The protocol utilized to transport data between servers and storage for High Performance Computing (HPC) and to define a Storage Area Network (SAN) is Fibre Channel(FC). Fibre Channel is an "invisible" protocol, because it is only known to the technicians that implement it and keep it working. This paper will provide an overview of this technology. 

The major global telcos have led the competitive march from telecoms into cloud computing, and are now widely seen as credible players in cloud computing services including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). 

While the technology that supports VoIP has been present since the mid-1990s, the ability to quickly alternate between VoIP and circuit-switched networks has come into prominence in the last few years. Access this white paper for a full history and overview of the current mobile communications landscape. 

Why do industry analysts agree Silver Peak is the WAN Optimization vendor of choice for offsite data replication? Find out now! 

We believe that Testing is at a key juncture in its development as a Profession. The demonstrable consequences of this approach are now very clear  - hidden, often major, costs in the  development  lifecycle of code arising both from the costs of fixing defects, and from the costs of managing change late in the lifecycle. 

Taking a proactive approach to information and network security is vital to combating the ever-increasing multitude of cybersecurity threats. Access today’s whitepaper to learn more about a flexible automation framework for continuous monitoring and management to help maintain network security. 

Check out this case study to learn how Luxembourg Stock Exchange implemented two full IBM XIV units at their main and backup data centers, with synchronous mirroring for disaster protection. Continue reading to see how they were able to achieve their storage environment goals. 

View this paper to describe how Centrify DirectAudit can solve the security, compliance and third-party access challenges organizations face when auditing and monitoring UNIX, Linux and Windows systems and discover why traditional approaches cannot address the requirements of today's changing environment. 

This six-page Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide to cloud networking highlights the factors CIOs and senior IT professionals need to consider as they plan their networking  strategies. 

This report explores security considerations for service provider MPLS VPN, and describes two threat scenarios against a real MPLS VPN environment that was constructed to demonstrate the typical attack surface of an MPLS Layer 3 VPN provider network. 

Every routing protocol has some pros and cons and its own metric considerations. In this white paper, we will discuss Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), a Cisco-proprietary routing protocol. 

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is a very complex routing protocol where the administrator can influence the route choice in more ways than with an interior gateway protocol. This white paper will provide you with a high level overview of interdomain routing with BGP.