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Network security design best practices and principles: Keep it simple

Comprehensive network security design means understanding the components that constitute your network and how and when everything is managed.

By Kevin Beaver • Dec. 3, 2019

Agile for infrastructure requires major cultural shift

To realize the benefits of Agile for infrastructure, network teams must think differently about how to deliver services -- embracing radical change and a trial-by-error approach.

By Alissa Irei • Nov. 27, 2019

Gauge some of the top SD-WAN pros and cons

This video explains some of the major SD-WAN pros and cons, including improved application performance, security and troubleshooting.

By Jennifer English • Nov. 26, 2019

How do I build the right cloud network design?

Networks look different now than they did a decade ago, and that continuous change isn't slowing down. Cloud networking plays a large role in the transformation of legacy networks.

By David Jacobs • Nov. 26, 2019

What SD-WAN devices do I need in an SD-WAN deployment?

Despite the software-centric nature of software-defined WAN, certain SD-WAN devices are still required to help transport traffic and complete network connections.

By John Fruehe • Nov. 26, 2019

Test your cloud networking knowledge with these 10 questions

As cloud networks become more common, IT teams must understand how cloud architectures can benefit -- or impede -- business requirements. Take this quiz to see how much you know.

By Michaela Goss • Nov. 26, 2019

Understanding the evolution of Ethernet

First developed by Xerox PARC in the 1970s and ratified by IEEE as a standard in 1983, the evolution of Ethernet has taken this LAN technology through dozens of specifications.

By Eamon Earls, Alissa Irei • Nov. 25, 2019

Extreme makes Fabric Automation friendlier to developers

Extreme Networks adds Fabric Automation features that make the company's virtualized data center networks more adaptive to changes by application developers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 22, 2019

3 challenges of edge computing, IoT network adoption

While edge computing and IoT devices can spark networking innovations, these technologies can also create challenges and pitfalls organizations aren't yet equipped to deal with.

By Michaela Goss • Nov. 20, 2019

Juniper Mist roadmap includes SD-WAN, security integrations

The Juniper Mist roadmap includes integrating the wireless LAN's cloud AI engine with Juniper's SD-WAN and malware detection service.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 20, 2019

Why Secure Access Service Edge is the future of SD-WAN

Secure Access Service Edge -- or SASE -- architecture transitions from network designs that revolve around the data center to a model based on identity and user context.

By Steve Garson • Nov. 19, 2019

The top 10 network security best practices to implement today

Even as security techniques improve, attackers are becoming more adept. Learn about 10 network security best practices and how they can keep your network secure.

By Amy DeCarlo • Nov. 15, 2019

SD-WAN explained in 15 key terms and phrases

This SD-WAN glossary delves into the various capabilities, technologies and components that encompass SD-WAN, explained with 15 concise definitions.

By Michaela Goss • Nov. 15, 2019

NSX Intelligence evolves network security and load balancing

NSX Intelligence can bolster your zero-trust network security, provide microsegmentation analytics and balance loads in your network. Learn more about this new VMware product.

By Brian Kirsch • Nov. 15, 2019

What is the difference between a bridge and a router?

While a bridge and router share some similarities, the difference between a bridge and router is significant, including how the devices interpret network connections.

By John Fruehe, Amy Kucharik • Nov. 15, 2019

Cisco earnings foreshadow slowdown in tech spending

The latest Cisco earnings report indicated a weakening in business confidence as economic uncertainties lowered tech spending by enterprises and other segments.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 14, 2019

Google cloud network tools check links, firewalls, packet loss

The latest Google cloud network monitoring tools perform connectivity testing and provide firewall and performance metrics.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 14, 2019

Benefits of network automation software ease challenges for IT

Network automation software comes with a compelling list of benefits, but IT teams should confirm which processes are automated and how the software integrates with existing tools.

By Lee Doyle • Nov. 14, 2019

How can SD-WAN and edge computing services work together?

Organizations may want to consider the effect SD-WAN and edge computing could have when combined. Make sure to consider all options before choosing a combination model, however.

By John Burke • Nov. 13, 2019

What’s the difference between half-duplex and full-duplex?

A half-duplex transmission could be considered a one-way street between sender and receiver. Full-duplex, on the other hand, enables two-way traffic at the same time.

By Chris Partsenidis, John Burke • Nov. 13, 2019

Juniper taps Mist Systems for wired, wireless LAN analytics

Juniper Networks is using its Mist Systems acquisition to provide cloud-based analytics for a wired and wireless LAN built with Mist and Juniper hardware.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 12, 2019

How realistic are compact SD-WAN appliances compared to VPNs?

The battle between VPN vs. SD-WAN returns. In this clash, see how realistic SD-WAN appliances are for remote and mobile workers compared to VPN connections.

By John Fruehe • Nov. 11, 2019

After a data breach occurs, follow this network security checklist

Before a network breach occurs, you should already have a response plan in place. To make sure you're taking a proactive approach, follow this network security checklist.

By Kevin Tolly • Nov. 8, 2019

Cisco Meraki Go chasing Best Buy customers

The latest Cisco Meraki Go products cost as little as $149 -- a price that could attract Best Buy customers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 7, 2019

4 enterprise WAN challenges that 5G service could resolve

With 5G, organizations could ease or resolve common WAN challenges around deployment, business expansion, monthly pricing models and adoption of new technologies.

By Michaela Goss • Nov. 7, 2019