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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network management protocol used to dynamically assign an Internet Protocol (IP) address to any device, or node, on a network so they can communicate using IP. Continue Reading
How to find the best network switches for your enterprise
Need to buy network switches? Evaluate vendor products by considering both your current and future network needs and getting up to speed on the latest features available. Continue Reading
An edge router buying guide for your next network upgrade
Read this edge router review to learn what capabilities current product lines now offer, which are essential for your particular network and what questions to ask vendors. Continue Reading
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Need an app performance monitor? Learn what's new in APM tools
App performance management is more essential and more complex than ever; the right application performance management tools make all the different. Continue Reading
ingress filtering
Ingress filtering is a method used by enterprises and internet service providers (ISPs) to prevent suspicious traffic from entering a network. Continue Reading
Let this edge router review help guide your next network purchase
Read this edge router review to learn what capabilities current product lines now offer, which are essential for your particular network and what questions to ask vendors.Continue Reading
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE certification)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE certification) is a series of technical certifications for senior networking professionals who design, build, implement, maintain and troubleshoot complex enterprise networking infrastructures.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
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is a ubiquitous type of copper cabling used in telephone wiring and local area networks (LANs).Continue Reading
infrared radiation (IR)
Infrared radiation (IR), sometimes referred to simply as infrared, is a region of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum where wavelengths range from about 700 nanometers (nm) to 1 millimeter (mm).Continue Reading
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What NBASE-T switch products do I need?
With NBASE-T Ethernet ratified, it's time to start thinking about NBASE-T switch products for your organization.Continue Reading
top-of-rack switching
Top-of-rack switching refers to a distributed data center architecture where one or more Ethernet switches is installed in a rack, then uplinked using high-bandwidth fiber optic connections to a central, high-density distribution point.Continue Reading
How to calculate network bandwidth requirements
Figuring out how to calculate bandwidth requirements is vital to ensuring your network runs smoothly, and it's best to get the formula correct from the beginning.Continue Reading
Layer 3 switches explained
Layer 3 switches are important in enterprise networks -- particularly in designs with many subnets and virtual LANs. What is a Layer 3 switch, what can it do for you, and how does it differ from a regular switch or router?Continue Reading
Your guide to embedding SDN in data centers, from start to finish
Wondering if it's time for your enterprise to transition to an SDN data center? Expert help is available to help answer that question and plan your next steps.Continue Reading