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• 7 factors to consider in network redundancy design

  Network pros have multiple factors to consider when it comes to adding redundancy in network design, including network equipment, protocols, backup, processing and subnet connections. Continue Reading

• What is the difference between a managed and unmanaged switch?

  One difference between managed and unmanaged switches is complexity. A managed switch is more complex and requires more skills, but it offers better network control and configuration. Continue Reading

• Educate users when troubleshooting a network connection

  In this roundup of industry blogs, engineers discuss why it's helpful to teach users the basics of troubleshooting a network connection and why it's hard to simulate a network. Continue Reading

• The status of white box networking in the enterprise

  Despite the benefits of white box networking, most enterprises are cautious about deployment. Use these five questions to determine when white box implementation is a smart move. Continue Reading

• 3 tips for proper network provisioning and capacity planning

  To provision the right amount of network resources, be sure to review past network performance, assess upcoming tech projects and consider business strategy changes. Continue Reading

• New options to enable remote access in the network

  Networking pros must enable remote access to corporate networks in more agile ways to keep pace with complex networks using both private and public clouds.Continue Reading

• 3 considerations that can spark modern networking innovations

  In this roundup of networking blogs, experts explore the possibility of network transformations, including where the industry needs the most change and new ways of thinking.Continue Reading

• network configuration management (NCM)

  Network configuration management is the process of organizing and maintaining information about all of the components in a computer network.Continue Reading

• How to handle new network monitoring complexities

  New technologies increase the complexity when it comes to monitoring networks. What can network managers do to regain much-needed visibility and control?Continue Reading

• Automated networks mean clearing some key hurdles first

  Obstacles facing IT adoption of automation in the network including training and trust. Now's the time to clear these hurdles and reap the benefits of an automated future.Continue Reading

• Balancing automated vs. manual network configuration management

  Is there still a place for learning manual network configuration management in a world where networks are throttling toward automation? Sure -- but how much is enough?Continue Reading

• The many benefits of SD-WAN for today's networks

  SD-WAN services are how organizations can increase network efficiency and better use their resources. Even Monty Python thinks so ... sort of.Continue Reading

• Cloud-based remote access: Scenarios for success

  The scenarios for installing cloud-based remote access are evolving as vendors bring to market new tools to aid both accessibility and security.Continue Reading

• Network simplification sounds good, but what does it really mean?

  Network simplification is emerging as the latest industry buzzword, but what exactly does it mean?Continue Reading

• A strong SD-WAN business case starts with evaluating your current WAN

  The first step in creating a strong SD-WAN business case is evaluating your organization's current WAN infrastructure. Then, you can compare the potential savings and benefits.Continue Reading