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Cloud-ready networks - WAN Governance for cloud computing by IPANEMA TECHNOLOGIES February 09, 2011 - (Free Research) Cloud computing simplifies enterprise application delivery with resource flexibility, investment-less OPEX models, and no need for specialized in-house support resources.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

eGuide: Keys to improving WAN application delivery by BlueCoat August 02, 2011 - (Free Research) This e-guide discusses how gaining visibility into WAN application performance results in better overall WAN management and how you can make it happen. Additionally, uncover best practices on how you can improve application delivery in order to boost overall user experience.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Top 5 Network Performance Management Mistakes & How to Avoid Them by Netcordia August 12, 2009 - (Free Research) This whitepaper will look at five of the most common mistakes when it comes to network performance management and discuss how IT organizations can get ahead of the curve by automating network management and giving the appropriate level of visibility to different levels of IT staff. Read on to learn how your organization can fix these mistakes.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Controlling and Managing Security with Performance Tools by Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold March 01, 2011 - (Free Research) This article examines what management tools are needed to provide functionality to your IT security needs with no additional overhead or expenditure. These tools are often already in place to provide performance management and monitoring.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Controlling and Managing Security with Performance Tools by Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold March 01, 2011 - (Free Research) This article examines what management tools are needed to provide functionality to your IT security needs with no additional overhead or expenditure. These tools are often already in place to provide performance management and monitoring.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Solution Brief: Accelerating SSL Applications Across the WAN by BlueCoat June 23, 2010 - (Free Research) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is the industry-standard protocol for establishing a secure communications link when transmitting information over untrusted networks. However, SSL can create complications when it comes to prioritizing, optimizing, and accelerating network traffic. This paper outlines a solid strategy for optimizing SSL applications.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Solution Brief: Top 5 Myths on WAN Optimization by BlueCoat January 2007 - (Free Research) A misunderstanding of the problem within your network can lead to unneeded and costly IT investments, not to mention downtime, data loss, and resource waste. This paper examines five common WAN misperceptions and how to better address them.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Improving WAN Performance: Best Practices by F5 Networks February 2012 - (Free Research) In this exclusive expert E-Guide from SearchNetworking.com, explore how you really can find the right balance between offering your users the performance and quality they want and having the security your organization needs.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

The OSI Model: Understanding the Seven Layers of Computer Networks by Global Knowledge July 2006 - (Free Research) This paper explains each of the seven layers of OSI model, including their functions and their relationships, also it provide with an overview of the network process, which can act as a framework for understanding the details of computer networking.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Overview by Global Knowledge November 2010 - (Free Research) MPLS stands for Multiprotocol Label Switching and is defined as “a mechanism in high-performance telecommunications networks that direct and carried data from one network node to the next, making it easy to create ‘virtual links’ between distant nodes.” Read on for a thorough overview of MPLS and learn how MPLS can benefit your organization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Using Performance Drivers to Enhance Business Success: Identifying, Visualizing and Analyzing Key Performance Drivers (KPD metrics) by myDIALS Inc. November 2009 - (Free Research) This paper examines performance metrics and focuses on the nature, identification and use of Key Performance Drivers to enhance business success. It illustrates how these KPD metrics can be visualized and logically related to the Key Performance Indicators that measure those outcomes.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

PostgreSQL Performance Tuning by EnterpriseDB Corporation August 2009 - (Free Research) This presentation covers every aspect of performance: server settings, caching, sizing operating system resources, optimizer processing, problem queries, storage efficiency, and some hardware selection details.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Presentation Transcript: Addressing the Common Pitfalls in Availability and Performance Monitoring by Software Engineering of America, Inc. November 2011 - (Free Research) This is a presentation transcript discussing availability, performance monitoring, environment monitoring and the pitfalls that can occur.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Cisco Small Business 300 Series Managed Switches: Performance, Power Consumption and Features vs. D-Link, HP Networking and NETGEAR by Cisco Systems, Inc. February 2011 - (Free Research) Cisco Systems commissioned Tolly to evaluate several models of the new Cisco Small Business 300 Series of managed switches along with comparable models from D-Link, HP Networking and NETGEAR. Read this test report to see how the Cisco 300 Series Managed Switches compares in the performance, power consumption and features against competitors.  (TEST RESULTS) READ ABSTRACT |

Expert insight: How to assess your IT infrastructure for desktop virtualization by OnX Enterprise Solutions February 2011 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide from SearchVirtualDesktop.com explains how to assess your IT infrastructure to ensure it is ready for desktop virtualization. Discover which issues are commonly addressed first after implementing VDI, including staffing concerns and user image management.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

WAN and VPN Solutions: Choosing the Best Type for your Organization by XO Communications March 2012 - (Free Research) This whitepaper describes the different WAN and VPN options organizations have, and helps you figure out which would be the best for your particular needs.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series Switches with Enhanced Image SW by Cisco Systems, Inc. The Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series switches offer enhanced data security through a wide range of security features.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

2010 Application Delivery Networking Challenge: Accelerating, Securing, Optimizing & Monitoring Applications by BlueCoat November 2010 - (Free Research) Application delivery is one of the few technologies that both improves the end-user experience and lowers the cost of enterprise networks. It improves response time, reduces bandwidth, optimizes server performance, provides enhanced security and gives visibility into what is happening at the application layer. Read this white paper to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Open, Manage, and Accelerate SSL Encrypted Applications by BlueCoat September 2007 - (Free Research) Enterprise users and their data have never been further apart. Business pressures that keep employees out of headquarters and close to customers and partners have met head-on with other drivers that are bringing far flung servers back to the datacenter.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SonicWALL TZ Series by SonicWALL February 2011 - (Free Research) Factors like Web 2.0 applications, streaming video, evolving threats and new threat delivery vectors are overwhelming both the security and performance of traditional firewalls.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse and Fast Track Data Warehouse Run on Intel® Xeon® Processors by Intel and Microsoft March 2011 - (Free Research) Microsoft and Intel are now ready to help organizations turn a new page in data warehousing. Using Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise, you can now quickly deploy small data warehouses or data marts with the Microsoft Fast Track Data Warehouse option.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Initial Investment Payback Analysis: Dell PowerEdge R710 solution vs. HP ProLiant DL385 solution by Dell, Inc. and Intel® March 2009 - (Free Research) In this report, we estimate both the number of older solutions each Dell PowerEdge R710 solution can replace and the payback period for replacing those older solutions. One key finding discovered is that each Dell PowerEdge R710 solution can replace up to nine HP ProLiant DL385 solutions, and could yield a payback in under 9 months.  (TEST RESULTS) READ ABSTRACT |

Virtualization: Myths vs. Facts by Global Knowledge March 2012 - (Free Research) Though virtualization is a hot topic in IT circles right now, many myths about this technology still exist around topics such as cost, performance, management and more. In this essential white paper, debunk 15 common myths and discover the truth about implementing server and desktop virtualization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

An Overview of MPLS VPNs: Overlay, Layer 3, and PseudoWire by Global Knowledge November 2010 - (Free Research) This paper  examines the big picture when it comes to Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and what happens when a data packet traverses an MPLS cloud.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Comparing Private Line, Frame Relay, ATM, Ethernet and IP VPNs by AT&T Corp March 2011 - (Free Research) This whitepaper helps enterprises choose the appropriate WAN solution.  (WHITE PAPER)

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