Internet Backbone Networks White Papers
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E-Guide: Software-Defined Networking Could Make Network-as-a-Service a Reality
Sponsored by: TechTarget SecurityThis E-Guide from SearchNetworking.com explores the reality of Network-as-a-Service and how it may be coming soon to a data center near you.
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A Business Guide to MPLS IP VPN Migration: Five Critical Factors
Sponsored by: XO CommunicationsUncover five critical factors for a successful migration to an MPLS IP VPN service in this whitepaper. Learn the evolving needs of today’s enterprise networks and uncover how an MPLS-based IP VPN can help you fulfill these wants and needs.
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A Golden Age Dawns for Network Services
Sponsored by: TechTarget NetworkingAdvanced network technology options have expanded, offering enterprises better, cheaper, options for network services. This three part guide is designed to help you understand the ongoing evolution of network services and the connectivity technologies needed to access them.
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Achieving Financial and Functional Advantages in Connected Building Solutions with the Unified Physical Infrastructure℠(UPI)
Sponsored by: PanduitRead this paper to learn about being connected building planning requires tightly integrated, well-coordinated cross-functional communication and project management across four functional phases: organizational alignment, technology strategies, network design considerations, and financial analysis.
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Avaya IP Office Release 6: Small Office Deployment & TCO vs. ShoreTel IP Phone System
Sponsored by: AvayaRead this white paper for a comparison of Avaya's IP Office and ShoreTel’s IP Phone System. Then discover how Avaya IP Office uses a scalable system that minimizes power consumption and avoids the need for a dedicated Windows server system in sub-20 person offices.
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Best Practices for Network Availability with Oracle VM Server for SPARC
Sponsored by: Oracle Corporation UK LtdThis technical white paper is the second in a series that is designed to help map I/O best practices from the physical world into the virtual world supported by logical domains.
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Brave New WAN
Sponsored by: Silver PeakIn this special edition of Network Evolution, we explore how network managers can use emerging WAN technologies -- including software-defined WAN, cloud networking and next-generation firewalls -- to create networks that keep pace with enterprise needs without breaking the bank.
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Bridge the Network Security Gap in IP Multifunction Machines
Sponsored by: HP IncIn the following e-guide, experts relay recommendations to secure IP printing and fax devices. Learn where to find guidance on copier and multifunction device security, and how often you should perform vulnerability scans on printers and related systems.
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Can You Hear Me Now? Assessing VoIP Quality
Sponsored by: TechTarget NetworkingHow does VoIP quality measure up to 20th century standards? In this issue of Network Evolution, we look at what's driving VoIP networking development, and what users expect when it comes to voice and video quality.
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Cisco IOS Digit Manipulation
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgePlatform digit manipulation may be needed for many business phone calls as they traverse their gateways. his guide explores the role of digit manipulation techniques and various is ways it can benefit for your business.
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Cisco Prime Network Registrar
Sponsored by: Cisco Systems, Inc.Learn about a solution that will help you simplify the management of IP addresses and ease your transition to IPv6.
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Converged Network Infrastructure: Evaluation of Resilience, Performance & Quality of Enterprise Infrastructure for Voice, Data and Video Services
Sponsored by: Nortel Networks CorporationConverged services are being deployed extensively in enterprises to take advantage of the advances in IP-based voice, data and video service offerings.
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Converged Network, Storage and Compute Infrastructure: Are we there Yet?
Sponsored by: TechTarget NetworkingAccess this expert e-guide to learn how you can make a converged network infrastructure a reality and achieve top efficiency.
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Convergence Takes Hold in the Enterprise
Sponsored by: AT&T CorpMany enterprises are finally realizing the business benefits to shirting to a converged infrastructure. Read this white paper for an in depth look at how executives are taking advantage of IP networks within their enterprise.
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Creating a Best-of-Breed DDI Solution in a Microsoft Environment
Sponsored by: InfobloxAccess this informative whitepaper and learn how you can implement effective DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI).
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Delivering Storage Quality of Service with Oracle Pillar Axiom 600
Sponsored by: Oracle Corporation UK LtdIn this white paper, you will discover an Oracle storage technology designed from the ground up to deliver business-critical, guaranteed quality of service consistent with the business value of the application and its data.
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Deploying Brocade VDX 6720 Data Center Switches in Enterprise Data Centers
Sponsored by: BrocadeBrocade VDX 6720 Data Center Switches are specifically designed to improve network utilization, maximize application availability, increase scalability, and dramatically simplify network architecture in virtualized data centers.
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Designing IP Addresses for Large Networks
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeComplex subnetting, VLSM, and IP address summarization can be implemented simply and efficiently with proper planning. Click through to explore why great care must be taken to complete the IP address planning process accurately to accommodate current needs and growth.
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Disaster Preparedness for Core Network Services
Sponsored by: InfobloxThis white paper will take a look at how failures can unexpectedly disrupt core network services and the applications that depend on them despite employing traditional approaches to providing redundant configurations. Read this white paper to learn how to minimize the effects of failures to ensure business continuity.
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E-guide: Web SSL VPNs vs. traditional IPsec VPNs: How do they measure up?
Sponsored by: Thawte Inc.This e-guide from SearchEnterpriseWAN.com, uncovers the key advantages of Web SSL VPNs and explores the top benefits, how they differ from traditional IPsec VPNs and why now is the right time to invest.
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EMC optimizes reliability of T-Systems IP and MPLS network infrastructure for increased availability, performance, and reliability
Sponsored by: EMC CorporationDiscover how one of your peers simplified the complexity and manageability of their IT environment while simultaneously optimizing network performance and availability with operations intelligence software.
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Enhancing Business with Smarter, More Effective Communication
Sponsored by: Cisco Systems, Inc.To enable effective mobile communication, organizations are increasingly spending to ensure productivity and availability. Discover cost-effective applications that improve communications, connect workers, enable collaboration and streamline processes.
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Ensuring a Smooth Transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
Sponsored by: BrocadeAs the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 occurs, the challenge of accommodating both protocols becomes a big challenge. Learn about four transition technologies, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
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Exploiting IT Networks to Create Sticky Services
Sponsored by: Alcatel-LucentThis paper has examined the kinds of sticky services deployable today over advanced IP networks.
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Government Could Miss IPv6 Deadline; Enterprises Make IPv6 Transition
Sponsored by: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseUncover why many government agencies risk missing the IPv6 transition deadline and how your enterprise stands to benefit by making the IPv6 transition in a timely manner.