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Prevent IP address conflicts on your wireless network with DHCP scopes

Many wireless APs are set by default to act as DHCP servers, which can create IP address conflicts in your wireless network. Learn how to use DHCP scopes to manage your wireless environment. Continue Reading
Network simplification sounds good, but what does it really mean?

Network simplification is emerging as the latest industry buzzword, but what exactly does it mean? Continue Reading
Why SD-WAN doesn't mean the end of MPLS connections

Many organizations are opting to keep their MPLS connections, even after deploying SD-WAN, defying predictions of the death of MPLS with SD-WAN's rise -- at least for some circuits. Continue Reading
How to use Shodan search engine to diagnose vulnerabilities

Learn how to use the Shodan search engine, which allows ethical hackers and white hats to find specific types of computers and applications, to uncover security flaws and vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
SDN application examples emerge as SDN continues to mature

SDN can benefit more than data centers and cloud. SDN application examples show service providers, hospitals and IoT networks are using the technology as it continues to mature. Continue Reading

Service providers rushing in to provide container networking

The notion of using container networking within enterprise organizations is gaining momentum from a surprising source. Continue Reading
How to improve application performance with advanced APM tools

Learning how to improve application performance has never been more important, or difficult. Developing a monitoring framework and choosing the right APM tools are key first steps. Continue Reading
A strong SD-WAN business case starts with evaluating your current WAN

The first step in creating a strong SD-WAN business case is evaluating your organization's current WAN infrastructure. Then, you can compare the potential savings and benefits. Continue Reading
Managed third-party network and infrastructure offer business appeal

For business and technology reasons, third-party network and infrastructure management services are set for huge growth due to the need for scale and changing IT staff needs. Continue Reading
Active path testing a compelling network performance monitoring tool

You don't have to be Facebook to use its NetNORAD active path testing network performance monitoring tool. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
Open source network software matures, but needs incentives for use

Open source network software is maturing, but the networking industry needs to create compelling economic incentives for large suppliers and buyers to contribute, as well. Continue Reading

Application performance tools lasso behavior in distributed computing

Distributed computing has changed the face of networking; application performance tools help IT make sense of performance problems when issues crop up. Continue Reading
Addressing SDN security challenges means securing the controller

SDN security challenges become more of a concern, as deployments bring vulnerabilities to the forefront. But vendors and researchers are creating SDN products with security in mind. Continue Reading
Why SDN, DevOps don't share automated network missions

SDN and DevOps may both have a role in automated network device management, but compared to SDN, DevOps has a completely different mission, our expert explains. 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