Tips

Tips

• Using unified security management to reduce sprawl of security tools

  In an era of security app sprawl, a unified security management framework could be the best way to corral security tools and ensure network integrity.  Continue Reading

• Data center SDN transition can help with DCI, SD-WAN and 5G

  Most SDN connections run less than 100 feet within one data center. The mission now is to move data center SDN into broader network uses, like DCI, SD-WAN, 5G wireless and CDNs.  Continue Reading

• NBASE-T Ethernet gives LANs a needed performance boost

  NBASE-T Ethernet provides for LAN transmission speeds of up to 5 Gbps over most existing copper cable, redefining networks.  Continue Reading

• SD-WAN providers enable high-speed access to cloud-based apps

  With users increasingly moving to SaaS and cloud-based apps, some SD-WAN providers have partnered with cloud providers to allow customers easier access to those apps.  Continue Reading

• Using DevOps for networking testing gains traction

  Using DevOps for networking means using the tools IT teams employ for testing and applying those principles to networking.  Continue Reading

• Plan for a SDN implementation in four steps

  If your organization is thinking about a future SDN implementation, the time to begin planning is now. Follow these four steps to launch the process.  Continue Reading

• Layer 3 switches explained

  Layer 3 switches are important in enterprise networks -- particularly in designs with many subnets and virtual LANs. What is a Layer 3 switch, what can it do for you, and how does it differ from a regular switch or router?  Continue Reading

• Managing apps essential in realizing their business value

  Apps have taken center stage, but in order to exploit their value, enterprises have to find a way of managing apps that works best for them.  Continue Reading

• Status report 2017: NFV deployments grow; standards issues remain

  Large service providers are continuing their NFV deployments, which will enable 5G wireless and IoT. But management, orchestration and standards questions remain.  Continue Reading

• Change management automation alters the face of network configuration

  The market for change management automation software is increasing, as networks become more complex and virtual.  Continue Reading

• Automated service lifecycle management needed for SDN success

  To seriously jump-start SDN, automated service lifecycle management is needed for operations efficiency and service agility for legacy and SDN networks.  Continue Reading

• How types of noise in data communication systems affect the network

  Learn about the different types of noise in data communication -- including thermal, intermodulation, cross-talk, impulse and shot noise -- and how they can affect your network.  Continue Reading

• The good, bad and the ugly of software-defined networking security

  Software-defined networking security has both good and bad potential. It can benefit route connectivity, but it also presents risk linked to improper SDN controller implementation.  Continue Reading

• How to leverage UDP port scanning as a security scanning tool

  UDP port scanning isn't as robust as TCP port scanning, but there are steps you can take to include the technique as a security scanning tool.  Continue Reading

• Network trends include new hardware role in a virtual era

  Network trends that enterprise IT pros must consider include rethinking the role of hardware in today's virtualized, software-defined services architecture.  Continue Reading