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Comparing the top network performance tools on the market

Choosing among network performance tools can be difficult. In this article, expert Andrew Froehlich breaks down the differences among the top products on the market. Continue Reading
Undersea cable sends Ethernet to observatory on ocean floor

Thanks to donated undersea cabling from AT&T, the ALOHA Cabled Observatory provides real-time data from the ocean floor. It took a longtime networking pro to get it up to speed. Continue Reading
Yes, Virginia, there's a CDN service for everyone

Super-sized media companies have used content delivery networks for decades, but recently CDN services have also become affordable for the typical enterprise next door. Continue Reading
In virtualized environments, importance of hardware remains

It's tempting to get swept up in the hype around software-defined everything and cloud mania, but even in virtualized environments, networking hardware is still critical. Continue Reading
Purchasing the right network performance monitor for you

Selecting the right enterprise network performance monitor system means understanding the tool's capabilities and how they can support your organization's specific needs. Continue Reading

Network refresh: Look at your needs, not the name on the box

In this Q&A, one networking pro shares why he and his team broke from their existing vendors during a network refresh and went with a new roster for their routers and switches. Continue Reading
Jobs in networking: Enterprises vs. service providers

It may not be the first question on your mind when evaluating job opportunities, but network engineers who have worked on both sides say there are distinct differences. Continue Reading
As mobility grows, enterprises assess wireless-first designs

Are you ready to kiss Ethernet cables goodbye? Find out what it takes to build and manage a network where wireless infrastructure rules the access layer. Continue Reading
The business case for deploying network monitoring systems

Network monitoring systems that focus on performance enhance network reliability and promote more efficient communication. What are some of the features you should be examining? Continue Reading
Binghamton University takes advantage of load balancing system

Binghamton University implemented a new load balancing system from Array Networks to better deliver educational and other online services. Continue Reading
Ethernet networking: Where it is today and what's next

Learn the latest about Ethernet -- how it works, how it's changed over the years and how Ethernet networking is evolving. Continue Reading

Network automation scripts: Separating myth from reality

Network automation can make work easier, but be careful which processes you automate. Done wrong, automation can break more things than it fixes. Continue Reading
How to become a network architect, from those who did it

You wouldn't be an engineer if you didn't love networking, but are you looking to make a career move? Find out how to become a network architect and whether it's right for you. Continue Reading
How have network performance monitoring tools evolved?

Network performance monitoring tools have evolved as networks have become more complex. What are some of the capabilities and features these tools now possess? Continue Reading
New Wi-Fi technology that will affect your network

New Wi-Fi technology developments are many, from the latest IEEE 802.11 standards like White Space Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi Alliance HaLow program. Get up to speed on what's new in wireless. Continue Reading