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"). 

Discover the ten simple steps SOHO users can take to secure their wireless networks. 

This resource divides the data center management tools into four distinct subsets and provides definitions and examples of each. Learn how you can determine which physical infrastructure management tools are needed to operate a data center. 

Microsoft has turned its Dutch headquarters into a radical experiment which the company believes could point the way to the future of the workplace. Its office at Schiphol airport has done away with dedicated desks and offices and it has given employees the freedom to chose where, when and how they work. 

New software is allowing one company in the gaming industry the opprtunity to improve compliance readiness and upgrade security while facilitating failover in the event of an unplanned outage. 

Emerging technologies and a changing workforce are altering business models quicker than ever before. With these trends in mind, organizations are moving to centralized platforms that consolidate networks, storage and servers. View this exlusive webcast to determine if such a move is the right one for your company. 

Intel’s new data center strategies shift the emphasis away from reducing the number of physical data center facilities to, instead, focusing on approaches that leverage the full potential of their data centers worldwide, enabling a nominal cost savings of about USD 1 billion by 2014. 

Health care facilities are revamping storage management plans in an effort to improve data protection and security. In addition, new storage technologies allow hospitals to take full advantage of cloud computing benefits such as increased scalability and efficiency. In this video, gain insight on a variety of cloud storage capabilities. 

Health care facilities must be especially careful to ensure sensitive patient data is kept confidential. In this webcast, learn about security monitoring tools that help maintain data privacy and streamline HIPAA compliance. 

This white paper presents a thorough understanding of what overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is, how it works, and the countless benefits that result from its use. Also discover tools that enable you to accurately measure OEE so you have a clear picture of how it's improving your process efficiencies.