Jim Metzler

Articles by Jim Metzler

opinion

Microsoft attempts to address CIFS’ limitations in R2

* Windows Server 2003 R2 to address problems with running CIFS apps over WANs
By Jim Metzler and Steve Taylor
Nov 10, 2005 2 mins
Microsoft Networking WAN
opinion

WAFS could answer CIFS’ limitations

* The role of wide-area file systems
By Jim Metzler and Steve Taylor
Nov 8, 2005 2 mins
Networking WAN
opinion

Disgruntled users and the centralized data center

* Why CIFS can make some end users unhappy
By Jim Metzler and Steve Taylor
Nov 3, 2005 2 mins
Networking WAN
opinion

WAFS attempts to soothe the problems of running popular apps over WANs

* Wide-area file services
By Jim Metzler and Steve Taylor
Nov 1, 2005 2 mins
Networking WAN
opinion

Are you ready for network-based services? Part 2

* The logical argument for network-based services
By Jim Metzler and Steve Taylor
Oct 27, 2005 3 mins
Networking WAN
opinion

Are you ready for network-based services? Part 1

* Some history before getting into network-based services
By Jim Metzler and Steve Taylor
Oct 25, 2005 3 mins
Networking WAN
opinion

Multicarrier-focused user group emerges

* Introducing the Enterprise Network Technologies User Association
By Jim Metzler and Steve Taylor
Oct 20, 2005 3 mins
Networking WAN
opinion

WAN optimization helps speed up data replication for global benefits firm

* CitiStreet cuts time to do data replication from 55 minutes to 9 minutes
By Jim Metzler and Steve Taylor
Oct 18, 2005 3 mins
Data Management Networking WAN
opinion

User groups: Why it matters that your voice is heard

* Readers write in about a telco user group and why you need to speak up
By Jim Metzler and Steve Taylor
Oct 13, 2005 3 mins
Networking WAN
opinion

AT&T responds to the demise of user groups

* Channels in which AT&T customers can provide feedback
By Jim Metzler and Steve Taylor
Oct 11, 2005 4 mins
AT&T Networking WAN

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By Zeus Kerravala
6 mins
Network SecuritySecurity SoftwareThreat and Vulnerability Management
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By Ann Bednarz
78 mins
Cloud ComputingNetwork Management SoftwareNetwork Monitoring
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news

With FCC ban on new Chinese-made optical transceivers for DCs likely, it may be time to stock up

By Evan Schuman
9 mins
Artificial IntelligenceLaws and RegulationsNetworking Devices
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podcast

Has the hype around ‘Internet of Things’ paid off? | Ep. 145

36 mins
IoT PlatformsIoT Security
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Episode 1: Understanding Cisco’s Converged SDN Transport

20 mins
Cisco SystemsInternetNetworking
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Episode 2: Pluggable Optics and the Internet for the Future

17 mins
Cisco SystemsComputers and PeripheralsInternet
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1 mins
Operating Systems
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1 mins
Operating Systems
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1 mins
Operating Systems
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