Network management and monitoring
Network management and monitoring are vital components of modern IT operations that help businesses run effectively and efficiently. Network observability also provides added visibility into the end-user experience. Find out how innovations such as AI, machine learning, network analytics and network automation are shaping the future of network management and monitoring.
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12 Dec 2024
Free network disaster recovery plan template and guide
Proper network disaster recovery planning can mean the difference between a brief disruption and extensive downtime. Download our free template to get started building a plan. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2024
The business case for AI-driven network orchestration
Organizations that are considering AI-driven network orchestration will find it has many business cases -- chief among them are reduced Opex and efficient resource use. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2019
Why should I consider an AIOps platform for my network?
AIOps can take various tasks -- such as data collection and analysis -- off the plates of network teams. This can provide organizations with better insight into network visibility. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2019
Consider these 5 FAQs for network monitoring best practices
New technologies are transforming how organizations plan network management and monitoring, introducing questions about legacy system upgrades and the number of tools required. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2019
How do I choose the right network automation tools or platform?
In your organization's search for the best network automation platform for business operations, compare the pros and cons of proprietary and open source tools. Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2019
Agile for infrastructure requires major cultural shift
To realize the benefits of Agile for infrastructure, network teams must think differently about how to deliver services -- embracing radical change and a trial-by-error approach. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2019
Boost network security visibility with these 4 technologies
The network is where it's at if you want to stop malicious actors. But first you need to up your network visibility. Learn about four technologies that can help. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2019
Network visibility and monitoring tools now amp up security
Three technology trends are currently making network visibility even more central to security tools. Learn more about the impact of big data, AI and APIs. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2019
Benefits of network automation software ease challenges for IT
Network automation software comes with a compelling list of benefits, but IT teams should confirm which processes are automated and how the software integrates with existing tools. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2019
What's the difference between half-duplex and full-duplex?
A half-duplex transmission could be considered a one-way street between sender and receiver. Full-duplex, on the other hand, enables two-way traffic at the same time. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2019
Learn how to master network traffic analysis with Python
In this book excerpt, explore key components of network security and network traffic analysis with Python scripting from Packt Publishing author José Manuel Ortega. Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2019
How Python addresses security, network traffic analysis concerns
Python can benefit key areas of an organization's network, including network security and traffic analysis. Glean critical expert advice from an author of various Python textbooks. Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2019
Itential's network automation software wins TechTarget award
At the ONUG Fall 2019 conference in New York, one word was on everyone's lips: automation. Itential's infrastructure-as-code platform helps turn those four syllables into action. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2019
Transform network management with a network automation strategy
Enterprises can employ a network automation strategy to provide some stability for network management and monitoring. Automation, however, still requires some hard work. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2019
Network automation skills and training in demand, research finds
Surprisingly, scripting, programming and software development are not exactly the top network automation skills desired by enterprises, according to recent research. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2019
Gluware network automation update addresses OS changes
Gluware adds to its network automation platform easier management of changes to device configurations and operating systems. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2019
After ransomware virus, Merck's medicine was network automation
After a ransomware attack, Merck decided the best remedy was to deploy network automation tools designed to transform how it handled network configuration changes. Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2019
Security, business agility kindle network automation adoption
IT teams are confused by the multiple automation strategies available, but they're still adopting automation with hopes it will benefit network security and agility. Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2019
Extreme hands StackStorm workflow automation to Linux group
Extreme Networks will let The Linux Foundation handle development of the StackStorm workflow automation platform. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2019
How do I create proper documentation of network automation?
Despite network automation's advantages, organizations can face disadvantages if they have improper network documentation. These four components can help enable proper documentation. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Sep 2019
Educate users when troubleshooting a network connection
In this roundup of industry blogs, engineers discuss why it's helpful to teach users the basics of troubleshooting a network connection and why it's hard to simulate a network. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2019
Legacy tools encumber modern network infrastructure monitoring
Many IT teams still use older monitoring tools that provide limited visibility across multiple network environments. AI and machine learning can help, but they'll take some time. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
VMware acquisition of Veriflow to bolster vRealize platform
The VMware acquisition of Veriflow is expected to help vRealize users determine the integrity of a network design before it goes into production. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2019
Top enterprise network challenges include agility, product hype
Product hype and network agility are some of the primary network challenges for modern enterprises, according to networking experts. Read up on their insights and advice. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2019
What are the steps I should take for network transformation?
The path to digital transformation has three points that all organizations should reach to ensure their network is ready for digital transformation. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2019
Top AIOps use cases in network performance management tools
AIOps use cases in network performance management include automating certain network functions, including traffic analysis. But the data could be difficult to digest. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2019
What are the top 3 network analytics use cases?
Network analytics use cases illustrate some of the benefits that companies are receiving from network analysis tools. Gauging network performance is just one key area. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2019
Entuity is latest Park Place Technologies acquisition
The terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed, but Park Place Technologies hopes to make Entuity a key component of its multivendor service delivery model. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2019
Itential adds new network automation tool to portfolio
Automation Gateway is a new stand-alone application within the Itential Automation Platform architecture. It aims to integrate existing automation and transform scripts into APIs. Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2019
New Gurucul network traffic analysis tool debuts
Gurucul's new Network Behavior Analytics tool uses machine learning analytics to provide a full view of network activity to identify and monitor unusual activity from any entity. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Aug 2019
6 steps to a successful network disaster recovery plan
Don't wait until disaster strikes to consider network resiliency and recovery. Use these six practical steps to build a network disaster recovery plan that fits your business needs. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2019
What is network automation, and what can it do for you?
This feature explores what network automation is and its influence on organizations. It also discusses assumptions about its effect on network engineers and similarities with SDN. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
Datadog network monitoring tool provides visibility to containers
Datadog Network Performance Monitoring intends to ease the workload of engineering teams by automating network monitoring and providing visibility down to containers. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2019
Why streaming telemetry tops SNMP in tracking network performance
SNMP isn't going away anytime soon, but streaming telemetry is a much more effective way to generate critical alerts and measure network performance. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2019
Can you integrate legacy network monitoring and analytics?
Legacy network monitoring and new analytics tools don't often mix. One workaround is APIs, but a better option is to upgrade older management software. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2019
3 real-world network automation use cases
The real benefits of network automation are managing multiple network devices at once. Larger networks, in particular, can benefit from these network automation use cases. Continue Reading
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Guide
28 Jun 2019
How to improve network visibility and regain control
Gaining visibility into the network has never been easy; technology like cloud and IoT makes it even tougher. Learn how to meet such challenges and keep network traffic flowing. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2019
Follow trends and research to increase networking innovations
Organizations can witness network transformations if they are aware of market trends, research and disruptive technologies. Many turn to third parties for this information. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2019
Aruba NetInsight, User Experience Insight coming to Central
Aruba plans to add analytics to its Central management console for the WLAN. Customers will be able to access Aruba NetInsight and User Experience Insight in Central. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2019
How do I plan a network management strategy for multiple tools?
Many IT teams deal with a bevy of network management tools, which complicates data integration and leads to errors. A network management strategy that focuses on coordination can help. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2019
What is NetOps? Start with these 5 common questions
This compilation is an essential starting point for NetOps novices. These five common questions explore what NetOps is, how it can benefit networks and its effect on network teams. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2019
Kaloom introduces real-time INT for data center visibility
Kaloom's in-band network telemetry, FlowEye, intends to provide data center managers with a full view of a packet's real-time journey through a data center. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2019
Explore 4 key areas of enterprise network transformation
Organizations have made improving network performance a major priority in 2019. But moving from legacy to modern infrastructures may introduce network challenges, as well. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2019
Ixia network packet broker, cybersecurity test introduced
Ixia launched two new products for networking and security: the Ixia network packet broker, Vision X, for data center visibility and Ixia BreakingPoint QuickTest to gauge device and network security. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2019
F5 Super-NetOps initiative wins Network Innovation Award
The F5 Super-NetOps training initiative has won TechTarget's Network Innovation Award for its efforts to help today's networking pros develop skills for tomorrow. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2019
Cisco AI, machine learning network analytics head to the cloud
The new Cisco AI and machine learning platform, launched at Cisco Live, is a cloud-based network analytics service for the data center, campus and WAN. Continue Reading
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22 May 2019
Compare offerings from network analytics market leaders
Learn how 10 top network analytics tools compare when it comes to vendor type, deployment mode, specific features and technical support options. Continue Reading
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20 May 2019
Marconi Mainnet launched for building, scaling complex networks
The Marconi Mainnet platform provides blockchain security, multi-cloud connectivity, advanced firewalls and secure gateways for decentralized networks. Continue Reading
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15 May 2019
Extreme launches autonomous network strategy at Extreme Connect
Extreme unveils its building blocks for an autonomous network, called Elements. The company also introduces at the Extreme Connect show an IoT security tool. Continue Reading
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13 May 2019
Evaluate top network analysis tools to find the right fit
Before selecting a network analytics tool, determine which devices and vendors make up your organization's network and what problems you hope to solve by deploying this product. Continue Reading
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08 May 2019
What is network traffic analytics and how does it enhance security?
Network traffic analysis has evolved to incorporate machine learning techniques that help identify network security threats in real time and expedite a response. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2019
Assess needs before evaluating network analytics software
Learn how to evaluate your organization's current network to determine the most appropriate way to integrate network analytics software and what differentiates the different tools. Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2019
3 critical considerations for your network management strategy
The debate continues between the use of a single network management tool or a variety. Three considerations can help point your network management strategy in the right direction. Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2019
Review the benefits of network performance monitoring strategies
This compilation delves into five points regarding the benefits of network performance monitoring, as well as various monitoring tools and strategies. Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2019
IoT device monitoring added to Nyansa Voyance
Nyansa has added IoT traffic analytics to its network monitoring software. The latest version of Nyansa Voyance monitors the activity of IoT devices in healthcare and retail. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2019
What is Cisco Smart Licensing and how might it benefit my business?
Cisco Smart Licensing, the networking vendor's fairly new approach to software licensing, aims to provide customers with more visibility and control over their licenses. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2019
Network analytics tools take monitoring to the next level
A network analytics platform augments traditional analytics with automation and AI to provide organizations with data that can help them pinpoint a specific problem. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2019
Machine learning network monitoring shows AIOps' promise
Machine learning network monitoring tools highlight the promise of artificial intelligence for IT operations, helping networking pros contextualize data and turn it into action. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2019
How are automated network configuration and management changing?
Could a new generation of network testing and verification tools combine with automated network configuration to mimic intent-based networking systems? Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2019
Understand limitations when monitoring cloud performance
When monitoring cloud performance, organizations need to recognize the limitations that come with SaaS, PaaS and IaaS models, as well as public and private cloud architectures. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2019
3 types of configuration tools for network change management
From openly available scripting tools to vendor-supplied services, network change management and configuration tools generally fit into three main categories. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2019
How to monitor CPU usage in SDN environments
Monitoring CPU usage in a software-defined network is necessary to determine adequate network capacity and compute capacity, especially if workloads are competing for resources. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2019
What 5 items should be on your network monitoring checklist?
Device monitoring, visual performance tools and a deep understanding of network data are just a few of the items that should be on your network monitoring checklist. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2019
AI-enabled network automation supports milliseconds response time
Enterprises need to respond to network and security events in milliseconds, not seconds. Network automation coupled with artificial intelligence tools can help. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2019
How to strategize for WAN and SD-WAN performance monitoring
The importance of WAN performance monitoring hasn't decreased with the introduction of SD-WAN and other technologies. Enterprises still need to enforce proper monitoring strategies. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2019
Network visibility challenges in modern networks
To tackle current visibility issues, you must first understand the nature and sources of the problems. Learn why visibility is essential but so tough to achieve. Continue Reading
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Quiz
08 Mar 2019
How much do you really know about intent-based networks?
Break through the intent-based networking hype and take the time to evaluate what you know about the architecture. This quiz covers IBN basics, the benefits of IBN and beyond. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2019
Use the right performance monitoring strategy for automated networks
Virtual and automated networks can often hide performance issues that lurk within the network. Learn performance monitoring strategies to get the most out of these environments. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2019
Spokane venues up their game with new guest Wi-Fi network
The Spokane Public Facilities District refreshed its Wi-Fi infrastructure with equipment from Aruba Networks for improved device support, coverage and IT management. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2019
Forward Networks' software enables intent-based networking
TechTarget has named Forward Networks a winner of its Network Innovation Award. Learn how the company's visibility and verification software supports intent-based networking. Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2019
How does security for intent-based networking work?
Monitoring plays an essential role when it comes to security in intent-based networking environments, as it ensures policies are met and detects network anomalies. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2019
NetOps by design: How data center pods enable network agility
To bring a DevOps approach to the network, one expert suggests enterprises take a page from the cloud-provider playbook. Here's how data center pods can support a NetOps evolution. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2019
What you need to know about intent-based networks
This compilation explores five pertinent questions about intent-based networking, including those about its benefits, why organizations move to it and where it stands in 2019. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2019
How to assess an SD-WAN product and determine which you need
Two main differentiators have emerged in SD-WAN products. Learn how they work and how an IT manager can use them to assess network performance and diagnose problems. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2019
How to improve network latency in 3 steps
High latency can snarl network traffic and disrupt communications, resulting in unhappy end users. Check out these three steps to reduce and improve network latency. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2019
Why would an organization move to intent-based networking?
Intent-based networking doesn't use any magical commands. But it does use a heavy dose of automation, which might cause some network teams to be wary of the new approach. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2019
What is intent-based networking and how does it work?
Intent-based networking might be the future of networking, but it needs to be more than just another networking strategy that offers advanced automation and simplified provisioning. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2019
What 4 questions can help prepare your network for IoT?
Increasingly, organizations are seeing a marriage of IoT and networking for more efficiency and enhanced services. Here's what you need to know to prepare your networks for IoT. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2019
A brief index of network configuration basics
This glossary of terms provides a brief overview of network configuration and some of the crucial components involved -- many of which remain as necessary as ever. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2019
Intent-based networking reality check for 2019
The transition to intent-based networking won't happen overnight. But organizations can study up on different IBN approaches now to plan for future intelligent deployments. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2019
What network tools are available for hybrid cloud monitoring?
As hybrid cloud adoption ramps up, businesses should consider hybrid cloud monitoring tools that provide network performance insight across the entire environment. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2019
Network configuration basics: Focus on users and software tools
When configuring a network, keep a detailed and updated document to track user needs and network changes. And, of course, take advantage of network configuration software. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2019
What are the pros and cons of open source network monitoring tools?
They're usually free and customizable, but can lack customer support. Take a look at the best and worst features of open source network monitoring tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2019
How Dartmouth College improved its campus-wide Wi-Fi
Dartmouth College brought 21st-century wireless infrastructure from Mist Systems to its 18th-century architecture in a highly anticipated update to its campus Wi-Fi. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2019
NetInsight enables proactive network performance monitoring
With NetInsight, network performance monitoring and analytics get smart. The cloud-based subscription service tells customers how their Wi-Fi stacks up and exactly how to improve. Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2019
Network management and monitoring top of mind for IT teams
Network management and monitoring will take center stage in 2019, as IT professionals feel the pressure to monitor network devices, traffic and performance. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2019
Predictive networks: How realistic are they?
While the associated term might sound magical, predictive networks make use of real historical data to predict network events. Be ready for a bit of complexity, though. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2018
Seneca College brings its campus Wi-Fi back to school
Wi-Fi has gone back to school. Seneca College deployed a new Wi-Fi system from Aruba Networks to support its tens of thousands of students, faculty and plentiful devices. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2018
How can organizations improve their network change management?
Organizations can optimize their network change management processes with dedicated change management services for improved planning, monitoring and communication capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Dec 2018
How to choose the right CDN service for your organization
Organizations that distribute web content to users worldwide are turning to CDN services to provide fast, secure delivery of their content. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Dec 2018
3 tips for managing multi-cloud network architectures
By correlating network events, understanding network paths and crafting detailed exception reports, network managers can get a handle on their multi-cloud environments. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
Colorado believes autonomous vehicles technology can save lives
Edge computing, take the wheel. The Colorado Department of Transportation is deploying roadside network devices to support connected and autonomous vehicles technology. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2018
Cato SD-WAN service targets last-mile management
In networking news, Cato Networks unveils an SD-WAN tool to detect network outages; SolarWinds spotlights DevOps features; and Kaloom gets $10 million. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2018
What are the pros and cons of blockchain in networking?
While blockchain could be a valuable network management tool, enterprises don't exactly have a driving need for the ledger technology in the networking arena. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2018
LiveAction updates LiveNX network management service
In networking news, LiveAction launches LiveNX 8 and LiveWire; Kaloom and Red Hat collaborate for a virtualized central office; and Siemens and Aruba bridge the IT-OT gap. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2018
How the right network automation tools can modernize your network
In this roundup of networking blogs, industry experts examine network automation innovation, the partnership between networking and DevOps, and the importance of data sheet specs. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2018
5 types of network diagnostics tools and what they can do
Vendors of network analytics tools are improving older products and introducing new ones to bring network managers the information a smooth-running network now requires. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2018
Using AI, machine learning in networking to improve analytics
The barrage of alerts modern network analytics tools create is problematic, but the capabilities advanced tech like AI provides can help ease the burden to network operations. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2018
Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA)
Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) is a software buying program that digitizes and simplifies license management for Cisco suite customers. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
Wi-Fi 6 to spur industry confidence in Wi-Fi, report says
In networking news, a report shows increased confidence in Wi-Fi; Ciena releases an analytics-as-a-service product; and Avi Networks targets multi-cloud load balancing. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
How to select a CDN provider that addresses your specialized needs
Leading CDN services offer a wide range of traffic management functionality, including application load balancing, and provide a variety of network security services. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2018
Comparing content delivery offerings from 10 leading CDN providers
It may seem that all CDN services have similar functionality for optimizing traditional apps and video. But before you select a CDN, learn how the offerings compare and differ. Continue Reading