SDN and other network strategies
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SDN and other network strategies News
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April 19, 2018
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Apr'18
128 Technology delivers routing software, SD-WAN on white box
128 Technology integrated its routing software and SD-WAN capabilities with white box CPEs from Lanner. Arrow Electronics will preconfigure the software onto the CPEs.
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April 04, 2018
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Apr'18
IDC names four SDN providers to watch
An IDC report named Apstra, Big Switch Networks, Plexxi and Pluribus Networks as SDN providers to watch; Martello aims to validate Elfiq-based SD-WAN; and Aryaka extends to China.
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March 27, 2018
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Mar'18
SD-WAN benefits emerge as public cloud adoption climbs
Public cloud computing is driving more interest in the SD-WAN market as IT departments look to streamline management of network traffic leaving the data center.
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March 14, 2018
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Mar'18
ONF puts focus on white box switches with Stratum project
The Open Networking Foundation formed Stratum, an open source networking project intended to create more interoperability among white box switches and network operating systems.
SDN and other network strategies Get Started
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How to implement an SDN training strategy
Each organization approaches SDN training with its own strategy depending on its motivation and requirements. Here are some pointers to consider. Continue Reading
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infrastructure (IT infrastructure)
Infrastructure is the foundation or framework that supports a system or organization. Continue Reading
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Software-based networking brings new automation perks, challenges
More data center teams have moved to software-defined networks. And while the technology brings new benefits around automation, it also brings a host of implementation challenges. Continue Reading
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The future of SDN in 2018 moves toward increased automation
The future of SDN could show variations of the technology becoming more prominent among enterprises, as organizations look increasingly toward programmability and automation. Continue Reading
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Composable infrastructure creates new path to SDDC nirvana
Shiny new products like composable infrastructure and on-premises cloud platforms could offer a way to achieve software-defined infrastructure -- but beware the pitfalls. Continue Reading
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Modern Infrastructure 2018 Impact Awards reader voting
Review the finalists, and vote for your favorite products and services in TechTarget's Modern Infrastructure 2018 Impact Awards. Winners will be announced in January. Continue Reading
Manage SDN and other network strategies
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SD-WAN benefits branch networks with simplicity, automation
Traditional branch networks haven't adapted well to new technologies. But a mature SD-WAN market can bring distributed networks up to speed with simplicity and automation. Continue Reading
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A multi-tenant data center offers SDN challenges, benefits
SDN controllers offer segmentation in a multi-tenant data center. Understand how to configure the right network flow to isolate traffic, and explore potential pitfalls of SDN. Continue Reading
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Current networking trends increasingly shape the enterprise
Current networking trends like software-defined technology, cloud and virtualization are shaping the direction of the enterprise. Companies are provisioning more workloads to the cloud as they assess costs associated with replacing expensive ... Continue Reading
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VMware microsegmentation in NSX trumps going sans SDN
Software-defined networking can help plug security holes and minimize microsegmentation management tasks; it's worth a look for companies that haven't virtualized their networks yet. Continue Reading
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Navigate recent changes to data center networking architecture
Thanks to hybrid cloud and containers, data center networks are tougher to crack than ever. But IT can succeed if it follows a simple path. Continue Reading
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Shutterstock CIO shares SDDC architecture lessons learned
David Giambruno is leading his team toward an SDDC architecture -- for the second time. In this Q&A, Shutterstock's new CIO shares his greatest challenges and lessons learned. Continue Reading