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ALSO CALLED: Private Networks, Virtual Private Networking, V P N, Virtual Private Networks, VPNs DEFINITION: A virtual (or logical) LAN is a local area network with a definition that maps workstations on some other basis than geographic location (for example, by department, type of user, or primary application). The virtual LAN controller can change or add workstations and manage load balancing and bandwidth allocation more easily than with a physical picture of the LAN. Network management software keeps … Definition continues below.
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Ten Steps to an Enterprise Mobility Strategy sponsored by iPass Inc. WHITE PAPER: Ensure traveling employees are productive while you control costs and security, with an enterprise mobility strategy. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| LAN \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Smart Phones \| Spend Management \| Spend Management Software \| VPN \| Wi-Fi

Meraki White Paper: Integrating the Apple iPad® Into Enterprise Wireless Networks sponsored by Meraki WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to discover steps you should take before integrating iPads, tablets, and other wireless devices into your network to maintain manageability and security and offer a good user experience. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11n \| Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| VLAN \| VPN \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Security

Application Brief: Secure Cloud Bridging sponsored by Vyatta Inc. WHITE PAPER: An often overlooked requirement of cloud computing is the ability to connect datacenters regardless of where they are on the globe. In this paper, discover a cloud bridging solution that enables physically separate networks to securely communicate with each other. Posted: 17 Jan 2012 \| Published: 17 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Virtual Machine Migration \| Virtualization Security \| VPN

The iEverything Enterprise: Managing the Explosion of Mobile Devices sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: Learn more about the changing enterprise computing environment – from smart devices to virtualization to cloud computing. Posted: 04 Jan 2012 \| Published: 04 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11a \| 802.11b \| 802.11g \| 802.11n \| Cloud Computing \| iPod \| Mobile Device Management \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VPN \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Infrastructure \| WLAN \| WLAN Management

Rethink Your Branch Network Strategy: Create More Flexible, More Productive Branch Networks sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper, examine the requirements of providing and supporting a secure, robust, accessible remote network. Posted: 02 Jan 2012 \| Published: 02 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Networking \| VPN

BYOD and Secure Corporate Document Repository Access sponsored by Copiun WHITE PAPER: Discover the key requirements to take into account to ensure a secure solution that allows IT to embrace BYOD devices. Posted: 12 Dec 2011 \| Published: 12 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Active Directory \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Security \| SharePoint \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VPN

The Ultralight Branch sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to learn more about enterprise connections and how ultralight branches can help keep users connected from multiple, small locations. Posted: 08 Dec 2011 \| Published: 08 Dec 2011 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11a \| 802.11b \| 802.11g \| 802.11n \| Cloud Computing \| Enterprise \| Enterprise Computing \| LAN \| Mobile Workers \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Security \| VoIP \| VPN \| WAN \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security \| Wireless WAN \| WLAN

Service Provider MPLS VPN Security Considerations sponsored by Certes Networks WHITE PAPER: This report explores security considerations for service provider MPLS VPN, and describes two threat scenarios against a real MPLS VPN environment that was constructed to demonstrate the typical attack surface of an MPLS Layer 3 VPN provider network. Posted: 27 Oct 2011 \| Published: 27 Oct 2011 TOPICS: MPLS \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| VPN \| VPN Service Providers

Backup Mobile and Remote Users Securely, With or Without a VPN sponsored by Copiun WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the challenges with backing up corporate data on these remote users’ PCs and describes Copiun’s Constant Access Gateway option which allows IT organizations to securely backup remote and mobile users without opening any firewall ports or placing the backup server in the DMZ. Posted: 16 May 2011 \| Published: 16 May 2011 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Recovery \| Firewall Management \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Network Management \| Remote Office Connectivity \| Remote Users \| VPN

DirectAccess: The New VPN sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how DirectAccess (DA) is a new feature in the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems that allows users to remotely connect to their corporate network without a traditional VPN client configuration or application. Posted: 19 Jan 2011 \| Published: 19 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Network Security \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Access Software \| Remote Computing \| VPN \| VPN Appliances \| VPN Service Providers \| VPN Services \| VPN Software

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances: Which One is Right for You? sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces you to the different models within the 5500-series family of Cisco ASAs and gives you an idea of how each would best be used. This guide will also give a brief overview of the licensing considerations for each of the models discussed. Posted: 19 Jan 2011 \| Published: 19 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Licensing \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Network Management \| Security \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| VPN \| VPN Appliances

Integrating Active Directory Users with Remote VPN Clients on a Cisco ASA sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines how to configure an ASA to leverage AD for remote connectivity. Your users will appreciate the ability to connect in to your internal network to access programs and data with the same user name and password credentials as they do when they are in the office. VPN access via the public Internet is very secure and reliable. Posted: 17 Dec 2010 \| Published: 17 Dec 2010 TOPICS: Network Management \| Network Management Software \| Network Security \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Network Management \| Remote Users \| VPN \| VPN Software

An Overview of MPLS VPNs: Overlay, Layer 3, and PseudoWire sponsored by Global Knowledge 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 TOPICS: IT Industry \| IT Infrastructure \| MPLS \| Network Management \| Network Management Protocols \| Network Protocols \| VPN \| VPN Software

Using Syslog Effectively for Security Troubleshooting sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the numerous ways that syslog messages can be used to enhance the secure deployment of an infrastructure of equipment from Cisco®. Syslog can not only be an essential auditing tool for network and administrative events, but also can be an effective troubleshooting tool. Posted: 25 Jan 2010 \| Published: 25 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Access Control \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring Software \| Reporting Software \| TCP \| Troubleshooting \| VPN

How Vulnerable Are Your Cisco IOS Routers? sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: It may be surprising to some that Cisco routers run many services that could create vulnerabilities. This paper is meant to be a vehicle for discussion regarding the security of Cisco routers. Additionally, some best practices for securing your Cisco routers are defined. Posted: 13 May 2009 \| Published: 13 May 2009 TOPICS: Hackers \| HTTP \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Routers \| Routing \| Routing Protocols \| Security Threats \| VPN \| VPN Software \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

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VPN DEFINITION (continued): … A virtual (or logical) LAN is a local area network with a definition that maps workstations on some other basis than geographic location (for example, by department, type of user, or primary application). The virtual LAN controller can change or add workstations and manage load balancing and bandwidth allocation more easily than with a physical picture of the LAN. Network management software keeps track of relating the virtual picture of the local area network with the actual physical picture.VLANs are considered likely to be used with campus environment networks. Among companies likely to provide products with VLAN support are Cisco, Bay Networks, and 3Com.There is a proposed VLAN standard, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 802.10.
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