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September 2017, Vol. 8, No. 7

SDN components transform the LAN

Full software-defined networking is elusive in the local area network, but SDN components can help create a LAN that is more flexible and programmable. Users are beginning to explore what SDN elements like centralized management of policies and roles and automated configuration can do to improve documentation, application integration, network monitoring and security.

In this month's cover story, we consider how "SDN-lite" components can change the LAN.

In addition to software driving LAN improvements, software is also furthering advancements in the cloud. In another feature, enterprise experts describe how they are moving toward 100% unified communications in the cloud by retooling IT's focus and building enterprise users' confidence in the technology.

Finally, in this month's Subnet Q&A, read about first responders in California who have found they are better able to fight wildfires and resolve medical emergencies with a stronger Wi-Fi network and greater communications capabilities.

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Features in this issue

Software-defined networking technology makes inroads in the LAN
by Steve Zurier
While software-defined networking technology still isn't mainstream, network pros are looking at how 'SDN-lite' principles can improve LAN automation and flexibility.
Keeping cloud-based unified communications grounded
by Sandra Gittlen
Cloud-based unified communications brings with it a chance for networking pros to transform and innovate their networks -- and their own IT skill sets.
Arista Universal Spine lands Network Innovation Award
by Chuck Moozakis
This month's Network Innovation Award goes to Arista Universal Spine and the technology behind the architecture.

First responders rely on improved Wi-Fi to fight fires and save lives
by Jean DerGurahian
First responders implement improved Wi-Fi to enhance how they share critical information in times of medical emergencies and natural disasters.

Columns in this issue

Local area network design gets boost from SDN
by Jean DerGurahian
Network pros improve LAN design, especially in automating policies, with software-defined network functions, or 'SDN-lite,' even if true full-featured SDN is still out of reach.
Checklist to upgrade your network's performance
by Craig Mathias
Need to upgrade your network's performance? This checklist includes more than just security and improved throughput.