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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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MPLS vs. VPN: Comparing ADSL MPLS VPNs with ADSL IP VPNs
Expert Chris Partsenidis hashes out the MPLS vs. VPN debate to determine whether cheaper ADSL IP VPN alternatives are better than ISP-supported ADSL MPLS VPNs for your WAN. Tutorial
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ADSL IP VPN advantages and disadvantages
Find out the ADSL IP VPN advantages and disadvantages before upgrading your enterprise wide area network (WAN) link to this telecom service. Tutorial
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ADSL VPN primer
This ADSL VPN primer explains what an Asymmetic Digital Subscriber Line IP VPN is and introduces IT professionals to ADSL VPN security, services and backup. Primer
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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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Wide area network optimization: WAN service providers vs. in-house deployments
To outsource your wide area network optimization or keep it in-house is a complex decision. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of both to help make your decision, in this last section of the e-Book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Control of the WAN.' Tutorial
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Classes of MPLS services: Find the best MPLS/VPN service for your WAN
Despite the many names given to MPLS/VPNs by marketers, there are only three classes of MPLS-based VPN services with very distinct characteristics. If you’re able to map their service descriptions into one of these classes, you’ll immediately underst... Technology Primer
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How to map WAN technology to branch office network tiers and meet SLAs
After defining network requirements and service-level agreements (SLAs) for each type of branch office in an organization, wide area network managers can map technologies to appropriate network tiers to identify the best WAN technology for corporate ... e-Book Chapter
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Metro Ethernet tutorial
This metro Ethernet tutorial explains what kind of carrier Ethernet the service is, when the technology should be used, and what wide area network (WAN) managers need to know about it. What you need to know
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Connecticut school district deploys Comcast Metro Ethernet network
The Farmington School district in Connecticut has deployed a Comcast Metro Ethernet network to support online testing and educational applications across the district. News | 21 Mar 2012
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VoIP over WAN: Basic network considerations
With proper configuration and good system management, VoIP over WAN delivers good voice quality. News | 22 Feb 2012
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Virtela's application acceleration service storms WAN optimization market
Is your company struggling to find WAN professionals? Virtela Technology Services' cloud-based application acceleration service could be the answer. Product Spotlight | 14 Oct 2011
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MPLS and Ethernet WAN connectivity send frame relay and ATM packing
Legacy WAN connectivity options, such as ATM and frame relay, are falling out of favor as businesses spend more on MPLS and Ethernet WAN services, according to In-Stat. News | 16 Sep 2011
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With Ethernet exchanges, Ethernet WAN services available more places
With Ethernet exchanges, WAN pros have more options for Ethernet WAN services because a service provider can extend connectivity beyond its own footprint. News | 10 Aug 2011
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4G wireless WAN services with SLAs: Too good to be true?
Despite the hype, 4G is as much of a best-effort consumer service as 3G is for branches. But Sprint is trying to make 4G business-ready with its new wireless WAN services. News | 08 Jul 2011
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WAN pros find Metro Ethernet services fast, cheap, simple alternative
WAN managers tasked with satisfying an insatiable hunger for bandwidth are looking to Metro Ethernet and other Ethernet WAN services for bigger, cheaper pipes. News | 01 Jul 2011
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Why should you deploy an IPv6 internal network now?
Oracle's senior network engineer encourages businesses to deploy an IPv6 internal network in tandem with an external one to save companies headaches and extra costs. News | 27 Apr 2011
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Time to unplug MPLS? IT pros consider broadband for WAN connectivity
Looking to cut WAN costs associated with expensive private circuits, enterprises are considering standard broadband as a primary means of WAN connectivity for select branches. News | 01 Feb 2011
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No more second chances: When it's time to change WAN service providers
Dumping a WAN service provider isn't a casual decision, but there are some problems you shouldn't put up with. We asked three IT pros to share what pushed them over the edge. Article | 04 Aug 2010
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Mobile expense management: How to measure mobile costs
Network managers can properly analyze the costs of remote and mobile workers with mobile expense management. Learn how in this tip. Tip
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Mobile telecom expense management (TEM): Where to cut BYOD costs
Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) enterprise environments complicate mobile telecom expense management. Learn to analyze the costs of the global workforce. Tip
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Telecom expense management (TEM) infiltrated by mobile device mayhem
Mobile devices are challenging telecom expense management (TEM) in the enterprise. Learn why and what potential solutions may help WAN managers. Tip
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Cloud access: Alternatives to Internet connectivity
The Internet's unreliability and questionable security keep many enterprises from adopting cloud services. But companies can consider these alternative cloud access options. 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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Wireless WAN services: Myths versus reality
Wireless WAN services are more robust and reliable than many WAN managers give them credit for. This feature article will bust some of the myths surrounding the wireless WAN. Myth vs. Reality
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How to integrate your WAN with Internet cloud services
Learn what issues are involved with integrating your wide area network (WAN) with Internet cloud services and how to solve problems around Internet-based cloud services. Tip
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How does your WAN intersect cloud services?
Where is the line between cloud service and the wide area network? In this tip, Tom Nolle breaks down information flows to recommend the best WAN connectivity for cloud computing. Tip
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Managed WAN services best practices: How to triple the odds of success
Before procuring managed WAN services for your enterprise wide area network, read these best practices for tripling your success and finding a provider that can guarantee good service. Tip
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Negotiating network service contracts with WAN carriers
Here are 10 tips that describe how to negotiate network service contracts with potential carriers that provide wide area network (WAN) services. To find the best provider for your network and get the most out of your service-level agreement (SLA) whi... Tip
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Mobile expense management: How to measure mobile costs
Network managers can properly analyze the costs of remote and mobile workers with mobile expense management. Learn how in this tip. Tip
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Mobile telecom expense management (TEM): Where to cut BYOD costs
Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) enterprise environments complicate mobile telecom expense management. Learn to analyze the costs of the global workforce. Tip
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Telecom expense management (TEM) infiltrated by mobile device mayhem
Mobile devices are challenging telecom expense management (TEM) in the enterprise. Learn why and what potential solutions may help WAN managers. Tip
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Connecticut school district deploys Comcast Metro Ethernet network
The Farmington School district in Connecticut has deployed a Comcast Metro Ethernet network to support online testing and educational applications across the district. News
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VoIP over WAN: Basic network considerations
With proper configuration and good system management, VoIP over WAN delivers good voice quality. News
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Cloud access: Alternatives to Internet connectivity
The Internet's unreliability and questionable security keep many enterprises from adopting cloud services. But companies can consider these alternative cloud access options. 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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Virtela's application acceleration service storms WAN optimization market
Is your company struggling to find WAN professionals? Virtela Technology Services' cloud-based application acceleration service could be the answer. Product Spotlight
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Wireless WAN services: Myths versus reality
Wireless WAN services are more robust and reliable than many WAN managers give them credit for. This feature article will bust some of the myths surrounding the wireless WAN. Myth vs. Reality
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MPLS and Ethernet WAN connectivity send frame relay and ATM packing
Legacy WAN connectivity options, such as ATM and frame relay, are falling out of favor as businesses spend more on MPLS and Ethernet WAN services, according to In-Stat. News
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About Selecting telecommunications services and providers
Here you'll find information about selecting telecommunications services from providers that will help you build high-capacity, efficient WANs. Learn the differences between WAN options like MPLS, T1, frame relay and business Ethernet services, and which will work best for your business needs. You'll also find best practices for dealing with carrier contract negotiations so you can maximize your telecom dollars and ways to ensure the services you're receiving are meeting your service-level agreements (SLAs).