Tips

Tips

• 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

• Telecom vendors feel the pressure of operator transformation plans

  Changes in network operators' buying trends have rocked the status quo for telecom vendors, with pricing pressure, software and chants of 'no more lock-in' driving it home.  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

• Using NFV and SDN for detailed network microsegmentation

  Detailed network microsegmentation using SDN and NFV gives service providers opportunities to create and provide more flexible and effective security services to their customers.  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