Network Infrastructure White Papers

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ECI Apollo: Defining the Next Generation of Optimized Multi-Layer Transport
sponsored by ECI Telecom
WHITE PAPER: Discover the challenges of achieving the new scalability, performance, manageability, and revenue objectives and what you need to meet and overcome them.
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

ECI Telecom

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

Virtual Fabrics Provide Administrative Flexibility in a Shared Storage Environment
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: Learn about a technology that enables you to better manage your SAN assets by creating logical groups of separately managed devices, ports, and switches within your SAN - all without disrupting existing environments.
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 30 Jan 2009

Brocade

The Case for Next-Generation Wireless LANs: Faster Connections and More Applications and Users
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to discover how the next generation of WLANs is creating faster connections, more applications, and a better experience for end-users.
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 21 Nov 2011

Brocade

How Will the Change in Internet Addresses Affect Your Business?
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: IP addresses are being nearly depleted due to the immense popularity of the internet and the need to have a unique IP address to identify each device using it. Running out of internet addresses would have disastrous effects.
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 21 Nov 2011

Brocade

Taking Control of IP Network Infrastructures
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: Organizations are looking to optimize their network infrastructures in order to provide the performance, reliability, and scalability required for next-generation IP-based networks.
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 21 Nov 2011

Brocade

Deployment Strategies for 802.11n: Key Considerations for the Next Generation of Wireless Networking
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: While 802.11n wireless networks let enterprises create a seamless working environment by combining the mobility of wireless with the performance of wired networks, the best ways for deploying 802.11n – while minimizing acquisition and operational costs – may still be unclear.
Posted: 16 Nov 2011 | Published: 16 Nov 2011

Brocade

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

Accelerate and Optimize Microsoft SharePoint
sponsored by BlueCoat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses SharePoint 2007 along with the cloud-deployed version of SharePoint 2007, BPOS. In addition a look is taken at some of the deployment options, network impacts and optimization approaches.
Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2011

BlueCoat

Compare and Contrast SPB and TRILL
sponsored by Avaya
WHITE PAPER: With the amount of data center consolidation occurring today, moving to server virtualization has happened very quickly. This whitepaper discuss SPB and TRILL, two emerging technologies that wish to virtualize networks without adding complexity.
Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2011

Avaya

Upgrading to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition 6000
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Learn how the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition enables your employees to collaborate in the office or on the road from desk phones, PCs or Macs, mobile phones, business tablets, or any combination.
Posted: 28 Oct 2011 | Published: 28 Oct 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Intel® Cloud Builders Guide: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal* 2.0 with Policy-Based Power Management
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: Building your own cloud environment can be complex because it requires extensive customization and integration with your traditional IT infrastructure. This white paper offers a detailed guide of a private cloud set up using platforms that can significantly jump-start cloud computing operations in your enterprise.
Posted: 14 Oct 2011 | Published: 14 Oct 2011

Intel

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®

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

Transforming your Contact Center…”SIP-ly” Stated
sponsored by AT&T Corp
WHITE PAPER: Many businesses are investigating new ways to transform your voice now and prepare for the future of communications. This means taking a look, at and moving to, an IP-based communications infrastructure.
Posted: 21 Sep 2011 | Published: 21 Sep 2011

AT&T Corp

Upgrading to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition 6000
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Learn how the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Business Edition enables your employees to collaborate in the office or on the road from desk phones, PCs or Macs, mobile phones, business tablets, or any combination.Now through Oct.29th 2011, US-based customers can buy one eligible Cisco Unified IP Phone and get another free.
Posted: 07 Sep 2011 | Published: 07 Sep 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Next-Generation WAN Optimization Is Happening Now
sponsored by BlueCoat
WHITE PAPER: Discover what Forrester Consulting is saying about next generation WAN optimization in this technology adoption profile commissioned by Blue Coat.
Posted: 25 Aug 2011 | Published: 25 Aug 2011

BlueCoat

Virtualization for your enterprise
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores the basics of a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) deployment, including a general description of components and their purpose. Read more to discover the benefits of VDI, and how you can determine if this technology is right for your business.
Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 24 Aug 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

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®

Seven Corners Meets Travelers’ Needs— Fast and Efficiently—with a Private Cloud Built on Cisco, NetApp, and VMware
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores  the success story of a travel insurance company that implemented a private cloud to solve their busines needs.
Posted: 23 Aug 2011 | Published: 23 Aug 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Upgrading Data Center Network Architecture to 10 Gigabit Ethernet
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes a closer look at a new 10 GbE design and explores the cost savings you can expect after converting to it.
Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2011

Intel

Networking Buyer's Guide
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Access this paper to find out which elements need to be considered as you begin the process of making a change to your network.
Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2011

DellEMC and Intel®