The way a switch learns Ethernet (MAC) addresses is by inspecting the Ethernet frame and recording the source MAC address in a dynamic table. The switch will also associate a learned MAC address with a port. It can then make intelligent forwarding decisions based on the destination MAC address. This white paper illustrates the process. 

This document describes three options for integrating Macs with Microsoft DFS infrastructure. 

Apple Macs are popping up more and more often in the workplace. But this presents a big issue: How to integrate Macs into a Windows system. Listen in to discover a solution. 

Learn more about the evolution of Apple in the enterprise and learn how you can make shifting standards and multiple platforms work together to benefit your organization. 

In this white paper, we'll take a look at access control lists, often referred to as access lists or ACLs (sometimes pronounced "ackels"). 

Virtualization is a white hot topic in the IT world, and with good reason. It's vital for networking professionals to understand how server virtualization and networks affect each other. In this expert e-guide learn about managing virtualization networking, distributed virtual switching, network capacity planning for virtualization and more. 

As users demand more remote access using a variety of endpoints, organizations must implement advanced authentication solutions to ensure the protection of their business. This webcast explores the importance of implementing risk appropriate, multi-layered authentication, and the key factors to consider when selecting an approach. 

Advances in storage technology directly affect Windows environments in terms of reduced costs, improved performance and greater manageability. Access this paper for a detailed look at these advances and what they mean for SMBs using Windows. 

This whitepaper provides an overview of the evaluation process a Global Fortune 500 corporation completed to test the various features included in Oracle Advanced Compression Option, as well as the impact on space and performance they experienced. 

In an era of advanced threats, having greater situational awareness is vital for detecting and mitigating attacks. Unfortunately, most organizations lack the capability for intelligence gathering and analysis. In this comprehensive report, gain guidance from top security leaders on how to get ahead with intelligence-driven information security. 

Discover the obstacles associated with supporting advanced technology in complex IT environments. Review what you should look for when considering support features and deliverables, and learn how specific support tools can enable improved problem resolution and minimize downtime. 

Recent advances in desktop virtualization, backup, processors and servers, load balancing, storage, and private clouds will help SMBs take the next big steps towards full virtualization. Learn more about these recent advances in this white paper. 

Not long ago, the average executive’s idea of a business forecast was a simple, spreadsheet-based extrapolation of previous performance. Today, however, business executives are recognizing the need to use the billions of data records stored within their company’s IT systems for more advanced analytics.