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• Inline IPsec and MACsec encryption on Brocade MLXe repels prying eyes

  With inline IPsec and MACsec encryption, the Brocade MLXe can encrypt data across WANs, LANs and the cloud. Continue Reading

• In SDN optical networks, centralized control and scalability

  Technology for SDN optical networks is emerging and with it comes centralized control and dynamic bandwidth provisioning in the WAN. Continue Reading

• RSA security conference still relevant in today's landscape?

  The RSA conference convenes in San Francisco this week. But, asks Michele Chubirka, is the meeting really focusing on the critical issues? Continue Reading

• Asian carrier offers self-service WAN via Vello Systems' OpenFlow SDN

  Pacnet built an OpenFlow-based WAN using OpenFlow software and white-box equipment from Vello Systems. Continue Reading

• SDN blogs: CLI issues; SDN deployment will take longer than we think

  SDN bloggers discuss CLI issues and the bigger problem, common SDN myths, and whether SDN deployment will take longer than expected. Continue Reading

• Alcatel-Lucent NFV technology for mobile means Voice over LTE at last

  Alcatel-Lucent launched NFV technology and SDN for mobile networks that will enable on-demand provisioning and scalability for Voice over LTE.Continue Reading

• Silver Peak AES-256 encryption: Securing data without slowing it down

  Silver Peak adds AES-256 encryption to its WAN optimization offerings to secure data without slowing it down.Continue Reading

• Ixia reveals beefy network packet broker chassis, touts architecture

  Ixia's first chassis-based network packet broker supports 384 10 Gb ports. It also announced a new network monitoring architecture.Continue Reading

• Compuware upgrades DC app, diagnosing application performance problems

  Compuware's enhanced DC RUM platform provides enterprises with additional diagnostic tools.Continue Reading

• Pica8 doubles flow rule capacity in its new OpenFlow 1.3 switch

  Pica8 introduced a new OpenFlow 1.3 switch that doubles the flow-table memory of its previous switches from 4,000 to 8,000 OpenFlow rules.Continue Reading

• Aruba introduces first outdoor 802.11ac access point series

  Aruba has introduced the first 802.11ac-enabled outdoor wireless access point series for consistent, campus-wide WLAN coverage and performance.Continue Reading

• How close is the new 802.11ac standard to a cellular wireless experience?

  Mike Jude explains the pros and cons of the new 802.11ac standard and how it will ultimately affect your business.Continue Reading

• How an SDN API could improve Microsoft Lync performance

  With a new Microsoft Lync SDN API, network managers can correlate unified communications performance with what's happening on the routed network.Continue Reading

• Cisco Modeling Lab: What you need to know

  Network architect Teren Bryson gives SearchNetworking readers an early peek into Cisco's forthcoming Cisco Modeling Lab.Continue Reading

• How software-defined networking will boost carrier Ethernet services

  Now that SDN controllers can reach into optical networks, the technology could boost the performance and cost efficiency of carrier Ethernet services.Continue Reading

• New modular PA-7050 Palo Alto firewall scales to 120 Gbps

  With the PA-7050 chassis, Palo Alto Networks aims to sell firewalls deep into large data centers.Continue Reading

• Using social tools to help enterprise architecture projects succeed

  An expert discusses why many enterprise projects are failing and how companies can implement social software to increase efficiency and communication.Continue Reading

• What the OpenDaylight controller will do for IBM SDN

  With its new OpenDaylight Hydrogen controller, IBM SDN will support OpenFlow 1.3 and a wide range of new network services.Continue Reading

• Enhance service delivery model with WAN, application optimization

  This Essential Guide looks at today's WAN and the steps needed to ensure your WAN remains reliable, secure and scalable enough for tomorrow's needs.Continue Reading

• Integrate contextual security to strengthen mobile device usage

  Adding contextual security framework to mobile device management strategy can yield benefits if you plan correctly, expert David Jacobs writes.Continue Reading

• IT pros want consolidated management tools to manage mobile devices

  Network management vendors are starting to add mobility management to their platforms as IT pros who manage mobile demand consolidated tools.Continue Reading

• As Brocade gains SDN expert, Juniper SDN strategy appears wobbly

  After leaving Juniper Networks in December, SDN expert Tom Nadeau recently made the move to Brocade to lead their SDN and NFV initiatives.Continue Reading

• Hyper-V logical networks: The answer to scalability

  When it comes time to scale Microsoft virtual environments, engineers must use Hyper-V logical networks, which enable wider connectivity.Continue Reading

• Hyper-V networking: The three virtual switches that fuel connectivity

  In this Hyper-V networking primer, learn about the three virtual switches behind Microsoft virtualization connectivity.Continue Reading

• Next-gen APM tools: Getting the whole IT team involved with APM

  IT organizations need non-siloed APM tools that can evolve and scale along with their networks.Continue Reading

• Citrix and Palo Alto partner for next-gen firewall on NetScaler SDX

  Citrix and Palo Alto Networks have consolidated application delivery services and a next-generation firewall on the NetScaler SDX.Continue Reading

• OpenDaylight Hydrogen release and what you can do with it

  OpenDaylight's Hydrogen code release is not for production networks. You still need vendors for that. Instead, this is a chance to learn SDN.Continue Reading

• A10 Networks embraces SDN, overlays and cloud with aCloud architecture

  With VXLAN and NVGRE support, multiple partnerships and integrations, and pay as you go, A10 embraces SDN, overlays and cloud.Continue Reading

• Vendor certifications have their place, but you have to be careful

  Vendor certifications come in many different flavors. What's the best route for engineers who want to advance their careers?Continue Reading

• Palo Alto WildFire's deeper sandbox: File types, behavior, domains

  Palo Alto Networks adds more sophisticated behavioral and domain analysis and broader file type visibility to WildFire sandbox.Continue Reading

• F5 wins networking award for BIG-IP's platform intelligence

  F5 wins this month's SearchNetworking Network Innovation Award for the programmability and intelligence added to version 11.4 of its BIG-IP software.Continue Reading

• Big data fail: Network security monitoring won't get you too far

  Big data gets big hype, but monitoring it creates more information than companies have time or money to analyze. Are we experiencing a big data fail?Continue Reading

• Is service agility the payoff in network functions virtualization?

  NFV may not let operators toss their routers for generic servers yet, but it could mean a new level of service agility and increased revenue.Continue Reading

• New network architectures and traditional components: Why both are key

  The next stage in network architecture's evolution is upon us. An SDN future is certain. What's less clear is how quickly it will become the norm, and what network architects should do in the meantime to keep their systems healthy and operational.Continue Reading

• SDN and NFV: Show me the business benefits

  SDN and NFV offer exciting new features, such as network automation, but are we able to prove the business benefits of this new technology?Continue Reading

• Does SDN change everything in network architectures?

  Some experts predict that the network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) mean that physical network equipment will soon be a thing of the past. Not true! While new virtual overlays are required as technology evolves...Continue Reading

• How Cisco's almost-open SDN outruns VMware

  Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure pushes for semi-open SDN, even more so than many industry experts expected. In doing so, Cisco ACI outdoes VMware NSX.Continue Reading

• Cisco APIC controller extended to campus and WAN switches and routers

  Cisco has extended its Insieme APIC controller to manage campus switches and WAN edge routers for a better application experience.Continue Reading

• New ONF membership category opens door to startup SDN companies

  The ONF cut membership fees for SDN startups incorporated within the past two years, allowing them to become more involved in the non-profit.Continue Reading

• Development of cloud connectivity standards hinges on Ethernet

  Cloud providers are the biggest consumers of Ethernet ports, but none are big enough to dictate their own cloud connectivity standards for global use.Continue Reading

• Cisco SDN vs. VMware network virtualization: Explore the differences

  Two viable SDN options -- Cisco SDN and VMware network virtualization -- have emerged, but the two are starkly different. Here's how to compare the two.Continue Reading

• Networking blogs: VMware enhances its mobile device capabilities

  Networking blogs: This week VMware becomes a top player in mobile device management and analysts predict the future of enterprise engineering.Continue Reading

• Aerohive helps manage mobile devices and Wi-Fi infrastructure together

  Aerohive adds the ability to manage mobile devices to its Wi-Fi management platform, combining mobile device management and network management.Continue Reading

• Dell offers bare-metal switches through Cumulus partnership

  Dell says yes to bare-metal networking, allowing customers to run Cumulus and other operating systems on its switches.Continue Reading

• The SDN transition: Understanding SDN vendors, concepts and challenges

  SDN expert Ethan Banks breaks down what network engineers need to know about SDN vendors, architectures, products and operational requirements.Continue Reading

• What features do providers need in cloud orchestration software?

  What capabilities should providers look for in cloud orchestration software? Expert Paul Parker-Johnson discusses different features.Continue Reading

• AWS, VMWare bring new focus to desktop service potential, obstacles

  Analyst Keith Townsend suggests that AWS, VMWare may be looking at ways to overcome DaaS licensing challenges.Continue Reading

• Juniper Firefly Perimeter: A virtual firewall based on SRX gateways

  Based on the SRX security gateway series, Juniper Firefly Perimeter is a software-based security gateway for multi-tenant environments.Continue Reading

• Brocade SDN certification: What to know about its product credentials

  Brocade now offers two SDN certification credentials focused on its virtual router product platform. Here's what you need to know.Continue Reading

• NFL chooses Extreme Networks for wireless analytics in its stadiums

  The NFL will use Extreme's wireless analytics to give its IT organizations insight into how fans are using in-stadium Wi-Fi.Continue Reading

• Cisco report: Serious lack of pros in IT security careers in 2014

  Cisco report finds a deficit of pros in IT security careers, and further expertise is needed to arm networks against sophisticated cyberattacks.Continue Reading

• Networking blogs: Legacy antivirus security software no longer useful?

  Networking blogs: Analysts question traditional antivirus security measures and hypothesize on the structure of Cisco's new ACI.Continue Reading

• How do you select a cloud orchestration platform?

  How should service providers select a cloud orchestration platform? Expert Paul Parker-Johnson explains different orchestration models.Continue Reading

• Next-stage high-density switch options: What's right for you?

  All major switch vendors have rolled out new high-density, low-latency data center switches. Expert Glen Kemp looks at what makes them special.Continue Reading

• White box switches: Understanding the basics

  White box switches are finally emerging, offering a choice in network OS as well as flexibility. Are they poised to take over your network?Continue Reading

• Fundamental networking industry trends to expect in 2014

  Analysts discuss data center, cloud encryption and Wi-Fi trends that can be expected in 2014.Continue Reading

• Nuage Networks helps hospital add SDN and network virtualization

  The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center adds SDN and network virtualization to its data center with Nuage Networks.Continue Reading

• Considering SDN impact on networking staff

  Programmable networks will bring automation and change the role of the networking pro, so it's important to consider the SDN impact on IT employees.Continue Reading

• Don't overlook SDN startups when investing in programmable networks

  When evaluating SDN technology, consider buying from SDN startups, which may be more nimble and innovative than traditional hardware vendors.Continue Reading

• SDN essentials: Why network orchestration and virtualization?

  The goal of SDN is dynamic networks, so it's crucial to understand the concepts of network orchestration and virtualization -- the keys to flexibility.Continue Reading

• Your next switch: The data center's software-defined future

  The hardware-defined network is still around, but a software-defined switch is coming. Your next switch will include SDN features and will also need to be application-aware and integrated with robust security strategies. This handbook covers ...Continue Reading

• A10 Networks offers a DDoS protection appliance based on ADC platform

  ADC vendor A10 Networks announces the Thunder TPS, an anti-DDoS appliance for enterprises and service providers.Continue Reading

• SDN basics: Understanding centralized control and programmability

  Network engineers who want to learn about SDN basics must begin with the concepts of centralized control and network programmability.Continue Reading

• 802.11ac 2013 standard ratified: What WLAN planners need to know

  Now that the IEEE has ratified the new 802.11 ac high-speed Wi-Fi standard, WLAN administrators need to plan their next steps.Continue Reading

• Remote access security: What is ABAC and can it protect my network?

  Expert Joerg Hirschmann illustrates the need to supplement role-based access control with attribute-based access control to boost enterprise security.Continue Reading

• Considering an SDN platform? First define your operational needs

  Before investing in an SDN platform, network pros must first examine their overall IT operational needs.Continue Reading

• Palo Alto Networks buys advanced persistent threat protection startup

  Citing that sandboxing can't catch every advanced persistent threat, Palo Alto Networks acquires stealth startup Morta Security.Continue Reading

• New wireless network capabilities promise higher user capacity

  Lisa Phifer discusses how new wireless network capabilities meet the demands of increased wireless devices and bandwidth-thirsty applications.Continue Reading

• 14 questions to ask SDN vendors before investing

  Considering SDN technology? SDN expert Ethan Banks breaks down 14 questions to pose to an SDN vendor before investing in their technology.Continue Reading

• Do IaaS, PaaS and SaaS have different requirements for using IPv6?

  How you use IPv6 matters most in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), but the industry still has some catching up to do, says expert Ciprian Popoviciu.Continue Reading

• How does an IPv6 network affect NFV?

  Network functions virtualization, or NFV, is compatible with IPv4 and IPv6 networks, but IPv6 may offer extra benefits, says expert Ciprian Popoviciu.Continue Reading

• The great eight: Popular enterprise technology stories in 2013

  Cisco's SDN-flavored ACI and Facebook's Open Compute initiative were two of the eight most popular stories from SearchNetworking last year.Continue Reading

• Do SDN and NFV mean we don't need to buy network hardware anymore?

  Learn how the roles and requirements of traditional network hardware will change as SDN and NFV mature.Continue Reading

• Getting to know OpenStack Neutron: Open networking in cloud services

  OpenStack Neutron provides a consistent set of network services for use by other elements, such as VMs, systems management modules and other networks.Continue Reading

• CloudSigma makes IaaS security easier with network policies

  CloudSigma introduces a system for the easy application of enterprise network policies to the public cloud. Will more control mean more adoption?Continue Reading

• Top WAN tips of 2013: 10 tips and tricks to keep your WAN afloat

  Looking for tips, tricks and advice to manage your wide area networks? Here are the top WAN how-to articles and videos of 2013.Continue Reading

• How big data and mobility fuel the need for open cloud architectures

  Open cloud architectures let providers scale storage and integrate with enterprise storage platforms -- two big requirements in the big data age.Continue Reading

• 15 SDN experts to follow on Twitter

  Whether they were sharing content or chatting with peers, SDN experts had a lot to say on Twitter this year. We picked out 15 to follow.Continue Reading

• WLAN market predictions: Faster speeds boost Wi-Fi's relevance in 2014

  Gartner analyst Jim Berenbaum looks back on 2013 WLAN market milestones and shares his predictions on enterprise Wi-Fi environments for 2014.Continue Reading

• Engineer wish list: SDN companies must work together, embrace openness

  Network engineers tell SDN companies to pursue a common vision for networking, embrace OpenFlow and commit to openness.Continue Reading

• New year data center forecast: Fabrics, more money and silicon

  451 Research Chief Analyst Eric Hanselman shares his thoughts of what 2014 will bring to the data center networking segment.Continue Reading

• Network engineers share technology wish list with vendors for the New Year

  Network engineers have a technology wish list for vendors: better software practices, IPv6 parity, WAN-savvy cloud providers and new Cisco firewalls.Continue Reading

• Between Cisco and VMware SDN, which will network engineers choose?

  In the Cisco vs. VMware SDN battle, Cisco ACI may win out among network engineers, who are more comfortable with the hardware-centric approach.Continue Reading

• NetCitadel automates security threat assessment and response

  NetCitadel ThreatOptics automates assessment and remediation of network security threats by correlating and analyzing third-party security data.Continue Reading

• SDN, networking monitoring: Challenge or a change for the better?

  In SDN network monitoring there are both challenges and the potential for change that will bring network management capabilities to a new level.Continue Reading

• ONF Northbound Interface Group chair: No need for standards yet

  The ONF's new chair of the Northbound Interface Working Group says there's no need for standards yet, but common interfaces will help developers proliferate.Continue Reading

• HP FlexFabric 12900: Standards-based support for TRILL protocol, SDN

  HP's FlexFabric 12900 series, offers 36 Tbps of capacity on top of standards-based support for the TRILL protocol and OpenFlow 1.3.Continue Reading

• Silver Peak adds dynamic path options to hybrid WAN users

  Silver Peak targets firms with hybrid networks and with features that automatically determine better-performing links through which to send traffic.Continue Reading

• How SDN and NFV simplify network service chain provisioning

  SDN and NFV simplify service chain provisioning, making it easier and cheaper to spin up applications in enterprise and service provider networks.Continue Reading

• Riverbed: Cascade and Steelhead integration boosts app visibility

  Riverbed integrates Cascade performance management with Steelhead WAN optimization line for increased visibility from any point on the network.Continue Reading

• Unified management more critical as virtual, physical worlds mesh

  As virtual and physical networking continue to evolve, the concept of unified management becomes even more important, analyst John Burke writes.Continue Reading

• Bare metal switches: Will merchant silicon take over networking?

  New vendors are pushing network architectures that decouple software from hardware and run on bare metal switches with merchant silicon. Have we reached the x86 era in networking?Continue Reading

• IPv6, SDN: When worlds collide ... in a good way

  IPv6, SDN and the cloud seem like separate initiatives, but they are interdependent. SDN and IPv6 will enable cloud agility. The good news is they are also complementary.Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud: Who's in control when public and private clouds collide?

  There's plenty of potential in unifying public and private cloud resources, but there are also hybrid cloud challenges that make the IT team question its role.Continue Reading

• Handling network change: Is IPv4-to-IPv6 the least of your problems?

  Engineers need to implement major network change for IPv6, SDN and hybrid cloud. But they're learning they'll have to manage the old and the new at once.Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud: When public and private clouds collide

  This edition of Network Evolution looks at how companies are mixing old and new technology as they transition to the new technology -- but is it the best approach? For example, very few IT shops will move entirely to running IPv6 networks; ...Continue Reading

• VMware adds NSX firewall integration with Palo Alto Networks

  VMware NSX integration with Palo Alto Networks applies advanced security policies to network virtualization overlay traffic.Continue Reading

• Network programming languages Frenetic and Pyretic simplify OpenFlow

  OpenFlow can simplify networks, yet the protocol itself is complex. Network programming languages Frenetic and Pyretic streamline OpenFlow SDN.Continue Reading

• Brocade ICX 7750: Scalable campus aggregation without the chassis

  The new Brocade ICX 7750 switch enables the scale out of campus aggregation networks without the chassis.Continue Reading

• Bluelock CTO: Learn which benefits of IaaS matter most to customers

  Bluelock CTO Pat O'Day discusses what customers want from IaaS providers and which benefits of IaaS resonate the most with them.Continue Reading