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Preparing for SD-WAN deployment requires substantial research to determine what your organization needs from your WAN. And the growing number of options on the market can make the decision-making process overwhelming. To help, dive into FAQs about SD-WAN deployment, and the important features to consider, such as security, cloud connectivity, pricing and more.

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Data Center Networking News

February 14, 2020 14 Feb'20
Arista's Big Switch buy adds customers, engineers, network software

The Arista-Big Switch deal adds significant software-defined networking technology to Arista's EOS operating system. Also, Arista will acquire 300 customers and dozens of engineers.
February 14, 2020 14 Feb'20
Latest Cisco earnings show tech buyers remain skittish

The latest Cisco earnings report shows customers paused tech spending despite a stabler global economy, while the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China was a looming unknown.
December 30, 2019 30 Dec'19
Cisco 2020: Challenges, prospects shape the new year

Cisco 2020: The networking giant begins the new year with an overhauled service provider business, and SD-WAN and customer challenges in the enterprise.
December 17, 2019 17 Dec'19
Cisco to acquire Exablaze for high-performance switching

Cisco plans to acquire Australia-based Exablaze and eventually use its technology in AI applicatons. The acquisition is similar to rival Arista's 2018 purchase of Metamoko.

Data Center Networking Get Started

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How do I build a cloud-ready network?

IT teams can prepare their networks for cloud migrations by planning around their applications, security strategies, remote users and WAN performance. Continue Reading
Cloud networking vs. cloud computing: What's the difference?

Organizations might sometimes consider cloud computing and cloud networking as interchangeable due to their similarities. But the two strategies have different goals and processes. Continue Reading
SD-WAN vs. load balancing: How are they different?

SD-WAN can use load balancing for WAN connections, but it doesn't require load balancing to work. Compare some of the similarities and differences between the two. Continue Reading

Evaluate Data Center Networking Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

On-premises vs. cloud vs. hybrid UC deployment models

UC deployment has evolved, and enterprises can now choose from on-premises or cloud-based UC options or a mix of both. Find out how to decide which UC model is right for you. Continue Reading
SD-WAN requirements for a multi-cloud world

With the emergence of a multi-cloud world, SD-WAN vendors must upgrade their platforms to ensure secure and reliable SD-WAN connectivity to cloud services. Continue Reading
What are the benefits and challenges of AI network monitoring?

AI network monitoring has great potential, but companies need to pare down the number of network monitoring tools they use now in order to reap AI's full benefits. Continue Reading

Manage Data Center Networking

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Plan for simplicity when approaching HCI networking

HCI networking isn't as easy as plugging cables in and hoping the HCI system works. IT teams need to strategize around capacity and resiliency to achieve true simplification. Continue Reading
Agile for infrastructure requires major cultural shift

To realize the benefits of Agile for infrastructure, network teams must think differently about how to deliver services -- embracing radical change and a trial-by-error approach. Continue Reading
Post-disaster recovery, don't overlook user connectivity

After you've successfully recovered your environment, the job isn't quite over. Ensuring user connectivity following a recovery is the final vital step of a complete DR plan. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Data Center Networking Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

3 potential multi-cloud challenges that could go unnoticed

Disaster recovery, vendor lock-in and cost are major factors as organizations evaluate multi-cloud strategies. However, these pros can become cons if teams aren't careful. Continue Reading
6 multi-cloud storage challenges that affect strategic plans

Using multiple cloud storage providers can affect more than just how and where your data is stored. Discover the areas you need to consider to improve performance and costs. Continue Reading
Understand limitations when monitoring cloud performance

When monitoring cloud performance, organizations need to recognize the limitations that come with SaaS, PaaS and IaaS models, as well as public and private cloud architectures. Continue Reading