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Expert Advice
How to avoid internet black holes for the network
Black holes in the network disrupt connectivity and compromise data integrity. Network monitoring, team collaboration and routing optimization help minimize the negative effects.
By Venus Kohli • March 21, 2024 -
Expert Advice // How to conduct file transfers in the network
How to use the LFTP client to download files
The open source LFTP client supports multiple file transport types, such as FTP and HTTPS, enabling administrators to use a single interface to upload and download files.
By Damon Garn • March 14, 2024 -
Arista adds network change analysis to CloudVision
Arista's CloudVision Universal Network Observability analyses network changes to assess their impact on applications and workloads, including those on virtualization platforms.
By Antone Gonsalves • March 12, 2024 -
Expert Advice
How to ensure optimal network workload placement
Network and cybersecurity requirements are the most important considerations when designing how to deploy new network workloads across the enterprise.
By John Burke • March 12, 2024 -
Expert Advice
Cloud security vs. network security: What’s the difference?
While network security focuses on solely protecting networks, cloud security provides protection for networks, servers, containers, apps and more.
By Andrew Froehlich • March 8, 2024 -
Expert Advice // How networks support containers and microservices
Using microservices and containers in network automation
Networking can benefit from the modularity of containers. This guide helps network teams navigate the integration of microservices and containers into network automation workflows.
By Verlaine Muhungu • March 7, 2024 -
A guide to virtual private networks
VPNs persist amid the rise of ZTNA, other VPN alternatives
VPN use continues despite its outdated status in the networking industry. But usage has declined as enterprises make room for remote access alternatives, like ZTNA, SASE and more.
By Deanna Darah • March 7, 2024 -
Opinion
SASE drives network and security team collaboration
Successful SASE implementation requires network and security team collaboration. Research from EMA reveals shared responsibilities and multivendor strategies enhance teamwork.
By Shamus McGillicuddy • March 4, 2024 -
Expert Advice
How NetOps supports digital transformation
NetOps uses automation and intent-based networking tools to streamline digital transformation and ensure accurate and flexible network services.
By Andrew Froehlich • March 4, 2024 -
Web3 vs. metaverse: What’s the difference?
Web3 is a project built on blockchain and cryptocurrency, but there can be multiple metaverses. While the techs are intertwined, they have significant differences.
By Andy Patrizio • March 1, 2024 -
Expert Advice // What to know about quantum networking
Classical internet vs. quantum internet: How do they differ?
The quantum internet is a hypothetical secure network made of qubits. It differs from the classical internet with its use of quantum principles for enhanced security and computing.
By Venus Kohli • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Expert Advice
A network compliance checklist for remote work
This network compliance checklist for remote work provides best practices on establishing remote policies and procedures, help desk support and data backup, among other steps.
By Paul Kirvan • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Declining revenues lead to 4,000 job cuts at Cisco
A 12% drop in networking revenue contributed to the company's overall revenue decline and its decision to cut 5% of its workforce.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 15, 2024 -
firewall as a service (FWaaS)
Firewall as a service (FWaaS), also known as a cloud firewall, is a service that provides cloud-based network traffic analysis capabilities to customers as part of an overall cybersecurity program.
By Paul Kirvan , Mike Chapple • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Latest Cisco products show measured approach to AI
Cisco has launched a SaaS product for applying policy controls to AI model-bound data and an Nvidia partnership to bolster Cisco UCS servers for AI at the edge and data centers.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Expert Advice // How to make NetSecOps a reality
NetSecOps best practices for network engineers
Network engineers increasingly need to align their duties with security, such as implementing continuous monitoring, deploying threat intelligence and collaborating with security.
By Verlaine Muhungu • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Expert Advice
How ZTNA protects against internal network threats
ZTNA has grown in popularity as a method to enable remote access and mitigate security risks, but businesses can also use ZTNA to protect against internal threats inside a network.
By John Burke • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Expert Advice
4 key SD-WAN trends to watch
Managed services, secure remote access, AI applications and 5G wireless network connectivity are four important trends that should propel the SD-WAN market.
By John Burke • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Expert Advice
Private LTE vs. Wi-Fi: What’s the difference?
Enterprises have a lot of options when designing networks for specialized uses. Wi-Fi supports high-volume environments, but private LTE also provides important benefits.
By David Jacobs • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Expert Advice // A look at networking trends, jobs and skills
How to close the networking skills gap
The networking skills gap stems from tech shifts, generational turnover and hiring complexities. Bridge the gap with skills gained through study, training and employer support.
By John Burke • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Expert Advice
Hyperscalers use 5G to make an edge play into space
As telecom providers struggle to monetize 5G, hyperscalers like AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure are betting big on LEO satellites to extend 5G connectivity.
By Amy DeCarlo • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Expert Advice // A look at networking trends, jobs and skills
Effective soft skills for network engineers
Soft skills such as empathy, active listening and problem-solving can be valuable assets to network engineers who interact with nontechnical business stakeholders.
By Damon Garn • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Juniper adds data center networks to Mist AI
Juniper's Mist AI update will include using the Marvis virtual network assistant to obtain information on data center cabling, configurations and connectivity issues.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Opinion // Omdia Analysts' Perspectives
Juniper goes AI-native with its networking platform
Juniper Networks' recent announcements point to its overarching plans to provide end-to-end network context and support GenAI strategies with its networking platform.
By Bob Laliberte • Jan. 29, 2024 -
private 5G
Private 5G is a wireless network technology that delivers 5G cellular connectivity for private network use cases.
By Andrew Froehlich, Alexander Gillis • Jan. 26, 2024