Tips

Tips

• SDN poised to play major role in 5G networks

  Fifth-generation, or 5G, networks promise increased wireless capacity and speed with reduced latency. SDN architecture can help improve performance and scalability.  Continue Reading

• MPLS routing undergoes change, as SD-WAN gains traction

  Enterprises are seeing cost-efficiencies as they transition their wide area networks to SD-WAN. What does this mean to MPLS routing?  Continue Reading

• Delivering private and public cloud applications securely

  'It's all about the apps' is today's mantra, and managing private and public cloud app delivery must be a top concern in order to safeguard enterprise security in the mobile age.  Continue Reading

• Gigabit Ethernet speeds: What's the impact of 2.5 and 5 GbE?

  Gigabit Ethernet speeds mean enterprises can boost wireless performance without actually replacing wiring. But there are still some considerations sys admins must make  Continue Reading

• Using BLE beacons and Wi-Fi technology for device tracking

  BLE beacons and Wi-Fi technology promise enormous potential for accuracy in location and tracking of wireless devices. But is one option better than the other?  Continue Reading

• Advanced machine learning lends a helping hand to network security

  Advanced machine learning can help distinguish between false alarms and real network threats, creating valuable time for IT employees. But the technology still faces challenges.  Continue Reading

• Mobile edge computing promises wide variety of uses

  Mobile edge computing can bring applications and data closer to the end user, resulting in lower latency and better data analytics for network virtualization and IoT.  Continue Reading

• Tips to understand different TCP port-scanning techniques

  TCP port scanning detects vulnerabilities within networks, and knowing the different scans available can help network professionals choose the option best suited for their needs.  Continue Reading

• Network engineering tools changing as cloud shift pressures profession

  As more companies examine the cloud, network engineering tools are changing, requiring engineers to rethink and recraft their job descriptions.  Continue Reading

• Unstructured data analysis is critical, but difficult

  Sometimes, it's hard to know if your data is just garbage out, unless you have the right big data implementation analysis and preparation tools.  Continue Reading

• Four top products leading the way in multicloud management

  In this multicloud review, see the top multicloud management products. How do they approach different cloud environments, and what separates them from each other?  Continue Reading

• Gadget security requires renewed embrace of policies, authentication

  Network administrators must increasingly contend with the challenges fueled by gadget security within their operations.  Continue Reading

• Three advances making NFV deployments better for the business

  NFV deployments made progress this year, thanks to three significant developments, but will they be enough to make NFV's business case more compelling among other industry changes?  Continue Reading

• Intent-driven networking reshaping network service delivery

  When configuring a network, engineers often focus on individual tasks to enable network service delivery. Intent-driven networking transfers the focus to the overall network.  Continue Reading

• How to assess the benefits of SDN in your network

  Find out what three networking problems the benefits of SDN could address in your network and the questions you should ask to make sure you're on the right track.  Continue Reading