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. 

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

Read this comprehensive guide for customers to better understand Microsoft Virtualization and its role in enabling Dynamic IT and a people-ready business. 

IT organizations must ensure that their data center management solutions are versatile. The solutions must address today's challenges such as provisioning, availability, compliance, and protection — and at the same time let data center managers focus on tomorrow's opportunities. 

Read this data sheet to learn how the Microsoft System Center server configuration management solution is designed to support data center managers as they deal with increasing resource and management challenges. 

This Focus profile describes Microsoft Hyper-V and VMM. It discusses Microsoft's server virtualization history, the origins of the Microsoft virtual server technologies and solutions, and the architecture of those solutions. 

This document presents an overview of System Center Virtual Machine Manager, and then details how the solution helps IT administrators plan, deploy, manage, and optimize a virtual infrastructure. 

This white paper examines how Microsoft customers are using virtualization technology to simplify their IT infrastructure, IT processes, and save money. 

Read this case study to learn how Sporton is implementing a virtualization solution centered on the Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ technology to consolidate servers and boost responsiveness. 

Read this case study to learn how Kroll Factual Data evaluated Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager and is using it to manage Microsoft Virtual Server–based virtual machines, accelerate and improve virtual machine provisioning, and streamline disaster recovery. 

Watch this video for a discussion of what challenges CIOs face today and what emerging technologies they are considering. Speakers include three CIOs from three different types of organizations.