Frame Switching

WHITE PAPER: This resource explores several topics related to future 40 Gbps twisted-pair options such as, an overview of some recent developments in cabling industry standards, capacity considerations with lessons learned from 10GBASE-T, cabling system considerations, and much more.

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: MPLS stands for Multiprotocol Label Switching and is defined as “a mechanism in high-performance telecommunications networks that direct and carried data from one network node to the next, making it easy to create ‘virtual links’ between distant nodes.” Read on for a thorough overview of MPLS and learn how MPLS can benefit your organization.

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 | Published: 22 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the things you must consider when thinking about the feasibility of replacing a WAN provider’s provider (P) and provider edge (PE) devices with routers. This paper examines these considerations in greater detail, to see where any potential problems might arise.

Posted: 22 Nov 2010 | Published: 22 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: This report provides an overview of the inherent risks when operating an insecure print environment and discusses the current market landscape while recommending some best practices for adopting an integrated information and print security strategy.

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 07 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: This document details the four available networking configurations for running Hyper-V on Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each networking configuration with an emphasis on typical Dell system configurations.

Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009

VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: Leading data center networking vendors explain what their network fabric strategy entails.

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Premiered: 12 Dec 2011

EZINE: The February edition of the Network Evolution E-zine explore the latest advances in DevOps and uncover what you need to know for working within the movement. Also read several other featured articles!

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) has been around for years, but is still new to many network engineers. Access this E-Guide to read about some of the most common myths surrounding the technology. Also learn the truth about price, requirements, what’s in store for the future, and more.

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 | Published: 20 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization and cloud computing are two initiatives that are gaining popularity among the IT industry. This white paper highlights ways you can build a more stable, secure, and efficient computing environment around a virtual desktop infrastructure. Plus, learn how cloud and VDI work together to help you become an efficient business.

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 | Published: 17 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: The way a switch learns Ethernet (MAC) addresses is by inspecting the Ethernet frame and recording the source MAC address in a dynamic table. The switch will also associate a learned MAC address with a port. It can then make intelligent forwarding decisions based on the destination MAC address. This white paper illustrates the process.

Posted: 29 Jun 2009 | Published: 29 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: Gain a deeper understanding of current networking issues and how they are related to the evolution of computer networks. In particular, examine how administrators have dealt with switching bandwidth from WAN to LAN with FabricPath.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 18 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper is a lab testing summary report of the plug and play features and easy of configuration for the ERS 4548GT-PWR Edge switch.

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2011

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

WHITE PAPER: MPLS is a foundational technology that allows service providers and enterprise architects to offer state-of-the art networking to their customers.

Posted: 23 Jan 2009 | Published: 23 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper will provide an overview of some of Cisco’s data center platforms and their virtualization aware features; specifically the Nexus product line of switches (1000V, 2000, 5000, 7000) and the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 | Published: 21 Jul 2010

EGUIDE: Virtualization has become a reality in the networking world. It is vital for professionals to understand how server virtualization and networks affect each other.

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 21 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: For many years network administrators have expected security breaches to come from outside an organization or at the upper layers of the OSI model. This paper will focus on securing layer 2 switching at the access layer through port security and preventing denial of service (DoS) attacks at layer 2.

Posted: 12 Feb 2010 | Published: 12 Feb 2010

WHITE PAPER: The protocol utilized to transport data between servers and storage for High Performance Computing (HPC) and to define a Storage Area Network (SAN) is Fibre Channel(FC). Fibre Channel is an "invisible" protocol, because it is only known to the technicians that implement it and keep it working. This paper will provide an overview of this technology.

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 | Published: 25 Jan 2010

WHITE PAPER: Learn about Dell and VMware's Virtual Remote Desktop reference configuration and its ability to reduce cost and complexity through centralized control and delivery of computing assets.

Posted: 13 Oct 2010 | Published: 13 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: This technical white paper discusses a drop-in implementation of Coherence running on Oracle's Sun servers utilizing Oracle Fusion Middleware components, most prominently WebLogic Suite.

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 | Published: 11 Mar 2011

EBOOK: Cloud computing is catching on, but cloud networks are proving to be challenging to implement and manage. Before enterprises begin architecting their cloud computing networks, they need to consider the impact on the network.

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 | Published: 20 Dec 2011

EGUIDE: Virtualization is a white hot topic in the IT world, and with good reason. It's vital for networking professionals to understand how server virtualization and networks affect each other. In this expert e-guide learn about managing virtualization networking, distributed virtual switching, network capacity planning for virtualization and more.

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 | Published: 16 Nov 2010

EGUIDE: This guide discusses the two missions of cloud computing networks, as well as how to accomplish these goals. Also included are five requirements for successful cloud computing networks.

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 | Published: 13 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: Access this e-guide to learn more about data center fabrics with tips from the pros.

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 | Published: 02 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper is designed to review how desktop virtualization can save you money. Some of these points will be more applicable to one situation, company, etc., than another, but the idea is to stimulate and encourage thought about the technology and its use.

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 | Published: 04 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: WLAN analyzer are software applications that capture 802.11 frames and use them for analysis. This white paper covers how WLAN analyzers work, how WLAN analyzers may be used to gauge performance, and which WLAN analyzer product is best for common tasks.

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 27 Jul 2009

WHITE PAPER: The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was developed to solve the problems caused by loops in a bridged, or switched, topology. Read this paper for useful knowledge of the Spanning Tree Protocol - knowledge that will be useful for the CCNA exam.

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper delivers best practices for helping you with network planning and expansion. From design considerations to business needs, get the information you need to build a successful network plan.

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 | Published: 10 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: While the technology that supports VoIP has been present since the mid-1990s, the ability to quickly alternate between VoIP and circuit-switched networks has come into prominence in the last few years. Access this white paper for a full history and overview of the current mobile communications landscape.

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 | Published: 20 Jun 2011