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"). 

Storage virtualization can bring many benefits to an organization including reduced costs, higher capacity, and greater data protection. This SearchStorage E-Guide was developed to give storage managers practical guidelines and best practices to consider when evaluating how to best leverage virtualization in their storage infrastructure. 

This expert e-guide lays out many process and security benefits of using a centralized access administration model. Discover the three major phases of the access lifecycle and learn why using a centralized model mitigates security risks when employees are terminated or move within the organization. 

See how management is central to helping Kroll Factual Data improve availability and efficiency in a datacenter that is 85 percent virtualized. 

Learn how Kroll Factual Data has simplified disaster recovery using Microsoft's integrated virtualization solution. 

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. 

In this presentation transcript, featuring Exchange expert Lee Benjamin, learn how to use a storage calculator for optimal performance of your Exchange environment. Discover the new storage features of Exchange 2010 and how to utilize them for increased flexibility and reduced costs. 

Dell sales team and End User Computing utilized Dell Automated Deployment (DAD) service to speed PC deployment by 68 percent and help win a US$1.7 million contract with Schering-Plough. Read this case study to learn more about the benefits Schering-Plough Corporation recieved by utilizing Dell Automated Deployment (DAD). 

Read this case study to learn how the Kentucky Department of Education is using the Windows Server® 2008 operating system with Hyper-V™ technology to consolidate physical servers and Microsoft® System Center solutions to streamline server management. 

The purpose of this study is to provide a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of Windows Server 2008 R2 on their organizations. Forrester's aim is to show all calculations and assumptions used in the analysis. Use this study to better understand and communicate a business case for investing in Windows Server 2008 R2.