FCIP

WHITE PAPER: Explore how software-defined networking (SDN) can help you bridge the gap between the network and a truly virtual environment as you explore what SDN and OpenFlow are, how to build a coordinated virtual infrastructure, the limitations of current approaches, and more!

Posted: 20 May 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: This paper  examines the big picture when it comes to Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and what happens when a data packet traverses an MPLS cloud.

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 | Published: 22 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: This document explains the basics of IP version 4 addressing through detailed examples and instructions. Learn how to use subnet masking to properly direct network traffic to the right destinations.

Posted: 06 Mar 2012 | Published: 06 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper discover how the Cisco Service Provider Next Generation Networks (IP NGN) works and how service providers are benefiting from this technology. Explore examples of configurations for different platforms and contrast the differences in the types of operating systems.

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 | Published: 22 Aug 2012

WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn more about a solution that will enable them to consolidate data and storage traffic onto one single consolidated data center fabric.

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: DNS-exploiting – or advanced persistent threat (APT) – malware is the most costly, sophisticated, and difficult of malwares to deal with. Did you know a DNS firewall can help? Read this whitepaper to learn more!

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: This detailed white paper will help you uncover the truth about the often-misunderstood Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Trunk Protocol, or VTP. Discover an in-depth overview of how VTP works and see how you can overcome VTP challenges to minimize network outages and more – read on to get started.

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: The advent of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), Data Center Bridging (DCB), and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)offers enhanced performance and throughput for connecting networked storage to servers. Whether using the Internet SCSI (iSCSI) or Fibre Channel protocols, organizations have a clear path for unifying a network fabric in 10GbE environments.

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 | Published: 01 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: Organizations can benefit from the advantages of 10GbE, consolidation on Dell PowerEdge blade servers, and virtualization with VMware. By implementing 10GbE solutions, organizations can enjoy the economies they hoped to obtain by consolidating and virtualizing their server environment, along with increased performance, reliability, and security.

Posted: 12 Aug 2009 | Published: 09 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper describes how IT organizations can leverage the benefits of this SAN director to maximize performance, flexibility, and data availability in mission-critical environments.

Posted: 13 Mar 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: BlueArc's Titan Architecture is a revolutionary step in file servers with its hardware-based file system. This paper explains the details of the architecture to better understand the unique hardware-accelerated design and the object based file system.

Posted: 10 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: Maintaining peak performance while simultaneously addressing the root cause of SAN errors is challenging. This paper presents a high level summary of the most common SAN problems and explores new ways to dramatically improve application performance and availability.

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 | Published: 01 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper provides an overview of some of the cases and outlines the steps required to deploy NPIV on ESX Server 3.5.

Posted: 03 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008

WHITE PAPER: Across many organizations, the rapid growth of data is outpacing storage budgets. SATA disk based archive storage is the perfect solution. Download this white paper to learn more about disk based archive storage and see if it will work for you.

Posted: 24 Dec 2007 | Published: 01 Dec 2007

WHITE PAPER: Fibre Channel over Ethernet is extending the reliability benefits and service of Fibre Channels to LANs and other Ethernet networks. Learn how this approach enables flexible, scalable, and simplified data center fabrics that support increasingly powerful applications and growing amounts of data.

Posted: 11 Jun 2010 | Published: 11 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: This document shows how existing architectures can be modified to conform to IEEE 1149.1 architecture.

Posted: 09 May 2000 | Published: 01 Dec 1996

WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the critical role of an ESB and an open standards-based reference architecture in a successful SOA initiative.

Posted: 25 Jun 2008 | Published: 25 Jun 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the need for standards adoption and adherence in order to reap the rewards in the following areas: Integration and testing, deployment, operations, problem resolution, availability, security, accessibility, open systems, cost savings, and choice.

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 | Published: 30 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: This white paper serves as a guide to the investment protection offered between first-generation and second-generation Cisco MDS 9000 Family linecards, supervisor, and chassis.

Posted: 01 May 2006 | Published: 01 Apr 2006

WHITE PAPER: Many organizations are in the midst of implementing ITIL. But are they putting the appropriate operational processes into place? Learn how automating operational processes with run book automation software can help organizations better benefit from ITIL.

Posted: 28 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

WHITE PAPER: Uncover the importance of the network to cloud computing and learn how – by leveraging high-capacity Ethernet service-oriented architectures between data centres – you can achieve a cost-efficient, high-performing network to support your cloud initiative.

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: While the challenges and priorities of managing a data center continue to evolve, one remains constant: the need to do more with less. This white paper outlines eight key trends and challenges that impact data centers now and in the future.

Posted: 10 Apr 2007 | Published: 25 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: Drivers are an important component of database middleware, but they don’t work in isolation. They’re part of a multi-layered architecture that handles the communication between a database application and the database management software. Learn how these layers influence performance and how to optimize efficiency for data requests and responses.

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 | Published: 03 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes a high-level look at the features and functionality that make the CX4 an excellent choice for Microsoft Exchange and other electronic mail systems. It examines new features, discusses disaster recovery and VMware integration, and provides a brief example of CX4's performance in Exchange environments.

Posted: 05 May 2009 | Published: 08 Oct 2008

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the current state of copper-based network cabling standards as defined by ISO and TIA. Learn the difference between category 5e, 6, 6A, 7 and 7A and Class D, E, EA, F and FA.

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007