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8 reasons why Citrix NetScaler beats the competition
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Is your network ready for the Cloud? Not with other ADCs.  This free report explains how Citrix NetScaler beats the competition. Shift to Citrix NetScaler.
Posted: 05 Jan 2012 | Published: 05 Jan 2012

Citrix

Best practices for implementing 2048-bit SSL
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Ready for 2048-bit SSL? Not with the competition. Shift to Citrix NetScaler for 2x faster 2048-bit SSL performance. Download the 2048-bit Performance Kit.
Posted: 05 Jan 2012 | Published: 05 Jan 2012

Citrix

Pay-As-You-Grow: investment protection and elasticity for your network
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: How do you keep up with increases in user demand without adding costly new hardware? Utilize Citrix NetScaler Pay-As-You-Grow to deliver 5x capacity on-demand without adding any additional hardware. Get investment protection and elasticity for your network.
Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Published: 04 Jan 2012

Citrix

Consolidation without compromise
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Pay more to get less consolidation? The Iron Age is over. Shift to Citrix NetScaler. 2x consolidation. For less. Get Consolidation Without Compromise now.
Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Published: 04 Jan 2012

Citrix

Transforming Applications for the Secure, Context-Aware, Instant-On Connected World
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: Uncover how Instant-On Enterprises are transforming applications for a secure, context aware, connected environment at work, home, play or on the road.
Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Published: 04 Jan 2012

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

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.

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

Enabling the Pervasive Wireless Campus for K-12 Schools
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: Brocade Mobility enterprise Wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions, featuring support for 802.11n-based wireless networking, can help K-12 districts efficiently contain costs and lay the foundation for future growth.
Posted: 13 Dec 2011 | Published: 13 Dec 2011

Brocade

VMware vSphere™ Reference Architecture for Small Medium Business
sponsored by VMware and Dell
WHITE PAPER: Learn about Dell solutions that are optimally configured to run virtualized workloads while providing maximum redundancy, scalability, and manageability. This document covers network architecture, storage configurations, and best practices for configuration and deployment.
Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Published: 12 Dec 2011

VMware and Dell

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

Ensuring a Smooth Transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: As the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 occurs, the challenge of accommodating both protocols becomes a big challenge. Learn about four transition technologies, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
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

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

Aerohive Networks

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

Cisco Application Networking for SAP Design Guide [Data Center Designs: Application Networking]
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This document provides guidelines on how to deploy a SAP application solution with optimal application networking solutions. It is intended to reduce the time to implement a SAP application deployment and increase the likelihood of success by demonstrating techniques that were found to be successful.
Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Published: 23 Nov 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

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

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

Consolidation without compromise
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the compelling benefits of consolidating networking services, and details why competing efforts pursued by F5 technology come up short for critical ADC consolidation projects.
Posted: 12 Oct 2011 | Published: 12 Oct 2011

Citrix

Pay-As-You-Grow: investment protection and elasticity for your network
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Citrix created NetScaler Pay-As-You-Grow —a simple licensing model that provides on-demand elasticity, avoids costly hardware purchases and upgrades, and ensures that IT managers can quickly respond to changing traffic conditions.
Posted: 12 Oct 2011 | Published: 12 Oct 2011

Citrix

Debunking the Myth of the Single-Vendor Network
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses key findings derived from research showing that most organizations should consider a dual-vendor or multi-vendor solution as a viable approach to building their network.
Posted: 04 Oct 2011 | Published: 04 Oct 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

Reference Architecture Guide
sponsored by Hitachi Vantara
WHITE PAPER: It can be difficult to design, deploy, manage and support Microsoft Exchange 2010 environments with hardware components from multiple vendors. This solution reduces the complexity of Exchange environments by using servers and storage. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 30 Sep 2011 | Published: 30 Sep 2011

Hitachi Vantara

Redefining Cloud Network Virtualization with OpenFlow
sponsored by NEC Corporation of America
WHITE PAPER: NEC ProgrammableFlow takes a first step toward end-to-end network-level virtualization with the potential to make a radical impact on how cloud networks are operated, managed and scaled.
Posted: 29 Sep 2011 | Published: 28 Sep 2011

NEC Corporation of America

Prepare Your Enterprise for the Mobile Revolution: Boost the Bottom Line with Mobile UC
sponsored by Avaya
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will highlight the changes in the mobile workplace; outline the benefits of unified communications and Fixed-Mobile Convergence for mobile workers; identify the key market trends and business challenges IT managers must pay attention to and offer best practices for choosing a solution that will deliver clear ROI.
Posted: 22 Sep 2011 | Published: 22 Sep 2011

Avaya

Dell Networking Solutions
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This resource outlines networking solutions to help you meet the challenges of network planning, deployment, and management for the virtual era.
Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 24 Aug 2011

DellEMC and Intel®