Data centre networking

For cloud automation, think flat networks and Ethernet fabric

For cloud automation, vendors are preaching flat cloud networks based on Ethernet fabrics and open network software that enable engineers to build in cloud management tools. Continue Reading

Copper-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet is arriving, but not on 10GBase-T

Forget the predictions that copper-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet would run on 10Gbase-T. Copper-based Ethernet is here, but SFP Direct Attach maybe the cabling of choice. Continue Reading

High performance networking: How NYSE Euronext trimmed latency

In financial trading even a microsecond of latency can lose a deal, so NYSE Euronext worked with Force10 Networks to build high-performance networking with collapsed tiers and super-speed Ethernet to avoid any loss. Continue Reading

Networking tutorials

SearchNetworking.co.UK's tutorials provide in-depth resources on networking, mobile, and telecommunications technology and strategy in the UK. Core coverage areas include network design and administration, data centre networking, mobile enterprise planning, WAN design and implementation and UK telecommunications networks and services. Continue Reading

What storage and network convergence really means

This edition of Storage Europe will investigate how users are addressing storage and network convergence in the field, and what their outlook is for the future. Continue Reading

Intel introduces OpenFCoE, offers cheap fibre channel over Ethernet on-ramp

Intel has introduced a new, cheap, way to connect servers to Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) networks, and taken a dig at other FCoE rivals along the way. But the release may not save users the real cost of a new FCoE network. Continue Reading

Brocade gets into the HBA business

Analysts predict the move will result in price improvements for users and suppliers, and reduce the number of SAN vendors involved in a deployment. Continue Reading

Federal Government cancels OPEL contract

The Federal Government has cancelled the OPEL contract for delivery of wireless broadband to regional areas Continue Reading

Communications Alliance: Recruitment and training integral to NBN’s success

The CEO of the Communications Alliance, Anne Hurley, argues that the National Broadband Network cannot succeed without skilled people to build and operate the new infrastructure. Continue Reading

IBM sells Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) gear from Brocade, Cisco

IBM steps up its Fibre Channel over Ethernet strategy by selling Brocade 8000 FCoE switches and 1010/1020 converged network adapters, and Cisco Systems' Nexus 5000 FCoE switches. Continue Reading

Virtual machines present dynamic environment issues for network pros

Virtualisation can mean network managers need to develop an infrastructure for redirecting IP addresses across a WAN. Continue Reading

Telepresence reaches down to smaller businesses

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

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. Continue Reading

What is a logical network? How do you improve one?

Learn what logical and physical networks are and how to improve them, in this expert response with networking fundamentals expert, Chris Partsenidis. Continue Reading

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

Our series on managing Windows networks using scripts continues. Continue Reading

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! Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

Recovering domain controllers after a server disk failure

When recovering domain controllers after a system volume failure, normal restoration doesn't always work. Learn some special procedures in this tip. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

8Gb/sec Fibre Channel widens lane for SAN traffic

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

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

Configuring VLANs

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

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

It's cool to think about heat

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

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. Continue Reading

OSI: Securing the Stack, Layer 8 -- Social engineering and security policy

Network security is essential at every layer of the OSI model, including the mythical eighth layer, where users interact with technology. Since hackers can use social engineering to exploit people, it is important to train your users and implement good security policy. Continue Reading

News Wrap 2.0

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

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. Continue Reading

Network summarization -- Supernetting and wildcard masks

Supernetting allows one routing table entry to represent an aggregation of networks. Network engineers need to understand supernetting, how to read routes received from other providers and how to create an access list that references these multiple networks in a single summarized statement. In this tip, you'll learn more about the IP addressing-related topics of network summarization, supernetting and wildcard masks. Continue Reading

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 or 100 more gigabits -- so what speed is fast enough? Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

ProCurve rolls out three new switch series

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

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. Continue Reading