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• Maximizing applications in the hybrid cloud environment

  The network plays an important role in cloud application performance. The most important factors affecting how it performs are your choice of monitoring tool and how you analyze that data. It's all about having the right analytics capabilities. Continue Reading

• What kind of IPv6 support can providers offer?

  With the transition to IPv6 looming, service providers must be aware of the types of IPv6 support they can make available to their enterprise customers. IPv6 expert Ciprian Popoviciu explains what providers can do to guide their customers. Continue Reading

• Cisco iWAN marries MPLS and Internet for WAN aggregation

  With Cisco iWAN, engineers optimize WAN performance by dynamically aggregating MPLS and Internet resources. Continue Reading

• Troubleshooting SDN? You'll need a packet time machine

  SDN promises automation without old configurations. But when networks dynamically change, troubleshooting SDN will require a packet time machine. Continue Reading

• Using metrics to fuel your data center ROI

  If you need the upgrade you want, getting the right metrics is critical, Patrick Hubbard explains. Continue Reading

• If providers lag in implementing IPv6, will enterprises be hurt?

  If a service provider delays implementing IPv6, it may face serious challenges as enterprise customers need to make the transition. Expert Ciprian Popoviciu explains why providers must make the necessary preparations for IPv6 readiness.Continue Reading

• Getting ready for NFV: Master the basics and nail the RFP process

  Network functions virtualization (NFV) is designed to reduce network cost and complexity by virtualizing network equipment onto switches, servers and storage. NFV has the potential to bring service providers savings on capital equipment and network ...Continue Reading

• End-to-end visibility is possible even with a hybrid network

  Most enterprise networks are hybrid now, but observing operations and tweaking performance is still possible; you just need the right tools.Continue Reading

• Content distribution networks: Separating fact from hype

  Content distribution networks can accelerate cloud applications and services, but only if companies know what they're looking for.Continue Reading

• What you need to set a global MPLS network architecture

  When searching for a global MPLS provider, make sure business requirements align with network requirements. The first of a three-part series.Continue Reading

• Set up firewalls for the next generation: What to consider

  Considering a next-generation firewall? The latest features will facilitate design and architecture changes in your data center environment.Continue Reading

• Wanted: A new network management model for NFV

  NFV network management models need to be less device-driven and more focused on orchestration across legacy network components and virtual resources.Continue Reading

• Applying military cyberdefense mindset to cloud, enterprise security

  Jeff Schilling, CSO of FireHost and a former head of cyberdefense at the Defense Department, applies lessons learned in the military to the enterprise.Continue Reading

• When good WANs go bad: WAN failure effects widespread

  Don't just think of WAN performance in terms of meeting enterprise objectives. WAN failure touches multiple endpoints.Continue Reading

• Study: VMs transforming disaster recovery

  A Silver Peak and ESG survey reveals that deploying virtual machines allows disaster recovery that wouldn't be possible otherwise.Continue Reading