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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.
Data Center Networking News
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March 11, 2020
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Cisco restructuring follows Goeckeler departure
The Cisco restructuring that follows the departure of executive VP David Goeckeler has reshuffled the company's executive team among five newly created product groups.
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February 26, 2020
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Feb'20
CISA chief can't guarantee election security
CISA Chief Christopher Krebs told RSA attendees he can't guarantee election security. Krebs also discussed CISA's efforts against Iranian hackers and ransomware attacks.
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February 24, 2020
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Cisco SecureX provides front end for all security tools
Cisco SecureX, unveiled at RSA, provides centralized intelligence from all the vendor's security products. Also at RSA, Juniper adds encrypted traffic analysis to the Juniper ATP Cloud.
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February 14, 2020
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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.
Data Center Networking Get Started
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traffic shaping
Traffic shaping, also known as packet shaping, is a congestion management method that regulates network data transfer by delaying the flow of less important or less desired packets. Continue Reading
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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
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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
Evaluate Data Center Networking Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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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
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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.
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Discover key OpenStack deployment methods for networks
In this book excerpt, explore best practices for OpenStack deployment methods, and glean expert advice on how to achieve an efficient OpenStack network deployment. Continue Reading
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How do you address QoS in cloud communication networks?
To ensure UCaaS traffic runs smoothly across your network, provision sufficient WAN bandwidth, provide low latency and implement QoS controls on WAN routers. Continue Reading
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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
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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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
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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
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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