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Network engineer vs. network administrator: What’s the difference?

The difference between a network engineer and network administrator is an engineer is focused on network design, while an administrator is more focused on operations.

By Terry Slattery • Jan. 13, 2022

Google updates bring Apple-like interoperability to Android

Google will roll out a host of Android OS updates and features throughout 2022 focused on improving interoperability between Android, Windows and Chrome devices.

By Madelaine Millar • Jan. 10, 2022

Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband to roll out in 46 cities

Verizon plans to roll out its faster 5G Ultra Wideband service to 46 US cities later this month. But contentious negotiations with the FAA threaten the service's timing.

By Madelaine Millar • Jan. 5, 2022

How IT can provide home Wi-Fi help for remote workers

When assisting home-based workers with their Wi-Fi woes, be sure to assess their internet connectivity and even consider deploying access points to their homes.

By Lee Badman • Jan. 4, 2022

Explore 9 essential elements of network security

Network security isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy. Dive into the various segments of network security, and learn how they overlap and interact with each other.

By Charles Kolodgy, Lee Doyle • Dec. 30, 2021

Review the major networking acquisitions of 2021

When a networking vendor announces plans to acquire another company, most people take notice. Explore which vendors made moves in 2021 and what those purchases mean.

By Jennifer English • Dec. 28, 2021

In 2022, AI network management is all about growing trust

AI network management tools are poised for significant growth in the coming year, but making the most of the tech's capabilities will require trust.

By Madelaine Millar • Dec. 22, 2021

What are the different types of network switches?

Some of the different types of network switches include managed, modular, unmanaged and stackable. Find out how different network switches dovetail and differ.

By Andrew Froehlich • Dec. 22, 2021

AWS to rearchitect support network following major outage

AWS plans to rearchitect its support system to run across multiple regions to prevent a future hours-long outage. Also, it will release an updated Service Health Dashboard.

By Madelaine Millar • Dec. 20, 2021

5 trends in enterprise networking that defined 2021

In 2020, enterprises shifted to remote work due to the pandemic. The trend continued in 2021, along with four other networking trends that defined the year and will extend into 2022.

By Elizabeth Thorne • Dec. 17, 2021

Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)

Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) is a protocol a physical machine in a local area network (LAN) can use to request its IP address.

By Andrew Froehlich • Dec. 15, 2021

Choose from 10 CDN service providers to deliver content

Learn how 10 CDN providers measure up when it comes to addressing key considerations, including primary service focus, features, PoPs, a free trial version and pricing information.

By Kevin Tolly • Dec. 13, 2021

embedded operating system

An embedded operating system is a specialized operating system (OS) designed to perform a specific task for a device that is not a computer.

By Ben Lutkevich, Brien Posey, Ivy Wigmore • Dec. 13, 2021

Aryaka releases SASE, managed SD-WAN offerings

Aryaka's managed SD-WAN and SASE products for midsize enterprises deliver their services over the company's new L3 private core. Aryaka plans to ship the products next year.

By Madelaine Millar • Dec. 10, 2021

Nasdaq CIO prepares to shift financial markets to the cloud

CIO Brad Peterson said Nasdaq's experience with AWS during the past dozen years has shown that the cloud is ready to run the millisecond transactions of the global markets.

By Madelaine Millar • Dec. 9, 2021

7 tips for network pros navigating the global chip shortage

With a global chip shortage raging, lead times on switches, routers, firewalls and access points have ballooned. These seven strategies can help network pros weather the crisis.

By Alissa Irei • Dec. 9, 2021

Enable automation with a network digital twin

Digital twin technology is a hot topic in IoT systems, but IT teams can also invest in digital twins to improve network visibility, plan for changes and enable automation.

By Deanna Darah • Dec. 9, 2021

Aruba unveils EdgeConnect Microbranch for home office

IT staff can use the Aruba Central management console to onboard EdgeConnect Microbranch devices, which deliver wireless connectivity, security and traffic management.

By Madelaine Millar • Dec. 8, 2021

MDI/MDIX (medium-dependent interface/MDI crossover)

MDI/MDIX is a type of Ethernet port connection that uses twisted-pair cabling to link two networked devices.

By Andrew Froehlich • Dec. 7, 2021

AWS launches Cloud WAN to manage global networks

AWS Cloud WAN, which creates a centralized dashboard to manage globally distributed on-premises and cloud-based networks, is available in preview mode.

By Madelaine Millar • Dec. 6, 2021

DHCP client configuration for Linux, Windows and macOS

Network and system admins can use command-line and GUI tools to configure DHCP clients in Linux, Windows and macOS. Here's a breakdown of which commands to use for each OS.

By Damon Garn • Dec. 3, 2021

Evaluate must-have CDN features before choosing a product

No two CDN services are identical. Explore the main feature and function areas available in today's content delivery network market to better narrow down your choice of vendors.

By Kevin Tolly • Dec. 3, 2021

Automation, cloud lead as influential data center trends

Recent data center trends, such as AIOps and automation, have been geared toward simplifying network management. Here are the trends and challenges teams faced over the past year.

By Andrew Froehlich • Dec. 2, 2021

carbon offset

A carbon offset is a credit that a person or organization can buy to decrease its carbon footprint.

By Ben Lutkevich • Dec. 2, 2021

AWS to take on Microsoft Azure in private 5G

The AWS Private 5G managed service will compete with Microsoft Azure's private multi-access edge computing system. Unlike Microsoft, the AWS product focuses on an unlicensed spectrum.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 1, 2021