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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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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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.
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November 16, 2018
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LiveAction updates LiveNX network management service
In networking news, LiveAction launches LiveNX 8 and LiveWire; Kaloom and Red Hat collaborate for a virtualized central office; and Siemens and Aruba bridge the IT-OT gap.
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November 08, 2018
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How the right network automation tools can modernize your network
In this roundup of networking blogs, industry experts examine network automation innovation, the partnership between networking and DevOps, and the importance of data sheet specs.
Network management and monitoring Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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NetOps
NetOps, also referred to as NetOps 2.0, is a networking approach that encompasses the use of DevOps tools, methods and techniques to create an agile, scalable and programmable infrastructure capable of delivering business-critical applications and ... Continue Reading
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load balancing
Load balancing is a technique used to distribute workloads uniformly across servers or other compute resources to optimize network efficiency, reliability and capacity. Continue Reading
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optical network (photonic network)
An optical (photonic) network transmits information as optical rather than electronic signals: It uses light, not electrical currents, to convey data. 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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A guide to CDN technology benefits, providers and services
Learn how to determine your organization's need for content delivery network services and how to evaluate offerings from top CDN providers to find the right fit. Continue Reading
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How to choose the right CDN service for your organization
Organizations that distribute web content to users worldwide are turning to CDN services to provide fast, secure delivery of their content. Continue Reading
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Colorado believes autonomous vehicles technology can save lives
Edge computing, take the wheel. The Colorado Department of Transportation is deploying roadside network devices to support connected and autonomous vehicles technology. Continue Reading
Manage Network management and monitoring
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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3 tips for managing multi-cloud network architectures
By correlating network events, understanding network paths and crafting detailed exception reports, network managers can get a handle on their multi-cloud environments. Continue Reading
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SD-WAN and SLAs: Why crafting internal SLAs is a smart move
IT teams can use SD-WAN to keep track of network performance, upping the possibility to create and enforce internal SLAs that better reflect business requirements. Continue Reading
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Network monitoring systems best practices include centralized data
With the help of a centralized data store and modeling language, network monitoring systems can both separate and unify data collection and analysis functions. 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