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What Enterprises Should Do About IPv6 in 2011 by Cisco Systems, Inc. January 26, 2011 - (Free Research) The purpose of this white paper is to provide enterprises with guidance, based on a three- to five-year outlook, on how IPv6 should be included in their network design, planning, and operations starting today. The intended audience is enterprise network administrators.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Software-defined networking could make Network-as-a-Service a reality by Dell, Inc. and Intel® July 11, 2012 - (Free Research) Read this e-guide to find out the role of OpenFlow as a software-defined networking architecture, its benefits, limitations and how it can make Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) a reality. Discover why OpenFlow NaaS would offer enterprises more control over data center and inter-data center cloud traffic than is available today with Ethernet or IP.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Upgrading Data Center Network Architecture to 10 Gigabit Ethernet by Intel August 22, 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper takes a closer look at a new 10 GbE design and explores the cost savings you can expect after converting to it.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

State Agency Collaborates Securely with Outside Organizations by Cisco Systems, Inc. June 06, 2011 - (Free Research) This case study explains how one organization planned, designed, and implemented a flexible network architecture that enabled them to better collaborate between departments for improved business outcomes.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Network Evolution University: Cloud Networking- Designing the Hybrid Cloud by SearchNetworking.com May 22, 2013 - (Free Research) This classroom clarifies what it means to build a private cloud. Specifically, it discusses what it means for the network supporting a cloud environment -- the key characteristics of the cloud and of the network that powers it.  (VIRTUAL SEMINAR) READ ABSTRACT |

Web Seminar: Routers Are Dead. Long Live the Router! by Cisco Systems, Inc. March 18, 2010 - (Free Research) Go "under the hood" of the revolutionary Cisco integrated services router. See the technological advances that will enable you to create a truly borderless network, while giving you the convenient, powerful network management features you crave in today's resource-challenged IT environment.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Routers are Dead; Long Live the Router by Cisco Systems, Inc. November 20, 2009 - (Free Research) Get a firsthand look at the next-gen routers that will enable you to create a truly borderless network, while giving you the convenient, powerful network management features you crave in today’s resource-challenged IT environment.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

WAN video conferencing network design requirements for QoS by Vidyo, Inc. March 22, 2011 - (Free Research) This e-guide takes an in-depth look at the critical requirements of the WAN video conferencing network design. Uncover best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality video service delivery across the WAN.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Building a Data Center Network for 10GbE Servers by Juniper Networks, Inc. September 13, 2012 - (Free Research) In this webcast, discover how two different organizations have benefited after upgrading their data center network with 10 gigabit Ethernet from Juniper Networks.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Considerations for Embracing Wireless Management by Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold March 25, 2013 - (Free Research) Download this resource that offers a checklist for effective mobile and wireless management to help you develop a successful, well-planned BYOD program. Gain insights to guide you in establishing a wireless benchmark, developing data-driven BYOD policies and rethinking network design.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

TMOS - Secure Development and Implementation for Application Delivery Networks by F5 Networks September 2008 - (Free Research) In this white paper, read how TMOS--the foundation and architecture for F5's application delivery controllers running on the BIG-IP platform--brings a wealth of security to existing application delivery networks.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Data Center LAN Connectivity Design Guide: Design Considerations for the High-performance Enterprise Data Center LAN by Juniper Networks, Inc. March 2011 - (Free Research) Companies rely on the data center network to deliver secure, available, and high-performance business services. This white paper reveals several recent data center trends that have interfered with the LAN's ability to execute these functions. Discover a layered approach to network design and its key benefits.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Get the Straight Story on Ethernet Fabrics by Brocade September 2011 - (Free Research) Every new IT technology offers many opportunities, but also brings along its own challenges. Access this brief video to discover why Ethernet is no different, and why you must adapt and learn the ins and outs of the technology before gaining the benefits.  (VIDEO)

Simplify Your Route to the Internet: Three Advantages of Using LISP by Global Knowledge January 2013 - (Free Research) Uncover the ins and outs of the Location ID separation protocol (LISP): what it is, how it works, how it compares to BGP, and the top three advantages it provides. View now to get help deciding if this protocol can truly help simplify the route to the internet in your organization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Presentation Transcript: Network Performance Improvement - What You Need to Know by Dell and VMware April 2012 - (Free Research) In this presentation transcript, get help setting goals for your network before jumping into server virtualization, and discover how these goals can be applied to any sized business. Gain insight on connecting your network to a disaster recovery network, and considerations to make when migrating to the cloud.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Building the network infrastructure in your data center: Expert considerations by Brocade December 2011 - (Free Research) With today’s environmental concerns, even IT professionals can make a difference. Energy-efficient data center network designs are important to implement, while being cost-effective and not sacrificing performance.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Interoperating with Cisco Systems: Hands-On Look at Configuring D-Link and Cisco for Seamless Savings by D-Link July 2010 - (Free Research) The best network design invariably is multi-vendor. That is even more true in an era of constrained budgets where sticking with your existing vendor brings with it not only a price premium, but also the continuation of proprietary approaches. Read this whitepaper to learn more about D-Link's interoperability benefits with Cisco systems.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IT in Europe: Security in the Cloud by SearchSecurity.co.UK August 2011 - (Free Research) Although cloud computing offers the ability to be flexible and agile at lower costs, many organisations are still hesitant to adopt because of one concern – security. This SearchSecurity.co.UK E-Zine explores the security challenges of cloud computing and offers expert advice for defending against the latest threats and mitigating risks.  (EZINE)

Video Solutions: Understanding Video Quality by Motorola, Inc. August 2009 - (Free Research) An understanding of the effect of factors such as resolution, frames per second, video codec, packets per second, and bit rate on bandwidth requirements will enable network operators to correctly design communications infrastructure networks that will support video applications. Read on to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Intel® Cloud Builders Guide: Cloud Design and Deployment on Intel® Platforms - Unified Networking with Cisco* Virtualized Multi-Tenant Data Center* by Intel March 2011 - (Free Research) The Intel Cloud Builders program provides a starting point as it supplies a basic hardware blueprint and available cloud software management solutions such as the Cisco* Virtualized Multi-Tenant Data Center (VMDC). The paper focuses on the design of converged fabrics to meet the needs of the multi-tenant, cloud data center.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Storage Manufacturer Virtualizes Data Center Applications by Cisco Systems, Inc. June 2011 - (Free Research) This case study reveals common barriers to virtualization adoption. Find out how to choose an effective switch so you can reduce network costs, enable scalability, and more.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Impact of IT Upgrades on Energy Usage and Operational Cost by PTS Data Center Solutions October 2010 - (Free Research) Through this white paper, PTS Data Center Solutions (PTS) personnel validate these energy efficiency savings estimates using the upgrade of the IT system within its own data center facility and operations as a test bed.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

10 Things to Know Before Deploying 10 Gigabit Ethernet by NETGEAR Inc. December 2010 - (Free Research) Over the years, improvements in 10GbE technology, price, and performance have extended its reach beyond enterprise data centers to midmarket networks. This white paper presents a list of 10 important things for achieving a reliable, affordable, and simple 10 Gigabit Ethernet deployment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Building Virtualization-Optimized Date Center Networks by Global Knowledge January 2012 - (Free Research) Data center networks designed to support traditional client-server software deployment models can’t meet the performance and scalability requirements of the new virtualized data center. Explore how HP networking solutions is helping businesses meet the challenges of the new virtualized data center.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Overcoming IP Telephony Performance Issues in a Converged Network by Global Knowledge August 2009 - (Free Research) In this white paper, we are going to discuss the application of QoS to networks with media flows installed within them, such as voice and video. We'll see that it is very unnatural for voice to even exist on a data network, because it was never designed to do so.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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