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October 19, 2018 19 Oct'18
How SD-WAN services could improve application metrics

In this roundup of network blogs, industry insiders dissect SD-WAN's role in application metrics, the future of 5G growth and the evolution of network automation.
August 09, 2018 09 Aug'18
What it takes to be a steward of your SDN career

When it comes to SDN careers and training, the impetus is on vendors, enterprises and individual network professionals to create and pursue training and certification opportunities.
May 24, 2018 24 May'18
IDC, Cisco survey assesses future IT staffing needs

New IDC survey on digital transformation's effects on future IT staffing outline technology trends affecting IT hiring and 20 roles that emphasize need for expanded skill sets.
April 25, 2018 25 Apr'18
2018 ONUG conference to tackle IT disruption, building blocks

With the spring 2018 ONUG conference coming up on May 8 to 9, Nick Lippis, ONUG co-founder, discusses how IT teams are facing disruption from technologies like the cloud and SD-WAN.

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modulation

Modulation is the process of converting data into radio waves by adding information to an electronic or optical carrier signal. Continue Reading
Securing remote access for cloud-based systems

Don't believe the hype: Access control in the cloud is not a lost cause. Read these tips to learn how you can better secure remote access to your cloud-based systems. Continue Reading
artificial neural network (ANN)

In information technology (IT), a neural network is a system of hardware and/or software patterned after the operation of neurons in the human brain. Continue Reading

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What's VMware's goal with its Virtual Cloud Network release?

Attendees saw a noteworthy turnabout at VMworld 2018. With its Virtual Cloud Network announcement, VMware signaled its new vision of cloud, and the network is the center of its strategy. Continue Reading
The growing ties between networking roles and automation

Network automation is here, bringing with it new demands for network professionals. But these changes should go beyond shifting networking roles, responsibilities and skills. Continue Reading
Wireless networking technology helps craft IT modernization

A long-term care business looks to wireless network technology and Active Directory to kick off its IT modernization plan and business growth. Continue Reading

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GoScanSSH: How does this malware work and differ from others?

A group of malware was discovered targeting public SSH servers. However, it avoided certain IP addresses. Discover how this is possible and how the malware works with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
Network security issues top the list of enterprise priorities

A network manager's list of concerns is always long. But given the rise of deadly threats, security tops the list, followed by SDN, IoT and edge computing. Continue Reading
network configuration management (NCM)

Network configuration management is the process of organizing and maintaining information about all the components of a computer network. Continue Reading

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Information security certifications: Introductory level

This series looks at the top information security certifications for IT professionals. Part one reviews basic, vendor-neutral certifications for entry-level positions. Continue Reading
How to use traceroute to troubleshoot network problems

Traceroute is a tool that can provide more insight than you might think. Learn how to use traceroute to troubleshoot network issues. Continue Reading
How to calculate network bandwidth requirements

Figuring out how to calculate bandwidth requirements is vital to ensuring your network runs smoothly, and it's best to get the formula correct from the beginning. Continue Reading