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Upgrading Data Center Network Architecture to 10 Gigabit Ethernet sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes a closer look at a new 10 GbE design and explores the cost savings you can expect after converting to it. Posted: 22 Aug 2011 \| Published: 22 Aug 2011 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| Data Center Networking \| Ethernet Networks \| Network Appliances \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure

An Intel and EMC Perspective to Simplifying the Networking with 10G Ethernet sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: Organizations of all types and sizes are looking to server virtualization and consolidation as a means for improving overall computing performance. Check out this exclusive resource to learn how 10 gigabit Ethernet brings unified, efficient Ethernet storage, data center bridging, ease of use and flexibility. Posted: 08 Aug 2011 \| Published: 08 Aug 2011 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| Data Center Management \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Server Consolidation \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization

Cisco Unified Communications: New Deployment Models for Communications and Collaboration sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper examines the differences between the options and show you how Cisco Unified Communications and Collaboration solutions give you the flexibility to determine the best option for your business. Posted: 27 Jul 2011 \| Published: 27 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Call Center Services \| Collaboration \| Collaborative Applications Software \| Network Architectures \| Network Convergence \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Outsourcing

Unified Networking on 10 Gigabit Ethernet - Intel and NetApp sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: Unified networking over 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) offers significant benefits for the data center, including a simplified power infrastructure, lower equipment and power costs, and the flexibility to meet the evoling needs of virtualization. This paper dives into these benefits and reveals how you can make them a reality in your data center. Posted: 05 Jul 2011 \| Published: 05 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Storage Strategy \| Ethernet Networks \| Gigabit Ethernet \| Network Architectures \| Storage for Virtualized Servers \| Storage Management \| Storage Virtualization

Becoming a Social Business: The IBM Story sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, IDC explores example case studies of IBM’s internal evolution to a social business as a means to guide other large organisations considering making a similar transition. Posted: 23 Jun 2011 \| Published: 22 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Application Development \| Business Architectures \| Business Environment \| Business Integration \| Business Management \| Business Systems \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Management

From Niche to Mainstream, the Evolution of Video Collaboration sponsored by Avaya WHITE PAPER: This report discusses how companies use video to create business value by reducing travel, achieving quantitative return on investment, and creating revenue. Posted: 13 Jun 2011 \| Published: 13 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Application Development and Integration Services \| Applications Management \| Network Architectures \| Network Management \| Videoconferences \| Videoconferencing Services

Building and maintaining effective cloud computing infrastructures sponsored by Circadence WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the nature of today’s technical challenges preventing the widespread adoption of cloud computing infrastructures in the enterprise and offers solutions to overcome them. Posted: 09 Jun 2011 \| Published: 09 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| IP Services \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management

Threat Analysis: Understanding and Combating DDoS Attacks sponsored by Dell SecureWorks WHITE PAPER: This analysis focuses on the types of attacks generally referred to as distributed denial-of-service, or DDoS, attacks. DDoS attacks are most often used to extort or damage businesses whose websites or online assets are a major source of revenue, are an indicator of brand value, or are critical to operations. Posted: 31 May 2011 \| Published: 31 May 2011 TOPICS: Denial of Service Attacks \| DOS \| Information Security \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

CIO Survival Guide: The Convergence of Collaboration, Cloud, and Clients sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Today’s workers demand mobile devices, SaaS and online collaboration tools in order to be more productive. Given that these new consumer-inspired technologies cannot be divorced from the current IT infrastructure, CIOs face difficult questions. Read this paper to learn how CIOs can ensure that they are orchestrating a harmonic convergence. Posted: 06 Apr 2011 \| Published: 06 Apr 2011 TOPICS: CIOs \| Cloud Computing \| Collaboration \| Network Architectures \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Software as a Service \| Wireless Computing

Cisco: Leading the Way to Borderless Networks sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Cisco's borderless networks promises to connect anyone to anywhere, using any device, to any resource—securely, reliably, transparently. In order to fully deliver on this promise, Cisco is advancing along three critical fronts: workplace transformation, technology leadership, and operational excellence. Read this paper to learn more. Posted: 06 Apr 2011 \| Published: 06 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Network Architectures \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Network Service Providers \| Networking Hardware \| QOS \| User Experience \| Wireless Computing

Intel® Cloud Builders Guide: Cloud Design and Deployment on Intel® Platforms - Unified Networking with Cisco* Virtualized Multi-Tenant Data Center* sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: The Intel Cloud Builders program provides a starting point as it supplies a basic hardware blueprint and available cloud software management solutions such as the Cisco* Virtualized Multi-Tenant Data Center (VMDC). The paper focuses on the design of converged fabrics to meet the needs of the multi-tenant, cloud data center. Posted: 24 Mar 2011 \| Published: 24 Mar 2011 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| Cloud Computing \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| IT Infrastructure \| Multi-Tenant Units \| Network Architectures \| Network Design

Business Intelligence Strategies for 4G Operators sponsored by Sybase, an SAP company WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the opportunities and challenges presented by the introduction of services on 4G networks, and examines how a strategic BI implementation can help to transform the services a company provides while managing costs of providing them. It also considers the variety of practical applications of a BI system. Posted: 12 Nov 2010 \| Published: 11 Nov 2010 TOPICS: 3G Wireless \| Broadband Wireless Services \| Business Intelligence \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| Data Analytics \| Network Architectures \| Real-time Analytics \| Strategic Planning \| Sybase (Product) \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Services

Secure Web Gateway Deployment Methodologies sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: In this article, we’ll talk about the four most common types of Web gateway network deployments. Sometimes referred to as forward proxies, these devices are used to secure Web access for an organization’s internal end users. Posted: 09 Sep 2010 \| Published: 09 Sep 2010 TOPICS: Network Analyzer Hardware \| Network Appliances \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management Software \| Network Security

How to Improve Network Security without Extra Staff or Budget sponsored by Alert Logic WHITE PAPER: The responsibilities of network administrators and security managers at mid-size companies today can seem like a "no-win" situation. However, throwing up your hands in frustration and doing nothing is not an option because the internal network security risks is simply too great. Read on to learn more about how to improve your network security! Posted: 02 Aug 2010 \| Published: 02 Aug 2010 TOPICS: Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Networking \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

Data Center Evolution Without Revolution sponsored by Brocade WHITE PAPER: While many companies understand the benefits of virtualization and cloud computing, they struggle to prepare their data center for such a transition. Discover how to avoid a “rip-and-replace” approach by utilizing a phased network architecture upgrade that helps control risk and costs. Posted: 11 Jun 2010 \| Published: 11 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Networking \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Networking

Future-Proof Networking: Making Decisions That Last sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: To succeed in tough economic times, a business must be able to make strategic plans for growth while running a lean operation. The following paper presents seven primary areas where businesses can maximize IT opportunities and describes how Cisco can help build a sustainable network infrastructure to help you realize your strategic vision. Posted: 26 May 2010 \| Published: 01 May 2009 TOPICS: IT Spending \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Networking \| Power Consumption Monitoring

The Network Impact of 802.11n sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: 802.11n has provided the final step in the evolution of wireless LANs from convenience technology into core technology for network connectivity. This white paper discusses key questions organizations must ask themselves before migrating to 802.11n. Access this paper now to learn more. Posted: 03 May 2010 \| Published: 03 May 2010 TOPICS: 802.11n \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Design \| Network Management \| Networking \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Networks

Borderless Network Access sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Borderless Networks, a Cisco® next-generation architecture for agile delivery of services and applications, delivers a new workspace experience, connecting anyone, anywhere, using any device, to any resource: securely, reliably, and seamlessly. Read this paper to learn more about the Cisco Borderless Networks architecture. Posted: 23 Mar 2010 \| Published: 23 Mar 2010 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Collaboration \| Customer Service \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Networking \| Networking Hardware

HP Flex Fabric: Virtualize Network Connections and Capacity - from the Edge to the Core sponsored by HP & Intel® WHITE PAPER: Learn how HP is combining the best new standards-based technologies with a modular architecture that fully optimizes virtualized resources, while meeting business requirements for low total cost of ownership, faster time-to-service, and critical requirements for reliability, IT governance, and compliance. Posted: 04 Mar 2010 \| Published: 01 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Data Center Networking \| Data Centers \| Network Architectures \| Network Capacity \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Networking \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization

10 Gigabit Ethernet: Unifying iSCSI and Fibre Channel in a Single Network Fabric sponsored by DellEMC and Intel® 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 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| Fibre Channel \| Fibre Channel SAN \| iSCSI SAN \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| SAN \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management

Cloud Computing and the Cloud-Ready Data Center Network sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Juniper Networks was founded on the vision of connecting everything and empowering everyone. Establishing a relationship with a network partner like Juniper can help IT organizations reap the benefits of cloud computing and increase network effectiveness to meet current and future technological and business requirements. Posted: 11 Feb 2010 \| Published: 11 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Centers \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Networking

How Server-Based Networks Boost Small Businesses sponsored by DELL TECHNOLOGIES AND MICROSOFT WHITE PAPER: This paper describes how any small business can benefit from the advantages of a server-based network. Putting a fast and well-equipped server to work increases your productivity, enables smart backup and archiving, and vastly improves the security of your data. Posted: 10 Dec 2009 \| Published: 10 Dec 2009 TOPICS: File Sharing Protocols \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Operating Systems \| Network Performance \| Networking \| Server Management \| Small Businesses \| SMBs

Networking Best Practices for VMware Infrastructure 3 on Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers sponsored by Dell and VMware WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper provides an overview of the networking architecture for VMware Infrastructure 3 on Dell PowerEdge blade servers. It provides best practices for deploying and configuring your network in the VMware environment. Posted: 17 Nov 2009 \| Published: 01 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Blade Servers \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Networking \| Systems Management \| VMware \| VMware Infrastructure 3

Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 14 sponsored by TechTarget Data Center WHITE PAPER: With so many new technologies, sticking with the status quo for your virtual network infrastructure is probably not your best option. In this month's issue, take a closer look at all the possibilities available now for interconnecting both virtual and physical networks. Posted: 01 Sep 2009 \| Published: 01 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Disaster Recovery \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Appliance \| VMware

Video Solutions: Understanding Video Quality sponsored by Motorola Solutions WHITE PAPER: An understanding of the effect of factors such as resolution, frames per second, video codec, packets per second, and bit rate on bandwidth requirements will enable network operators to correctly design communications infrastructure networks that will support video applications. Read on to learn more. Posted: 21 Aug 2009 \| Published: 21 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Frame Relay Protocols \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Capacity \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Provisioning \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Video Display Standards \| Video-on-Demand \| Video-over-DSL \| Videoconferencing Standards