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Network Computing: May 2013
 May 2013

  • OpenStack Steps Up: The latest open source movement aims to be the platform of choice for hybrid clouds -- and the anti-VMware.

  • Why Do You Want SDN? With all the noise around the "what" and "how" of software-defined networking, many people forget the "why."



    • Network Computing: March 2013
    		 March 2013

  • The Standardization Debate: Two tech experts square off. A CIO compares working without IT standards to anarchy, while a CTO claims that standardization stalls creativity.

  • Next-Gen Data Centers And The Politics Of Standards: New technologies are transforming servers, storage and networks.



    • Network Computing: February 2013
    		 February 2013

  • Welcome To The Revolution(s): Three technologies are vying to upend legacy data center networks. Which one will you back?

  • QoS Comes To Solid-State Storage: Startups are bringing fine-grained I/O quality of service to solid-state arrays.



    • Network Computing: November 2012
    		 November 2012

  • The Virtual Network: From SDN to network overlays, emerging technologies promise to reshape the data center for the age of virtualization.

  • Open Compute Rethinks Server Design: Facebook's Open Compute project is proposing new designs for rack servers to maximize efficiency and streamline maintenance. While still a work in progress, the project has real implications for the data center.

  • Data Points: See our latest research on virtualization and software-defined networking.



    • Network Computing Supplement - May 2012
    		 May 2012

  • Storage Virtualization Guide From thin provisioning to replication to federation, virtualization options let you reclaim idle disks, speed recovery, and avoid lock-in.

  • Say Goodbye To Static IPs Static IPs break the mobility and flexibility that server virtualization provides. It's time to end this misguided practice.

  • Hybrid Storage The hybrid deployment model is likely to be the first exposure most of us have to cloud storage providers.



    • Network Computing Supplement - March 2012
    		 March 2012

  • Private Cloud Blueprint: How to move beyond server virtualization to build a more flexible, efficient data center.

  • The Cloud's Weak Spot: When analysts tout the ease of private clouds, they're referring to the end product. Getting there is anything but easy, Mike Fratto says.

  • Don't Dismiss NAS Protocols: Network-attached storage is rarely given the respect it deserves, according to Stephen Foskett.



    • Network Computing - August 2011
    		 August 2011

  • Hypervisor Derby: Microsoft and Citrix are closing the gap with VMware. Before you roll out the latest edition of vSphere, reconsider your virtualization platform.

  • Cloud Reliability: Into every public cloud a little downtime must fall. We outline the steps to maximize availability and keep you from getting soaked by outages.

  • OpenFlow's Possibilities: Mike Fratto discusses the standards effort's potential to make networks more responsive to application demands.

  • VMware Pricing Changes Cause IT Grief: When vendors make major changes out of the blue, IT goes through five stages of grief. Howard Marks helps you get over it.




    • Network Computing Supplement - August 2011
    		 August 2011: Supplemental Issue

  • UC Gotchas: There will be problems with any unified communications project. Learn from those who've worked through them.

  • Making The UC Case: Mike Fratto discusses how to go about it.


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    Network Computing: May 2011
    		 May 2011

  • Battle For The Data Center: Cisco, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and others want their proprietary, integrated network, server, and storage platforms in your data center. We have the info you need to get the best fit.

  • Smart Remote Management:When critical systems fail and you're hundreds of miles away, remote management can save the day. Here's what you must know to manage infrastructure anywhere, anytime.

  • Mike Fratto: IPv6 isn't Y2K all over again. This rollout will be a whole lot easier.

  • Face Down Virtualization's Storage Challenges: Consultant Stephen Foskett examines new products that will make storage and virtualization work better together.


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    Network Computing: February 2011
         		February 2011

  • Next-Gen WAN: New services such as VPLS and Cisco's OTV can transform your WAN. We dig into the pros and cons of these technologies

  • Switch to IPv6: IPv4 is over. Now's the time to lay the groundwork for an orderly transition to IPv6. Here's how to get started.

  • Mike Fratto: Data center vendors are providing more APIs to expose equipment features and functions, which will make automation and product integration easier.

  • Opinion: Consultant Stephen Foskett on how EMC has finally caught up to NetApp with new products that unite NAS and SAN.




    • Network Computing: November 2010
         		November 2010

  • Inside Blade Server 2.0: New blade server architectures are built for virtualization and I/O. We get inside designs from Cisco and HP.

  • Dedupe On The Front Lines: Deduplication is moving to primary storage, where disk space can be three times as expensive as backup. We look at use cases where primary dedupe does--and doesn't--make sense.

  • SIEM Plus: We put AccelOps' security information and event management software in the lab and found a robust platform for monitoring events and more.e sharing, you (or your data) could be doomed.

  • Mike Fratto: The security controls of cloud providers go only so far. You need to know the boundaries to properly manage risk.




    • Network Computing September 2010
         		September 2010

  • Saved By The Cloud: A private cloud can play a key role in your disaster recovery strategy. We dig into the storage, LAN, and WAN requirements to build a cloud for DR.

  • The Automated Data Center: Gain new levels of efficiency with orchestration and converged networks. Our road map lays out the processes and products to get you there.

  • Audits On Demand: Got security or compliance questions for your cloud providers? A new standards group aims to make it easy for customers to get answers.

  • SaaS Web Security: We test a startup that offers Web malware protection as a service. When it comes to protecting remote users, we like what we saw in the lab.




    • June 2010
         		June 2010

  • Build Beyond VoIP: The network plays a critical role in the success or failure of your unified communications deployment. We tell you how to build to win.

  • Get Apps In The WAN Fast Lane: Real-time apps like VoIP and VDI need special treatment on the WAN. Here's how to configure and manage traffic priorities.

  • Measuring UC's Benefits: Technology isn't all you have to worry about in a UC deployment. We offer strategies to justify UC costs to executives.

  • Forensics Plus: Security pros need lots of information when investigating breaches. We test NetWitness' NextGen forensics suite to see if it should be part of your toolkit.

  • IT Management Transformed: The IF-MAP spec makes it easier for devices and apps to share status information. It could be the new SNMP.




    • February 2010
         		February 2010

  • Tools To Tame Virtual Machines: Don't get eaten alive by an untamed virtual environment! We've got products you need to know about to handle hypervisors from multiple vendors.

  • Double Up Your Data Defenses: Data replication to a secondary data center can be tricky. Find out why you should be using VPLS, virtualization, and other technologies.

  • Break Storage Vendor Stranglehold: FCoE and iSCSI have the potential to topple industry practices that keep storage prices high and vendors--not buyers--in charge.

  • Shut Up And Log: Enterprises give three common excuses for not storing and reviewing logs as required by PCI. All three are unacceptable.

  • Tech Insight: We put Tenable's Security Center 4 through its paces and drill down into the architectural differences in scale-out NAS systems.




    • Network Computing November 2009
         		November 2009

  • Next-Gen Data Center, Delivered: Unified computing platforms promise to consolidate everything and anything into a single chassis.

  • Energy-Efficient Data Centers: Unless your data center was designed in the last five years, it's not as efficient as it could be. Brush up on the basics.

  • A True Data Center In A Box: Early adopters of the LiquidIQ virtual server say setup and reconfiguration is faster, and it's let them cut back on staff.

  • Much-Needed Monitoring: The latest version of Prism's EventTracker security incident and event management product makes up for old shortcomings.




    • Network Computing August 2009
         		August 2009

  • Dude, We're Putting The Band Back Together
    Objective, actionable information and real-world context are what Network Computing promises to bring to the IT industry

  • WAN Optimization Sponsored Goes Virtual
    Virtualization promises to add flexibility to WAN optimization appliances and increase options in the cloud.Tread carefully, though, as the kinks get worked out.

  • Delivery On Demand
    Application delivery provides effective network performance for remote offices; virtualization cuts costs and boosts resiliency.

  • A Smarter Smart Switch
    ConSentry's CS4024 is more than an Ethernet switch; it combines network access control, deep-packet inspection, and threat- and user-access control in one package.

  • Anti-Spam Server Shines
    Abaca's EPG 1000 is a good fit for small companies trying to stay ahead of spam and for large companies looking to virtualize.

  • Open Standards: A Manifesto
    Open standards are worth fighting for. The first step is a critical analysis of what's needed.


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