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Integrating Macs with Microsoft DFS - Best Practices
sponsored by GroupLogic
WHITE PAPER: This document describes three options for integrating Macs with Microsoft DFS infrastructure.
Posted: 15 Feb 2012 | Published: 15 Feb 2012

GroupLogic

Forrester Thought Leadership White Paper: Exploring the Potential Benefits of End-to-End Convergence of Data Center Networks
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discloses the results of an evaluation of end-to-end storage area network/local area network (SAN/LAN) networking issues including Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) adoption.
Posted: 14 Feb 2012 | Published: 14 Feb 2012

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Doing Business with Comstor
sponsored by Comstor
WHITE PAPER: Learn more about Comstor, a leader in Cisco product distribution and an established provider of networking and advanced technology solutions.
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 27 Jan 2012

Comstor

Juniper Networks Mobile Security Solution
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This resource explores an innovative, market leading mobile security solution that mitigates the risks associated with deploying IP-based services.
Posted: 18 Jan 2012 | Published: 18 Jan 2012

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Converged Application Appliances: Delivering Simplicity And Faster Time-To-Application Value
sponsored by HPM Networks
WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to view key findings about converged application appliances.
Posted: 12 Jan 2012 | Published: 12 Jan 2012

HPM Networks

HP TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System
sponsored by HPM Networks
WHITE PAPER: HP TippingPoint leads the entire Network Security Intelligence community in vulnerability research, providing the necessary information to stay ahead of the threat landscape. This document will provide summaries of the data provided by top sources.
Posted: 21 Dec 2011 | Published: 21 Dec 2011

HPM Networks

3 Things you need to know about the cloud
sponsored by Channel Transformation Alliance
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to explore 3 critical steps every organization must take in order to make the transformation necessary to support the specific changes required to grow a successful Cloud practice.
Posted: 20 Dec 2011 | Published: 20 Dec 2011

Channel Transformation Alliance

How a Techie Built a Network That Cuts Costs by 50%
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Discover how a technical supervisor used network technology to help his company slash phone service costs, improve security and service, and add four satellite offices without adding more IT support.
Posted: 13 Dec 2011 | Published: 13 Dec 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Taking Control of IP Network Infrastructures
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the requirements of next-generation IP networks, the performance, availability, and scalability issues affecting existing networks and the benefits of Brocade IP Network Infrastructure Services.
Posted: 13 Dec 2011 | Published: 13 Dec 2011

Brocade

Deploying Brocade VDX 6720 Data Center Switches in Enterprise Data Centers
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: Brocade VDX 6720 Data Center Switches are specifically designed to improve network utilization, maximize application availability, increase scalability, and dramatically simplify network architecture in virtualized data centers.
Posted: 13 Dec 2011 | Published: 13 Dec 2011

Brocade

Dynamic Changes in Healthcare Create Challenges in Hospital Campus Networks
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: The next-generation of campus networks is here – and they require increased reliability, performance, and security … plus controlled costs.  
Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Published: 12 Dec 2011

Brocade

Scaling Virtualized Data Centers with Cloud-Optimized Networks
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: This paper helps IT organizations in their planning for cloud computing by proposing a reference architecture with VMware software products and Brocade VCS technology.
Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Published: 12 Dec 2011

Brocade

40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet Are Here!
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: Learn more about the 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet standards that were adopted by the IEEE 802.3 Working Group on June 17, 2010.
Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Published: 12 Dec 2011

Brocade

The new workplace: are you ready? How to capture business value
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to learn more about the new definition of "workplace" and why it has transformed. Discover the trends and challenges and transformation, including best practices.
Posted: 08 Dec 2011 | Published: 08 Dec 2011

IBM

Transforming your voice, video and collaboration infrastructure: The IBM journey toward unified communications
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to learn more about unified communications in the workplace and how your company can transform your voice, video, and collaboration infrastructure.
Posted: 08 Dec 2011 | Published: 08 Dec 2011

IBM

Fit-for-Purpose Data Center Networking
sponsored by Avaya
WHITE PAPER: The evolution of the network creates a number of new opportunities, especially for the convergence of storage and real-time traffic.
Posted: 02 Dec 2011 | Published: 02 Dec 2011

Avaya

ECI Apollo: Defining the Next Generation of Optimized Multi-Layer Transport
sponsored by ECI Telecom
WHITE PAPER: Discover the challenges of achieving the new scalability, performance, manageability, and revenue objectives and what you need to meet and overcome them.
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

ECI Telecom

Assuring Next Generation Backhaul Deployments with Performance Visibility
sponsored by Infovista Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to discover the challenges Wireless SPs have in managing Carrier Ethernet-powered backhaul networks and how they can achieve operational excellence.
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

Infovista Corporation

Accelerating Revenue through Carrier Ethernet Service Differentiation
sponsored by Infovista Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Many CSPs are looking towards Carrier Ethernet services – a way to more rapidly and efficiently deliver the bandwidth requirements and service requirements. If not properly managed, however, operating costs could end up increasing instead of being cost-effective.
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

Infovista Corporation

Virtual Fabrics Provide Administrative Flexibility in a Shared Storage Environment
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: Learn about a technology that enables you to better manage your SAN assets by creating logical groups of separately managed devices, ports, and switches within your SAN - all without disrupting existing environments.
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 30 Jan 2009

Brocade

Taking Control of IP Network Infrastructures
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: Organizations are looking to optimize their network infrastructures in order to provide the performance, reliability, and scalability required for next-generation IP-based networks.
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 21 Nov 2011

Brocade

Deployment Strategies for 802.11n: Key Considerations for the Next Generation of Wireless Networking
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: While 802.11n wireless networks let enterprises create a seamless working environment by combining the mobility of wireless with the performance of wired networks, the best ways for deploying 802.11n – while minimizing acquisition and operational costs – may still be unclear.
Posted: 16 Nov 2011 | Published: 16 Nov 2011

Brocade

Yankee Group: Blade Switches Don't Cut It in a 10 Gig Data Center
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The enterprise data center has gone through several major changes over the past few years. Now, the industry is in the middle of shifting to a fully virtualized data center. Yet for organizations to fully maximize their investments in virtualization technology, the network must transform as well. Access this resource to learn more.
Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 15 Nov 2011

Juniper Networks, Inc.

What Is an Ethernet Fabric?
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: Compared to classic hierarchical Ethernet architectures, Ethernet fabrics provide the higher levels of performance, utilization, availability and simplicity required to meet the business needs of data centers today and into the future.
Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 31 Aug 2011

Brocade

IBM Collaboration Software for the Apple iPhone and iPad Devices
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Collaboration is necessary in today’s workforce. To ensure compatibility, IBM has created a collaboration software for Apple devices – collaboration to go. Now workers really do have the ability to work where they want, when they want, using their Apple iPhone or iPad.
Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 15 Nov 2011

IBM