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Enterprise 5G: Guide to planning, architecture and benefits
An enterprise 5G deployment requires extensive planning. Prepare for advances in wireless technology using this 5G guide that covers use cases, architecture integration and more.
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9 ways to make network modernization work
More cloud computing, container networking and network capacity are some of the ways businesses could modernize their networks. AI and automation can help, too.
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SONiC NOS faces challenges fitting in with mainstream
Gartner estimates that fewer than 200 enterprises have SONiC in production, out of a potential data center market of 100,000. One startup describes the NOS as 'a mess' to deploy.
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12 common network protocols and their functions explained
Networking makes the internet work, but neither can succeed without protocols. Common network protocols and their functions are key for communication and connection across the internet.
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How SDN benefits the small business
As SDN matures and evolves from its original definition, it's getting harder for small businesses to ignore the benefits of SDN, like better visibility, security and efficiency.
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Five essential network security topics and trends to watch
With a constant drumbeat of security and data breaches in 2015, it's no wonder networking pros have questions and concerns about network security topics. These five stats can get you started.
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U.S. DNS domains increasingly compromised
This week, networking bloggers examine why the United States has so many compromised DNS domains, architecting for things and Brocade's acquisition plans.
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AI in network management poses challenges for network pros
Research shows that, while AI helps increase business success, network pros struggle to use it more than their peers. Find out how organizations can encourage network pros to use AI.
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Enterprise 5G: Guide to planning, architecture and benefits
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5 common network services and their functions
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How to prepare for the challenges of SD-WAN
SD-WAN technology has its fair share of risk factors, some of which include cost reduction and management. Find out how your IT team can prepare for these challenges.
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Beyond metrics, network SLAs should measure business ops
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4 ways to reduce network power consumption
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16 PowerShell commands for network troubleshooting
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9 ways to make network modernization work
More cloud computing, container networking and network capacity are some of the ways businesses could modernize their networks. AI and automation can help, too.
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7 factors to consider in network redundancy design
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6 steps for rapid geographic network segmentation
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A deep dive into SD-WAN troubleshooting and monitoring
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E-Handbook | January 2021
Refreshing look at Wi-Fi 6 benefits, preparations
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E-Handbook | September 2020
Is the SD-WAN home office here to stay?
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E-Handbook | June 2020
SD-branch devices promise network, security benefits
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E-Handbook | May 2020
A network automation roadmap to reap tech's best benefits
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E-Handbook | April 2020
What SD-WAN design considerations are most critical?
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CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit)
A CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit) is a hardware device about the size of a modem. It converts a digital data frame from local area network (LAN) communication technology into a frame appropriate for a wide area network (WAN) and ...
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data streaming
Data streaming is the continuous transfer of data from one or more sources at a steady, high speed for processing into specific outputs.
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secure access service edge (SASE)
Secure access service edge, also known as SASE and pronounced sassy, is a cloud architecture model that bundles network and cloud-native security technologies together and delivers them as a single cloud service.
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SONiC NOS faces challenges fitting in with mainstream
Gartner estimates that fewer than 200 enterprises have SONiC in production, out of a potential data center market of 100,000. One startup describes the NOS as 'a mess' to deploy.
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Network Infrastructure
Baptist Health leaves Cisco for Arista
Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Fla., expects Arista's single wired, wireless and data center network operating system to eliminate partial outages during infrastructure upgrades.
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Mobile and wireless networks
OnAsset logistics service taps Amazon Sidewalk
Logistics company OnAsset Intelligence expects Amazon Sidewalk to be most beneficial for tracking goods on trucks heading to their final destinations in densely populated areas.