Opinion

When will enterprises be ready to use SDN?

After years of hype, high-profile mergers and proven use cases, enterprises hesitated to use SDN. Is it finally time for it to secure a spot in mainstream networks? Continue Reading
AT&T's NetBond offers secure transit via network cloud

AT&T's NetBond service, geared toward providing secure data transfer through multiple cloud providers, offers some compelling benefits. Continue Reading
There's more to switch software than SDN

Hardware is still a critical component in data center networking equipment, but the influence of switch software shouldn't be overlooked. Continue Reading
Why you shouldn't overlook Microsoft SDN

Microsoft SDN may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of software-defined networking, but don't write it off quite yet. Continue Reading
VMware's NSX use cases are missing in action

Ask network admins why they think NSX use cases are few and far between and this is what you'll find. Continue Reading

Time to erase IT friction between InfoSec, NetOps

IT friction between your security and network operations personnel sap productivity. Maybe it's time for everyone to work together. Continue Reading
The case against SDN implementation

Networking expert and SDN enthusiast Patrick Hubbard plays devil's advocate, arguing against SDN implementation and exploring why it may be a bad idea. Continue Reading
Infrastructure convergence offers high availability, improved ops

When Patrick Hubbard's iPhone falls into a pool, he is reminded about the value of converged infrastructure. Continue Reading
SDN monitoring means new transitions for engineers

SDN network management means tools are transforming from listening mode to active mode. Continue Reading
Classic optimization takes back seat as WAN technologies evolve

The growth of cloud apps and the increased use of Internet over traditional WAN technologies has forced WAN optimization to evolve. Continue Reading
The improbable rise of Cisco UCS servers

Small and medium-sized businesses appear to love Cisco UCS, said Patrick Hubbard. So does this mean convergence is finally succeeding? Continue Reading

SN blogs: New Cisco CEO Robbins' strategy praised, panned

An analyst says incoming Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins' move to prioritize strategies will help the vendor. But there are areas that still need attention. Continue Reading
When it comes to system outages, don't prepare for the worst

Tracking and monitoring for common potential problems is more valuable and cost-effective than planning for massive systems outages -- which may never occur. Continue Reading
Data warehousing projects benefit from cloud and Hadoop

SN blogs: This week, analysts discuss a new way to network a campus LAN and if ACI and NSX can work well together. Continue Reading
SN blogs: Dell as a data protection provider, good for enterprise

Dell switches from data protection reseller to innovative vendor; business intelligence heads to the cloud. Continue Reading

The new multi-core Broadcom processor will enable better processing and agility when simplifying NFV and SDN deployments.

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Vendors tout hyper-converged infrastructure as a plug-and-play offering, but before you install anything in your data center, be ...

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