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• October 10, 2013 10 Oct'13

  IBM exec explains Big Blue's approach to cloud professional services

  In a market defined by self-service, the notion of cloud professional services seems almost like an oxymoron. But IBM has found lots of room to grow.

• October 10, 2013 10 Oct'13

  Will Facebook open source switch mean 'CLI is dead'?

  The open source network switch specs coming from Facebook's Open Compute Project will lead to the rise of Linux-based networking and programmability.

• October 10, 2013 10 Oct'13

  Broadcom will ship Trident II chips to switch makers this quarter

  After a six-month delay, Broadcom's StrataXGS Trident II chip is shipping at volumes high enough for switch manufacturers to start building product.

• October 10, 2013 10 Oct'13

  Goodbye, guest Wi-Fi passwords: Cisco taps Facebook for authentication

  Tired of guest Wi-Fi users complaining about passwords? Cisco has partnered with Facebook to ease authentication and personalize wireless services.

• October 09, 2013 09 Oct'13

  Arista 7050X: High-density ToR switch based on Broadcom Trident II

  The Arista 7050X, based on Broadcom's Trident II silicon, is a high-density, low-latency 10/40 GbE switch that supports VXLAN.

• October 09, 2013 09 Oct'13

  Network configuration management: Old tools, new tricks

  With a few lines of your favorite scripting language, you could touch every machine in your environment without building anything new.

• October 09, 2013 09 Oct'13

  Aruba introduces reliable cloud-based network, Wi-Fi management tools

  Aruba introduces reliable cloud-based network options to the enterprise with embedded control in APs and cloud-based Wi-Fi management.

• October 09, 2013 09 Oct'13

  SDN buyer's guide: Book chapter on what to look for in a solution

  Rajesh Kumar outlines SDN basics in his new book and includes an SDN buyer's guide with key SDN components to look for in an SDN solution.

• October 07, 2013 07 Oct'13

  Seeking network efficiency? SDN may -- or may not -- be the answer

  SDN vendors promise network efficiency, but that will be hard to realize in the short term since SDN implementation requires so much capital spending.

• October 04, 2013 04 Oct'13

  Networking blogs: Citrix advances IT as a Service offering

  In this week's networking blogs, Citrix advances its CloudPlatform offering while VMware is urged to carefully target its NSX message.

• October 04, 2013 04 Oct'13

  Aerohive Wi-Fi: New dual 802.11ac/n APs enable phased upgrade

  Aerohive announces two 802.11ac-ready access points that support incremental network upgrades from 802.11n, decentralized network intelligence.

• October 04, 2013 04 Oct'13

  Cisco unveils Wave 2-ready 802.11ac access point and Catalyst 3650

  Cisco announced a modular 802.11ac access point that is Wave 2-ready and a Catalyst 3650 switch with integrated wireless LAN control.

• October 04, 2013 04 Oct'13

  Cisco Nexus 3100: Next-gen merchant silicon-based ToR switch series

  Cisco announced the Nexus 3100 series of top-of-rack, low-latency, merchant silicon data center switches with promise of VXLAN and OpenFlow support.

• October 03, 2013 03 Oct'13

  HP SDN app store, SDK and developer support push for SDN ecosystem

  With the new HP SDN App Store, SDK and other developer resources, HP tries to grow a market for SDN apps on its controller.

• October 03, 2013 03 Oct'13

  SDN blogs: SDN and Cisco Domain Ten, SDN security, OpenFlow hardware

  SDN bloggers discuss SDN and Cisco Domain Ten, the basics of SDN security, and if OpenFlow-based network services can be implemented in hardware.

• October 03, 2013 03 Oct'13

  McAfee unveils appliance to protect against advanced malware

  McAfee introduces integrated advanced malware protection platform that lets companies quickly address malware intrusions.

• October 03, 2013 03 Oct'13

  Intelligent networks to support app economy, says Cisco's Chambers

  Cisco CEO John Chambers hammers on new app economy and Internet of Things fueled by intelligent networks, but stresses infrastructure is still key.

• October 03, 2013 03 Oct'13

  ONF to standardize northbound API for SDN applications?

  Sources say the ONF is at the early stages of developing northbound API standards. Standardized SDN app interfaces could boost adoption.

• October 02, 2013 02 Oct'13

  Magic Quadrant for IaaS providers explores why Amazon is so dominant

  Amazon is the market leader, but other providers can stand out with ecosystems that prepare future customer requirements.

• October 02, 2013 02 Oct'13

  Cloud & ADCs: Enterprises need cloud load balancer technology

  The ADC market is changing as enterprises adopt cloud services. IT wants common on-premises and cloud load balancer technology.

• October 02, 2013 02 Oct'13

  Nuage builds gateway appliance for network virtualization overlay

  Nuage builds its own services gateway to integrate bare-metal servers into its overlay network.

• September 30, 2013 30 Sep'13

  Boosting remote network monitoring visibility with Paessler PRTG

  With free unlimited probes, Paessler PRTG was the right choice for school district's remote network monitoring needs.

• September 30, 2013 30 Sep'13

  New SDN book looks beyond OpenFlow and central control: Author Q&A

  A new SDN book posits that OpenFlow and central control are important, but open source software networking and programmability are just as crucial.

• September 30, 2013 30 Sep'13

  Infrastructure at Interop NYC: What to expect

  451 Research Chief Analyst Eric Hanselman, chair of the Infrastructure track at this week's Interop, previews some of the hot topics at the show.

• September 27, 2013 27 Sep'13

  Five key issues admins face when configuring Cisco routers and switches

  Two Cisco-certified experts detail the five biggest challenges admins face when configuring Cisco routers and switches.

• September 27, 2013 27 Sep'13

  Networking blogs: Security community needs STIX

  In this week's networking blogs, learn about the problems surrounding cloud-based security intelligence and how STIX and TAXII standards can help.

• September 26, 2013 26 Sep'13

  SDN blogs: Distributed NFV; what is network virtualization?

  SDN bloggers discuss distributed network functions virtualization, integration and automation, and what is real network virtualization?

• September 26, 2013 26 Sep'13

  Cisco NCS enables programmable network functions virtualization

  With the Network Convergence System, Cisco is delivering programmable routers for service provider networks with a path toward NFV.

• September 25, 2013 25 Sep'13

  SDN research: An OpenFlow cloud security plan is hatched

  CloudWatch cloud security tool creator Seungwon Shin talks OpenFlow cloud security and network configuration challenges.

• September 25, 2013 25 Sep'13

  Not all OpenFlow hardware is created equal: Understanding the options

  In this Q&A, Ixia's Mike Haugh explains why OpenFlow hardware support varies so much from vendor to vendor.

• September 25, 2013 25 Sep'13

  Brocade adds multi-tenancy to VCS Ethernet fabric, new ToR switches

  With TRILL extension, Brocade adds native multi-tenancy to its Ethernet fabric. It also rolls out new ToR switches and auto-QoS for storage traffic.

• September 24, 2013 24 Sep'13

  Software defined data center networking: Think bare metal

  In software-defined data center networking, routing and load balancing will live on a server, changing the cost and flexibility of infrastructure.

• September 22, 2013 22 Sep'13

  Networking blogs: Cisco acquires Whiptail, enters data storage market

  In this blog roundup, learn how Cisco's acquisition of Whiptail reflects today's data storage market and networking trends.

• September 20, 2013 20 Sep'13

  SDN blog roundup: Using OpenFlow for network load balancing

  SDN bloggers discuss OpenDaylight's new SDN architecture Hydrogen; if OpenContrail will compete with OpenDaylight; and network load balancing.

• September 20, 2013 20 Sep'13

  Magic Quadrant: Network services wanted for wired and wireless networks

  Enterprises want sophisticated network services for their wired and wireless networks, according to the Gartner's Magic Quadrant report.

• September 19, 2013 19 Sep'13

  Brocade's new Vyatta virtual router is 10x faster

  Brocade's Vyatta 5600 virtual router is 10 times faster, setting the stage for telco deployments, NFV and high-performance overlays.

• September 19, 2013 19 Sep'13

  WAN vendor Ipanema Technologies sets cloud app performance platform

  Ipanema Technologies introduces a cloud application management platform that ensures application performance through multiple networks.

• September 18, 2013 18 Sep'13

  HP launches Tipping Point firewall with next-generation app control

  With new Tipping Point firewall, HP takes on the crowded next-generation firewall market with an established IPS brand.

• September 17, 2013 17 Sep'13

  Juniper releases, open sources Contrail network virtualization overlay

  Juniper has made Contrail overlay software commercially available, and also open sourced the technology.

• September 16, 2013 16 Sep'13

  Large file transfer doesn't have to be risky or eat WAN bandwidth

  Moving large files across organizations doesn't have to violate security policies or consume pricey bandwidth. Better options exist.

• September 16, 2013 16 Sep'13

  IT silos aren't always bad, but VMware NSX will launch a turf war

  IT silos aren't as bad as people say they are, unless they abuse tools like VMware NSX. Don't let it happen.

• September 13, 2013 13 Sep'13

  Will SDN pose network security vulnerabilities? It depends

  With a centralized control plane and easy-to-use APIs, does SDN introduce new network security vulnerabilities? New SDN security strategies can help.

• September 12, 2013 12 Sep'13

  Networking blogs: Dell takes a stab at PC security software

  In this week's networking blogs, learn about Dell's PC security software and whether it has a chance of being competitive in the market.

• September 12, 2013 12 Sep'13

  Big Switch shifts SDN strategy to bare-metal switches and software

  Big Switch Networks refocuses its SDN strategy on bare-metal switches and software, moving away from overlays and OEM switches.

• September 12, 2013 12 Sep'13

  $180 million Extreme-Enterasys merger combines complementary vendors

  Extreme Networks' acquisition of Enterasys Networks combines an end-to-end vendor with data center and campus-networking assets.

• September 12, 2013 12 Sep'13

  Cisco services business adds a security practice

  The Cisco services business created a Services Security Practice and installed former Boeing security executive Bryan Palma to lead the venture.

• September 11, 2013 11 Sep'13

  SDN blog roundup: Do SDN start-ups fit into an overlay network world?

  SDN bloggers discuss an SDN book review, along with overlay networks and China's adoption of SDN.

• September 11, 2013 11 Sep'13

  Security, Wi-Fi top network technology purchasing survey for 2014

  Network security, Wi-Fi and data center upgrades top IT's 2014 wish list, according to new TechTarget network technology purchasing survey.

• September 10, 2013 10 Sep'13

  802.11ac range issues: Overcoming wireless signal shortcomings

  802.11ac range is shorter than previous Wi-Fi standards. Enterprises can overcome range shortcomings with range extenders, additional access points.

• September 09, 2013 09 Sep'13

  Cisco's response to VMware NSX and the future of SDN

  We take a deep look at Cisco's response to the VMware NSX network virtualization platform and what it means about the future of SDN.

• September 09, 2013 09 Sep'13

  VMware network virtualization will spell trouble for Cisco, eventually

  The VMware network virtualization platform won't end the Cisco-VMware relationship, but it could hurt Cisco in the data center over the long term.

• September 06, 2013 06 Sep'13

  Open SDN: The fine line between progress and vendor lock-in

  Within open SDN, there are two dynamics: trying new things and avoiding lock-in. Michael Bushong explains the area between progress and lock-in.

• September 06, 2013 06 Sep'13

  VMware NSX: Network virtualization doesn't need to be a turf war

  Many network engineers think server admins will use VMware NSX to seize control of networking. It doesn't have to be that way.

• September 06, 2013 06 Sep'13

  Networking blogs: VMware's NSX network virtualization platform vision

  In this week's networking blogs, learn about VMware's NSX platform and hurdles VMware may face trying to make its virtualization platform a reality.

• September 06, 2013 06 Sep'13

  Riverbed-Opnet integration combines APM, NPM onto one appliance

  Riverbed and OpNet integration gives IT access to both application and network performance management from a single appliance.

• September 05, 2013 05 Sep'13

  VCE Vblock won't die in the Cisco-VMware network virtualization war

  With the launch of NSX, the Cisco-VMware network virtualization battle is on, but that won't spell death for VCE Vblock because users need simplicity.

• September 03, 2013 03 Sep'13

  Network configuration tools: It's not your father's backup solution

  Network configuration management was once basic and straightforward. But as networks become more complex, NCM has evolved.

• August 30, 2013 30 Aug'13

  Networking blogs: Are all VM backup solutions created equal?

  In this week's blog roundup, learn about VM backup solutions and whether a Separate or Unified protection solution is right for you.

• August 29, 2013 29 Aug'13

  Upgrading the network? Don't forget the network security tools

  Network security tools -- like firewalls-- must be upgraded when moving to a high-speed enterprise network in order to prevent bottlenecks.

• August 28, 2013 28 Aug'13

  Overheard on Twitter: Users split, debate VMware NSX

  SearchSDN explored Twitter this week and saw Twitter users split on the release of VMware's NSX solution.

• August 27, 2013 27 Aug'13

  HP and VMware NSX: Joint management for virtual and physical networks

  HP will integrate its SDN controller and network management platform with VMware NSX for joint management across physical and virtual networks.

• August 27, 2013 27 Aug'13

  With VMware NSX, is the server admin the new network pro? Not so fast

  VMware NSX brings advanced networking to virtualization, so will network and server pros be running two separate networks at once? That's not ideal.

• August 27, 2013 27 Aug'13

  Vendors link hardware switches with VMware NSX network virtualization

  Every major network hardware vendor minus Cisco announced integration of their physical switches with the VMware NSX network virtualization platform.

• August 26, 2013 26 Aug'13

  VMware NSX brings advanced networking to virtualization: Is it enough?

  VMware NSX adds advanced routing and services to virtual networks, but there's still a problematic gap between virtual and physical infrastructures.

• August 26, 2013 26 Aug'13

  Dell, HP unveil top-of-rack switches at VMworld

  New top-of-rack switches from Dell and HP Networking integrate with VMware's NSX, enabling bare-metal servers to mesh with virtual networks.

• August 23, 2013 23 Aug'13

  Networking blogs: The enterprise security model transition

  In this week's blog roundup, learn how "death by a thousand cuts" will spark a transition phase within the enterprise security model.

• August 22, 2013 22 Aug'13

  Agile vs. Waterfall development: Embracing each method appropriately

  The pros and cons of Agile and Waterfall development are telling. Handle development processes thoughtfully to benefit from both.

• August 22, 2013 22 Aug'13

  Telecom wholesaler monitors SIP signaling with network packet broker

  Telecom wholesaler Brightlink filters SIP signaling with Net Optics' network packet broker to monitor and troubleshoot billions of voice minutes.

• August 21, 2013 21 Aug'13

  SDN blog roundup: Is OpenFlow SDN all it's cracked up to be?

  SDN bloggers discuss OpenFlow SDN, the future of SDN and network virtualization, and how affinities can be used in and out of a Plexxi network.

• August 20, 2013 20 Aug'13

  CloudNFV group will create network functions virtualization prototypes

  Vendors joined together as CloudNFV to prototype and demo a multi-vendor approach to network functions virtualization.

• August 20, 2013 20 Aug'13

  Cisco layoffs announced in the face of changing networking market

  Cisco's plan to lay off another 4,000 employees, even as its profitability and market share dominance hold, reflects a changing networking market.

• August 19, 2013 19 Aug'13

  Network infrastructure design requires separating forest from trees

  It is when network architects step away from the details governing network protocols that operating models will evolve, argues Keith Townsend.

• August 19, 2013 19 Aug'13

  Q&A: Rajesh Rajamani talks SDN challenges in production networks

  Rajesh Rajamani discusses SDN challenges associated with production networks from a network service provider and enterprise network perspective.

• August 16, 2013 16 Aug'13

  ConteXtream adds LISP-based NFV orchestration to OpenDaylight project

  SDN startup ConteXtream has contributed an open source LISP-mapping service to OpenDaylight for NFV orchestration.

• August 14, 2013 14 Aug'13

  Networking blogs: Time for host-based security systems to mesh

  In this week's blog roundup, see why it's time to integrate network- and host-based security applications and why a CCDE designation has value.

• August 14, 2013 14 Aug'13

  NPulse adds full indexing to 10g packet capture appliance

  Retrieve sessions fast with nPulse CPX's full indexing of 10 Gbps packet capture, which indexes 30 million packets per second.

• August 14, 2013 14 Aug'13

  Cisco Meraki adds 802.11ac APs to cloud-managed Wi-Fi

  The Cisco Meraki Cloud Networking Group has announced a cloud-managed Wi-Fi 802.11ac access point -- the Cisco Meraki MR34 -- for SMBs.

• August 13, 2013 13 Aug'13

  SDN blog roundup: SDN business benefits; SDN security; SDN, IPv6

  This week SDN bloggers took a look at Cisco's future SDN security offerings, SDN and IPv6, as well as overlays and virtual packets.

• August 09, 2013 09 Aug'13

  New role for NAC? Endpoint visibility enables contextual security

  Network access control is dead. Long live endpoint visibility, access and security. New acronym, slightly different product.

• August 09, 2013 09 Aug'13

  Making the move from IT to ET

  Say bye to information technology. Say hello to enterprise technology. So says Nemertes Research President Johna Till Johnson. In a discussion highlighting Nemertes' 2013-2014 Enterprise Technology ...

• August 09, 2013 09 Aug'13

  Networking blogs: Reevaluating the optical market, config builder tips

  This week, networking bloggers discuss a potential sea change for the optical market, and reveal some key tips for using custom config builders.

• August 08, 2013 08 Aug'13

  Who is responsible for creating SDN course work?

  Challenges exists among developing SDN course content focused on the OpenFlow protocol and vendor certifications in networking education.

• August 08, 2013 08 Aug'13

  Riverbed Steelhead RiOS update: Path selection, more app optimization

  Riverbed Steelhead adds path selection, increased application performance visibility and optimization for hybrid IT environments.

• August 06, 2013 06 Aug'13

  Radware adds open source DDoS protection to OpenDaylight Project

  Radware contributes Defense4All, an open source version of its SDN-based DDoS protection product, to the OpenDaylight Project.

• August 06, 2013 06 Aug'13

  Plexxi contributes application affinity networking to OpenDaylight

  SDN startup Plexxi has contributed its application affinity networking metadata service to the OpenDaylight controller.

• August 06, 2013 06 Aug'13

  Junipers' Mobile Threats Report: Mobile malware attacks grew over 600%

  Juniper Networks' third annual Mobile Threats Report reveals mobile malware grew 614% in 2012, most of it aimed at Android users.

• August 06, 2013 06 Aug'13

  Nexus 7700 beginning to make me feel old

  Advent of new hardware such as Cisco's massive Nexus 7700 reflects natural growth of applications and network demands.

• August 05, 2013 05 Aug'13

  Using big data for SDN: How analytics will enable programmability

  Using big data for SDN is important for centralized control and programmability, but do the tools exist to mine data and then apply it to the network?

• August 05, 2013 05 Aug'13

  SDN Blog roundup: Network virtualization security, underlays

  This week, SDN bloggers discuss network virtualization security and underlays in data center networks.

• August 02, 2013 02 Aug'13

  Martin Casado Q&A: Managing physical and virtual worlds in parallel

  Martin Casado, SDN icon and VMware's chief architect of networking, describes how to manage physical and virtual networks in parallel.

• August 02, 2013 02 Aug'13

  Overheard on Twitter: SDN security; network functions virtualization

  SearchSDN explored Twitter and saw users discussing SDN security, network functions virtualization and network virtualization, and SDN use cases.

• August 01, 2013 01 Aug'13

  HP Networking Lifetime Warranty 2.0: Free 24/7 phone support

  HP Networking's lifetime warranty gets a boost with free 24/7 phone support for three years on all campus switches and branch routers.

• July 31, 2013 31 Jul'13

  WLAN design tools prepare enterprises for optimal Wi-Fi experiences

  WLAN design tools and site surveys are prerequisites for an optimal wireless experience; Xirrus announces its cloud-based Wi-Fi design application.

• July 31, 2013 31 Jul'13

  Q&A: Nick Feamster on how he developed the first college SDN course

  Georgia Tech's Nick Feamster speaks with SearchSDN about the challenges associated with developing the first-ever college-level SDN course.

• July 30, 2013 30 Jul'13

  Integrating Open vSwitch management into the OpenDaylight controller

  OpenDaylight will integrate Open vSwitch management protocol, OVSDB, into its controller for the ability to provision and manage virtual switches.

• July 30, 2013 30 Jul'13

  Juniper LN2600: Rugged router for harsh environments, M2M applications

  Juniper Networks introduced the LN2600, a rugged router based on its SRX series of routing and security gateways for use in extreme environments.

• July 29, 2013 29 Jul'13

  OpenFlow testing: ONF will lead conformance program for SDN protocol

  The ONF has launched an OpenFlow testing program that certifies hardware and software conformance with the SDN protocol.

• July 29, 2013 29 Jul'13

  IETF SDN standards emerge: Southbound protocols, NFV, service chains

  The new IETF SDN standards group, I2RS, will work on southbound programming protocols, NFV and network service chains. And that''s just the start.

• July 29, 2013 29 Jul'13

  SDN blog roundup: Campus networks and SDN; SDN network venture grows

  This week, SDN bloggers took a look at SDN and campus networks, and how SDN venture capitalist investments are growing.

• July 26, 2013 26 Jul'13

  Networking blogs: Wi-Fi Certified 802.11ac is here, CDN bandwidth woes

  In this week's blog roundup, get expert insight on preparing for 802.11ac and solutions to CDN bandwidth issues.