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Reviews & Workshops

WAN Optimization Part 3: Overcoming Bandwidth Limitations

June 13, 2013

Bandwidth is one of the key factors that can impact network performance. Learn how WAN optimization uses deduplication to address this issue and how to evaluate different deduplication approaches.

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WAN Optimization Part 2: Put Performance Second

May 24, 2013

If you’re looking to purchase WAN optimization gear, don’t get wrapped up in performance numbers. Start instead with pricing, deployment and operational issues, and the protocols and applications you need to support.

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WAN Optimization Part 1: TCP Limitations

March 28, 2013

WAN optimization and application acceleration technologies help get around performance limitations in TCP. Here’s how the numbers add up.

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HP Spectre XT Pro Ultrabook Ideal for the Road

February 05, 2013

HP's Spectre XT Pro ultrabook is a versatile, compact computer that's light enough to take on the road but can also serve as a day-to-day desk machine. It offers a long battery life, a fast startup, and high-quality sound and video.

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How to Set Up Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender

January 28, 2013

Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders (FEXs) provide ToR connectivity for Nexus 5000 and 7000 series switches. This 9-step plan shows you how to bring a FEX online, and includes configuration tips and code examples.

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Digital Hoarding: Do We Have a Problem?

January 25, 2013

Approximately 2.8 zettabytes of data were created and stored in 2012, and that number is expected to increase 50-fold by the end of the decade. When does data storage turn into data hoarding, and what are the consequences?

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How To Configure Cisco Nexus 5500 Virtual Port Channel

December 17, 2012

Cisco Virtual Port Channel (vPC) technology enables multichassis link aggregation (MLAG) in Nexus 5500 data center switches. This article walks through how to create a vPC domain between two Nexus switches, including code examples and configuration tips.

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