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Internet for WAN connectivity: Living with less manageability for now
As enterprises consider broadband Internet links for branch WAN connectivity, they will have to learn to live with less management and control, at least for now. Feature
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Best practices for the wireless branch office network
Here are some tips for how to deploy Wi-Fi services to users in your wireless branch office network. Feature
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Branch networking: Comparing branch office routers
This comparison of branch office routers examines the features and functionality offered by leading branch networking vendors. Tutorial
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Maintaining network virtualization over different WAN services
Chapter 7 of the book "Network Virtualization" offers a wealth of information on the best practices of maintaining virtual networks (VNs) over different WAN services. Book Chapter Download
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Virtual WAN optimization appliance roundup
Get a rundown of use cases and vendor options for a virtual WAN optimization appliance, which can go places hardware can’t and creates opportunities for focused traffic management. Tutorial
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T1 circuit or MPLS network: How to choose
The venerable T1 circuit is making way for the high-speed, easy to manage MPLS network. While the carriers are not ripping out T1 connections, they are pressuring WAN managers to abandon them. Feature
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When the wire lets you down: Using 3G and 4G for wireless WAN backup
Wireless WAN backup solutions using 3G networks and 4G networks are quickly becoming a viable alternative to slower ISDN or DSL connections. Whether in the middle of downtown or on the other side of the world, going with a WWAN connection might be a ... Feature
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Deploying telepresence, video conferencing in the WAN to save companies money
The current tight economic times mean businesses must be more productive. Telepresence video conferencing is a proven productivity and creativity enhancer. Read part four of the e-Book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Control of the WAN,’ to learn mor... Tutorial
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Wide area network security architecture must change for consolidation
Wide area network security architecture needs to take into account that not all traffic is destined for the data center. In part six of the e-Book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Control of the WAN,' learn how to update network security architecture ... Tutorial
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The best branch office technology choices for remote management
One way to simplify remote management is to consolidate the number of individual point products at the branch into “all-in-one” or “branch-in-a-box” products. Their prime advantage is consolidation of remote management functions. Find out which other... e-Book Chapter
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Palo Alto, SonicWall offer branch office next-generation firewalls
Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall announced next-generation firewalls priced for branch office networks and SMBs. News | 09 Nov 2011
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Silver Peak: Run our virtual WAN optimization software anywhere
Silver Peak Systems is opening up its architecture to enable its virtual WAN optimization software to run on any capable network or storage device. News | 20 Jul 2011
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Server consolidation: Protect WAN performance with WAN optimization
WAN optimization hasn't improved application response time for one IT pro, but it ensured that WAN performance was unaffected by a recent server consolidation initiative. News | 15 Jul 2011
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Can 4G wireless WAN links serve as more than a backup?
WAN managers have used 3G as a backup. But bandwidth gains and new IT services associated with 4G wireless WAN links have inspired optimism over its potential as a primary circuit. News | 23 Feb 2011
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Changing branch networking needs reshape the branch office box
Choosing a branch office box has become more complex. Branch office designs and requirements are changing, vendors offer widely different approaches, and server virtualization offers a do-it-yourself method on standard server hardware. News | 11 Jan 2011
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Network vendor management: Delays lead some to Cisco alternatives
Ongoing Cisco supply chain problems are leading to long lead times on products and throwing many networking projects into disarray. The simplest network vendor management solution in a situation like this may be to look at Cisco alternatives for some... News | 20 Aug 2010
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No Web backhaul for branches with WAN security, optimization combo box
A WAN optimization appliance with integrated security at the branch eliminates the need to backhaul traffic for WAN security, accelerates business apps and Internet traffic, and consolidates two IT purchases into one. Article | 07 Apr 2010
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Branch office WAN optimization appliances: Does packet flow matter?
Depending on how you expect to use your branch office WAN optimization appliance, the number of simultaneous packet flows it supports may be a crucial or trivial part of your purchase. Article | 31 Mar 2010
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Virtual WAN optimization for the branch: Do you or don't you?
Virtualized versions of wide area network controllers for branch offices are hitting the market, but whether enterprises should adopt virtual WAN optimization depends on their comfort level with virtual machines. Article | 17 Mar 2010
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Cisco's next-gen ISR branch office routers deliver video, horsepower
Cisco's next-generation integrated services routers (ISRs) offer more service capacity, faster WAN speeds and branch office video capabilities. Article | 21 Oct 2009
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Top 10 wide area network (WAN) tips for 2011
What were the top 10 wide area network (WAN) tips for 2011? We tracked the most popular pieces to give you the best WAN advice from experts in the industry. Tip
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How public policy will reduce your WAN service offerings
Enterprises are now at the mercy of public policy and consumer pricing. Anyone who needs to procure a WAN service should keep this in mind as they build out their networks. Tip
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Securing and optimizing the direct-to-net branch network
When IT chooses to connect a branch network to both the Internet and the enterprise WAN, it creates the direct-to-net branch office: The WAN is only for traffic headed to internal hosts. Although this considerably reduces bandwidth demands on WAN con... Tip
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How to secure and optimize the micro-branch network
Learn how to secure and optimize the micro-branch network -- when only a few teleworkers or remote employees connect to the wide area network (WAN) via the Internet. Tip
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Security and optimization for backhauled branch network infrastructure
As the geographic spread of employees expands and their connections back to headquarters evolve, IT managers must understand how to optimize and secure corporate branch networks. This article explains how to speed up and secure network infrastructure... Tip
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Centralization, smaller budgets drive demand for managed WAN services
As efforts like unified communications (UC) and collaborative applications take flight, enterprises are relying more on application performance monitoring and management tools, network optimization solutions, and even WAN- managed service providers (... Tip
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FTP accelerator may be more of a quick than long-term fix
One of the top challenges for many companies is transferring large files between network locations, so they are looking for ways to simply speed up the transfer of files from one point to another. FTP or file acceleration alternatives not only solve ... Tip
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Testing a 1000-branch WAN for user acceptance
WAN user acceptance tests are key to establishing a good service-level agreement and an operational multi-branch WAN. Find out more about creating and running an effective test to ensure a good SLA and a bug-free WAN. Tip
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WAN design: What to consider
WAN design includes taking many factors into consideration. Network managers must start with business goals and technology requirements, then use techniques including discovery, network analysis, and simulation to determine the network architecture t... Tip
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Managed services for branch office networks: New options
Managing branch offices and the complex relationship that exists there among applications, networking, and management systems is becoming a bigger challenge every day for networking professionals. New services for branch locations are emerging in the... Tip
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WAN clustering (geoclustering, high-availability clustering or remote clustering)
WAN clustering, also called geoclustering, high-availability clustering or remote clustering, is the use of multiple redundant computing resources located in different geographical locations to form what appears to be a single highly-available system... Definition
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Expansion during recession: The trend of remote offices
In this podcast on remote offices' expansion during recession, Nemertes Research analyst John Burke discusses the current trends in remote branch offices. He discusses trends in telecommuting, how the recession has affected branch office growth, what... Podcast
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Internet for WAN connectivity: Living with less manageability for now
As enterprises consider broadband Internet links for branch WAN connectivity, they will have to learn to live with less management and control, at least for now. Feature
-
Top 10 wide area network (WAN) tips for 2011
What were the top 10 wide area network (WAN) tips for 2011? We tracked the most popular pieces to give you the best WAN advice from experts in the industry. Tip
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Best practices for the wireless branch office network
Here are some tips for how to deploy Wi-Fi services to users in your wireless branch office network. Feature
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Palo Alto, SonicWall offer branch office next-generation firewalls
Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall announced next-generation firewalls priced for branch office networks and SMBs. News
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How public policy will reduce your WAN service offerings
Enterprises are now at the mercy of public policy and consumer pricing. Anyone who needs to procure a WAN service should keep this in mind as they build out their networks. Tip
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Branch networking: Comparing branch office routers
This comparison of branch office routers examines the features and functionality offered by leading branch networking vendors. Tutorial
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Maintaining network virtualization over different WAN services
Chapter 7 of the book "Network Virtualization" offers a wealth of information on the best practices of maintaining virtual networks (VNs) over different WAN services. Book Chapter Download
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Silver Peak: Run our virtual WAN optimization software anywhere
Silver Peak Systems is opening up its architecture to enable its virtual WAN optimization software to run on any capable network or storage device. News
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Server consolidation: Protect WAN performance with WAN optimization
WAN optimization hasn't improved application response time for one IT pro, but it ensured that WAN performance was unaffected by a recent server consolidation initiative. News
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Virtual WAN optimization appliance roundup
Get a rundown of use cases and vendor options for a virtual WAN optimization appliance, which can go places hardware can’t and creates opportunities for focused traffic management. Tutorial
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About Branch office network design
The WAN connects more branch offices and must deliver more applications to them than ever before. Learn how to plan sufficient WAN bandwidth and set up branch office hardware and systems -- especially routers, servers, and local services -- to provide users in remote offices the same IT services they would receive at headquarters.