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The virtualized network poses challenges to network management systems -- and as more hardware components become virtualized, that challenge becomes even greater. This handbook discusses the steps IT must take to both build and corral their virtualized infrastructure.
Data Center Networking News
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June 06, 2018
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Jun'18
New Arista switches use Barefoot Tofino programmable chip
Arista has launched its first switches with the Barefoot Tofino programmable chip. The latest hardware is designed to replace some network appliances and routers.
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June 06, 2018
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Jun'18
Apstra adds EVPN configuration to AOS
The newly released version of Apstra AOS includes EVPN configuration. The latest feature in the intent-based OS reduces the manual labor behind network segmentation.
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May 31, 2018
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May'18
AT&T NetBond for Cloud connects Google to enterprises
AT&T NetBond for Cloud is the latest member of Google's Partner Interconnect. The AT&T service provides midsize enterprises with private connections of up to 10 Gbps to Google Cloud.
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May 17, 2018
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May'18
Q3 Cisco financials show another uptick in sales, services
Cisco financials show a 4% boost in sales as Cisco records its second consecutive quarter of revenue growth and continues to embrace software services.
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Clarifying network disaggregation and related technologies
Trying to explain network disaggregation and related trends -- like SDN, NFV and white boxes -- can be complicated. Our expert pins the terms down and explains the tradeoffs. Continue Reading
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Optical interconnect DCI frameworks need more flexibility to keep pace
An optical interconnect framework can support high-speed DCI deployments. But it's important that optical networks become programmable to ensure reliability. Continue Reading
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App delivery controllers are vital networking hardware tools
With new capabilities, the future of ADCs is bright. Learn what features this networking workhorse has acquired and what it means for data center networking. Continue Reading
Evaluate Data Center Networking Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Enterprises use network security in the cloud to combat threats
The market for network security in the cloud is growing as enterprises shift workloads to the cloud to combat potential data breaches and system threats. Continue Reading
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ADC, the networking management tool, acquires new abilities
Networking pros should take a new look at what application delivery controllers now offer. ADCs now have some cutting-edge features making the networking workhorse exciting. Continue Reading
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New, micro-ADC features can aid enterprise security
The ADC is no hot, new networking tool, but it's evolved dramatically, adding some features in its latest iterations that promise to increase its already important role. Continue Reading
Manage Data Center Networking
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Map hybrid cloud applications to your VPN address spaces
Enterprise networks can easily become your Achilles' heel in hybrid cloud. Follow this advice to effectively manage your VPN, as well as scale and redeploy hybrid cloud apps. Continue Reading
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How data center interconnect technologies shape WAN performance
Latency, congestion and sluggish TCP stacks can plague application performance, but understanding data center interconnect technologies is key. Continue Reading
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How to plan for network disaggregation with APIs
Network disaggregation is a lot of work for engineers, and it's fraught with potential hurdles posed by sourcing hardware, a control plane, network operating system and how you manage necessary APIs. 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.
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Network edge switch upgrades hinge on WLAN deployments
Network edge switch upgrades depend on a variety of factors, but one of the most critical is taking a look at your future WLAN deployment strategies. Continue Reading
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Users want hybrid cloud networking to be simple
As more services move to the cloud and become more mobile, if the network is invisible and performs well, IT pros are doing their jobs in users' eyes. Continue Reading
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Networked cloud emerges to meet evolving infrastructure needs
Some enterprise network managers are beginning to move networking out to the cloud, as they sort out how to best meet their organizations' evolving infrastructure needs. Continue Reading