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• The virtualized network alters data center plans

  The virtualized network is outstripping hardware and fundamentally altering data center plans, though in the long run, it has the chance to revolutionize them. Continue Reading

• SDN network security: Building a safer architecture

  Software-defined networking may hold the key to better security. Networking expert Lee Doyle explains how to strengthen SDN network security to prevent breaches. Continue Reading

• When network reliability matters more than performance

  In the world of motorsport, there's no question that speed is everything. But for the IT team that supports this Formula 1 team, network reliability is the top priority. Continue Reading

• Unusual network locations: How engineers make it work

  Almost anyone who has installed a network knows that much of it cannot be done from the relative comfort of an office chair. Whether you have to mount wireless access points on ceilings or pull Ethernet cables behind the walls, challenging ... Continue Reading

• Good networking principles prevent SD-WAN glitches

  SD-WANs can create new risks and challenges, but they also offer new rewards if users follow good networking principles. Continue Reading

• How can I get started with SDN technologies?

  Networking expert Lee Doyle explains how network architects can get started using software-defined networking technologies -- whether in the campus network, WAN or data center.Continue Reading

• Hyper-converged infrastructure forcing new thinking for networks

  Hyper-converged infrastructure not only drives new thinking about networks, it fundamentally changes some trusted networking techniques.Continue Reading

• DNS co-founder discusses need for a more secure DNS

  Thirty years after creating the Internet's domain name system, co-creator Paul Mockapetris talks about addressing Internet challenges with a more secure DNS.Continue Reading

• Is fabric necessary for network virtualization overlay?

  A fabric topology may become necessary at some point, but for now, you can get away without one for your SDN overlay.Continue Reading

• Using a WAN optimizer sounds great, until it doesn't work

  When a new WAN optimizer feature was added to the network, it appeared it would improve performance -- but it didn't.Continue Reading

• IPv6 connectivity: Ignore at your own peril

  Gathering knowledge on IPv6 connectivity and implementation is critical to success in modern IP networking.Continue Reading

• My MPLS service contract expires soon -- should I renew?

  The rise of SD-WAN has many asking: Do we really need MPLS connectivity? Expert John Burke explains what factors to consider before renewing your existing contract.Continue Reading

• What is the role of the security operations center in SDN?

  As SDN continues to gain traction, it's important that security keeps pace. Expert John Burke explains the role of the security operations center in a software-defined network.Continue Reading

• Starbucks is increasingly a free wireless ISP

  Brands are increasingly defined by their networks. Starbucks leads the way in becoming a retail -- and free -- wireless ISP.Continue Reading

• The new WAN: How SDN changes wide area network operations

  SDN promises to transform the wide area network. Network pros should consider how SD-WAN will also change operational and organizational needs.Continue Reading