EXPERT ANALYSIS
OpenDaylight Tutorial: Connecting OpenFlow Switches
- In this excerpt from "OpenDaylight Cookbook," learn how to connect an OpenFlow switch to the open source SDN controller.
By Packt Publishing , 5/23/2018
Facebook Unveils Network Load Balancer, Provisioning Tool
- Social media giant releases details about its Katran load balancing software, which it's open sourcing, and its Zero-Touch network provisioning system.
By Network Computing Editors , 5/22/2018
Martin Casado on the Future of Networking
- In this video, software-defined networking pioneer Martin Casado, a general partner at VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, talks about how he expects enterprise networking will adopt SDN. He also explains how he sees...
By Network Computing Editors , 5/22/2018
Cloud Storage Adoption Soars in the Workplace
- Spiceworks study finds more organizations using cloud-based storage services, with Microsoft OneDrive the top vendor.
By Network Computing Editors , 5/21/2018
Summer Gadget Guide for IT Nerds
- Get ready for summer with these fun tech toys, practical gadgets, and labor-saving robots. Our list includes everything from waterproof speakers to a robotic lawn mower.
By CYNTHIA HARVEY , 5/21/2018
5G Rollout: A Realistic View
- There's been a lot of hype about what 5G will bring, but we're years away from highly immersive experiences. Here's what to expect.
By Giampaolo Tardioli, Keysight Technologies VP of Network Access , 5/18/2018
DNS Server Troubleshooting: 3 Free Tools
- In this video, Tony Fortunato demonstrates software utilities to test the performance of your DNS servers.
By Tony Fortunato , 5/17/2018
The Internet's Lessons in Resiliency
- Enterprises can learn from how the internet's diversity of links and collaborative nature has helped it withstand disasters and address tough challenges, expert says.
By Marcia Savage , 5/16/2018
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Scoops Up Plexxi
- HPE says it will integrate SDN startup's technology into its hyperconverged and composable infrastructure product lines.
By Network Computing Editors , 5/15/2018
5 Storage Administrator Survival Tips
- With cloud and automation upending traditional data storage management, how does a storage admin remain relevant? Here are some ideas.
By Jim O'Reilly , 5/15/2018
How to Size Routers and Firewalls
- Peter Welcher of NetCraftsmen explains how to make sure you choose the right router or firewall to meet your performance and throughput needs.
By Peter Welcher , 5/15/2018
Creating Infrastructure for Self-Sovereign Identity Online
- Several organizations are assembling the technologies to enable self-sovereign identity, a way for individuals to control who they are online. Blockchain is one of those essential components.
By Jessica Davis , 5/14/2018
5 Campus Network Upgrade Planning Tips
- Campus network design has become complex with cloud adoption and increased telecommuting. Here are some top considerations for ensuring a high-performing network.
By Andrew Froehlich , 5/14/2018
CCNA Routing and Switching Vs. CCNAX
- The CCNAX is an alternative path to achieving the CCNA, but it's a rigorous one. Here's how to decide which path is right for you.
By Alex Bennett , 5/11/2018
Tracking Enterprise Infrastructure Evolution
- Experts at Interop ITX discussed how cloud, containers, open source, and other trends are transforming IT infrastructure.
By Marcia Savage , 5/10/2018
QoS for Cloud-Based UC Services
- Terry Slattery explains how to ensure satisfactory performance of cloud-based unified communications services.
By Terry Slattery , 5/09/2018
Advancing Your Computer Networking Career: 10 Tips
- Looking to move ahead in your networking job? Here are some ideas to jump-start your IT career in the field of networking.
By Andrew Froehlich , 5/09/2018
Composable Infrastructure: A Skeptic's View
- Interop ITX speaker Rob Hirschfeld provides a reality check on a hot trend that promises to make data center infrastructure more efficient.
By Marcia Savage , 5/08/2018
Data Center Design: Installing a Modern Network
- In this excerpt from "Building Modern Networks," learn how to determine equipment requirements for a data center network.
By Packt Publishing , 5/08/2018
Tech Skills Employers Want Now: More Than Development
- Employers most often list development skills in job postings, but when they search for resumes, they frequently look for infrastructure management capabilities.
By CYNTHIA HARVEY , 5/07/2018