Network Architectures

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper provides an overview of the networking architecture for VMware® Infrastructure 3 on Dell™ PowerEdge blade servers. It provides best practices for deploying and configuring your network in the VMware environment.

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 17 Nov 2009

EBOOK: The chapters in this Techfocus eBook will discuss the importance of site selection and planning, data center conceptualization and cost analysis, and negotiating with contractors.

Posted: 09 Nov 2009 | Published: 09 Nov 2009

RESOURCE CENTER: This Networking Solutions Resource Center was developed to bring the latest information on networking technology to today's IT pros. The videos, reports, whitepapers, podcasts and other materials that you'll find here were created to show you how your company's networks can help the people who work there be more efficient and productive every day.

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: The era of business 2.0 is already upon us and companies that are not embracing it will be left behind. This brochure will outline some of the key business trends created by the business 2.0 model, how they affect your network and what can be done to address them. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Published: 29 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper, you will learn about the current shift in focus from network availability to application performance and how a new management model, what NetQoS calls Performance First™, will empower you to advance to the next level in managing your network for application performance.

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 | Published: 22 Oct 2009

PRODUCT DEMO: Cisco myPlanNet 1.0 is a simulation game that puts you into the shoes of a service provider CEO. You manage your business as it evolves from the stone age of dial-up, through the broadband and mobile connected eras, and into the dawning of the medianet age. Play now.

Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 20 Oct 2009

WEBCAST: Engineering teams from Sun and Intel are collaborating on optimizing how the Solaris ecosystem and the new Intel Core Microarchitecture (formerly code-named Nehalem) for the Intel® Xeon® processor work together, with compelling results. View this webcast to see how these results can improve your own infrastructure.

Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2009

VIDEO: In this videocast, Jennifer Jabbusch outlines how to streamline your network security infrastructure. Learn some ways to leverage what equipment and resources you already have, as well as what your budget should be spent on.

Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 03 Sep 2009

EGUIDE: Next generation services need to meet customer and carrier needs; network convergence is the technical goal, while IP transformation is the business goal. This guide addresses the challenge of planning for providers doing both at the same time and lays out a service delivery platform (SDP) and SOA roadmap to recreate the network architecture.

Posted: 02 Sep 2009 | Published: 02 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: With so many new technologies, sticking with the status quo for your virtual network infrastructure is probably not your best option. In this month's issue, take a closer look at all the possibilities available now for interconnecting both virtual and physical networks.

Posted: 01 Sep 2009 | Published: 01 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: An understanding of the effect of factors such as resolution, frames per second, video codec, packets per second, and bit rate on bandwidth requirements will enable network operators to correctly design communications infrastructure networks that will support video applications. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 | Published: 21 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: Even the smallest business can live large with a business communications system from Cisco. Why switch to a small business communications system from Cisco? Because when you combine voice, video, and data in a single network, you can cut costs and get more done.

Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: It's time for a small business computer network that can keep you connected and productive, no matter where you are. With a small business computer network from Cisco, you can add value without adding employees. It's a great way for your business to gain a competitive edge.

Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), networks can do more than simply connect machines. They also deliver voice (telephone) and video, and connect functions such as sales and bookkeeping to make business more efficient, collaborative, and profitable. Read this paper learn about core network components and benefits.

Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009

WEBCAST: This webcast discusses the top five challenges in enterprise networks, data and server consolidation challenges, performance issues and solutions, best practices for network architecture management, and Blue Coat's vision for addressing these issues.

Posted: 09 Jul 2009 | Premiered: 09 Jul 2009

WHITE PAPER: Here five things about Windows Server 2008 that are the less obvious, more esoteric, yet useful features or quirks. The following is a brief list of some things that I tend to assume that many people know, and I am constantly amazed by clients and students who really don't know them. How many do you already know?

Posted: 30 Jun 2009 | Published: 30 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the challenges of introducing next generation technology and defines the roles and responsibilities of a prime integrator. The critical elements of 3rd party engagement and management are also defined.

Posted: 09 Jun 2009 | Published: 09 Jun 2009

ANALYST REPORT: This research brief provides an overview of the current LTE market and addresses the technical and business challenges that operators will face as they migrate to all-IP networks. It provides insight into operators' common questions and helps address planning and implementation concerns including migrating away from existing legacy systems.

Posted: 09 Jun 2009 | Published: 09 Jun 2009

SOFTWARE LISTING: IPControl is a next-generation software system that enables service providers and enterprises to dramatically improve their IT infrastructure operational efficiency and service levels by automating IPAM and DNS/DHCP server configuration.

Posted: 27 May 2009 | Published: 27 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: The lessons from this whitepaper are applicable to a wide array of IP transformation programs and technically complex change management projects.

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 | Published: 26 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains each of the seven layers of OSI model, including their functions and their relationships, also it provide with an overview of the network process, which can act as a framework for understanding the details of computer networking.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: Subnetting is a complicated topic that has confused students for a very long time, however, subnetting is an important topic for many different certifications with various vendors, including Cisco.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008

RESOURCE CENTER: This research guide will help you select the best Network Design and Management solution for your company. It provides Network Design and Management information on Network Design and Management products.

Posted: 20 Nov 2006 | Published: 20 Nov 2006