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Troubleshooting Wireless Networks

• Data-Link layer

  The data link layer is the protocol layer in a program that handles the moving of data into and out of a physical link in a network. Continue Reading

• What cloud data center interconnect technologies can do

  Data center interconnect technologies and services now use cloud. Learn how CDCI improves traffic delivery and how to choose the right equipment and services. Continue Reading

• How do I choose between SD-WAN, DMVPN and IPsec tunnels?

  Software-defined WAN, DMVPN and IPsec tunnels each have a place among enterprises. Our network expert compares each one and explains where they can be most beneficial. Continue Reading

• network orchestration

  Network orchestration is a policy-driven approach to network automation that coordinates the hardware and software components a software application or service requires to run. Continue Reading

• fault management

  Fault management is the component of network management concerned with detecting, isolating and resolving problems. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
  • URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
  • SD-WAN (software-defined WAN)
  • IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6)

  • fiber optics (optical fiber)
  • nslookup
  • VPN (virtual private network)
  • software-defined networking (SDN)

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• bandwidth

  Bandwidth is the capacity of a wired or wireless network communications link to transmit the maximum amount of data from one point to another over a computer network or internet connection in a given amount of time -- usually one second.Continue Reading

• Meet network management goals with new tech and techniques

  Get up to speed on the new technological advances, improved products and advanced techniques that make enterprise network monitoring and management a bit less daunting.Continue Reading

• managed network services

  Managed network services are networking applications, functions and services that enterprises outsource to be remotely operated, monitored and maintained by a managed service provider (MSP).Continue Reading

• network engineer

  A network engineer is a technology professional who has the necessary skills to plan, implement and oversee the computer networks that support in-house voice, data, video and wireless network services.Continue Reading

• Network configuration tools: A primer

  Script management, intent-based systems and new strategies with network configuration tools are propelling a paradigm shift in the way that networks are managed.Continue Reading

• Software-defined branch networks: Why and how to do them

  Software networking virtualization has reached branch networks. Learn the whys and hows of creating the software-defined branch using the latest software networking technologies.Continue Reading

• How to address automated networking strategically

  Automation holds great promise for smoothing the management of complex modern networks, but to reap its full benefits, you'll need to approach it strategically.Continue Reading

• Balancing automated vs. manual network configuration management

  Is there still a place for learning manual network configuration management in a world where networks are throttling toward automation? Sure -- but how much is enough?Continue Reading

• What will the debut of the 802.11ax standard mean for you?

  The IEEE is putting the finishing touches on the latest WLAN 802.11ax standard. 802.11ax ratification will result in some key improvements in wireless speed, management and overall capabilities, writes one analyst.Continue Reading

• edge device

  An edge device is any piece of hardware that controls data flow at the boundary between two networks.Continue Reading