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LANs Local Area Networks

• 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

• VMware certification programs: Recasting the old, developing the new

  VMware has revised their cloud, data center virtualization and end-user computing programs, in addition to developing a network virtualization one. 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

• 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

• Definitions to Get Started

  • bandwidth
  • Asynchronous
  • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
  • TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

  • computer hardware
  • Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
  • UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
  • URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

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• 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

• 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

• Shouldn't there be a better way to curate global threat intelligence?

  Network security expert Michele Chubirka discusses why objective and curated threat intelligence is so difficult to obtain.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

• Clos network

  A Clos network is a type of non-blocking, multistage switching architecture that reduces the number of ports required in an interconnected fabric.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

• Three myths about SOA cloud providers have to stop falling for

  When it comes to SOA, cloud providers often don't realize that much of what they've heard is based on misconceptions and unfair stigma.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

• Managing virtual network services: Lessons from implementation

  Virtualization broke many traditional management models. Cloud providers deploying virtual network services should understand the consequences.Continue Reading