Tips

Tips

• 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

• 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

• When to consider SD-WAN managed services

  SD-WAN offers promising benefits, like the ability to use multiple ISP links. But managing those links can prove challenging. That's where SD-WAN managed services can help.  Continue Reading

• Next-generation data centers need new ADC features

  In next-generation data centers, more ADC features and capabilities are needed. Scalability and integration with orchestration frameworks are still lacking, a study shows.  Continue Reading

• Service providers use NFV open source to innovate the network

  With NFV open source, service providers can push network innovation and reduce network costs. But service providers will need to adjust to a new open source culture.  Continue Reading

• A security requirements checklist for everything mobile

  This mobile security requirements checklist outlines the vital steps for information security professionals to follow to improve mobile security in their companies.  Continue Reading

• Need help making Wi-Fi secure? Consider some 'classic' approaches

  Keeping your Wi-Fi secure is a challenge, to say the least. Security hasn't kept up with Wi-Fi advances, but there are steps you can take to keep your Wi-Fi network protected.  Continue Reading

• Solving network problems ensnares one-throat-to-choke notion

  Neither multivendor networks nor disaggregated networks gives enterprises one throat to choke. In reality, solving network problems requires a fresh approach.  Continue Reading