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. 

Try this free trial download to learn about a technology that delivers pure browser-based access to business-critical Windows resources from any PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iPad, Android, and other HTML5-enabled device. 

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

Virtualization is a white hot topic in the IT world, and with good reason. It's vital for networking professionals to understand how server virtualization and networks affect each other. In this expert e-guide learn about managing virtualization networking, distributed virtual switching, network capacity planning for virtualization and more. 

This research from Freeform Dynamics, based on a survey of end users,  identifies the challenges faced by IT departments and suppliers on software licensing, and offers advice to organisations on dealing with software licensing. 

In order to analyze the cost of deploying and managing an email system, Osterman Research undertook a primary and secondary research program. This data was then combined with secondary research in order to develop a cost model that compares MDaemon and Microsoft Exchange. Read on to see how the results may impact your own decision. 

This podcast summarizes, Define What's Valued Online, a new study which confirms what many technology marketers have instinctively suspected all along: Buyers of technology products consider Internet research essential to their ability to do their jobs. Listen to this podcast to learn about basic changes you can make to improve your online content. 

The Internet has changed the dynamics of technology sales and marketing. While most marketing efforts emphasize generating leads, and most sales efforts are focused on closing sales, not enough consideration is given to the little-understood but vital middle ground of lead qualification. Learn more about industry best practices. 

There are multiple ways to leverage cloud-based infrastructure for software applications. In this analyst report, Gartner provides a decision framework, including research and recommendations, to help you examine the alternatives. 

This brief yet informative analyst report from Gartner Research Inc., explains why Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) eSignature systems are gaining popularity in North America and their pros and cons. 

Read this analyst report from Forrester Research Inc., to hear what industry insiders think of electronic signatures and how they can improve your customer relationships and sales deals.