This paper examines the numerous ways that syslog messages can be used to enhance the secure deployment of an infrastructure of equipment from Cisco®. Syslog can not only be an essential auditing tool for network and administrative events, but also can be an effective troubleshooting tool. 

This paper outlines the things you must consider when thinking about the feasibility of replacing a WAN provider’s provider (P) and provider edge (PE) devices with routers. This paper examines these considerations in greater detail, to see where any potential problems might arise. 

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. 

Companies purchasing an event management tool should have a solid understanding of how it will fit into their overall problem resolution processes. This white paper provides insight into the market for event correlation and analysis technologies and compares the leading offerings across several key categories. 

In this engaging video presentation, Nemertes Research Senior Vice President and Founding Partner Andreas Antonopoulos will provide a tactical walkthrough of the SIEM enablement process and answer key questions on how to successfully put SIEM into action. 

Typical IT departments feature islands of isolated infrastructure, leading to inefficient use of servers. The "application grid" concept allows data centres to run more efficiently, using less hardware and less software. This paper explains. 

HP's Operations Manager 9.00 for Windows allows your organization to spend more time on strategic initiatives by using consolidated infrastructure monitoring tools. Download this evaluation copy and get a hands-on example of how this software works. 

This paper outlines the common CCNA-level commands that you should be familiar with when troubleshooting. 

Cloud computing is catching on, but cloud networks are proving to be challenging to implement and manage. Before enterprises begin architecting their cloud computing networks, they need to consider the impact on the network. 

From the turn of the millennium until the end of 2007 MLBS (Mobile Location Based Services) had promised much, but delivered very little in terms of commercial applications. Even in Japan and South Korea, the most advanced markets for commercial MLBS, usage was disappointing. 

Dolphin’s Content Archive Service for Cloud lets SAP users use Storage as a Service as an ArchiveLink repository. The service allows a direct connection from the SAP archiving layer to major public cloud provider. It’s an option that makes sense for any organization, whether or not you are running other SAP solutions in the cloud. 

Featured as the concluding half of a two-part series which tackles the toughest pain-points for business decision-makers, this webcast features decision management expert James Taylor, who will join RedHat to discuss "Active Decision Management," the effective combination of business rules and event-based approaches.