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. 

Discover the new class of Mac users and discover why they matter to your business. Also learn how other firms are successfully managing Macs in their workplace. Afterwards, uncover specific technology approaches for managing Macs in a PC environment. 

Watch this demo to find out how enterprise organizations use VMware desktop virtualization products and solutions to manage and support the flexible needs of their extended, global workforce while strengthening security and control over corporate resources and sensitive information. 

This Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to IT tools shows how you can use software and systems to improve the running of your IT department. 

Listed in this whitepaper are 77 Windows 7 features that're in the form of quick tips, tricks and some in the form of detailed explanations. You'll be able to use this paper as a reference to the enormous enhancements built into Windows 7. 

Programming is a journey between the real world and a computer. This article explains why object orientation is currently the best way we have of making the journey. 

This presentation transcript offers recommendations for moving your virtualization project from the testing phase to production. Learn how to plan virtualization design to ensure a smooth transition to production rollout. Discover ways to align your implementation with best practices and determine which next steps to take to prepare for production. 

Numerous architecture framework standards have been developed and matured over the past decade and the focus of these frameworks is diverse. Many engineers believe there is an ―either or‖ decision to be made regarding these frameworks; however, this is not always the case. 

The more you know about built-in functionality in the .NET framework and ASP.NET, the less code you have to write, which ultimately makes your applications more maintainable. This white paper outlines several different tips to enhance developer productivity and reduce the amount of code that needs to be written in many cases. 

This podcast offers recommendations for moving your virtualization project from the testing phase to production. Learn how to plan virtualization design to ensure a smooth transition to production rollout. Discover ways to align your implementation with best practices and determine which next steps to take to prepare for production. 

ITIL is becoming the next big thing in Information Technology. This paper outlines the origin of ITIL, who controls its contents, who are the biggest users, and why you should care. 

Attend this webinar to learn about Forrester's Total Economic Impact (TEI) framework and how you can use it to identify high-ROI data integration solutions for your own organization. An overview of Forrester’s DMExpress analysis, with financial results and customer interview highlights, will also be presented. 

<p>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. </p>