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Designing Secure Multi-Tenancy into Virtualized Data Centers by Continental Resources April 02, 2010 - (Free Research) Today’s traditional IT model suffers from resources located in different, unrelated silos—leading to low utilization and gross inefficiency. Enterprise servers reside in one area of the data center and network switches and storage arrays in another. This document describes the design of - and the rationale behind - the Secure Cloud Architecture.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

What Is an Ethernet Fabric? by Brocade August 31, 2011 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Unified Networking on 10 Gigabit Ethernet by Intel November 30, 2010 - (Free Research) Unified networking over 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) in the data center offers compelling benefits, including a simplified infrastructure, lower equipment and power costs, and the flexibility to meet the needs of the evolving, virtualized data center.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Impact of Carrier Ethernet on Service Providers by Dorado Software September 21, 2009 - (Free Research) Mobile internet access and the explosive demand for high bandwidth services on mobile devices have created a pivotal point for service providers. Those providers that can meet the new demands while increasing efficiency will be able to increase their market share, while those that are not will lose ground. Read on to learn how to keep up.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet Are Here! by Brocade December 12, 2011 - (Free Research) Learn more about the 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet standards that were adopted by the IEEE 802.3 Working Group on June 17, 2010.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

What is Carrier Grade Ethernet? by Brocade January 28, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explains the fundamentals of Carrier Ethernet and examines how service profiles and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) can be defined in Carrier Ethernet.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Field Measurements of Ethernet Performance by Fluke Networks April 13, 2010 - (Free Research) Various metrics can quantify and characterize network performance. Test plans can be written to satisfy varying organizational objectives. This white paper will describe advancements in field measurement of end-to-end Ethernet performance.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Storage Efficiency: Mixing Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet in a Dedicated SAN Infrastructure by Dell, Inc. September 01, 2009 - (Free Research) This paper shows how enterprises may make the transition to 10GbE for storage using Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series arrays and Dell PowerConnect™ switches.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Optimizing Quality of Service for VMware vSphere* 4 Networking with Intel® Ethernet 10 Gigabit Server Adapters by Intel December 23, 2010 - (Free Research) The first paper in the series provides guidance and best practices for moving from GbE to 10GbE networking in the virtualized data center. This paper builds on that discussion with a focus on QoS to provide network architects and decision makers with an overview of the changes in networking capabilities introduced in vSphere 4.1.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Mixing Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet in a Dedicated SAN Infrastructure by Dell India September 01, 2009 - (Free Research) The reference architecture illustrated in this article shows how enterprises may make the transition to 10GbE for storage using Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series arrays and Dell PowerConnect™ switches.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Opportunities and Challenges with the Convergence of Data Center Networks by Juniper Networks, Inc. March 25, 2011 - (Free Research) Juniper, which continues to be actively involved in both the DCB and FCoE standards setting efforts, has released its first generation of convergence products, and is fully committed to continuing the development of standards and products that will eventually make a fully converged data center network a reality.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The 40 Gigabit Ethernet Era in the Enterprise by Ixia April 30, 2012 - (Free Research) Discover how the network monitoring switch can help you overcome the hurdles of 40 gigabit Ethernet deployment while simultaneously achieving greater visibility and monitoring capabilities than ever before.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

An Intel and EMC Perspective to Simplifying the Networking with 10G Ethernet by Intel Corporation August 08, 2011 - (Free Research) Organizations of all types and sizes are looking to server virtualization and consolidation as a means for improving overall computing performance. Check out this exclusive resource to learn how 10 gigabit Ethernet brings unified, efficient Ethernet storage, data center bridging, ease of use and flexibility.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Transition to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Unified Networking: Cisco and Intel Lead the Way by Intel July 05, 2011 - (Free Research) The foundations of cloud computing are built on ethernet and ethernet-based storage. This white paper explores the forces behind the transition to 10 Gigabit Ethernet unified networking, and reveals how you can acheive its benefits in your own data center.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Brocade VCS Fabric Technology - Bringing Scalable, Distributed Intelligence to the Data Center with Ethernet Fabric by Brocade August 31, 2011 - (Free Research) Uncover details of a set of data center switches that leverage Ethernet fabric technology to create a network infrastructure that is easy to implement and manage – and is optimized for virtualization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Ethernet and VPN in the WAN by AT&T Corp January 10, 2012 - (Free Research) Network-based IP VPN and Ethernet WAN services are two of the most popular WAN connectivity options for enterprises and medium-sized businesses. Learn if one or the other – or both – is best for your enterprise.  (PODCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

How Wholesale Backhaul Service Providers and Mobile Network Operators Can Maximize the Benefits of Migrating to Ethernet Backhaul by InfoVista Corporation February 17, 2012 - (Free Research) Discover how service quality visualization can help wholesale backhaul service providers and mobile network operators maximize the benefits of migrating to Ethernet backhaul.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Assuring Next Generation Backhaul Deployments with Performance Visibility by InfoVista Corporation November 22, 2011 - (Free Research) Read this whitepaper to discover the challenges Wireless SPs have in managing Carrier Ethernet-powered backhaul networks and how they can achieve operational excellence.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

10GbE and FCoE and DCB: Ready for the Evolution of SAN Fabrics? by Dell, Inc. February 01, 2010 - (Free Research) This article will provide an overview of the reasons Data Center Bridging (DCB) is being developed and how it can improve networking in the data center for applications, servers, and storage.  (EZINE)

Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series Intelligent Ethernet Switches for Metro Access by Cisco Systems, Inc. The Cisco Catalyst® 2950 Series Intelligent Ethernet switches is an affordable line of fixed-configuration Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet switches that extend intelligence to the metro access edge.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

Building a Highly-Available Enterprise Network with Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Switches by Juniper Networks, Inc. February 17, 2009 - (Free Research) With the introduction of its EX Series Ethernet Switches, Juniper Networks is advancing the economics of networking, enabling customers to build the high-performance, highly available communication infrastructure they need for non-stop operations, while at the same time lowering capital and operational expenses. Read on to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

40 Gigabit Ethernet: The Migration Begins by Ixia March 15, 2013 - (Free Research) It's never too early to prepare for the future, especially where data growth is concerned. In this E-Guide from SearchNetworking.com, we explore the future of Ethernet and why a migration to 40 GbE is necessary to sustain future growth. View now to learn more!  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

VPLS: The Switched Ethernet by AT&T Corp April 05, 2010 - (Free Research) Virtual Private LAN Service is evolving into the next "in" technology. AT&T defines it as any-to-any Ethernet that can be either metro or long haul. VPLS allows enterprises to scale bandwidth and is a good fit for customers who require meshed connectivity and want to control and manage routing.  (WHITE PAPER)

Data center networks: How to optimize Ethernet by Brocade December 07, 2011 - (Free Research) Access this e-guide to read about top considerations to deal with the numerous new demands placed on the data center Ethernet.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

10 Gigabit Ethernet: Unifying iSCSI and Fibre Channel in a Single Network Fabric by Dell, Inc. September 01, 2009 - (Free Research) The advent of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), Data Center Bridging (DCB), and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)offers enhanced performance and throughput for connecting networked storage to servers. Whether using the Internet SCSI (iSCSI) or Fibre Channel protocols, organizations have a clear path for unifying a network fabric in 10GbE environments.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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