Network Performance White Papers

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Open SDN for Network Visibility: Simplifying large scale network monitoring systems with Big Tap
sponsored by Big Switch Networks
WHITE PAPER: Traditional performance monitoring and management tools do not scale to meet the needs of the modern network. Consult this solution guide today to learn how the right SDN application can simplify large network monitoring systems and lead to success.
Posted: 22 Jul 2013 | Published: 22 Jul 2013

Big Switch Networks

Network Rightsizing Blueprint for the Next-Generation Workplace
sponsored by Aruba Networks
WHITE PAPER: This resource provides a blueprint for the workplace of the future, explaining in-depth the four key characteristics of the network in a next-gen enterprise. View now to learn how to prepare for, embrace, and enjoy the many benefits of a mobile enterprise.
Posted: 17 Jul 2013 | Published: 20 May 2013

Aruba Networks

802.11ac Migration Guide
sponsored by Aruba Networks
WHITE PAPER: This resource provides the basics of 802.11ac and outlines a number of strategies and recommendations that will help you plan your 802.11ac migration. View now to learn more!
Posted: 17 Jul 2013 | Published: 20 May 2013

Aruba Networks

10 Requirements for Optimizing Your Network for Mobility
sponsored by Aerohive Networks
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores what it means to be a mobile-first enterprise and what networks are needed to accommodate the modern corporate user. Read on to discover the potential issues IT faces and a roadmap to start implementing the ideal access network for a mobile-first enterprise.
Posted: 16 Jul 2013 | Published: 01 Jul 2013

Aerohive Networks

Five Steps to Successfully Migrate to 802.11ac
sponsored by Aruba Networks
WHITE PAPER: 802.11ac is quickly becoming the definitive standard for next-generation Wi-Fi. This brief resource counts down five essential steps that will help you successfully migrate to 802.11ac.
Posted: 10 Jul 2013 | Published: 10 Jul 2013

Aruba Networks

5 Backup Features to Ensure Accuracy, Eliminate Complexity and Streamline Auditing
sponsored by APTARE
WHITE PAPER: In this brief resource, you will discover how a storage backup manager eliminates the complexity and manual labor associated with SOX auditing by automatically collecting backup data in real time and storing it in a central web-based repository where administrators and auditors can access, analyze and record the information.
Posted: 28 Jun 2013 | Published: 28 Jun 2013

APTARE

Cisco® ONE: The Value of Advanced Flow Control
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Discover how utilizing the advanced flow control capability in Cisco Open Network Environment (ONE) can help you overcome the complex monitoring challenges you are facing today.
Posted: 28 Jun 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

Cisco Systems, Inc.

EMA Radar™ for Advanced Performance Analytics (APA) Use Cases: Q4 2012
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This EMA Radar Report details how a suite of advanced performance analytics (APA) solutions combines predictive analytics with a dynamic service model to provide an intelligent framework around alerts, help you achieve faster MTTR, proactively manage application performance, and much more.
Posted: 28 Jun 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Cisco® ONE: Traffic Visualization and Control
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This resource explores how Cisco ONE's traffic visualization and control capability can help service providers visualize traffic end-to-end across the network and respond to unpredictable network capacity demands quickly, easily, and efficiently.
Posted: 26 Jun 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2013

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Deliver Enterprise Mobility with Citrix XenMobile and Citrix NetScaler
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Explore the details of an end-to-end mobility solution that simplifies mobile integration into the network and helps you overcome the top challenges enterprise mobility presents, from visibility and management to scalability and security.
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2013

Citrix

Plug Into the Cloud with SDN-based Enterprise Clouds
sponsored by NTT America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Discover how one organization is offering a consistent global cloud experience with the help of software-defined networking (SDN) technologies.
Posted: 16 May 2013 | Published: 20 Feb 2013

NTT America, Inc.

Infrastructure Agility Through Affinities
sponsored by Plexxi
WHITE PAPER: The way your applications take part in your infrastructure – and influence it – is crucial to business success. Unfortunately, this has been inherently complex and costly to achieve. Until now. View this white paper to learn how affinities can help you overcome these challenges.
Posted: 10 May 2013 | Published: 29 Mar 2013

Plexxi

Exploring Software-Defined Networking with Brocade
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: Software-defined networking (SDN) is a hot topic today. This white paper provides an overview of the concept and the role it will play in achieving cloud success. View now to learn more!
Posted: 09 May 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2012

Brocade

How WAN Optimization Can Drive Top-Line Revenue
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how boosting application delivery and response time across a global network can improve collaboration and productivity among an increasingly global and mobile workforce.
Posted: 24 Apr 2013 | Published: 24 Apr 2013

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Troubleshooting Your Network Without Breaking the Bank
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: As a network manager, application manager or security manager, you need systems that can collect data across your WAN, continuously analyze the data to discover problems, and troubleshoot issues as soon as they occur. Riverbed Cascade has fundamentally changed the economics of network performance management. Learn more.
Posted: 23 Apr 2013 | Published: 30 Dec 2011

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Introduction to Big Data: Infrastructure and Networking Considerations
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource that discusses the impact big data has networking infrastructure.
Posted: 19 Apr 2013 | Published: 27 Sep 2012

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Mitigating the Risks of IT Change
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Riverbed® Cascade® is an application-aware network performance management solution with built-in application discovery and dependency mapping capabilities. Cascade quickly provides a complete and accurate inventory of the IT environment, including an understanding of how services and their underlying infrastructure impact the business.
Posted: 19 Apr 2013 | Published: 30 Dec 2011

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Juniper Networks Virtual Chassis: High Availability
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn more about the high-availability capabilities of Juniper's Virtual Chassis technology.
Posted: 19 Apr 2013 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Top 5 Questions to Ask About Your 10GbE Data Center
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Before making the jump to a 10 Gigabit Ethernet data center network, there are five questions you should ask yourself. View this whitepaper to learn what they are!
Posted: 17 Apr 2013 | Published: 28 Sep 2012

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Virtual Machine Networking: Standards and Solutions
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Uncover details about the two main standards for virtual networking and discover why using them as complementary options can help you achieve virtual networking success.
Posted: 19 Oct 2012 | Published: 31 Aug 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Unified Data Center Fabric: Reduce Costs and Improve Flexibility
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Discover how implementing a Unified Fabric can reduce costs and improve the alignment of data center assets to better fulfill business requirements.
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 | Published: 18 Oct 2012

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Using Converged Network Adapters for FCoE Network Unification
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Access this exclusive source to learn how your organization can streamline your data center beyond virtualization with converged network adapters.
Posted: 14 Sep 2012 | Published: 10 Sep 2012

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Research Summary: Network Management Megatrends 2012
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Uncover details of three of the top network management megatrends of 2012, the effect they can have on your network, and why network managers are re-assessing the tools, technologies, and practices they currently use.
Posted: 30 Aug 2012 | Published: 04 Jun 2012

EMC Corporation

Tablets Welcomed. How to Get Any Device, on Any Network Reliably and Securely
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: Discover how you can embrace the tablet invasion into your workplace with an architectural network approach that will enhance user experience, mitigate security issues, and enforce effective management.
Posted: 24 Jul 2012 | Published: 30 Jun 2011

Cisco

Best Practices to Protect the Cardholder Data Environment and Achieve PCI Compliance
sponsored by Rapid7
WHITE PAPER: Cyber-attacks that target customer and financial information are becoming more popular and businesses need to protect their data. Prevent attackers from taking advantage of the gaps in your security plan by creating a comprehensive information security policy.
Posted: 18 Jul 2012 | Published: 18 Jul 2012

Rapid7