Ethernet Switching White Papers

WHITE PAPER: Download this paper and discover best practices for planning and deploying a LAN Security solution. Learn about an integrated security strategy that provides reactive protection to identify and filter out malware attacks that infiltrate your network.

Posted: 05 Mar 2007 | Published: 01 Mar 2007

WHITE PAPER: Juniper Networks proposes to change the current economic model of networking by delivering a new family of solutions that reduce capital and operational expenses, freeing up IT budget dollars and allowing businesses to invest in innovative technologies that will reduce the cost of doing business while improving the bottom line.

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 | Published: 17 Feb 2009

WHITE PAPER: Access this infographic that highlights the 16th generation of Dell PowerEdge servers with 16 examples of how OpenManage portfolio enhances server range.

Posted: 15 May 2024 | Published: 15 May 2024

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for data-driven strategies to help your organization close talent gaps and boost employee satisfaction that will increase employee retention.

Posted: 17 Nov 2023 | Published: 17 Nov 2023

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how to eliminate common and repeated inquiries by giving employees a place to find their own answers, and provide an easy transition for those with more complex issues.

Posted: 16 May 2023 | Published: 16 May 2023

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, we will address the basics of this Layer 2 technology and help you get your network switch up and running. For our examples, we will use Cisco's 2950 switch.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008

WHITE PAPER: This paper reviews the challenges of measuring data center energy efficiency and proposes a solution: a new metric called CUPS, or Compute Units per Second, that allows data center managers to calculate data center efficiency.

Posted: 07 Jul 2009 | Published: 07 Jul 2009

WHITE PAPER: Server virtualization provides liquidity to IT by delivering improved hardware utilization, physical server consolidation, increased availability and lower data center operating costs.

Posted: 08 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008

WHITE PAPER: This paper will discuss High performance, space-efficient hypervisor-aware SAN-based snapshot and replication support, backup and recovery, IT infrastructure, as well as virtual security.

Posted: 24 Jun 2009 | Published: 24 Jun 2009

DATA SHEET: The Alteon 180 and AD series provide an ideal solution for enterprises and service providers to maximize their network and server investment.

Posted: 27 Oct 2002 | Published: 01 Mar 2002

EGUIDE: One of the key technology trends of the last five years, if not longer, has been the migration from networks based on multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) to the more agile and affordable alternative, wide-area networking (WAN) technologies and in particular software-defined (SD-WAN).

Posted: 28 Jul 2021 | Published: 28 Jul 2021

EZINE: The rise of 5G is driving telcos to embrace cloud-native and software-defined architectures. In this handbook focused on cloud infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at the slow and steady path businesses are taking to cloud-based radio access networks.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 17 Dec 2020

EBOOK: Download this e-book for a prescriptive reference architecture to help IT administrators to deploy a validated solution designed for inference, data exploration, and other computationally intensive algorithms that enable AI today.

Posted: 10 Apr 2024 | Published: 10 Apr 2024

EGUIDE: In this e-guide we will explore some of the key trends driving the market for campus LANs and ask how to implement one, find out how one user went about building a network from the ground up on a brand-new site, and look in-depth at some of the active suppliers in the market.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Jul 2018

EGUIDE: A computer network is an interconnected system of devices, represented as network nodes, that share information, data and resources among each other. Not all networks are the same. In this e-guide, learn about the seven most common types of networks, their benefits and use cases.

Posted: 06 Jul 2022 | Published: 06 Jul 2022

EBOOK: Secure SD-WAN helps organizations simplify their networks and enable zero-trust security. Discover 10 real-world customer success stories showcasing how Fortinet Secure SD-WAN transforms networking and security, delivering up to 300% ROI. Read the e-book to see how it can benefit your organization.

Posted: 22 Nov 2024 | Published: 23 Nov 2024

CASE STUDY: CloudSigma achieves 15% increase in gross margin by deploying StorPool's fully managed storage solution. StorPool's flexibility and performance enabled CloudSigma to refocus resources on their core business. Read the full case study to learn how StorPool's enterprise storage solution can benefit your organization.

Posted: 04 Jul 2024 | Published: 04 Jul 2024

WHITE PAPER: By harnessing the power of hybrid wireless WAN, you can improve business resilience at your fixed locations. Tap into this white paper to review 5 strategies for accomplishing that goal.

Posted: 10 May 2024 | Published: 10 May 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the working world after the pandemic will be very different – we assess the IT security priorities for the 'new normal'. Facial recognition firms are racing to identify people wearing face masks. And how did Europe's telecoms networks cope with the switch to remote working? Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 02 Jun 2020

WHITE PAPER: Wireless WANs, based on the capabilities of 4G LTE and more powerful 5G technology, are becoming an essential part of any organization's digital transformation. In this white paper, uncover 5 key strategies for Wireless WAN deployments.

Posted: 23 Nov 2024 | Published: 11 Nov 2020

EBOOK: In this 28-page ultimate guide to SD-WAN, learn about 10 essential SD-WAN capabilities, including the comprehensive monitoring of application performance, and unlock 10 success stories.

Posted: 22 Nov 2024 | Published: 04 Dec 2024

EGUIDE: In this expert guide, learn how hyper-converged infrastructure has grown and matured over the years, as well as some top considerations buyers should have on their checklist when shopping for these systems. Read on to then learn what factors are moving the storage industry away from hard disk drives, and towards HCI.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 02 Jun 2017

EGUIDE: In this guide, we take a deep-dive into the benefits of converged infrastructure and find out why this is an area of hardware spend CIOs are increasingly turning their attention to, with a view to investing more of their IT budgets in.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Jan 2017

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we will explore some of the latest trends around IoT deployments, looking at real world projects, options for CIOs interested in getting involved, and new applications.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 18 Jan 2018

EGUIDE: In this e-guide we will explore how the role of the network manager is undergoing radical change as the world of networking moves into the cloud with the transition towards software-defined, virtualised infrastructures and begins to incorporate elements of automation and machine learning.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 12 Mar 2018

EGUIDE: In this guide we look at LUN provision and management, RAID and flash storage, plus tuning for analytics workloads and key emerging technologies that can give your organisation a competitive advantage in mission-critical operations, such as storage-class memory, NVMe flash and persistent memory.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 15 May 2018

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to astronaut Tim Peake about the imminent revolution in space tech and what it means for IT leaders. AI is set to transform the movie industry – we hear what it means for the producers of the latest Mad Max film. And we find out about plans for Saudi Arabian smart city Neom. Read the issue now.

Posted: 24 Jun 2024 | Published: 25 Jun 2024

EGUIDE: Flash storage is already much faster than spinning disk, but with the advent of NVMe – a new standard based on PCIe – flash could achieve a potential that has so far eluded it.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 31 Mar 2017

ANALYST REPORT: This IDC InfoBrief explores the current and future state of digital and network transformation, highlighting the critical role service provider partners play in accelerating business outcomes. Key insights include top challenges, benefits, and criteria for evaluating partners. Read the full report to learn more.

Posted: 22 Nov 2024 | Published: 22 Nov 2024

WHITE PAPER: How can you ensure your organization is leveraging GenAI to the best of its abilities. This design guide describes the architecture and design of the Dell Validated Design for Generative AI with AMD accelerators. Read now to learn more. Dell PowerEdge server with AMD Instinct™ Accelerators.

Posted: 13 Nov 2024 | Published: 13 Nov 2024

EBOOK: Storage needs are ever increasing—and data volumes constantly expanding. How are today's systems accommodating these capacity demands? In this buyer's guide, Computer Weekly experts look at the evolution of storage systems and how they meet processing demands, the continuing role of all-flash arrays, and how to buy the best storage investment.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 Apr 2017

ANALYST REPORT: Zero trust networking secures the modern, distributed enterprise. This IDC Spotlight outlines the challenges, key elements, and benefits of zero trust, including simplified architectures, dynamic device classification, and optimized user experience. Read the full report now to learn how zero trust can transform your security and connectivity.

Posted: 03 Dec 2024 | Published: 09 Dec 2024

ESG TECHNICAL VALIDATION REPORT: HPE GreenLake for Block Storage simplifies storage provisioning and management with a cloud-like experience. The disaggregated, scale-out architecture enables organizations to quickly meet evolving performance and capacity needs. Read this Enterprise Strategy Group Technical Validation now to learn more.

Posted: 19 Nov 2024 | Published: 25 Nov 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as UK government attempts to create a digital identity standard flounder, we examine progress on establishing the online ID system the digital economy needs. Barclays bank talks about its move to DevOps and public cloud. And we find out how AI could help improve IT service management. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 09 Jul 2018