Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• 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

• How is the cloud influencing IT infrastructure strategy today?

  The IT world faces three major inflection points -- including cloud -- that are reshaping IT infrastructure strategies.  Continue Reading

• What kind of security protections does a cloud service provider offer?

  Amy Larsen-DeCarlo writes that enterprises can expect similar security protections from cloud providers as they get from traditional hosting services.  Continue Reading

• How do I go about choosing a cloud provider for my company?

  Choosing a cloud provider for your company can seem impossible until you compare your needs to a provider's core business.  Continue Reading

• SLAs: What you should ask from your cloud service provider

  Amy Larsen-DeCarlo says that cloud service providers offer SLAs, but enterprises should demand concrete agreements that guarantee end-to-end service.  Continue Reading

• How does IPv6 affect support for hybrid cloud services customers?

  Hybrid cloud services customers have specific needs surrounding IPv6 support, and many providers aren't meeting them, Ciprian Popoviciu says.  Continue Reading

• What cloud alternatives work best for enterprisewide applications?

  Businesses worried about public cloud performance and compliance have cloud alternatives to consider, including virtual private clouds.  Continue Reading

• What are the best use cases for public cloud services?

  Enterprises increasingly see public cloud services as secure and stable enough for specific non-core applications if they have effective SLAs.  Continue Reading