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. 

Watch this demo to find out how enterprise organizations use VMware desktop virtualization products and solutions to manage and support the flexible needs of their extended, global workforce while strengthening security and control over corporate resources and sensitive information. 

Check out this data sheet for a categorized listing of 600 common applications for which Blue Coat PacketShaper delivers an accurate picture of network traffic. 

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. 

This paper makes that case that, just like email and telephony, web conferencing should be deployed as part of a regular enterprise-wide toolset. 

Server virtualization is a tremendously valuable technology, but as it becomes widely adopted, organizations face new obstacles to managing storage that have significant impact upon Total Cost of Ownership. The Taneja Group examines these challenges and reviews Citrix StorageLink, a solution that maximizes the use of existing networked storage. 

Download a free trial version of IBM® Rational® Team Concert Standard Edition, a member of the Rational Team Concert family of products built on the Jazz Technology Platform. Jazz is a scalable, extensible team collaboration platform for seamlessly integrating tasks across the software lifecycle. 

Dell sales team and End User Computing utilized Dell Automated Deployment (DAD) service to speed PC deployment by 68 percent and help win a US$1.7 million contract with Schering-Plough. Read this case study to learn more about the benefits Schering-Plough Corporation recieved by utilizing Dell Automated Deployment (DAD). 

This white paper summarizes the benefits of the MarketTools CustomerSat Design Methodology, a proven approach to designing enterprise-wide feedback systems that MarketTools CustomerSat professionals have developed, refined, and perfected over nearly a decade. 

Infor ERP SyteLine spans the business of manufacturing to align supply with demand and support the business and operational challenges of manufacturers. Download this demo to get a better understanding of how this software can benefit your company. 

This white paper demonstrates how even under conservative assumptions, Real-time Feedback Analytics (RFA) have very high ROIs, both in absolute terms and relative to the many productivity and infrastructure investments. 

The Secure Messaging solution enables more secure business communications from virtually any location or device, while preventing unauthorized use of confidential information.