Tips

Tips

• Managing apps essential in realizing their business value

  Apps have taken center stage, but in order to exploit their value, enterprises have to find a way of managing apps that works best for them.  Continue Reading

• Change management automation alters the face of network configuration

  The market for change management automation software is increasing, as networks become more complex and virtual.  Continue Reading

• How to leverage UDP port scanning as a security scanning tool

  UDP port scanning isn't as robust as TCP port scanning, but there are steps you can take to include the technique as a security scanning tool.  Continue Reading

• Network trends include new hardware role in a virtual era

  Network trends that enterprise IT pros must consider include rethinking the role of hardware in today's virtualized, software-defined services architecture.  Continue Reading

• The unified network management system is revived in move to cloud

  The single pane of glass, unified network management system is often thought to be a myth. But in the age of cloud computing, a viable framework is beginning to emerge.  Continue Reading

• Net neutrality explained: The idea is simple, but appearances deceive

  Net neutrality explained: The concept is back in play. And although its goals seem simple, reality is more complicated.  Continue Reading

• Cloud security tips to consider when mulling external data centers

  The old security rules don't apply when moving workloads to the cloud. These cloud security tips will help you make the right decision.  Continue Reading

• When you should consider leaf-spine network architecture

  One solution to the dilemma of dramatic shifts in data flows is for data centers to adopt a leaf-spine network architecture.  Continue Reading

• Why OSPF isn't your best option when using DMVPN Phase 3

  Cisco's DMVPN Phase 3 protocol offers many benefits, but make sure you evaluate options before using Open Shortest Path First.  Continue Reading

• Moving data center strategies: What to consider in an SDDC transition

  Accommodating your legacy equipment when shifting to an SDDC takes a lot of time and careful study. What are some strategies to keep in mind when moving data centers?  Continue Reading

• API growth forcing vendors to take notice or risk losing out

  The API is fast becoming a must-have in modern networking. But API growth is forcing vendors to rethink how they want their devices to be configured and managed.  Continue Reading

• The best path to a hybrid cloud network architecture

  There are a variety of paths that lead to a hybrid cloud network architecture. Learn whether SD-WAN, WAN cloud exchange or some other option is best for your enterprise network.  Continue Reading

• Advanced network monitoring aids SDN deployments

  IT professionals can reach their advanced network monitoring goals with the aid of SDN deployments.  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