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• What is data center networking, and how can you get started?

  This feature explores the basics of data center networks, such as how to plan for data center consolidation, the effects of cloud services and how to handle data center interconnects. Continue Reading

• software-defined networking (SDN)

  Software-defined networking (SDN) is a network architecture that aims to make data center networks agile and flexible. Continue Reading

• WAN (Wide Area Network)

  A wide area network (WAN) is a geographically distributed telecommunications network that interconnects multiple local area networks (LANs). Continue Reading

• The top 5 capabilities your edge infrastructure should have

  The network edge plays a vital role in the future of networking and digital transformation. Make sure your infrastructure has these five components to help it on its way. Continue Reading

• What are network firewalls? Test your network security IQ

  Network firewalls have been an essential part of network security since the internet began. This quiz covers what network firewalls are and tests your security expertise. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • 5G
  • WAN optimization (WAN acceleration)
  • SD-WAN (Software-defined WAN)
  • edge router

  • computer network
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
  • bandwidth
  • Asynchronous

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• VLAN (virtual LAN)

  A VLAN (virtual LAN) is a subnetwork which can group together collections of devices on separate physical local area networks (LANs).Continue Reading

• What are the steps I should take for network transformation?

  The path to digital transformation has three points that all organizations should reach to ensure their network is ready for digital transformation.Continue Reading

• What is 5G massive MIMO and how can it boost bandwidth?

  With a large array of small antennas and time division duplex communication, 5G massive MIMO is expected to support more bandwidth and users with lower latency.Continue Reading

• How does SD-WAN analytics monitor network performance?

  With SD-WAN analytics, administrators can fine-tune their WAN connections and determine how well their network is performing.Continue Reading

• Better security through software-defined perimeter know-how

  Network attacks keep changing, which means your strategy for protecting the network must too. Learn one advancement that's replacing traditional network architectures.Continue Reading

• network switch

  A network switch is a hardware device that channels incoming data from multiple input ports to a specific output port that will take it toward its intended destination.Continue Reading

• The essential 5G glossary of key terms and phrases

  To understand 5G, go beyond the hype and into various elements that encompass the new technology. This glossary of 5G keywords explains what 5G is and how its new features work.Continue Reading

• dynamic and static

  In general, dynamic means energetic, capable of action and/or change, or forceful, while static means stationary or fixed.Continue Reading

• Test your networking knowledge: What is edge computing?

  Edge computing technology isn't new, but it may differ from your expectations. This quiz covers essential edge computing basics, such as pros, cons and differentiators.Continue Reading

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

  File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a client-server standard used to transfer files between computers over the Internet using control and data channels.Continue Reading