LAN Reports

EBOOK: We are potentially at the beginning of a new generation of IT administrators who manage a range of technologies outside of the traditional realm of virtualization. Read this E-Book to learn more.

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 | Published: 04 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: This paper begins with an outline of the characteristics of computing from a distance, describes how WAN optimization of cloud resources improves the user experience, explains how Riverbed’s Cloud Steelhead achieves this, and concludes with several deployment examples.

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 | Published: 06 Sep 2011

EGUIDE: Because of the lifesaving nature of the networked devices, healthcare facilities need networks that are different than ordinary businesses. The network has to be designed to never go down, to accommodate fluctuating workloads and a variety of other requirements. Access this e-guide to learn more about the importance of healthcare networks.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 17 Aug 2011

MICROSITE: This video explains why 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) is the foundation for unified networking, and provides details on how Intel can provide support for Open FCoE, LAN, and SAN traffic on your ethernet network.  

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 | Published: 05 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides a holistic view of Wi-Fi security, offering guidelines to deploy a wireless network that’s as secure as your wired one.  

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 | Published: 02 Jun 2011

EZINE: This European edition of Network Evolution E-Zine discusses the myths surrounding integrated wired and wireless LANs, security considerations, and wireless and mobile technology trends the UK should be on the lookout for.

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 | Published: 01 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: Branch office solutions based upon converged infrastructure can deliver higher levels of security to ensure data protection and prevent costly, damaging breaches. Read this set of documents to learn more about servers, storage and network resources can be safely shared without inhibiting system response and availability.

Posted: 26 May 2011 | Published: 26 May 2011

EGUIDE: While edge switches may not be as powerful or expensive as 10GbE core switches, it is just as important to evaluate these products before investing. This e-guide details your options to help make your decision easier and discusses top considerations before you make an investment.

Posted: 08 Mar 2011 | Published: 08 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: Businesses are evolving and looking for more effective and efficient methods of handling bandwidth, performance and end-point needs. In addition, they are trying to anticipate future needs to help make good networking decisions.

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 | Published: 01 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: Network performance problems bring everyone down. They drain productivity, spirits, and profits. But your IT resources and budget are limited. Really, what can you do? Read this paper to find out how to take control with a managed switch.

Posted: 21 Jan 2011 | Published: 21 Jan 2011

ANALYST REPORT: Read this analyst report to see why most organizations should consider a dual-vendor or multivendor solution as a viable approach to building their network.  Not only are significant cost savings achievable with no increase in network complexity, but there is also an improvement in focus on meeting business requirements.

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 | Published: 06 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: Unified networking over 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) in the data center offers compelling benefits, including a simplified infrastructure, lower equipment and power costs, and the flexibility to meet the needs of the evolving, virtualized data center.

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 | Published: 30 Nov 2010

ANALYST REPORT: This report compares 802.11n to Gigabit Ethernet for use in local area network (LAN) access applications. More specifically, the report compares both technologies in six dimensions: mobility, performance, security, management, staffing, and cost.

Posted: 08 Oct 2010 | Published: 14 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper summarizes in question and answer format the many critical factors pertaining to VoIP’s viability, regardless of which vendor’s IP-PBX system is deployed across the distributed enterprise.

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 | Published: 07 Oct 2010

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. Read this white paper to learn more.

Posted: 05 Oct 2010 | Published: 05 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: This guide defines specific cabling techniques that simplify cable pathways and promote airflow for maximum cooling, ultimately improving overall system performance and uptime.

Posted: 20 Aug 2010 | Published: 20 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: Fibre Channel over Ethernet is extending the reliability benefits and service of Fibre Channels to LANs and other Ethernet networks. Learn how this approach enables flexible, scalable, and simplified data center fabrics that support increasingly powerful applications and growing amounts of data.

Posted: 11 Jun 2010 | Published: 11 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: Learn how VMware View 4 and virtual desktop storage options from NetApp deliver flexible, cost effective, secure virtual desktops. Enterprises can now deploy cost effective virtual desktop environments (over LAN or WAN) that meet the needs of a wide range of end users.

Posted: 06 May 2010 | Published: 01 Dec 2009

WHITE PAPER: The multi-service, mission-critical, business-enabling campus LAN needs consistent features and service reliability from edge to core. Talk to Brocade and find out how to deploy an extraordinary network for the entire enterprise-converged campus to consolidated data center.

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 | Published: 09 Feb 2010

WHITE PAPER: By understanding the unique management challenges of virtualized environments and leveraging innovative solutions to meet those challenges, you will be able to help your organization reap the wide range of business benefits that virtualization can deliver.

Posted: 28 Jan 2010 | Published: 28 Jan 2010

ANALYST REPORT: Established LAN design practices were created for an environment of limited switch performance. Today's high-capacity switches allow new design approaches, thus reducing cost and complexity in campus and data center LANs. Read this Gartner report to learn about maximizing LAN performance by minimizing LAN switch Tiers.

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 | Published: 17 Nov 2009

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Hitachi IT Operations Analyzer delivers all-in-one monitoring for the data center. A single interface provides a view to the availability and performance of servers and network and storage devices on a network. It eases troubleshooting without agents.

Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 12 Nov 2009

TRIAL SOFTWARE: Hitachi IT Operations Analyzer delivers all-in-one monitoring for the data center. A single interface provides a view to the availability and performance of servers and network and storage devices on a network. It eases troubleshooting without agents.

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 01 Aug 2009

CASE STUDY: Despite the economic downturn, First Trade Union Bank is continuing to grow... this case study examines the data center challenges the bank faced in the midst of this growth and show's how by working with i365, they were able to create faster backups/restores, in some cases reduce RTO's by up to 98%, enhance DR and protect their virtual servers.

Posted: 30 Jun 2009 | Published: 30 Jun 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this presentation transcript, backup expert, Mark Bowker, answers questions regarding virtual server environments and how their deployment affects the backup process.

Posted: 06 May 2009 | Published: 15 Apr 2009