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Network Performance Management

• Five strategies to enhance cyber resilience

  Expert Uy Huynh details five security strategies to increase network recovery capabilities to keep your company working efficiently. Continue Reading

• Next-stage high-density switch options: What's right for you?

  All major switch vendors have rolled out new high-density, low-latency data center switches. Expert Glen Kemp looks at what makes them special. Continue Reading

• White box switches: Understanding the basics

  White box switches are finally emerging, offering a choice in network OS as well as flexibility. Are they poised to take over your network? Continue Reading

• Remote access control: Can you stop UIC-, DIC-armed hacker from attack?

  Organizations can take steps to prevent hackers with UIC, DIC data from damaging their networks. Continue Reading

• Considering SDN impact on networking staff

  Programmable networks will bring automation and change the role of the networking pro, so it's important to consider the SDN impact on IT employees. Continue Reading

• Don't overlook SDN startups when investing in programmable networks

  When evaluating SDN technology, consider buying from SDN startups, which may be more nimble and innovative than traditional hardware vendors.Continue Reading

• SDN essentials: Why network orchestration and virtualization?

  The goal of SDN is dynamic networks, so it's crucial to understand the concepts of network orchestration and virtualization -- the keys to flexibility.Continue Reading

• SDN basics: Understanding centralized control and programmability

  Network engineers who want to learn about SDN basics must begin with the concepts of centralized control and network programmability.Continue Reading

• 802.11ac 2013 standard ratified: What WLAN planners need to know

  Now that the IEEE has ratified the new 802.11 ac high-speed Wi-Fi standard, WLAN administrators need to plan their next steps.Continue Reading

• Remote access security: What is ABAC and can it protect my network?

  Expert Joerg Hirschmann illustrates the need to supplement role-based access control with attribute-based access control to boost enterprise security.Continue Reading

• New wireless network capabilities promise higher user capacity

  Lisa Phifer discusses how new wireless network capabilities meet the demands of increased wireless devices and bandwidth-thirsty applications.Continue Reading

• Three myths about SOA cloud providers have to stop falling for

  When it comes to SOA, cloud providers often don't realize that much of what they've heard is based on misconceptions and unfair stigma.Continue Reading

• Getting to know OpenStack Neutron: Open networking in cloud services

  OpenStack Neutron provides a consistent set of network services for use by other elements, such as VMs, systems management modules and other networks.Continue Reading

• How big data and mobility fuel the need for open cloud architectures

  Open cloud architectures let providers scale storage and integrate with enterprise storage platforms -- two big requirements in the big data age.Continue Reading

• Managing virtual network services: Lessons from implementation

  Virtualization broke many traditional management models. Cloud providers deploying virtual network services should understand the consequences.Continue Reading