Secure Sockets Layer virtual private networks compose a mature market segment, serving a variety of VPN use cases for workstations and mobile-device remote access. In this Magic Quadrant, Gartner examines the role of SSL VPNs in remote access and the state of the market. 

Many IT professionals believe that self-signed SSL certificates can help lower security costs. Unfortunately, aside from the certificate itself, there are a number of other costs. This paper uncovers the true total cost of ownership for self-signed SSL certificates and why they are costlier and riskier than working with a trusted security vendor. 

Cloud infrastructure platforms like VMware vSphere 4.0 can benefit from load balancers that connect users to the most suitable datacenter. This white paper outlines how the Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager Virtual Appliance (VA) improves traffic performance compared to a Linux install. 

How does WAN Op work to maximize bandwidth, overcome congestion, autocorrect for out-of-order packets, reduce application and protocol chattiness, and, most magical of all, mitigate the negative impact of latency caused by the sheer physics of distance? 

As organizations explore projects for Amazon cloud, they may find the constraints of Amazon’s basic network offering do not align with their network topology requirements. Discover how to overcome these limitations with Vyatta Network OS that delivers advanced network security and connectivity functionality. 

Overlay transport virtualization (OTV) can help solve many of the challenges in today's increasingly virtualized and geographically dispersed data centers. Access this paper for a high-level overview of this technology and how it differs from the alternatives. 

For many years network administrators have expected security breaches to come from outside an organization or at the upper layers of the OSI model. This paper will focus on securing layer 2 switching at the access layer through port security and preventing denial of service (DoS) attacks at layer 2. 

This paper  examines the big picture when it comes to Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and what happens when a data packet traverses an MPLS cloud. 

Gain a deeper understanding of current networking issues and how they are related to the evolution of computer networks. In particular, examine how administrators have dealt with switching bandwidth from WAN to LAN with FabricPath. 

Any virtualization layer or hypervisor introduces a new set of demands to a server or blade environment. This e-book explains the process of virtualizing the I/O layer, how to manage it and what challenges remain for this disruptive technology. 

This white paper introduces an end-to-end, unified virtual solution designed to lay the foundation for a successful cloud environment and quickly adapt to changing business needs. This technology can help your organization start saving time and operational costs across server, network and storage infrastructure layers. Read on to learn more. 

Antimalware products implemented on your networks can pile up overtime. And while layered security is traditionally the best way to mitigate risk, this accumulation can lead to a confusing, costly and inefficient mess. Access this guide for expert tips on how to manage antimalware products and determine how much is enough.