Network Change and Configuration Management White Papers

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Building Your Network Foundation: Routing and Switching Made Simple
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This guide examines the critical issues of networking, how it works, and how it can help you achieve a competitive edge.
Posted: 28 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Nov 2006

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Data Center Cabling Considerations: Point-to-Point vs Structured Cabling
sponsored by Siemon Company
WHITE PAPER: If we don’t learn from the mistakes that occurred in the past, we are bound to repeat them. This is very true when it comes to data centers and aged point-to-point cabling practices. This resource compares point-to-point vs. structured cabling options for data centers.
Posted: 12 Oct 2011 | Published: 12 Oct 2011

Siemon Company

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2, R2, R3
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: The fourth edition of Microsoft’s System Management Server was released in August, 2007 with a new name, System Center Configuration Manager, making it part of the System Center brand. This paper will go through the components of each variety of this product to clear up any confusion around this valuable piece of management software.
Posted: 27 Jul 2010 | Published: 27 Jul 2010

Global Knowledge

Providing effective endpoint management at the lowest total cost
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Endpoint management technologies ensure that servers, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, and virtually any other network-connected device are kept up-to-date and correctly configured. Read on to investigate the total cost of ownership, or TCO, of an endpoint management investment.
Posted: 23 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Apr 2011

IBM

Delivering Breakthrough Performance with 802.11ac
sponsored by Ixia
WHITE PAPER: Gain an understanding of how 802.11ac can help provide higher performance by boosting bandwidth, and dive into the technical challenges associated with this new technology.
Posted: 06 Mar 2014 | Published: 06 Mar 2014

Ixia

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.

Dell Networking W-Series ClearPass Onboard: A ClearPass Policy Manager Application
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This informative paper examines a networking tool that automatically provisions and configures personally-owned mobile devices, enabling them to securely connect to your network in support of BYOD initiatives regardless of operating system.
Posted: 12 Sep 2013 | Published: 12 Sep 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

Wireless Solutions for High Density Wireless
sponsored by Xirrus
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive resource examines a high-density wireless networking solution that can support hundreds and even thousands of users without sacrificing performance or connectivity.
Posted: 28 Oct 2013 | Published: 28 Oct 2013

Xirrus

Security Considerations When Undergoing a Network Refresh
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This informative paper discusses crucial considerations you need to keep in mind when undergoing a network refresh, outlining the impact that emerging technologies will have on network and security management, along with what you can do to ensure that your network is high-performance and secure.
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 | Published: 02 Jun 2014

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Dell Networking Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This solutions guide details the four available networking configurations, and the advantages and disadvantages of each with an emphasis on typical Dell system configuration and the hardware offerings.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008

Dell EMC and Microsoft