Network management and monitoring
Enterprises must be able to accurately track network performance to ensure users can access the applications they need. Find out about the latest trends shaping network monitoring software and tools, including expert advice about the steps companies should take to best manage their networks.
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How to Prepare your WLAN for the 802.11ax Standard
Currently planned for release in 2019, the 802.11ax standard offers 10 Gbps speeds –up to 40% faster than Wave 2 802.11ac. Find out how this will be a game changer, and why anyone with skin in the game should start educating themselves now.
Network management and monitoring News
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February 01, 2019
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Feb'19
Cisco DNA Center takes intent-based networking to IoT
Cisco has introduced IoT-enabled hardware that companies can manage through Cisco DNA Center. The connection between products takes intent-based networking to IoT deployments.
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January 11, 2019
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Jan'19
Cisco ACI controller headed for AWS
An AWS version of the Cisco ACI controller set to launch this quarter brings consistency in fabric management between private data centers and Amazon's public cloud.
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December 07, 2018
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Dec'18
SolarWinds adds SDN monitoring to network management tools
In networking news, SolarWinds updates its network management software; a report predicts SDN's future; and Barefoot Networks updates its P4-programmable switch.
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November 21, 2018
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Nov'18
Cato SD-WAN service targets last-mile management
In networking news, Cato Networks unveils an SD-WAN tool to detect network outages; SolarWinds spotlights DevOps features; and Kaloom gets $10 million.
Network management and monitoring Get Started
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Why would an organization move to intent-based networking?
Intent-based networking doesn't use any magical commands. But it does use a heavy dose of automation, which might cause some network teams to be wary of the new approach. Continue Reading
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What is intent-based networking and how does it work?
Intent-based networking might be the future of networking, but it needs to be more than just another networking strategy that offers advanced automation and simplified provisioning. Continue Reading
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A brief index of network configuration basics
This glossary of terms provides a brief overview of network configuration and some of the crucial components involved -- many of which remain as necessary as ever. Continue Reading
Evaluate Network management and monitoring Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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What 4 questions can help prepare your network for IoT?
Increasingly, organizations are seeing a marriage of IoT and networking for more efficiency and enhanced services. Here's what you need to know to prepare your networks for IoT. Continue Reading
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Intent-based networking reality check for 2019
The transition to intent-based networking won't happen overnight. But organizations can study up on different IBN approaches now to plan for future intelligent deployments. Continue Reading
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What are the pros and cons of open source network monitoring tools?
They're usually free and customizable, but can lack customer support. Take a look at the best and worst features of open source network monitoring tools. Continue Reading
Manage Network management and monitoring
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to improve network latency in 3 steps
High latency can snarl network traffic and disrupt communications, resulting in unhappy end users. Check out these three steps to reduce and improve network latency. Continue Reading
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What network tools are available for hybrid cloud monitoring?
As hybrid cloud adoption ramps up, businesses should consider hybrid cloud monitoring tools that provide network performance insight across the entire environment. Continue Reading
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What are the 3 most common network issues to troubleshoot?
Slow network speeds, weak Wi-Fi signals and damaged cabling are perhaps the three most common network problems that IT departments need to troubleshoot. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Network management and monitoring 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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How to perform packet loss tests and how they work
Network engineers have two standard systems utilities that help them check for packet loss. Learn how this is done and, should a problem prove persistent, the best next steps for troubleshooting packet loss. Continue Reading
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How to check for packet loss to manage call quality
Network managers learn more straightforward techniques to get a more accurate reading when testing for network packet loss in order to manage call quality. Continue Reading
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Automated network testing tools actively identify network problems
If your organization is serious about application reliability, you'll want to adopt network testing tools so you'll know what will happen when network components fail. Continue Reading