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. 

Mono Tools for Visual Studio helps development shops, ISVs, and enterprise development teams reduce development costs, increase productivity, and utilize existing .NET developers for Linux, Solaris, and Mac development projects. 

This paper explains the importance of IP address management, discusses the criteria for an ideal IP address management solution, and explains the features and advantages of the Infoblox IP address management solution. 

Consolidating and virtualizing application, web, and database tiers for enterprise Oracle® Siebel 8.0 CRM applications is one approach to help reduce costs and enhance flexibility. Read this paper to learn about Sun's platform for the Oracle Siebel CRM software stack. 

This podcast explains how Pivotal 6 increases user adoption and productivity by mirroring the familiar Microsoft interface and embedding Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint within the CRM system. 

This article presents an overview of the various Ethernet 10/100/1000 physical layer technologies for the copper medium. It discusses the pros and cons of active versus passive tapping and why active tapping is preferred for Gigabit Ethernet running over the copper medium. The switch-over behavior of active relay-based tapping is also presented. 

The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the financial impact of Progress Actional on its organizations. Forrester Research, Inc.'s aim is to clearly show all calculations and assumptions used in the analysis. Readers should use this study to better communicate a business case for investing in Progress Actional. 

To truly meet the needs of the modern banking customer, banks must do more than simply provide multi- siloed, disconnected, and inconsistent channels. This business whitepaper includes recommendations from a leading analyst on driving customer retention. 

Composed of Sun hardware systems and commercial open-source solutions Pentaho for BI and data integration, and Infobright, built on MySQL, for data warehousing, this solution comes in two customizable recommended configurations to fit your data requirements and budget -- and ease deployment. 

Infor ERP LX, the next version ERP BPCS, is a scalable, comprehensive, flexible and integrated ERP solution for mixed-mode and process manufacturers operating in an IBM System i environment. The solution improves the efficiency of core business processes. 

The roles that business and IT play in BPM are significantly different and understanding those roles is critical to the success of a BPM Solution. This Pocket E-Guide will identify the role each side plays, why the combined roles are important and the effect that implementing a Center of Excellence (COE) plays in the process. 

Virtualization allows you to dynamically allocate and manage resources in a utility-like way. It helps you break down the rigid IT structures that inhibit business agility. Virtualization also helps you increase utilization of valuable computing resources.