Network Infrastructure
New & Notable
Your Free CCNA Certification Prep Guide
Achieving your CCNA certification requires a true in-depth understanding of network fundamentals and network security technologies, so it’s important to stay on track with your studies. Download this exclusive prep guide to gain a clear understanding of the CCNA exam today and take a 10-question practice quiz to help you determine if you’re ready for your certification.
Network Infrastructure News
-
August 20, 2019
20
Aug'19
VMware acquisition of Veriflow to bolster vRealize platform
The VMware acquisition of Veriflow is expected to help vRealize users determine the integrity of a network design before it goes into production.
-
August 19, 2019
19
Aug'19
IT favors open source networking over Cisco ACI, VMware NSX
Companies are turning to open source network automation tools as less expensive, good-enough alternatives to Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.
-
July 30, 2019
30
Jul'19
VMware acquisition of Uhana bolsters 5G offering to carriers
The VMware acquisition of Uhana adds AI-driven network automation to VMware's virtualization platform for carriers. VMware competes against IBM's Red Hat.
-
July 25, 2019
25
Jul'19
Arrcus upgrades ArcOS to support Jericho2-based routers
Arrcus' latest version of ArcOS supports Broadcom's Jericho2 chipset for switches and routers aimed at 5G networks, hyperscale cloud and the edge.
Network Infrastructure Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
-
The top 5 capabilities your edge infrastructure should have
The network edge plays a vital role in the future of networking and digital transformation. Make sure your infrastructure has these five components to help it on its way. Continue Reading
-
VLAN (virtual LAN)
A VLAN (virtual LAN) is a subnetwork which can group together collections of devices on separate physical local area networks (LANs). Continue Reading
-
What is 5G massive MIMO and how can it boost bandwidth?
With a large array of small antennas and time division duplex communication, 5G massive MIMO is expected to support more bandwidth and users with lower latency. Continue Reading
Evaluate Network Infrastructure Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
-
What effect will 400 GbE have on enterprise networks?
400 Gigabit Ethernet is the next hurdle for Ethernet capabilities to surpass. But enterprises may not be prepared for this technology yet, due to its immaturity. Continue Reading
-
Industry grapples with new Wi-Fi naming conventions
What's in a name? As the industry gets accustomed to the WFA's new Wi-Fi naming conventions, networking pros discuss pros and cons -- and when to use Wi-Fi 6 vs. 802.11ax. Continue Reading
-
Pros and cons of buying used networking equipment on eBay
To buy or not to buy used networking equipment on eBay, that is the question. Here are the pros and cons, as well as best practices for making a gray market purchase. Continue Reading
Manage Network Infrastructure
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
-
IoT architecture layers and design change to address data deluge
The evolution of the entire digital landscape has shifted into high gear, thanks to IoT pushing new architecture layers and topologies into organizations. Continue Reading
-
Cloud-native deployment isn't for every application
In this roundup of networking blogs, analysts evaluate cloud-native deployments, the increasing value of Wi-Fi and the emergence of Citizens Broadband Radio Service. Continue Reading
-
How to tackle wireless network planning in 9 steps
Wireless network planning may appear daunting. But IT teams can tackle this task in nine key phases, which include capacity, network integration and redundancy. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Network Infrastructure Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
-
10 steps to troubleshoot enterprise wireless connection problems
When troubleshooting wireless network issues, several scenarios can emerge. But valuable end-user insights can help network administrators root out problems. Continue Reading
-
What is the difference between TCP/IP model vs. OSI model?
Use this expert advice to learn the differences between the TCP/IP model vs. the OSI model, and explore how they relate to each other in network communications. Continue Reading
-
What steps should I take in the event of a network failure?
Don't panic when the network goes down. Instead, use this checklist to go through five factors that could cause network failure, and follow tips on how to plan for them in advance. Continue Reading