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The fundamentals of network availability monitoring tools
The use of network availability monitoring tools is an essential way to reduce downtime and to increase network reliability. What features are most important? Continue Reading
Will network management functions as a service arrive soon?
Network management as a service isn't widespread, at least not yet. But if past history is any indication, its popularity is bound to grow, once certain hurdles are overcome. Continue Reading
VLAN (virtual LAN)
A VLAN (virtual LAN) abstracts the idea of the local area network (LAN) by providing data link connectivity for a subnet. Continue Reading
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subnet (subnetwork)
A subnet is a logical partition of an IP network into multiple, smaller network segments. Continue Reading
How can network analytics tools benefit IT staff?
Network analytics tools can help IT managers proactively pinpoint network performance issues and trends -- even before the underlying problem is revealed. Continue Reading
Networking (computer)
Networking, also known as computer networking, is the practice of transporting and exchanging data between nodes over a shared medium in an information system.Continue Reading
network switch
In a network, a switch is a device that channels incoming data from any of multiple input ports to the specific output port that will take it toward its intended destination.Continue Reading
Is NaaS the answer to bolster network infrastructure security strategy?
Network security as a service can be a beneficial part of a network infrastructure security strategy, but you have to ask the right questions.Continue Reading
Three goals of multiple cloud management and how to reach them
Attaining the benefits of the cloud is getting ever more complex. Learn ways to enable efficient and effective management of hybrid and multi-cloud environments.Continue Reading
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is an alternative communications protocol to Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) used primarily for establishing low-latency and loss-tolerating connections between applications on the internet.Continue Reading
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Challenges of blockchain muddle understanding of the technology
There is a lot of hype about blockchain and how it might be used within networking operations. But just understanding the technology and what it actually does might be among the biggest challenges of blockchain.Continue Reading
Net Neutrality
Net neutrality is the principle that data packets on the Internet should be moved impartially, without regard to content, destination or source.Continue Reading
Optical interconnect DCI frameworks need more flexibility to keep pace
An optical interconnect framework can support high-speed DCI deployments. But it's important that optical networks become programmable to ensure reliability.Continue Reading
App delivery controllers are vital networking hardware tools
With new capabilities, the future of ADCs is bright. Learn what features this networking workhorse has acquired and what it means for data center networking.Continue Reading
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a protocol-agnostic routing technique designed to speed up and shape traffic flows across enterprise wide area and service provider networks.Continue Reading