Tips

Tips

• Three technologies to increase the benefits of SDN and NFV

  Service modeling and orchestration, SD-WAN and open source are the three technologies gaining traction to increase the value and benefits of SDN and NFV.  Continue Reading

• The white box switching market gets a closer look

  Following years of development, is the potential of the white box switching market finally being realized?  Continue Reading

• In virtualized networking, availability tracking is key

  With virtualized networking now on the scene, tracking availability is more complex than ever. Learn about the latest technology and techniques for keeping the network manageable.  Continue Reading

• With new NFV infrastructure comes new NFV security

  Service providers are rapidly adopting NFV infrastructure, but addressing NFV security in the process is essential, with network and security teams working together.  Continue Reading

• Virtual service management needs hybrid approach

  The best answer for creating virtual service management may be a hybrid approach that combines end-to-end analytics-based and service-level management.  Continue Reading

• Understanding SDN components and where they're going

  What is SDN, and how does it differ from NFV? In part two of this series, IT expert Andrew Froehlich explains SDN technologies and where we can expect to see them in the future.  Continue Reading

• Adoption of cloud computing means updating networks

  The widespread adoption of cloud computing means enterprises have to carefully balance how they upgrade their network infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Four steps to make SDN and NFV proof-of-concept trials meaningful

  The results of SDN and NFV proof-of-concept trials can advance network deployments, but they often fall short. Check out four steps that can make POC trials more meaningful.  Continue Reading

• On-premises services and cloud compete at network edges

  As organizations are pushed to move services from on premises to the cloud, the focus shifts to network edges.  Continue Reading

• BGP routing joining OpenFlow in software-defined networks

  Border Gateway Protocol is an internet essential, and BGP routing may be taking on a bigger role in software-defined networking, displacing OpenFlow to manage SDN packet flow.  Continue Reading

• IP subnetting: How to calculate subnet masks

  Check out IP subnetting shortcuts on how to do subnet mask calculations and break down IP address classes to route traffic within your network.  Continue Reading

• Laying the foundation for a virtualized network infrastructure

  SDN, NFV and VNF: Don't get bogged down with these hot-topic terms. In part one of this series, IT expert Andrew Froehlich discusses how and whether you should implement virtualized functions in your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• How to estimate the ROI of a SD-WAN implementation

  Going forward on a SD-WAN implementation is a big step for enterprises, but determining the return on investment can be a deciding factor in whether to crop more expensive MPLS lines.  Continue Reading

• Exploring the ins and outs of enterprise hardware pricing

  Cloud computing has changed how businesses buy technology. How does the age of SaaS affect enterprise hardware pricing?  Continue Reading

• What to know about choosing a vCPE platform

  Service providers are opting for virtual CPE and its resulting benefits, but choosing the right vCPE platform is essential to get the most out of it.  Continue Reading