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. 

This white paper examines the business and technical case for centralizing administration in Microsoft’s Active Directory, using Centrify’s DirectControl and DirectAudit. Combined, Active Directory, DirectControl and DirectAudit provide a comprehensive solution to address specific PCI DSS requirements. 

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 white paper examines the compelling business and technical case for centralizing administration in Microsoft’s Active Directory, describes how the Centrify Suites integrated architecture enables you to extend Active Directory to your non-Microsoft platforms, and describes the Centrify Suite’s unique benefits. 

In this podcast presented by James Hilliard, host of the "See Everything, Know Everything" podcast, and Matthew Wood, Solera Networks' Chief Scientist, you'll learn about the DeepSee tool, which provides administrators, users and C-level executives at a corporation a way to see what is happening on a network in real-time.