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Tech pros focus on application delivery during pandemic

Tech pros have added security, automation and session capacity to their application delivery infrastructure to support business operations during the pandemic.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 2, 2020

How the cloud fractures application delivery infrastructure ops

Within a single IT organization, traditional network teams may clash with cloud teams over application delivery infrastructure operations and management.

By Shamus McGillicuddy • July 1, 2020

What’s the difference between a Layer 3 switch and a router?

Even though they have common traits, there is a difference between a Layer 3 switch and a router. Each plays a key role in making sure packets get sent to their proper destination.

By Andrew Froehlich • July 1, 2020

Why network configuration templates are useful in automation

If a network team automates network configuration templates, it can save time and eliminate redundant activities in order to focus more on data collection and analysis.

By Michaela Goss, O'Reilly Media • June 29, 2020

An automation-first approach enables network predictability

For an organization to prioritize network automation, it needs an automation-first approach. This strategy involves understanding automation workflows and enabling proper training.

By Michaela Goss • June 29, 2020

Free Server and Hardware Inventory Templates

It's important to keep an up-to-date inventory of your servers, the devices they serve and the software apps they use. In many organizations, this inventory is automated by server inventory tools. Even so, inventories updated manually force administrators to audit their servers in more detail.

By Kevin Ferguson • June 29, 2020

COVID-19 tech will fail without employee privacy

Businesses can choose from a growing number of mobile apps and Wi-Fi software to protect workers from COVID-19. But tech won't succeed without top-of-the-line privacy protection.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 26, 2020

What’s the difference between OFDMA vs. MU-MIMO in Wi-Fi 6?

Is there a difference between OFDMA and MU-MIMO? The two important Wi-Fi 6 features are complementary but distinct. Here's why.

By Alissa Irei • June 26, 2020

Compare the 2 common types of technical debt

While enterprises often incur technical debt inadvertently through inexperience or poor management, sometimes, developers will plan technical debt to establish a market presence.

By David Jacobs • June 25, 2020

Gain SD-branch benefits through automation, orchestration

SD-branch technology is evolving, but don't put off learning about what this tool can do now and the advantages it will deliver in the near future.

By Lee Doyle • June 25, 2020

What to know about VPN termination

Network teams make several decisions when designing a secure VPN. One of those is where in the network, logically, they will terminate the VPN tunnels.

By Terry Slattery • June 18, 2020

Edge computing and 5G bring the edge to remote workers

As remote work increases, edge computing services must extend to employees' homes. While 5G could help, internet connectivity must improve to enable edge access before 5G prevails.

By Michaela Goss • June 17, 2020

Is Wi-Fi 6 backward-compatible? Yes and no

With the advent of a new wireless standard, some users may wonder: Is Wi-Fi 6 backward-compatible? The answer is yes. But do you want full backward compatibility?

By Lee Badman • June 16, 2020

Network traffic pattern shifts reflect COVID-19 changes

The novel coronavirus pandemic spurred initial changes in network traffic patterns, but other trends are playing important roles in perpetuating permanent traffic shifts.

By Lee Doyle • June 12, 2020

Aruba Central touches more devices, gets better analytics

A new version of Aruba Central will include features for managing as many as 50,000 network devices from the cloud. The upgrade also includes better analytics for troubleshooting.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 9, 2020

Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: What’s the difference and which is better?

When assessing Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet, each connection type has its benefits and drawbacks. Find out why one standard might be more reliable for your network.

By Lee Badman • June 8, 2020

Cisco DNA Center’s new features may mean more user headaches

Cisco continues to add features to DNA Center to centralize more network control within the software. But as the product grows more complex, users struggle to deploy it.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 3, 2020

MLB uses NetBox automation for network configuration backup

Major League Baseball used NetBox in tandem with its network automation project to streamline its configuration backup process and keep its infrastructure systems in sync.

By Jennifer English • June 2, 2020

A glossary of home network basics for the networking novice

A remote employee's home network requires basics such as routers, modems and VPN services. For the networking novice, this glossary explains and defines these terms and more.

By Michaela Goss • June 1, 2020

Cisco acquisition of ThousandEyes has many user benefits

Cisco's acquisition of ThousandEyes could benefit companies using Cisco's SD-WAN, AppDynamics, Duo Security and AnyConnect. Cisco plans to close the deal by the end of October.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 29, 2020

Wi-Fi vendors pitch people tracking for COVID-19 safety

Wi-Fi vendors Aruba and Juniper Networks work with partners to offer in-office people tracking to defend against a COVID-19 outbreak. Cisco focuses on managing gatherings in physical spaces.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 29, 2020

5 things to know about MU-MIMO technology in Wi-Fi networks

'Multiuser multiple input, multiple output' might not roll off the tongue, but MU-MIMO technology is increasingly important in modern wireless networks. Here's what you should know.

By Alissa Irei • May 28, 2020

Small vendors that stand out in network automation

When incumbent vendors fall short, enterprises should consider these small vendors for new approaches to analytics and network automation.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 21, 2020

Top 5 VPN myths and misconceptions for IT organizations

Although VPN technology has its challenges, various misconceptions exist that can muddle IT teams' understandings of VPNs. Here are five common VPN misconceptions debunked.

By Michaela Goss • May 21, 2020

How to build a network monitoring business case

As network teams construct a business case for a new network monitoring tool, they should include a cost comparison of alternative tools and a strong defense for the selected tool.

By Andrew Froehlich • May 18, 2020