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The steps and benefits of DNS service audits

Network administrators should perform DNS audits periodically and after major network changes. Routine checks can help teams to plan for future upgrades.

By Damon Garn • Jan. 10, 2025

How to configure networks using CI/CD pipelines

The CLI is the common tool for many network engineers who manage network devices. But DevOps is changing the landscape, and network pros should understand network CI/CD deployment.

By Suresh Vina • Jan. 10, 2025

5 resolutions for enterprise networking in 2025

Had your fill of “best-of” and “top ten” 2024 lists? Instead of looking back or predicting the future, blend what you know with what to prioritize going forward.

By Jim Frey • Jan. 9, 2025

The role of container networking in DevOps

Containerization isn't just for DevOps teams. Network engineers often set up container networks, ensure connectivity between containers and work with container networking tools.

By Wisdom Ekpotu • Jan. 7, 2025

Best IoT conferences and events to attend in 2025

Major IoT conferences in 2025 cover the latest news and developments on IoT platforms, systems design, integration, applications, security, AI and emerging trends.

By Sean Kerner • Jan. 6, 2025

What is network management?

Network management is a multifaceted discipline that provides network administrators with the tools, protocols and processes to maintain and optimize network operations.

By Jennifer English, Sean Kerner • Jan. 2, 2025

How to use network automation to ease cloud integration

Cloud network automation can ease the integration of networking and cloud resources. Set clear objectives and standardize tools to make the process smoother.

By Charles Uneze • Dec. 30, 2024

7 top IoT trends to watch in 2025 and beyond

AI adoption, new chip designs, widespread connectivity, data center disaggregation and stabilized pricing are among the major factors driving IoT's business applications.

By Tom Coughlin • Dec. 27, 2024

What is network downtime?

Network downtime refers to inaccessibility to part or all of a network due to the failure of hardware, software or some combination of both.

By Kinza Yasar , Andy Patrizio • Dec. 26, 2024

What is PSTN (public switched telephone network)?

PSTN (public switched telephone network) is the world's collection of interconnected voice-oriented public telephone networks via traditional circuit-switched networks.

By Linda Rosencrance • Dec. 26, 2024

Compare 7 network automation tools and their capabilities

Network automation tools automate repetitive tasks, provision devices and manage configurations. Evaluate seven tools to discover the benefits each option provides for efficiency.

By Deanna Darah, Kerry Doyle • Dec. 23, 2024

Network design principles for effective architectures

It's important for network architects to consider several factors for an effective network design. Top principles include flexibility and scalability, redundancy and security.

By John Burke • Dec. 19, 2024

Top blockchain certification courses to pursue in 2025

Numerous blockchain certification courses are available for beginners and seasoned professionals, so we narrowed the field to some of the more diverse and comprehensive programs.

By Sean Kerner , Andrew Froehlich • Dec. 18, 2024

5 predictions about 5G adoption in 2025 and beyond

You can distill the biggest predictions about the future of 5G into one big prediction: By 2027, 5G will overtake 4G as the dominant technology.

By Sean Kerner, Kevin Ferguson • Dec. 17, 2024

Top 29 IoT interview questions and answers for 2025

Do you or a job candidate have what it takes to meet the demands of IoT? Find out with our 29 questions and answers on planning, deploying and maintaining the internet of things.

By Robert Sheldon , Amanda Hetler • Dec. 11, 2024

The business case for AI-driven network orchestration

Organizations that are considering AI-driven network orchestration will find it has many business cases -- chief among them are reduced Opex and efficient resource use.

By David Weldon • Dec. 10, 2024

What is a web server?

A web server is software and hardware that uses HTTP and other protocols to respond to client requests made over the World Wide Web.

By Rahul Awati, Alexander Gillis • Dec. 10, 2024

What are the 5 types of network management?

Despite the changes in how organizations optimize network performance, the five foundational elements of network management -- also known as FCAPS -- remain the same.

By Amy DeCarlo • Dec. 9, 2024

Diffusion of innovations theory: Definition and examples

Discover how the diffusion of innovations theory unravels the journey of ideas and tech, from bold innovators to cautious laggards, shaping adoption trends across industries today.

By Sean Kerner • Dec. 6, 2024

What is a recommendation engine?

A recommendation engine is a system that gives customers recommendations based on their behavior patterns and similarities to people who might have shared preferences.

By Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Nick Barney • Dec. 5, 2024

What is Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification?

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is a series of technical certifications for senior networking professionals who design, build, implement, maintain and troubleshoot complex enterprise networking infrastructures.

By Eamon Earls, Stephen Bigelow • Dec. 3, 2024

The purpose of route poisoning in networking

Route poisoning is an effective way of stopping routers from sending data packets across bad links and stop routing loops. This limits delays and creates a more stable network.

By Venus Kohli • Dec. 3, 2024

How to monitor network traffic in 7 steps

Effective network monitoring is an ongoing process that requires the right tool set to gain visibility into infrastructure service quality. These steps can help network teams fine-tune network monitoring strategies.

By Amy DeCarlo • Dec. 3, 2024

How to determine when to use reserved IP addresses

Network admins choose IP address configuration based on management requirements. Each address type has a specific role, but reserved IP addresses are best in certain situations.

By Damon Garn • Dec. 3, 2024

Arista simplifies switching to its campus network

Arista says companies can switch to its campus network while holding on to legacy stacked switches.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 3, 2024