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 how VMware customers can gain instant browser-based access to full-fledged VMware View desktops from any PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iPad, Android, and other devices, e.g., tablet or smartphone, using an HTML5 browser supporting the WebSocket protocol. Zero client support and maintenance required - learn more about this software now! 

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. 

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

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. 

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we mark the 10th anniversary of Microsoft’s Bill Gates announcing the Trustworthy Computing initiative, and ask if it has made IT more secure. We look at what Oracle’s latest developments mean for its software users running rivals’ servers, and conclude our Buyer’s Guide to IT consumerisation. Download the issue now. 

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 the butterfly effect of poor data quality on CRM, ERP, billing, data warehouse, and other enterprise systems. 

When Bill Green spelled out his vision for Accenture in a rare interview shortly after taking over as chief executive six years ago, he said the company would “dream up and build services so powerful and so exceptional that they will be required to compete in any industry, from financial services to manufacturing”. 

This paper examines an array of solutions for SAP customers to optimize the Order-to-Cash processes in ways that contain costs and achieve optimum organizational efficiency, high customer retention and successful cash management. 

The numbers of employees using some form of mobile technology while working has soared. The benefits to the organisation are well documented; employees are more contactable, will probably extend their working days and should be more productive. 

The UK public sector is in the midst of a period of transformation and improving citizen engagement will be key to the success of this change. 

Watch this brief video to learn more about HP's Finance and Administration services and how your organisation could benefit from outsourcing these operations.