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Data centre networking

• June 25, 2008 25 Jun'08

  Telepresence reaches down to smaller businesses

  Telepresence suites are emerging for smaller businesses, as vendors saturate the big end of town.

• June 16, 2008 16 Jun'08

  Introduction to firewalls

  What is a network firewall? What types of firewalls are there, and which kind best protects your company's data? All of these questions, and more, are answered in our network security firewall guide.

• June 03, 2008 03 Jun'08

  Understanding remote scripting: Managing Windows networks using scripts, Part 9

  Our series on managing Windows networks using scripts continues.

• June 01, 2008 01 Jun'08

  Troubleshooting IP Routing -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, 3rd Edition,' Chapter 7

  This eBook chapter examines troubleshooting the IP routing process. Read more to learn if your IP routing troubleshooting is up to scratch!

• April 15, 2008 15 Apr'08

  EDITORIAL: It's time for a Net Neutrality debate

  Australia should sort out its position on Net Neutrality before the National Broadband Network is built, not afterwards, writes TechTarget ANZ Editor Simon Sharwood.

• March 27, 2008 27 Mar'08

  DNS monitoring: If it's slow, everything is slow

  Techniques for monitoring DNS performance, and the impact on applications when it is not performing properly, are explored in this tip.

• March 26, 2008 26 Mar'08

  Application delivery controllers: Moving toward the application-centric network

  Application delivery controllers (ADCs) have evolved from server load balancers (SLBs) to deal with growth of networked application delivery.

• March 12, 2008 12 Mar'08

  Green networking: Energy efficient upgrades can cut costs

  Using green networking products, like more efficient gigabit Ethernet switches, to replace aging networking equipment can cut runaway energy costs.

• January 21, 2008 21 Jan'08

  8Gb/sec Fibre Channel widens lane for SAN traffic

  Faster Fibre Channel is upon us ... but do we need it just yet?

• December 17, 2007 17 Dec'07

  Server power consumption rises unabated

  A new AMD-sponsored study paints a grim picture of worldwide data centre power use, but there are simple ways to decrease consumption.

• November 21, 2007 21 Nov'07

  Making the case for FCIP and FCoE

  FC over IP and FC over Ethernet let companies begin consolidating on one network platform as opposed to maintaining separate FC and Ethernet networks.

• November 18, 2007 18 Nov'07

  IMS Report Card: IMS Forum issues first IMS reality check

  The first IMS Report Card from the IMS Forum offers a reality check on the hype and myths surrounding IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) deployment.

• November 12, 2007 12 Nov'07

  More ICT scholarships inbound

  Scholarships for the IT industry totalling a value of $250,000 will be available at the beginning of the coming academic year, it was announced last week.

• November 07, 2007 07 Nov'07

  Configuring VLANs

  Learn how to configure a virtual LAN (VLAN) in this step-by-step, automated, 15-minute demo.

• November 04, 2007 04 Nov'07

  Broaden broadband debate: Comms Alliance

  The Communications Alliance has joined the chorus of voices calling for election candidates to broaden the scope of their broadband plans.

• November 01, 2007 01 Nov'07

  Network design: Five ways to lower your costs

  Learn how to lower network operating costs without sacrificing utility in this tip on designing a low-cost network.

• October 08, 2007 08 Oct'07

  Happy Birthday to TechTarget ANZ

  It's our birthday, so gift us with your presence and join us in recollection of our most read articles of recent times.

• October 04, 2007 04 Oct'07

  IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) lags mobile application delivery

  IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) was supposed to provide convergence between fixed and mobile services, but new mobile applications have bypassed it.

• September 18, 2007 18 Sep'07

  Nokia to acquire mobile advertiser

  Nokia has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire mobile advertising and marketing company Enpocket for an undisclosed amount.

• August 13, 2007 13 Aug'07

  Fibre-optic networks: Access network design

  Fibre-optic technology in access networks is expanding due to the demand for broadband. Learn about FTTX and passive optical networking (PON) systems.

• August 12, 2007 12 Aug'07

  IPv6 from 'CCNA Portable Command Guide', Chapter 25

  IPv6, 'CCNA Portable Command Guide,' Chapter 25, explains IPv6 address assignment, static routes in IPv6, IPv6 ping, IPv6 tunnels and RIPng. Learn all you need to know to pass the IPv6 questions on your Cisco Certified Network Associate exam.

• August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07

  IP address depletion hastens IPv6 adoption

  IPv4 IP address depletion is hastening the need to switch from IPv4 to IPv6. In this column, Loki Jorgenson explains where we are now in terms of IPv6 readiness and provides some insight on how much work network operators will face.

• August 05, 2007 05 Aug'07

  Windows Vista, IPv6 lead to network performance problems

  Windows Vista, which runs on parallel IPv6 and IPv4 protocol stacks, can create network performance problems when used with older routers.

• June 24, 2007 24 Jun'07

  Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet: Technology overview

  This overview of Gigabit Ethernet and 10G lays the foundation for understanding Gigabit Ethernet technology and the advantages it brings to your network.

• May 31, 2007 31 May'07

  It's cool to think about heat

  If you're not thinking about power and cooling, you're behind the curve.

• May 03, 2007 03 May'07

  Network waste to reach $100 billion

  Network overspending will cost enterprises more than $100 billion over the next five years, according to recent predictions by Gartner Inc.

• April 01, 2007 01 Apr'07

  News Wrap 2.0

  TechTarget ANZ's slightly skewed look at this weeks news.

• April 01, 2007 01 Apr'07

  Network security, content security markets to grow in 2007

  The network security appliance and software markets are expected to continue growing steadily in 2007, while content security sales will begin to affect most enterprises' networking budgets.

• March 18, 2007 18 Mar'07

  New gigabit standard: How fast is fast enough?

  Last June, the 10GBASE-T standard was published promising 10 Gbit operations on copper cabling. This standard was originally targeted toward data centers, but the Ethernet Alliance and IEEE are working on increasing this standard to potentially 40 ...

• February 15, 2007 15 Feb'07

  News Wrap 2.0

  We've just discovered a great new application for technology that can save you an incredible amount of time, money and heartache.

• January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07

  Managed VoIP -- 10 tips for a smooth migration

  Migrating to managed VoIP doesn't have to be a headache. Here, Verizon Business offers 10 top tips to ensure you get what you need.

• August 28, 2006 28 Aug'06

  ProCurve rolls out three new switch series

  ProCurve Networking by HP has added three new series of switches to its lineup.

• August 16, 2006 16 Aug'06

  Wireless security push fueled by paranoia

  Wireless security became a necessity for Intermagnetics, but when the company used its access points to monitor the spectrum, performance suffered.