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 paper explains the importance of IP address management, discusses the criteria for an ideal IP address management solution, and explains the features and advantages of the Infoblox IP address management solution. 

Check out this data sheet for a categorized listing of 600 common applications for which Blue Coat PacketShaper delivers an accurate picture of network traffic. 

Choose the trial that works for you. Login to an online virtual environment where you can experience our award winning solution - or - download a virtual image of our solution to run in your network environment (up to 10 nodes) - or - schedule a one-on-one with an expert who can lead you through the entire deployment. 

This article presents an overview of the various Ethernet 10/100/1000 physical layer technologies for the copper medium. It discusses the pros and cons of active versus passive tapping and why active tapping is preferred for Gigabit Ethernet running over the copper medium. The switch-over behavior of active relay-based tapping is also presented. 

Download IBM Rational Software Analyzer Enterprise Edition V7.1, software that incorporates code quality analysis into existing software build processes to automate and centralize code scans reducing the number of software defects which lowers development and maintenance costs. 

Manual configuration changes are the no. 1 cause of service disruptions. In this article, customers, analysts and IT experts share strategies to help automate your manual processes and ensure that changes are applied according to configurations – every time. Download the ebook. 

Many networking managers cite lack of visibility into network issues and performance as a common problem. They need the ability to identify which users and applications are consuming the most network bandwidth and which IP addresses are top talkers. Check out this download to learn how the Orion NetFlow Traffic Analyzer provides this information. 

In this webinar, you will learn about the challenges of implementing configuration management along with suggestions on how to get started, and best practices to ensure success. You will also learn how Numara FootPrints Configuration Management takes the pain and time out of creating and maintaining a functional CMDB. 

Bring the two most powerful information systems in your business together more intuitively and more completely than ever before. Microsoft Dynamics and the Microsoft Office system work together in new ways to help workers reach the information and people they need to be productive and deliver excellent customer service. 

As the application lifecycle evolves, components that drive efficiency and quality become more crucial. Organizations building centers of excellence (CoE) around performance testing find that the CoE centralizes resources and utilizes the full capabilities of today's robust automation products. Read on to learn more about the benefits of CoE. 

This case study examines how a global healthcare products company turned to the Esker SaaS document processing automation solution to streamline to help eliminate the challenges associated with manual data entry and paper routing. 

In this product review, Benefitfocus IT professionals discuss their experiences with DataDirect XML Converters 4.0. They rate the product using several criteria and detail how the implemented the product into their IT enterprise.