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How micro modular data centers simplify complex network routes

The deployment of prefabricated micro modular data centers could ease network traffic to customer premises and multiple clouds by processing data locally at the network edge.

By Amy DeCarlo • Aug. 6, 2018

Network performance metrics pose data center challenges

Currently, network performance metrics are not fully formed and offer just a generic view of the network. Plus, metrics produce reams of data that are difficult to digest.

By Russ White • Aug. 6, 2018

Cisco bolsters cloud security with Duo acquisition

Cisco has bought Duo Security to add its two-step authentication services to Cisco's cloud-based security offerings. Cisco plans to close the Duo acquisition by October.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 3, 2018

Kontron heeds carrier demand for software, buys Inocybe

Kontron has bought open source networking company Inocybe. The specialty hardware maker is adding SDN software to its portfolio as telco customers buy more commodity systems.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 2, 2018

How hackers use idle scans in port scan attacks

Hackers exploit port scan attacks to mask their identities before launching an attack. One of their favorites: the idle scan.

By Fernando Gont • Aug. 2, 2018

Origin authentication a small step toward resolving BGP security issues

Although content verification, origin authentication and shared information can address aspects of BGP security, it's unlikely we'll be able to resolve the issues completely.

By Russ White • Aug. 2, 2018

What networking automation tools should you consider?

When launching network automation projects, do you craft custom scripts or buy off-the-shelf networking automation tools? It probably depends on your team's capabilities.

By Dan Conde • Aug. 1, 2018

Social concept points to an SDN model with two control planes

It might not seem like control planes and SDN models have a lot in common with a social concept, but together, they could highlight how business intent and operations inform network design.

By Russ White • Aug. 1, 2018

Juniper multi-cloud strategy aimed at enterprise data centers

The Juniper multi-cloud strategy is aimed at expanding the vendor's reach beyond carriers and the largest enterprises. Key to the game plan is Contrail Enterprise Multicloud.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 31, 2018

Compare leading on-premises and cloud-managed WLAN products

In order for your organization to select the WLAN architecture that will best meet its needs, you must compare product types, deployment options and capabilities.

By Andrew Froehlich • July 31, 2018

How to check for high network utilization

Learn why high utilization issues in the network arise, how to detect them, and two ways to grapple with the problem to keep network latency low and application performance high.

By Terry Slattery • July 30, 2018

SR-IOV specification poses promise and pitfalls in virtualized networks

The SR-IOV specification gives network administrators another tool for workload optimization. While SR-IOV could offer many benefits, it does have its drawbacks.

By Glen Kemp • July 30, 2018

What you need to know about managed SD-WAN services

This guide offers easy access to information on five major topics related to managed SD-WAN services and directs you toward the latest advice, tips and recommendations.

By Jennifer English • July 30, 2018

How to set up network analytics tools for successful monitoring

Learn which analytics tools help monitor the network and what systems and processes you should work out in advance to make them as effective as possible.

By Alan Earls • July 27, 2018

Will network management functions as a service arrive soon?

Network management as a service isn't widespread, at least not yet. But if past history is any indication, its popularity is bound to grow, once certain hurdles are overcome.

By Alan Earls • July 27, 2018

Windstream SD-WAN gets help connecting to the cloud

Windstream has introduced technology for connecting the Windstream SD-WAN to public clouds. SD-WAN Cloud Connect will support AWS and Microsoft Azure starting next month.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 27, 2018

Avi load balancer gets tighter with Cisco products

The Avi load balancer is more tightly integrated with Cisco ACI in the latest Avi Vantage Platform upgrade. Vantage 18.1 also sends more data to Cisco AppDynamics and Tetration.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 26, 2018

Assessing performance bottlenecks in virtualized networking

Virtual or soft switches can add measurable overhead to network-intensive workloads, but implementing PCI devices offers one option to reduce excess overhead.

By Glen Kemp • July 25, 2018

How can network analytics tools benefit IT staff?

Network analytics tools can help IT managers proactively pinpoint network performance issues and trends -- even before the underlying problem is revealed.

By Craig Mathias • July 25, 2018

Midyear 2018 telecom trends: Operators broaden their focus

Midyear 2018 telecom trends show operators looking to increase profits on a number of fronts ranging from new investments, network automation and rethinking the 5G transition.

By Tom Nolle • July 25, 2018

Does software-defined networking architecture need network overlays?

Network overlays and software-defined networking architecture share a history. But while overlays offer flexibility, they also bring extra overhead and troubleshooting complications.

By Andrew Froehlich • July 25, 2018

Juniper preps 400 GbE across PTX, MX and QFX hardware

Juniper will ship 400 GbE in PTX, MX and QFX routers and switches over the next 12 months. Cisco and Arista are expected to follow with their 400 GbE products as demand from service providers rises.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 24, 2018

New details released on Huawei’s intent-based network

ZK Research offers details on Huawei's new Intent-Driven Network and what its hardware and the software can do to smooth network glitches and even raise security.

By Zeus Kerravala • July 23, 2018

Don’t forget SD-WAN during your next network infrastructure upgrade

SD-WAN can be a natural progression for enterprises facing a network infrastructure upgrade. But a refresh with SD-WAN deployment requires more than a 'hope for the best' attitude.

By John Burke • July 23, 2018

Options for DNS in networking address growing challenges

A need for modern DNS in networking has grown out of increased cloud use and distributed applications. Now, vendors are offering these services for internal enterprise use.

By Kate Gerwig • July 23, 2018