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Network overlay software News
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December 14, 2017
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Dec'17
Juniper Contrail battles Cisco ACI, VMware NSX in the cloud
Juniper Networks is extending the Contrail network virtualization platform to public clouds. The Juniper Contrail Enterprise Multicloud will compete with Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.
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December 07, 2017
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Dec'17
Equinix business exchange network offers direct connection
Equinix introduced a service that uses its business exchange network to directly connect customers through a single portal. Also, VeloCloud adds VeloCloud Edge to AWS Marketplace.
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October 12, 2017
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Oct'17
New Cisco ACI fabric stretches across multiple data centers
The latest major release of the Cisco ACI fabric, ACI 3.0, is aimed at large enterprises looking for a single console to deliver policy-driven network services across multiple data centers.
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October 03, 2017
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Oct'17
Apstra Operating System receives Layer 2 data center network support
Apstra has introduced the second iteration of its network operating system. The latest version of AOS extends network automation to Layer 2 networks running legacy software.
Network overlay software Get Started
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How do I choose between SD-WAN, DMVPN and IPsec tunnels?
Software-defined WAN, DMVPN and IPsec tunnels each have a place among enterprises. Our network expert takes a look at each one and explains where they can be most beneficial. Continue Reading
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overlay network
An overlay network is a telecommunications network that is built on top of another network and is supported by its infrastructure. Continue Reading
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vEPC (virtual Evolved Packet Core)
The vEPC offers a framework to support converged voice and data on 4G Long-Term Evolution networks. vEPC is the abstraction of Evolved Packet Core components into software that runs on generic servers, potentially cutting costs and improving service... Continue Reading
Evaluate Network overlay software Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Big data network analytics: The next big thing
Networking managers are trying to keep track of an ever-increasing number of moving pieces. To do so, they are turning to a new class of big data network analytics that applies machine learning and artificial intelligence to help improve performance... Continue Reading
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Network data analytics must work alongside human ingenuity
Network data analytics offer a key tool in the arsenal of monitoring and understanding network behavior. But network professionals can't forget another crucial element -- themselves. Continue Reading
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Interest in 5G wireless networks ramps up
The ability for businesses to use 5G wireless networks is closer to becoming a reality as carriers continue to deploy 5G trials across cities in the U.S. and globally. While the technology that promises faster broadband speeds and enhanced data ... Continue Reading
Manage Network overlay software
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Bring DevOps agility to business with NSX networking and Kubernetes
Even though Kubernetes is the container orchestration gold standard, it needs a little help integrating microservices-based apps into enterprise networks. That's where NSX comes in. Continue Reading
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How do OpenStack Neutron, Dragonflow enable SDN?
As the OpenStack community continues to advance its software-defined networking capabilities, what role will the Neutron and Dragonflow components play? Continue Reading
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Plan for a SDN implementation in four steps
If your organization is thinking about a future SDN implementation, the time to begin planning is now. Follow these four steps to launch the process. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Network overlay software Issues
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How to assess the benefits of SDN in your network
Find out what three networking problems the benefits of SDN could address in your network and the questions you should ask to make sure you're on the right track. Continue Reading
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What's the holdup on enterprise network software adoption?
Enterprise network software uptake is lagging due to a wide range of adoption barriers. The good news is that these challenges shouldn't be difficult to overcome. Continue Reading
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SDN essentials: Why network orchestration and virtualization?
The goal of SDN is dynamic networks, so it's crucial to understand the concepts of network orchestration and virtualization -- the keys to flexibility. Continue Reading