Tips

Tips

• Looking ahead to the biggest 2018 tech trends in networking

  The year ahead will force IT professionals to break out of their comfort zones and embrace 2018 tech trends that are reshaping the enterprise networking field.  Continue Reading

• Four telecom infrastructure trends driving network of the future

  Four telecom infrastructure trends -- SDN, NFV, IoT and 5G -- are driving the network of the future, but telecom networks are more likely to transform in 2020, not 2018.  Continue Reading

• SDN is viable approach to networking containers

  SDN and other software-based approaches could be key requirements for networking containers, especially when it comes to providing scalability and visibility.  Continue Reading

• Automated networks mean clearing some key hurdles first

  Obstacles facing IT adoption of automation in the network including training and trust. Now's the time to clear these hurdles and reap the benefits of an automated future.  Continue Reading

• Balancing automated vs. manual network configuration management

  Is there still a place for learning manual network configuration management in a world where networks are throttling toward automation? Sure -- but how much is enough?  Continue Reading

• What will the debut of the 802.11ax standard mean for you?

  The IEEE is putting the finishing touches on the latest WLAN 802.11ax standard. 802.11ax ratification will result in some key improvements in wireless speed, management and overall capabilities, writes one analyst.  Continue Reading

• Mulling network device types: Two switches better than many?

  Using two large chassis switches instead of multiple ToR devices might be a good alternative for data center performance when deploying network device types.  Continue Reading

• Four tips for moving to a new managed SD-WAN service provider

  Switching to a new managed SD-WAN service provider doesn't have to be difficult for businesses unhappy with their existing service. Check out four steps to ease the transition.  Continue Reading

• Are the promised benefits of 5G wireless technology justified?

  The evolution of 5G wireless technology is expected to bring benefits ranging from high broadband speeds to shared wired and wireless infrastructure uses, but cost and business use cases must align.  Continue Reading

• Hyper-convergence gives new choice in network system management

  Hyper-convergence is driving network evolution, but engineers need to consider the flexibility of network system management software and performance to ensure best results.  Continue Reading

• Data center network design trending toward faster, denser

  Expect data center networks -- and interconnects between DCs and cloud providers -- to get both denser and faster, while topologies continue to evolve.  Continue Reading

• How to choose a managed services provider for SD-WAN

  With so many managed services providers offering SD-WAN, it can be time-consuming to narrow it down to the most viable options. Here are some factors to evaluate.  Continue Reading

• How to implement a DDoS attack defense

  What should organizations do to mount a DDoS attack defense? As the threat of damaging attacks continues to grow, mitigation efforts are no longer a choice -- they are a necessity. Here, get tips for successful distributed denial-of-service attack ...  Continue Reading

• SD-WAN best path to virtualized networks of the future

  Four approaches could create virtualized networks 10 years from now. Out of SD-WAN, SDN, overlays, and virtual routers and switches, SD-WAN looks like the frontrunner.  Continue Reading

• When is it best to deploy a mesh Wi-Fi network?

  Recent advances in mesh Wi-Fi network technologies mean mesh Wi-Fi can better compete with wired WLAN implementations for some use cases, including outdoor environments.  Continue Reading