WAN Reports

EGUIDE: This e-guide takes an in-depth look at the critical requirements of the WAN video conferencing network design. Uncover best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality video service delivery across the WAN.

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 | Published: 22 Mar 2011

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

CASE STUDY: This case study demonstrates how Carnival Australia was able to achieve necessary improvements using Silver Peak’s data center class WAN optimization appliances to optimize satellite connections and address the network-induced latency, bandwidth limitations, and packet-loss issues on the WAN.

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 | Published: 31 Oct 2011

EGUIDE: Data center consolidation initiatives are continuing to push great volumes of traffic (including storage traffic) onto wide area networks (WANs). This E-Guide reveals how to use WAN optimization for bandwidth management and monitoring, and why it is critical to ensure optimal WAN performance.

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 | Published: 25 Oct 2011

EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide discusses best practices and recommendations for WAN optimization. Specifically, learn why packet loss could be the source of WAN performance problems and how virtual WAN optimization software is bringing connectivity to far-flung branches.

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 | Published: 18 Oct 2011

EBOOK: Will your current infrastructure support efficient virtual desktops? IT managers must consider application performance and, to that end, how well WANs are optimized to swiftly deliver those applications. This chapter will look at what infrastructure you may need to upgrade to support a virtual desktop environment.

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 | Published: 11 Oct 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this presentation transcript, Zeus Karravala discusses some of today's most common WAN challenges.

Posted: 07 Oct 2011 | Published: 07 Oct 2011

EGUIDE: In this FAQ, Carrie Higbie, global director for data center solutions at the Siemon Company, discusses the role of network services in DR planning.

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 | Published: 03 Oct 2011

EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide discusses the future of the WAN and what you can do to prepare. Uncover how virtual WAN optimization has matured and how it can bring connectivity to far-flung branches.

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 | Published: 23 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: With both increasing globalization and application reliance on networks and central data centers, businesses are looking to improve application performance through WAN optimization. Uncover the key drivers of WAN optimization, including optimization as a service, and learn how to pick the best fit to maximize the benefits to your organization.

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 | Published: 08 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: Since no two networks are exactly the same, no two network assurance programs will be either. Fortunately, PathView Cloud adapts to your needs, and provides a complete approach.

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 | Published: 07 Sep 2011

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

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

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

EGUIDE: In this world of instant communication, distributed teams around the world regularly collaborate to design and deliver products. However, inefficient, bandwidth-consuming file sharing amongst teams is still a thorny problem for IT organisations.

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 | Published: 12 Aug 2011

EGUIDE: This e-guide discusses how gaining visibility into WAN application performance results in better overall WAN management and how you can make it happen. Additionally, uncover best practices on how you can improve application delivery in order to boost overall user experience.

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 | Published: 02 Aug 2011

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide discusses basic WAN acceleration techniques as well as best practices to boost application performance. Uncover how to match WAN optimization with acceleration options in order to meet your network’s needs.

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 | Published: 19 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

WHITE PAPER: WAN optimization is a class of technology that has rapidly been adopted across enterprises. Examine the trends toward server consolidation and virtualization, and how WAN optimization can help IT organizations like yours solve the key challenges of application performance and information availability within these environments.

Posted: 19 May 2011 | Published: 19 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: Blue Coat’s WAN Optimization technology is especially well suited to improving response times and reducing bandwidth consumption for SAP users, by prioritizing SAP applications and guaranteeing performance over non-critical or recreational traffic.

Posted: 08 Apr 2011 | Published: 07 Apr 2011

WHITE PAPER: Bandwidth management is a common technique employed by IT organizations to improve quality of service over the WAN. It typically involves assigning guaranteed levels of bandwidth and traffic prioritization to improve application performance.

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 | Published: 01 Apr 2011

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: According to the report, "WAN optimization is about improving the performance of business applications over WAN connections. Most networks carry a variety of traffic types of differing characteristics and importance."

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 | Published: 21 Mar 2011

DATA SHEET: Deploying WAN optimization solutions from Riverbed can help you protect more, recover faster, reduce risk and save money. Read this paper to learn about 10 reasons to deploy WAN optimization for disaster recovery.

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 | Published: 15 Mar 2011