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. 

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. 

Try this free trial download to learn about a technology that delivers pure browser-based access to business-critical Windows resources from any PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iPad, Android, and other HTML5-enabled device. 

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. 

In this week's Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at the datacentre that knows everything about you, at credit checking firm Experian. We analyse the government's new plans to change the way it works with IT suppliers; and kick-off our Buyer's Guide to outsourcing with a look at the latest trends. Download the new issue now. 

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. 

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. 

This white paper explores a cloud-based email provider that offers unrivaled security, email archiving features, secure wireless support, email continuity services and full support for regulatory review in compliance with FINRA regulations. 

Sign up today for this valuable webcast to learn how integrated Web-to-mainframe performance management can help you achieve higher levels of availability, performance and customer success rates. 

When it comes to IT certifications, not all certifications are equally valued by companies. Find out the top 15 certifications most in demand for 2012 and what their corresponding salaries are on average. Discover which certifications will net you a 6-figure salary. 

Now that online shopping is a mainstream actitivity, the competition to win the e-commerce customer has never been fiercer. Today, the challenge is no longer getting customers to shop online but getting the existing base of online shoppers to spend more and exhibit brand loyalty. Learn how to win the battle of the brands in today's white paper. 

In this presentation transcript Greg Shulz, founder and senior analyst at StorageIO Group, discusses how storage managers can reduce their data footprint.