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SDNs and NFV are complementary and core components of modernized networks
Software-defined networking and network functions virtualization both untie tasks and functions from hardware and provide agility, one for the network itself, the other for network services.
Windows Server 2019 embraces SDN
Software-defined networking in Windows Server 2019 includes virtual network peering and encryption, auditing, and IPv6 support.
AWS Cloud for Government, Education and Nonprofits
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What is network virtualization? Pioneer Martin Casado explains
Network virtualization pioneer Martin Casado explains the concept behind network virtualization, how the technology works and why it was created.
Survey: Mainstream adoption of SDN, SD-WAN finally arrives
The top IT initiatives of enterprise network managers are cloud and software-defined data centers, overcoming server virtualization’s dominance for the past 10 years, according to Enterprise Management Associates.
VMware: Cloud-centric businesses need a cloud-centric network
VMware’s Virtual Cloud Network provides an agile network and security overlay that acts as a “fabric” to connect apps, data, and users to each other.
Hyperconvergence breathes new life into desktop virtualization
Virtual desktop infrastructure (or VDI) has been an intriguing idea for a long time. We look at the pros and cons of VDI and whether the emergence of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) will finally make implementing virtual desktops...
The Network Virtualization Checklist
Research has found that an incredible 95% of organizations expect to virtualize their network services sometime in the future. Despite this skyrocketing demand, IT leaders often run into a few sticking points when it comes to network
What is the Open Compute Project?
Hardware designed to Open Compute Project specification accounts for well over $1 billion in hardware sales.
Hyperconverged infrastructure gets its own Gartner magic quadrant
Hyperconvergence is winning over enterprises that are drawn to its potential to ease management, streamline the deployment of new workloads, and optimize costs. As much as 20% of business-critical apps will transition to...
VMware tackles complexity of multi-cloud environments
VMware has expanded its portfolio of cloud tools to help enterprises improve the manageability of their public cloud and on-premises environments. At the same time, VMware announced the first global expansion of VMware Cloud on AWS,...
Why a bare-metal cloud provider might be just what you need
Cloud services that provide nothing but server hardware can help solve application-migration, performance, customization and hardware-access problems.
How to Implement Network Segmentation: Virtualization is a Must
To say that today’s networks face unprecedented challenges is an understatement. Every year, networks become larger and more dynamic, with potential threats coming from outside as well as within networks. From devices to data, hackers
What is NFV and what are its cost, performance and scaling benefits?
Network functions virtualization (NFV) uses commodity servers to replace specialized network appliances for more flexible, efficient and scalable services.
Cisco says almost all workloads will be cloud based within 3 years
In its latest Cisco Global Cloud Index (2016-2021), the networking giant predicts that by 2021, 94 percent of all workloads will run in some form of cloud environment and that dedicated servers will be a distinct minority. That 94...
What is microsegmentation? How getting granular improves network security
Microsegmentation is a way to create secure zones in data centers and cloud deployments that allow you to isolate workloads and protect them individually.
HPE partners with Portworx for easier Kubernetes deployment
The new solution pairs HPE’s Synergy composable system with Portworx’s PX-Enterprise cloud-native storage platform to deploy a scale-out container platform on bare metal.
How VMware's vSAN provides the storage component for a hyper-converged data center.
How VMware's vSAN provides the storage component for a hyper-converged data center.
Review: VMware’s vSAN 6.6
VMware's vSAN 6.6 is an attractive, if expensive, choice for hyper-converged storage.
Intel’s processor flaw is a virtualization nightmare
An exploit of the Intel processor flaw would allow privileged memory to be observed, which would significantly impact performance.
Secure your SDN controller
Security is one of the biggest challenges facing software-defined networks. To prevent unauthorized activity, it is essential that you secure your SDN controller.
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