WHITE PAPER:
Compared to classic hierarchical Ethernet architectures, Ethernet fabrics provide the higher levels of performance, utilization, availability and simplicity required to meet the business needs of data centers today and into the future.
EGUIDE:
This Tech Guide from SearchNetworking.com explores emerging network virtualization protocols and strategies, and uncovers the need for software-defined networking in cloud environments.
WHITE PAPER:
In this whitepaper you will learn about the evolution of Ethernet, the reasons VLANs were introduced, and the ways that VLANs can be used.
WHITE PAPER:
This solutions guide details the four available networking configurations, and the advantages and disadvantages of each with an emphasis on typical Dell system configuration and the hardware offerings.
EGUIDE:
This expert guide discusses why physical networks don’t cut it for the cloud, addressing multi-tenancy in the private cloud and the cloud VLAN challenge.
WHITE PAPER:
In this white paper, we will address the basics of this Layer 2 technology and help you get your network switch up and running. For our examples, we will use Cisco's 2950 switch.
CASE STUDY:
The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch with Supervisor Engine 720-3BXL enabled Unique at Zurich Airport to successfully implement network virtualization using MPLS VPN technology.
WHITE PAPER:
Discover how you can realize the benefits of virtualization without sacrificing security in this whitepaper that outlines five best practices to utilize to protect your virtual environment.
EGUIDE:
This paper explains how to provide adequate network redundancy and isolation, how to implement adaptive automation practices for high availability, and how to take advantage of the best tools to eliminate separate virtual and physical management structures.
EGUIDE:
This E-Guide from SearchNetworking.com describes why building a private cloud can be hostile to the physical network as we know it. Explore why physical networks don’t cut it in the private cloud and what must be done to ensure cloud success.