDN campus solutions have the potential to impact current LAN architecture, changing the enterprise campus network.  Continue Reading

• Are there alternatives to the OpenFlow protocol?

  Jason Edelman explains OpenFlow protocol alternatives and what's important in determining which southbound protocol will work for you.  Continue Reading

• Is Network as a Service becoming a reality?

  Not much attention is given to Network as a Service, but there is much to consider when moving on-premises data center components into the cloud.  Continue Reading

• What's the network market look like for optical equipment?

  Analyst Jeff Ogle writes that the packet optical transport market is poised for growth.  Continue Reading

• How to get involved in the OpenDaylight project

  The OpenDaylight project offers developers chance to contribute to open source SDN and learn about guidelines that will emerge.  Continue Reading

• How to choose the right SDN controller platform

  When choosing the best SDN controller platform for your company, look at the problem you need to solve, the end goal and various end-to-end solutions.  Continue Reading

• Building a scalable infrastructure: How can cloud providers do it?

  There are a few different steps a provider can take in order to create an efficient, scalable infrastructure, says cloud expert Paul Parker-Johnson.  Continue Reading

• 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