Network Computing

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In most data centers, DCIM rests on a shaky foundation of manual record keeping and scattered documentation. OpManager replaces data center documentation with a single repository for data, QRCodes for asset tracking, accurate 3D mapping of asset locations, and a configuration management database (CMDB). In this webcast, sponsored by ManageEngine, you will see how a real-world datacenter mapping stored in racktables gets imported into OpManager, which then provides a 3D visualization of where assets actually are. You'll also see how the QR Code generator helps you make the link between real assets and the monitoring world, and how the layered CMDB provides a single point of view for all your configuration data.

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A Network Computing Webinar:
SDN First Steps

Thursday, August 8, 2013
11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET

This webinar will help attendees understand the overall concept of SDN and its benefits, describe the different conceptual approaches to SDN, and examine the various technologies, both proprietary and open source, that are emerging. It will also help users decide whether SDN makes sense in their environment, and outline the first steps IT can take for testing SDN technologies.

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Public CloudTech Center

The public cloud presents new opportunities and challenges for IT. Applications and services can be spun up on demand, relieving IT of provisioning and maintenance burdens. But IT is still on the hook for security, service level management, identity and authentication, and more. Our Public Cloud Tech Center delivers strategies, best practices, emerging technology and the latest IT-based research to help guide you through the provider claims, business demands and technology challenges that come with SaaS, IaaS and more.

News and Analysis

Ellison Ditches OpenWorld Keynote For America's Cup

Oracle CEO's no-show disappoints conference attendees expecting to hear about the company's cloud services.

EMC CEO Talks Up The Software-Defined Data Center

Joe Tucci tells OpenWorld crowd how EMC plans to capitalize on cloud computing and big data trends.

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Blogs

Data Protection In The Cloud Era

September 18, 2013 02:06 PM

Posted by Tom Trainer

Organizations need to review security policies and procedures before implementing newer technologies such as cloud computing and virtualization.

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Tags: data protection, cloud computing, virtualization, security policies, extranets

Channel: Public Cloud, Virtualization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Data Center, Private Cloud, Security, Data Protection

WAN Acceleration Slows Down

September 09, 2013 10:57 AM

Posted by Greg Ferro

A new report shows the WAN acceleration/optimization market is shrinking. WAN optimization won't go away, but don't look for growth either.

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Tags: Infonetics, ADC, bandwidth, Internet, VPN, VDI, hybrid cloud

Channel: , Private Cloud, Cloud Computing, WAN & App Acceleration, Public Cloud, Networking & Mgmt

IT Must Change Business Minds

September 03, 2013 11:36 AM

Posted by Romi Mahajan

IT must change mistaken perceptions about its value to and role in the enterprise. Here's advice on how to get started.

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Tags: Business of IT, Interop, cost center, IT relevance

Channel: Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Networking & Mgmt, Interop

Should Applications Listen To The Network?

August 29, 2013 11:35 AM

Posted by Tom Hollingsworth

One goal of SDN is to make the network more responsive to application needs. But applications also have to be responsive to the state of the network.

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Tags: QoS, low-latency queuing, developers, voice, bandwidth

Channel: Virtualization, Interop, Data Center, Networking & Mgmt, Public Cloud, Private Cloud,

Cumulus Networks: The Pros and Cons of Decoupling

August 26, 2013 05:11 PM

Posted by Greg Ferro

Startup Cumulus Networks makes a compelling argument for separating network software and hardware, but the case isn't closed.

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Tags: network operating system, Linux, support, merchant silicon, configuration,

Channel: , Public Cloud, Networking & Mgmt, Private Cloud, Cloud Computing

New Technologies Target OpenStack Private Clouds

August 16, 2013 02:05 PM

Posted by Tom Trainer

Companies like Druva aim to address data center and private cloud storage and data management challenges using the OpenStack framework.

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Tags: OpenStack Private Clouds, Druva, OpenStack framework, scale-out object storage, private clouds

Channel: Backup & Recovery, Cloud Storage, Public Cloud, Data Center, Cloud Computing, Data Protection, Storage & Mgmt

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Public Cloud Reports

SaaS 2011: Adoption Soars, Yet Deployment Concerns Linger

Our InformationWeek Reports SaaS Survey and found that today, 60% are using applications in the cloud, up 13 points in 11 months-one of the biggest adoption jumps we've seen for any technology category in such a short period. Howver, look for tension between customization and mass appeal as SaaS providers try to keep large customers happy while staying true to the multitenant model.

Cloud SLAs

Service level agreements are a crucial component of a public cloud service. This report details four steps enterprises should take to ensure that cloud SLAs meet your needs, not the provider's. It covers key service elements, how to monitor and measure service levels, how to set performance thresholds, and suggests potential remedies if service levels aren't met.

Research and Reports