Tips

Tips

• Set up firewalls for the next generation: What to consider

  Considering a next-generation firewall? The latest features will facilitate design and architecture changes in your data center environment.  Continue Reading

• Wanted: A new network management model for NFV

  NFV network management models need to be less device-driven and more focused on orchestration across legacy network components and virtual resources.  Continue Reading

• When good WANs go bad: WAN failure effects widespread

  Don't just think of WAN performance in terms of meeting enterprise objectives. WAN failure touches multiple endpoints.  Continue Reading

• What you need to know about LEED, DAS and public safety radio

  IT executives must work with facilities teams to ensure high-quality wireless service while guaranteeing access to first responders.  Continue Reading

• WLAN AP reviews: Aruba instant access points

  Aruba's series of IAP-225 access points promises quick provisioning and quick configuration, analyst Craig Mathias writes.  Continue Reading

• Beyond location, operators can mine data for context-based services

  Carriers sit on a goldmine of user data that could launch context-aware services, but they must review regulatory and compliance issues carefully.  Continue Reading

• Need more green? Context-aware services can lead to new revenue

  To increase revenue with context-aware services, carriers can add on to location-based services, then offer advanced in-context services from there.  Continue Reading

• Network metrics: Costs, tools and beyond

  Network engineers use metrics to solve problems. Executives' main focus is the budget, so engineers should use tools to help figure costs.  Continue Reading

• Big data infrastructure depends on good WAN management

  In order to successfully exploit big data, effective WAN management must be part of the infrastructure puzzle.  Continue Reading

• Many culprits to blame for application performance problems

  The answer to diagnosing application performance problems is fully understanding where issues may lie.  Continue Reading

• WLAN AP reviews: Meru access points

  This 802.11ac product review of Meru Networks AP822 WLAN access points focuses on the advantages of high-capacity and plug-and-play capabilities.  Continue Reading

• WLAN AP reviews: Cisco Aironet access points

  Find out how the Cisco Aironet 3700 series of 802.11ac WLAN APs differentiates itself from the pack and where they are best deployed.  Continue Reading

• How to buy: What to look for in 802.11ac access points

  If you're in the market for 802.11ac access points for your wireless LAN, find out what features are essential when it's time to buy.  Continue Reading

• Building a hybrid network with SDN, network virtualization

  SDN and network virtualization are new and still largely misunderstood technologies. Here's how they can combine to build a modern hybrid network.  Continue Reading

• Wireless expense management shouldn't spook employees

  Tom Nolle discusses the dos and don'ts of wireless accounting and the steps enterprises must take to address BYOD expense management.  Continue Reading