May 2013
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May 15, 2013
15
May'13
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
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May 14, 2013
14
May'13
Overheard on Twitter: At Interop, users still seeking SDN definition
SearchSDN was live at Interop, where analysts and IT professionals took to Twitter to discuss SDN definitions, inhibitors and value propositions. Continue Reading
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May 14, 2013
14
May'13
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
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May 14, 2013
14
May'13
programmable network (PN)
A programmable network is one in which the behavior of network devices and flow control is handled by software that operates independently from network hardware. Continue Reading
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May 13, 2013
13
May'13
The changing role of the network admin, as told by networking vendors
Networking vendors at Interop 2013 discuss the changing role of the network administrator. Continue Reading
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May 13, 2013
13
May'13
Plexxi and SolidFire deliver SDN-storage integration
With their SDN-storage integration, Plexxi and SolidFire enable converged storage on the data center network. Continue Reading
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May 10, 2013
10
May'13
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
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May 10, 2013
10
May'13
Quiz: Hybrid cloud resource pool management
Check if you're up to speed on understanding how to exercise basic hybrid cloud functions of management, monitoring, load balancing, and connectivity control. with this eight-question quiz. Continue Reading
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May 10, 2013
10
May'13
SDN blog roundup: Facebook switch, OpenDaylight controller in action
This week in SDN blogs we learn about the new Facebook switch, EMC's software-defined storage and how to install the OpenDaylight controller. Continue Reading
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May 10, 2013
10
May'13
Forgot your password? FIDO Alliance works on authentication alternatives
Password-based authentication is becoming more taxing for users, especially on mobile devices. The FIDO Alliance is developing alternatives. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2013
09
May'13
Working with individual applications for hybrid cloud management
Working with individual applications in hybrid cloud management can be complex, but Quality of Experience can be ensured. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2013
09
May'13
Hybrid cloud networks face challenges, but SDN may be the answer
Customers have misgivings about hybrid cloud, but enhancing cloud networks with software-defined networking may help allay many concerns. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2013
09
May'13
Five SDN problems aired by analyst Jim Metzler
Software-defined networking is exciting, but analyst Jim Metzler says there are five SDN problems that must be addressed before users can invest. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2013
09
May'13
Networking blogs: VMware home lab tips; reading BI, analytics market
This week, networking bloggers give tips for building a VMware home lab and discuss what Teradata's disappointing Q1 might indicate for the BI market. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2013
09
May'13
Facebook to release data center switch spec for Open Compute Project
Facebook announced at Interop that its Open Compute Project will expand its scope to include open designs for top-of-rack data center switches. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2013
09
May'13
Contrail: The Juniper SDN controller for virtual overlay network
Juniper's SDN product line, JunosV Contrail, debuts with an XMPP-based controller for a virtual overlay network with BGP-based scale. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2013
09
May'13
How to implement cloud-based security services
Implementing cloud-based security services has rewards, but network pros must evaluate the cloud provider's architecture for security and reliability. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2013
09
May'13
Assuaging concerns about public cloud services
In this helpful guide, cloud networking expert Amy Larsen DeCarlo delves into some of the most common concerns about public cloud services and the best ways to address them. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2013
09
May'13
Enterprise wireless standards: The basics
Glen Kemp discusses the standards and protocols that support enterprise-class wireless deployments and how they differ from consumer configurations. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2013
09
May'13
New McAfee IPS offers 40 Gbps throughput
The new NS series of McAfee IPS appliances offers 40 Gbps. McAfee has also acquired NGFW vendor Stonesoft. Continue Reading