Software-defined networking

Software-defined networking architecture offers a new way to oversee network control, cloud connectivity and application performance. Explore SDN's benefits and disadvantages and catch up on the latest news and trends while learning about SDN's part in the networking industry's broader move to software-based networking.

May 12, 2021 12 May'21
Cisco bolsters CSP portfolio with Sedona Systems acquisition

Cisco's acquisition of Sedona Systems is expected to add significant carrier technology for 5G slicing and routed optical networking.
October 22, 2020 22 Oct'20
Dell: VMware spinoff would have 'no change for customers'

Dell CEO Michael Dell says customers aren't concerned about his company's plan to possibly spin off VMware shares; VMware's CEO says the companies will continue to 'R&D together.'
September 18, 2020 18 Sep'20
Palo Alto SD-WAN gets analytics, Prisma security

The Prisma integration and root cause analysis in the Palo Alto SD-WAN could help it standout in a market packed with competitors. Palo Alto also launched two SD-WAN appliances.
July 22, 2020 22 Jul'20
VMware load balancing aimed at NSX-T

Users reacted positively to the latest VMware load-balancing product. The NSX Advanced Load Balancer promises to improve application performance in a VMware NSX-T virtual network.

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Understand top SD-WAN advantages and disadvantages

Cost, complexity, security, training, troubleshooting and software bugs are some top SD-WAN challenges. Discover more on the advantages that SD-WAN can usher into an enterprise. Continue Reading
SD-WAN (software-defined WAN)

Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) is technology that uses software-defined networking (SDN) concepts to distribute network traffic across a wide area network (WAN). Continue Reading
software-defined networking (SDN)

Software-defined networking (SDN) is an architecture that abstracts different, distinguishable layers of a network in order to make networks agile and flexible. Continue Reading

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Top 9 SD-WAN benefits for businesses

Make the case for an SD-WAN implementation, and explore the benefits and main use cases for SD-WAN in enterprises, beyond traditional hybrid WANs. Continue Reading
VMware NSX vs. Microsoft Hyper-V network virtualization

When comparing VMware NSX to Microsoft Hyper-V network virtualization, it's important to examine the software-defined networking features these two hypervisor platforms offer. Continue Reading
Using SDP as a VPN alternative to secure remote workforces

Software-defined perimeter has been touted as a VPN alternative for secure remote access. How do you know if SDP or a traditional VPN is right for your company? Continue Reading

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Pandemic pushes enterprise connectivity to take a new path

COVID-19 delivered a connectivity shock to businesses. But savvy network execs were primed -- and are now showing the way forward in 2021 with SD-WAN, 5G and Wi-Fi 6. Continue Reading
Implementing an SDP architecture for added network security

A key component of a software-defined perimeter requires client authentication before connection, while also making a network's internals invisible to outsiders. Continue Reading
Is the SD-WAN home office here to stay?

Debate over how to do SD-WAN has shifted with the dramatic rise in remote workers. But the need for home-based SD-WAN won't go away when the pandemic ends. Continue Reading

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Dental group slashes downtime by 99% with Meraki SD-WAN

In this SD-WAN case study, a dental group with chronic network outages deployed Cisco Meraki to eliminate downtime. Learn more about the software-defined win. Continue Reading
What is the difference between SDN and NFV?

SDN and NFV are siblings but not twins -- while they have a lot in common, they aren't identical. Here's what you need to know about their differences. Continue Reading
DevOps and automation in the software-defined network

Software-defined networking allows today's networks to keep pace with DevOps and automation demands, making rapid and reliable software delivery possible. Continue Reading