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Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
Getting started with 5G network planning
This feature explores the basics of 5G technology, concerns from industry insiders, where it currently stands and predictions for its future. Continue Reading
What is the difference between circuit switching and packet switching?
In this Ask the Expert, John Burke explains the difference between packet switching and circuit switching and compares the two models. Continue Reading
Network protocol
A network protocol is a set of established rules that dictates how to format, transmit and receive data so computer network devices -- from servers and routers to endpoints -- can communicate regardless of the differences in their underlying ... Continue Reading
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NetOps
NetOps, also referred to as NetOps 2.0, is a networking approach that encompasses the use of DevOps tools, methods and techniques to create an agile, scalable and programmable infrastructure capable of delivering business-critical applications and ... Continue Reading
What are the pros and cons of deploying containers?
Containers can reduce a company's OS licensing costs and required CPU usage, while acting as a bridge to serverless computing. But IT teams need to evaluate the potential drawbacks. Continue Reading
URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a unique identifier used to locate a resource on the internet. It is also referred to as a web address.Continue Reading
Where does SDN fit in edge computing architecture?
SDN and edge computing can work together to apply data processing decisions that make better use of network links and bandwidth, especially when it comes to edge versus cloud.Continue Reading
wavelength
A wavelength is a measure of distance between two identical peaks or crests -- high points -- or between two identical troughs -- low points -- in a wave.Continue Reading
A quick guide to important SDN security issues
Lock down your knowledge of SDN security issues using this compilation that includes expert advice, common pain points and helpful best practices.Continue Reading
How does software-defined access work?
Service providers and enterprises use software-defined access to extend SDN beyond the data center and WAN to the edge of the network. Learn about its developments and benefits.Continue Reading
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NetOps, SecOps, DevOps concepts merge to automate security testing
By adopting DevOps concepts, network teams can automate security testing. But, as development, network and security tasks mingle, some staffing challenges can arise.Continue Reading
How do last-mile connections work for SD-WAN deployments?
SD-WAN technology plays well with existing last-mile connections, and it allows enterprises to use more than one type of transport link. But beware of provider sprawl.Continue Reading
load balancing
Load balancing is a technique used to distribute workloads uniformly across servers or other compute resources to optimize network efficiency, reliability and capacity.Continue Reading
optical network (photonic network)
An optical (photonic) network transmits information as optical rather than electronic signals: It uses light, not electrical currents, to convey data.Continue Reading
What is the status of VNF deployments among service providers?
Although service providers are undertaking VNF deployments in the network core, they're hard-pressed to deploy them at the network edge due to complexity and cost.Continue Reading