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3 best practices for network observability

Research shows a correlation with NetOps success and network observability. Following best practices of network observability can facilitate this success.

By Deanna Darah • June 17, 2021

Uuencode (Uuencode/Uudecode)

Uuencode (also called Uuencode/Uudecode) is a popular utility for encoding and decoding files exchanged between users or systems in a network.

By Rahul Awati • June 17, 2021

crosstalk

Crosstalk is a disturbance caused by the electric or magnetic fields of one telecommunication signal affecting a signal in an adjacent circuit.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • June 17, 2021

NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System)

NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) is a network service that enables applications on different computers to communicate with each other across a local area network (LAN).

By Andrew Froehlich • June 15, 2021

Cisco DNA Center update tackles customer headaches

The latest DNA Center upgrade simplifies deploying the campus network controller and scaling the platform to handle more endpoints. Cisco plans to release it in mid-June.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 11, 2021

The pros and cons of Palo Alto Networks’ SASE platform

Palo Alto Networks is commonly mentioned in SASE discussions. While the vendor has strong security capabilities, it also brings integration complexities and PoP limitations.

By Steve Garson • June 11, 2021

near-end crosstalk (NEXT)

Near-end crosstalk (NEXT) is an error condition that can occur when connectors are attached to twisted pair cabling.

By Rahul Awati • June 11, 2021

Use NSX firewall best practices to improve security

VM security is integral to a healthy data center. VMware's NSX-T software offers comprehensive security measures through firewalls. Make them work with a few best practices.

By Rob Bastiaansen • June 10, 2021

10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE)

10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) is a telecommunication technology that offers data speeds up to 10 billion bits per second.

By Rahul Awati , Paul Kirvan • June 10, 2021

spectrum analyzer

A spectrum analyzer is a device that measures and displays signal amplitude (strength) as it varies by frequency within its frequency range (spectrum).

By Eamon Earls, Rahul Awati • June 10, 2021

How to build VMware HCI on a budget

HCI is a costly investment that can streamline networking, compute and management in your data center. Consider affordable alternatives to expensive HCI before adoption.

By Brian Kirsch • June 9, 2021

mesh network topology (mesh network)

A mesh network is a network in which devices -- or nodes -- are linked together, branching off other devices or nodes.

By Tom Nolle, Alexander Gillis • June 9, 2021

VMware network monitoring strategies for better performance

VMware network virtualization complicates how admins monitor network traffic. With best practices and monitoring tools, they can improve network performance.

By Sander van Vugt, Vladan Seget • June 8, 2021

meet-in-the-middle attack

Meet-in-the-middle is a known plaintext attack that can greatly reduce the number of brute-force permutations required to decrypt text that has been encrypted by more than one key.

By TechTarget Contributor • June 7, 2021

How to pick the best network security service provider

Managed security service providers have different levels of expertise. Be sure to match your organization's security needs with the right network security provider.

By Amy DeCarlo • June 7, 2021

Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)

Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) is a digital modulation technique used in digital cellular telephone and mobile radio communication.

By Rahul Awati • June 7, 2021

virtual routing and forwarding (VRF)

Virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) is a technology included in Internet Protocol (IP) network routers that enables multiple instances of a routing table to exist in a virtual router and work simultaneously.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • June 7, 2021

Cisco readies portfolio for hybrid cloud, modern data centers

Cisco tackles hybrid cloud complexity with the introduction of the UCS X-Series unified computing system, ThousandEyes integrations and Intersight advancements.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2021

HDLC (High-level Data Link Control)

HDLC (High-level Data Link Control) is a group of protocols or rules for transmitting data between network points (sometimes called nodes).

By Katie Terrell Hanna, TechTarget Contributor • June 4, 2021

Experts say Open RAN deployment is on the rise

Networking experts examined Open RAN revenue surges as the industry shifts toward the open model. Meanwhile, enterprises should consider the long-term benefits of switching vendors.

By Deanna Darah • June 4, 2021

Signaling System 7 (SS7)

Signaling System 7 (SS7) is an international telecommunication protocol standard that defines how the network elements in a public switched telephone network (PSTN) exchange information and control signals.

By Gavin Wright • June 4, 2021

IEEE 802.3

802.3, or IEEE 802.3, is a working group of standard specifications for Ethernet, a method of packet-based physical communication in a local area network maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • June 3, 2021

Microsoft buys ReFirm Labs to bolster IoT firmware security

Microsoft has bought ReFirm Labs in an IoT security play. The company said Refirm's open source-based products would help it address firmware vulnerabilities in IoT devices.

By Mike Gleason • June 2, 2021

5 steps to achieve network infrastructure modernization

All networks may be different, but companies have similar goals when they look to upgrade their network infrastructures. Assessing current designs is just the first step.

By Andrew Froehlich • June 2, 2021

bits per second (bps or bit/sec)

In data communications, bits per second (bps or bit/sec) is a common measure of data speed for computer modems and transmission carriers.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • June 1, 2021