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ALSO CALLED: Networks, W A N, and Wide Area Networks
DEFINITION: A wide area network (WAN) is a geographically dispersed telecommunications network. The term distinguishes a broader telecommunication structure from a local area network (LAN). A wide area network may be privately owned or rented, but the term usually connotes  … 
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E-Guide: Storage Choices for Virtual Machine Disaster Recovery
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: When evaluating storage solutions for DR in a virtual environment, there are several aspects you should consider. In this E-Guide discover several concerns to be aware of when planning for disaster recovery in a virtual server environment.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 04 Sep 2008
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Is Your Network Ready? - Meeting the Challenges of Today's New Communications Environment
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
WHITE PAPER: Building on the solid foundation of advanced, comprehensive network design, the service provider will mitigate the inherent risks associated with transformation, bring new services to market and enhance customer experience.
Posted: 22 Aug 2008 | Published: 22 Aug 2008
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E-Guide - Fundamentals of Application Performance Management
sponsored by Shunra Software
WHITE PAPER: Read this Expert E-Guide–a series of Expert Tips from Search Networking.com–and discover how to keep your application traffic moving smoothly and efficiently across your network, while introducing new applications seamlessly into the mix.
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 | Published: 20 Aug 2008
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The Benefits of Second Generation Disk-Based Backup Technology
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper will examine the differences between the first and second generation disk-based backup systems.
Posted: 15 Aug 2008 | Published: 15 Aug 2008
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ESG Lab Validation Report: ExaGrid Systems Disk-based Backup with Data De-duplication
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This ESG Lab report explores how the ExaGrid disk-based backup system uses byte level data de-duplication to provide space efficient capacity optimization.
Posted: 15 Aug 2008 | Published: 15 Aug 2008
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ExaGrid: Simply State-of-the-Art D2D
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Disk-based backup took the market by storm several years ago with a compelling proposition: replace tape with high-speed disk to speed up and simplify backup.
Posted: 15 Aug 2008 | Published: 15 Aug 2008
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Customer Relationship Management - Sage CRM SalesLogix Data Synchronisation Technology for Mobile CRM Users
sponsored by Sage (UK) Limited
WHITE PAPER: This white paper on CRM discusses data synchronisation, which enables mobile users to access up to date corporate data on their "disconnected" devices.
Posted: 14 Aug 2008 | Published: 14 Aug 2008
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Backup Express and NetApp: Remote Site Business Continuity with Syncsort BEX Advanced Recovery and NetApp FAS Systems
sponsored by Syncsort
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the low cost and high speed of Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) disks. It explains how they enable near-instant recovery from past points in time, and employ new technologies that maximize the speed of data transfers.
Posted: 13 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008
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An In-Depth Look at Deduplication Technologies
sponsored by Datalink/NetApp
WHITE PAPER: Deduplication can be a confusing topic. Several considerations come into play when organizations assess whether deduplication provides a good fit for their environment. Read this paper to determine if deduplication is right for you.
Posted: 08 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008
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Leverage Your Network with WAN Optimization Resource Center
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: In this Resource Center learn about the benefits of Wide Areas Network (WAN) optimization. It will explore how WAN works, which applications are the best fit for it, and how to integrate it with security and network management.
Posted: 07 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008
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Optimizing Managed Service Delivery with Secure Application Acceleration
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: Large-scale enterprises, as well as small- and mid-size businesses (SMBs) are facing economic challenges. This whitepaper examines theses trends and challenges while identifying the best way to optimize network and application performance and security.
Posted: 31 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Disk-to-Disk Backup and Recovery: A Guide for the Technical Decision Maker
sponsored by EVault Inc., a Seagate Company
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, you will learn about the technology and architecture driving the growing adoption of disk-to-disk backups, and in particular how EVault's solutions are your best choice.
Posted: 31 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Implementing HA at the Enterprise Data Center Edge to Connect to a Large Number of Branch Offices
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains how to deploy a highly available, working cluster by taking the design considerations and applying them to an actual deployment.
Posted: 29 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2007
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Advancing the Economics of Networking
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: By freeing up IT budget dollars, Juniper allows businesses to invest in other innovative technologies that will further reduce the cost of doing business while improving their competitive position.
Posted: 29 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008
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Implementation Guide: Protecting the Network from Denial of Service Floods
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes several types of DoS floods that are plaguing today's enterprise networks and details how to detect and counter them.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Welcome to Your Internet Future - Mobile Broadband Brought to You by WiMAX
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: WiMAX is a new way of subscribing to mobile Internet access through a wireless connection, direct to your service provider, it gives you reliable, convenient broadband access on the go, for real-time information and entertainment.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007
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Windows Server Multi-Site Clustering with Geocluster®
sponsored by Double-Take Software
WHITE PAPER: In this webcast, get expert advice for implementing or optimizing Extract Transform Load (ETL) processes, and learn how to choose the best ETL software tools for your requirements and budget.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Virtual Appliance for Application Acceleration
sponsored by Certeon
WHITE PAPER: This technical white paper describes the impact of the WAN on the performance of centralized virtual applications, as experienced by remote office users.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Solution Brief: Top 5 Myths on WAN Optimization
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: A misunderstanding of the problem within your network can lead to unneeded and costly IT investments, not to mention downtime, data loss, and resource waste. This paper examines five common WAN misperceptions and how to better address them.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Blue Coat and SAP: Network Infrastructure Enhancements for Successful Enterprise SOA Deployments
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: This paper is based on the results of an SAP Enterprise Services Community program project, in which a number of leading network and test solution vendors and SAP teamed up to build a production-like enterprise SOA-based application landscape.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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How to Secure and Accelerate Your Oracle Applications
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper examines the escalating application performance and security challenges corporations face today. It presents examples of how WAN application delivery optimization can greatly improve the security and performance of Oracle software.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 08 Jul 2008
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New Strategies for Data Center Storage and Networking
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Efficient storage of data allows companies to be green, while saving money and utilizing their resources more effectively. This whitepaper highlights strategies for companies to maximize their data center storage.
Posted: 09 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Managing Application Performance by Understanding Applications
sponsored by Shunra Software
WHITE PAPER: This paper describe how IT organizations can use WAN emulation tools to improve the performance of applications, plan for change and improve the relationship between the application groups and the network group.
Posted: 03 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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How Should an Enterprise Move towards Unified Communications?
sponsored by Avaya Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Avaya moves customers toward Unified Communications to support complex and flexible work environments. The consultative process begins with a business assessment to understand the communication patterns, and to see where business processes slow down.
Posted: 01 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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NAC at the Endpoint: Control Your Network through Device Compliance
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Organizations have increasingly turned to Network Access Control (NAC) technologies to deal with their shifting IT perimeters. Software-based NAC is proving superior to hardware-based solutions as it easily provides coverage for all endpoint devices.
Posted: 01 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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WAN DEFINITION (continued): … A wide area network (WAN) is a geographically dispersed telecommunications network. The term distinguishes a broader telecommunication structure from a local area network (LAN). A wide area network may be privately owned or rented, but the term usually connotes the inclusion of public (shared user) networks. An intermediate form of network in terms of geography is a metropolitan area network (MAN).
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