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transparent addressing
On a wide area network (WAN), transparent addressing is a method of network addressing in which all intermediate node addresses are spoofed, so the client and server see each other's addresses and port configurations as if there were no intermediate... Continue Reading
Port Address Translation (PAT)
Port Address Translation (PAT), is an extension to network address translation (NAT) that permits multiple devices on a local area network (LAN) to be mapped to a single public IP address. The goal of PAT is to conserve IP addresses. Continue Reading
wireless mesh network (WMN)
A wireless mesh network (WMN) is a mesh network created through the connection of wireless access points installed at each network user's locale. Continue Reading
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Desktop virtualization network challenges: A primer
Virtual desktop infrastructure is seeing speedy uptake, but desktop virtualization network challenges mean investing in load balancing, traffic prioritization and even more bandwidth to support real-time applications to the desktop. Continue Reading
WAN clustering (geoclustering, high-availability clustering or remote clustering)
WAN clustering, also called geoclustering, high-availability clustering or remote clustering, is the use of multiple redundant computing resources located in different geographical locations to form what appears to be a single highly-available ... Continue Reading
stateful inspection
Stateful inspection is a firewall technology that monitors the state of active connections and uses this information to determine which network packets to allow through the firewall. Stateful inspection is also known as dynamic packet filtering.Continue Reading
green networking
Green networking is the practice of selecting energy-efficient networking technologies and products, and minimizing resource use whenever possible.Continue Reading
beamforming
Beamforming is a type of RF (radio frequency) management in which an access point uses multiple antennas to send out the same signal.Continue Reading
Storage area networks change management primer
Storage area network (SAN) change management tools -- that include SAN configuration management and performance monitoring -- make it possible for network managers to implement change without causing application outages.Continue Reading
Virtualization change and configuration management primer
Virtualization configuration and change management extend the demands on NCCM processes. Network virtualization change management requires a view of every virtual component. Server virtualization configuration management means mapping fluid VMs.Continue Reading
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Network change and configuration management primer
With network change and configuration management (NCCM), enterprises aim to standardize the way they implement network change without disturbing existing systems. That often means using NCCM tools to map and archive the entire network and its ...Continue Reading
WAN optimization lifecycle: Planning, executing and maintaining
Developing an effective and flexible WAN strategy doesn't end with selecting the right optimization solution and putting it in place across your network. The next step is to plan for the future.
For the most part, this means continually ...Continue Reading
10 Gigabit Ethernet tutorial: Connecting data centers, storage, LAN and beyond
As IT teams build 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks, they'll have to choose the right 10 Gigabit Ethernet cabling and components in order to ensure data center optimization and prevent latency in the network. They''ll also need to be sure their networks ...Continue Reading
passive optical network (PON)
A passive optical network (PON) is a system that brings optical fiber cabling and signals all or most of the way to the end user.Continue Reading
Metro Ethernet
Metro Ethernet is the use of Carrier Ethernet technology in metropolitan area networks (MANs)... (Continued)Continue Reading