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Securing Layer 2 by Global Knowledge

February 12, 2010 - (Free Research)

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.

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Using Routers within an MPLS WAN Cloud by Global Knowledge

November 22, 2010 - (Free Research)

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.

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Data Abstraction Best Practices by Composite Software

March 31, 2011 - (Free Research)

Data abstraction overcomes data structure incompatibility by transforming data from its native structure and syntax into reusable views and data services. But some data abstraction approaches work better than others. Composite data virtualization is an optimal way to implement an abstraction layer at enterprise scale.

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An Overview of MPLS VPNs: Overlay, Layer 3, and PseudoWire by Global Knowledge

November 22, 2010 - (Free Research)

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.

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2-Layer BPM: Oracle’s Unique Strategy Towards Exceptional Agility and Business Process Efficiencies by Oracle Corporation

January 01, 2008 - (Free Research)

A new approach to Business Process Management (BPM) is the use of BPM and SOA together in a layering strategy. This white paper explores the BPM layered concept and offers a case study of how ABN AMRO, one of the world's largest financial institutions, has benefited from its deployment.

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Juniper Networks Mobile Security Solution by Juniper Networks, Inc.

January 18, 2012 - (Free Research)

This resource explores an innovative, market leading mobile security solution that mitigates the risks associated with deploying IP-based services.

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The TCP/IP and OSI Models by Global Knowledge

March 04, 2011 - (Free Research)

Check out this white paper to learn about two network protocol models, TCP/IP and OSI.

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Achieving Business Agility with Application Grid by Oracle Corporation

December 19, 2008 - (Free Research)

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.

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CCNA-Level Troubleshooting by Global Knowledge

November 22, 2010 - (Free Research)

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

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Gartner: Two-tier ERP suite strategy - considering your options by ComputerWeekly.com

September 01, 2010 - (Free Research)

Increasing numbers of companies are evaluating a two-tier enterprise resource planning (ERP) strategy; running separate lower-cost regional solutions for small-tomidsize subsidiaries, despite, in many cases, already rolling out a global ERP system.

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Who Killed the Storage Industry? by Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

December 2007 - (Free Research)

In this Tech Talk, Ed Walsh, Virtual Iron's President and CEO speaks about the dramatic impact that server virtualization is having on network storage vendors and end-users.

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Service Provider MPLS VPN Security Considerations by Certes Networks

September 2011 - (Free Research)

This report explores security considerations for service provider MPLS VPN, and describes two threat scenarios against a real MPLS VPN environment that was constructed to demonstrate the typical attack surface of an MPLS Layer 3 VPN provider network.

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Understanding Cloud Computing Networks by Dell, Inc. and Intel

December 2011 - (Free Research)

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.

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Cloud Storage for SAP Data and Document Archiving by Dolphin

January 2011 - (Free Research)

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.

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Overlay Transport Virtualization: An Introduction by Global Knowledge

September 2011 - (Free Research)

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.

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CW+: Special Report on Oracle by ComputerWeekly.com

December 2010 - (Free Research)

This has been a landmark year for Oracle, the technology company headed by the charismatic and staggeringly wealthy Larry Ellison. Ellison, who is 65, has been chief executive officer since he founded Oracle in June 1977. He was listed the sixth richest person in the world in 2010.

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Best of Breed Virtualization Scenarios and Hyper-V Features by Dell and Microsoft

March 2009 - (Free Research)

In this videocast, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down the seven different layers of the server virtualization architecture, and explains the role the hypervisor plays in the success of that infrastructure.

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Access Control Lists (ACLs) by Global Knowledge

August 2009 - (Free Research)

In this white paper, we'll take a look at access control lists, often referred to as access lists or ACLs (sometimes pronounced "ackels").

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Risk Based Authentication: Putting an Extra Layer of Security Between you and Internet Threats by CA Technologies.

July 2011 - (Free Research)

View this video to explore how a flexible, layered approach to security can help mitigate risks. Discover how risk-based authentication can secure the authentication process across multiple devices and how it can intelligently request step-up authentication when appropriate.

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BI Optimization: Building a Better Business Case for BI by Oracle Corporation

December 2010 - (Free Research)

This white paper describes how to build a better business case for BI, by understanding the level of ambition organizations can have and the layers in the business case that should contribute to that level of ambition.

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Oracle WebLogic Suite: A Middleware Foundation for Application Grid by Oracle Corporation

December 2008 - (Free Research)

Learn about the technical components of Oracle WebLogic Suite to create an infrastructure layer that pools and dynamically provisions the resources on which business applications and SOA run. Download this free, compelling white paper now.

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Forum XWall - Web Services Security Firewalls - Prevent Unauthorized Access by Forum Systems

Forum XWall™ is the industy's first Web Services Firewall equipped with data authentication as well as XML intrusion prevention to actively protect against unauthorized access, XML viruses, data corruption and denial of Web service attacks. Forum Systems is the leader in Web Services Security.

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Security - Pix 500 Series Firewalls by Cisco Systems

The world-leading Cisco PIX Security Appliance Series provides robust, enterprise-class, integrated network security services including stateful inspection firewalling, protocol and application inspection, virtual private networking, in-line intrusion protection, and rich multimedia and voice security-in cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solutions.

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Storage Switzerland Briefing Report: Coraid EtherDrive SRX-Series Storage Systems - Ethernet SAN Arrives in the Enterprise by Coraid

December 2011 - (Free Research)

This white paper from storage expert George Crump introduces a new category of Ethernet SAN solutions that can deliver an unprecedented price-performance ratio while maintaining easy installation and simplified management. Read on to learn more about this technology and its benefits.

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Oracle WebLogic Suite: A Middleware Foundation for Application Grid by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

December 2008 - (Free Research)

This free white paper shows that Oracle WebLogic Suite packages many essential middleware capabilities to help organizations implement application grid concepts. Learn how to create an infrastructure layer that pools and dynamically provisions the resources on which business applications and SOA run.

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