Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• 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

• The first step to ensuring effective IT service delivery management

  Expert Henry Svendblad reveals the first steps you need to take to ensure proper IT service delivery management.  Continue Reading

• Is testing IPv6 more difficult than testing IPv4?

  Find out how testing procedures differ from one version to the next. IPv6 expert Ciprian Popoviciu weighs in.  Continue Reading

• The future of SaaS: What do we need for SaaS monitoring nirvana?

  Network Management expert Henry Svendblad explains what is needed to make IT monitoring worry-free in a software-as-a-Service environment.  Continue Reading

• Understanding IPv6: Who should be included in your training programs?

  Understanding IPv6 is important, and there are several groups in your company that you should focus on during training, says IPv6 expert Chip Popoviciu.  Continue Reading

• The IT landscape faces Software as a Service challenges

  Expert Henry Svendblad lays out the most important new challenges of managing your enterprise network in the era of Software as a Service.  Continue Reading

• How can you maximize the ROI for IPv6 training?

  Have a well-thought-out plan for IPv6 training before you start, says IPv6 expert Ciprian Popoviciu, and follow these tips after schooling begins.  Continue Reading

• Is it more useful to jump into IPv6 testing or master IPv6 theory?

  Mastering the theory behind IPv6 and the act of IPv6 testing are both important, but one is more helpful long term, says cloud expert Chip Popoviciu.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of integrated appliances

  Integrated appliances incorporate storage, processing and networking into one single product. But are they always a good choice?  Continue Reading

• Should your IPv6 deployment mirror your IPv4 strategy?

  Your IPv6 deployment should be distinct from your IPv4 strategy in several ways, says IPv6 expert Ciprian Popoviciu.  Continue Reading

• Using public cloud when provisioning enterprise IT services

  Using public cloud services requires diligent enterprise IT management of the cloud provider to make it a success.  Continue Reading

• Can network security devices replace firewalls?

  There are many new network security devices on the market today. Expert Chris Partsenidis opines on whether these can replace firewalls.  Continue Reading