Tutorials

Tutorials

• VPN tutorial: Understand the basics of IPsec and SSL VPNs

  Understand the basics of protecting corporate data in this VPN tutorial. Learn the difference between IPsec and SSL VPNs and how to use them correctly.  Continue Reading

• VPN types: Protocols and network topologies of IPsec VPNs

  IPsec VPNs use a number of different security protocols. Learn these VPN types, their network topologies, and the services they provide.  Continue Reading

• Selecting reliable file transfer solutions: Seven essential requirements

  In Selecting a File Transfer Solution: Seven Essential Requirements, Chapter 3 of ‘The Shortcut Guide to Eliminating Insecure and Unreliable File Transfer Methods,' author Dan Sullivan explains how to find the most reliable file transfer methods for...  Continue Reading

• Get WAN cost savings with your branch office server consolidation

  Many of today’s cost-saving IT projects are placing excessive pressure on the WAN. Learn how to overcome these challenges with WAN optimization technology and server consolidation, in this e-Book chapter from 'The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Control ...  Continue Reading

• How to accelerate encrypted traffic using WAN optimization

  WAN optimization controllers (WOCs) solve branch office server consolidation problems, but not all those around encrypted traffic. Learn how certain wide area network optimization techniques can handle data and the CIFS protocol, in this section of ...  Continue Reading

• Deploying telepresence, video conferencing in the WAN to save companies money

  The current tight economic times mean businesses must be more productive. Telepresence video conferencing is a proven productivity and creativity enhancer. Read part four of the e-Book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Control of the WAN,’ to learn ...  Continue Reading

• Wide area network optimization: WAN service providers vs. in-house deployments

  To outsource your wide area network optimization or keep it in-house is a complex decision. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of both to help make your decision, in this last section of the e-Book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Control of the WAN.'  Continue Reading

• Virtual desktop infrastructure problems solved with WAN optimization

  WAN optimization solves the problems associated with implementing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Web-based applications. Find out how in part three of the e-Book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Control of the WAN.'  Continue Reading

• Wide area network security architecture must change for consolidation

  Wide area network security architecture needs to take into account that not all traffic is destined for the data center. In part six of the e-Book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Control of the WAN,' learn how to update network security architecture...  Continue Reading

• Using WAN optimization for bandwidth management and monitoring

  Discover why bandwidth management and comprehensive monitoring are critical to ensure your WAN is functioning optimally and to its fullest capacity, in part five of the e-Book 'The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Control of the WAN.'  Continue Reading

• Classes of MPLS services: Find the best MPLS/VPN service for your WAN

  Despite the many names given to MPLS/VPNs by marketers, there are only three classes of MPLS-based VPN services with very distinct characteristics. If you’re able to map their service descriptions into one of these classes, you’ll immediately ...  Continue Reading

• WAN emulator technology primer: What to know about network emulators

  This WAN emulator technology primer details what wide area network engineers and architects should know about network emulators. Learn the basics of network traffic simulation, and find out how it is used in enterprise IT.  Continue Reading

• Network automation overview

  Network automation in its many forms is fast becoming a requirement for ever-more complex enterprise networks. Automatically processing configuration changes in a consistent manner will take the load off the network administrator, reduce downtime ...  Continue Reading

• I/O Virtualization and Converged I/O: Understanding the basics

  I/O virtualization and converged I/O are crucial to enabling converged data center networks and avoiding the bottlenecking that arises in virtualized environments. In this primer, learn about I/O virtualization appliances and software, as well as ...  Continue Reading

• CoS/QoS basics: Understanding class and quality of service for WANs

  This technology primer aids wide area network (WAN) engineers in understanding CoS/QoS basics. Learn what quality of service is and isn't, along with how it compares with class of service. To transform your basic IP network into a robust one that ...  Continue Reading