Networking White Papers

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Network Security Report: The State of Network Security in Schools
sponsored by Threat Track Security
WHITE PAPER: Access this comprehensive resource to learn how to overcome the challenges of securing school networks. Discover ways to control sources of vulnerability that are inherently difficult to control. Additionally, achieve a better understanding of the ever-changing landscape of technology and malware.
Posted: 26 Apr 2013 | Published: 26 Apr 2013

Threat Track Security

IPv6 Addressing Plan Basics
sponsored by Infoblox
WHITE PAPER: Creating an IPv6 addressing plan is one of the most important pre-adoption tasks you have. This white paper details the technical and business requirements of deploying IPv6 and also provides a sample plan. View now to learn more!
Posted: 26 Apr 2013 | Published: 26 Apr 2013

Infoblox

How WAN Optimization Can Drive Top-Line Revenue
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how boosting application delivery and response time across a global network can improve collaboration and productivity among an increasingly global and mobile workforce.
Posted: 24 Apr 2013 | Published: 24 Apr 2013

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Troubleshooting Your Network Without Breaking the Bank
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: As a network manager, application manager or security manager, you need systems that can collect data across your WAN, continuously analyze the data to discover problems, and troubleshoot issues as soon as they occur. Riverbed Cascade has fundamentally changed the economics of network performance management. Learn more.
Posted: 23 Apr 2013 | Published: 30 Dec 2011

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Mitigating the Risks of IT Change
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Riverbed® Cascade® is an application-aware network performance management solution with built-in application discovery and dependency mapping capabilities. Cascade quickly provides a complete and accurate inventory of the IT environment, including an understanding of how services and their underlying infrastructure impact the business.
Posted: 19 Apr 2013 | Published: 30 Dec 2011

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Juniper Networks Virtual Chassis: High Availability
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn more about the high-availability capabilities of Juniper's Virtual Chassis technology.
Posted: 19 Apr 2013 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Top 5 Questions to Ask About Your 10GbE Data Center
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Before making the jump to a 10 Gigabit Ethernet data center network, there are five questions you should ask yourself. View this whitepaper to learn what they are!
Posted: 17 Apr 2013 | Published: 28 Sep 2012

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Public or Private Cloud: The Choice is Yours
sponsored by Aerohive Networks
WHITE PAPER: This resource provides an overview of public, private and hybrid clouds, their key advantages and disadvantages, and tips that will help you select the best option for your organization.
Posted: 12 Apr 2013 | Published: 12 Apr 2013

Aerohive Networks

Virtual Machine Networking: Standards and Solutions
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Uncover details about the two main standards for virtual networking and discover why using them as complementary options can help you achieve virtual networking success.
Posted: 19 Oct 2012 | Published: 31 Aug 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Unified Data Center Fabric: Reduce Costs and Improve Flexibility
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Discover how implementing a Unified Fabric can reduce costs and improve the alignment of data center assets to better fulfill business requirements.
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 | Published: 18 Oct 2012

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Research Summary: Network Management Megatrends 2012
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Uncover details of three of the top network management megatrends of 2012, the effect they can have on your network, and why network managers are re-assessing the tools, technologies, and practices they currently use.
Posted: 30 Aug 2012 | Published: 04 Jun 2012

EMC Corporation

Tablets Welcomed. How to Get Any Device, on Any Network Reliably and Securely
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: Discover how you can embrace the tablet invasion into your workplace with an architectural network approach that will enhance user experience, mitigate security issues, and enforce effective management.
Posted: 24 Jul 2012 | Published: 30 Jun 2011

Cisco

IBM PureFlex System Configurations
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the specs and details of an option that encompasses server, storage, networking and software resources. Read on to learn how these deeply integrated resources can be deployed in hours rather than days, how its optimized configurations can accelerate purchases and time to value, and so much more.
Posted: 19 Jul 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

IBM

Next Generation Enterprise WAN Regional WAN Overview
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Enterprises with large-scale networking needs including remote branch-office connectivity should read this white paper to get an overview of WAN architecture that not only provides advanced routing functionality, but also allows for video collaboration, access control and secure connectivity, application performance optimization, mobility and more!
Posted: 11 Jul 2012 | Published: 31 Oct 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Next Generation Enterprise WAN Regional WAN Management
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: IT professionals need an enterprise WAN offering that can simplify network management and increase operational efficiency without sacrificing a large chunk of the IT budget. Access this white paper to learn how your network administrators can easily implement, monitor and troubleshoot services with a low cost, efficient, high performance WAN.
Posted: 11 Jul 2012 | Published: 11 Jul 2012

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud: Datacenter Network Integration
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents a system that can be seamlessly integrated into your data center network infrastructure to provide a flexible, secure, high-performance solution for all application I/O. Discover how your organization can enjoy a rich network environment for all of your business-critical applications.
Posted: 29 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

Oracle Corporation

Is Your Network Ready for the Cloud?  Six Things You Must Consider
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: To lessen the impact the cloud will have on your network, be sure to read this checklist of key points and questions to consider prior to cloud adoption. Because preparation is vital to your success, this checklist can help you make your move to the cloud as seamless and easy as possible.
Posted: 06 Jun 2012 | Published: 30 Jun 2011

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Enabling High Performance for Apple iPads in the Enterprise
sponsored by Aruba Networks
WHITE PAPER: Learn how you can integrate iPads into your wireless LAN, facilitating the adoption of tablets into your workplace. Start delivering scalable performance for all mobile devices, helping you create an on-demand, always available enterprise.
Posted: 30 May 2012 | Published: 20 Sep 2011

Aruba Networks

A Business Guide to MPLS IP VPN Migration: Five Critical Factors
sponsored by XO Communications
WHITE PAPER: Uncover five critical factors for a successful migration to an MPLS IP VPN service in this whitepaper. Learn the evolving needs of today’s enterprise networks and uncover how an MPLS-based IP VPN can help you fulfill these wants and needs.
Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 30 Apr 2012

XO Communications

How to Choose a Managed Network Services Provider
sponsored by MegaPath Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Managing your network is no easy task, hence the reason managed service providers (MSPs) exist. In this resource, explore the advantages of outsourcing to an MSP and best practices for finding the right MSP for your organization.
Posted: 23 May 2012 | Published: 22 May 2012

MegaPath Inc.

How to Accurately Detect and Correct Packet Loss
sponsored by Silver Peak
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains how packet loss can be properly measured throughout an enterprise, and what can be done to mitigate its effects in real-time.
Posted: 21 May 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

Silver Peak

Getting to the Root cause of Network and Application Issues
sponsored by Fluke Networks
WHITE PAPER: Learn about a tablet-based approach for troubleshooting network and applications issues that helps you get to the root cause faster and more effectively than ever before.
Posted: 23 Mar 2012 | Published: 22 Mar 2012

Fluke Networks

Wi-Fi Isn't Dead! How Wi-Fi Is Empowering Today’s Mobile Workforce
sponsored by iPass Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Wi-Fi is back! Or more accurately, it never went away. Years after hearing that Wi-Fi was made obsolete by 3G and more recently 4G, Wi-Fi connectivity is increasing in importance for enterprises that support mobile employees - which is most companies today.
Posted: 14 Mar 2012 | Published: 14 Mar 2012

iPass Inc.

About the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Standard
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn more about the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Standard, including layer specifications, Serial LAN PHY, Serial WAN PHY, 10GbE Physical media dependent interfaces, and more!
Posted: 12 Mar 2012 | Published: 12 Mar 2012

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Cloud Intelligent Network: Connect the World of Many Clouds
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Uncover how an intelligent network is the key to creating a successful cloud environment for your users.
Posted: 07 Mar 2012 | Published: 30 Dec 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.