NETWORKING

A server without networking is like a holiday package without postage. All the great stuff inside the server/package can’t get to anyone. The Intelligent Fabric Module (IFM) is the X-Series postage stamp. It provides the connectivity between the Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node and the network (6400 Series Fabric Interconnects). A key benefit of fabric centric design One of UCS’ biggest benefits has always been Unified Fabric. That is carrying data, storage, and management…

IT teams have a difficult job when it comes to resolving application issues today as many apps are cloud-hosted and rely on WAN connections. If a performance problem is not tied to the on-premises network, a lot of time is spent working to identify root causes. Without comprehensive end-to-end visibility and automated insights, finding and resolving a simple problem can take hours or days. As an SD-WAN and SD-Branch vendor, we’re often asked, What is…

Two weeks ago, we took a tour of Wi-Fi 6E and explained the marvel of this new technology and how it’s going to affect the industry. For those that didn’t read the piece, spoiler alert: Wi-Fi 6E technology extends Wi-Fi 6 into the 6GHz spectrum that brings faster speeds, lower latency and provides more security to the network. The next question that might pop into your brain is: where will this new technology do the…

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced three new cloud-related offerings more effectively protect data and make it more available to analytics. The first is called HPE GreenLake for Data Protection that relies on the company’s on-premises Greenlake data-center hardware sold on a pay-per-use model rather than purchasing everything upfront. The service includes HPE Backup and Recovery Service for VMware and GreenLake for Disaster Recovery. The backup and recovery service allows enterprises to back up on-premises virtual…

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — News summary ProSupport Suite for PCs enhancements provide greater IT visibility, remote remediation, actionable recommendations and the industry’s first automated custom update catalog management and deployment capabilities AI-driven support, tools and cloud portal now available for channel partners globally through ProSupport Suite for PCs New endpoint security offerings help prevent, detect and respond to threats and help deliver secure deployments of commercial PCs Full story In today’s…

As we ride the biggest digital wave in history, the internet has become fundamental to how society maintains livelihoods, conducts business, and stays connected. With it, come a constant evolution of risk. Phishing, service disruptions, ransomware, and other attacks hijack data, destroy sources of income, steal identities and invade privacy, derail nations, and change the course of history. Effectively managing the revolving door of risks calls for a new era of trust. More than just…

Protecting privacy continues to be a critical issue for individuals, organizations, and governments around the world. Eighteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic, our health information and vaccination status are needed more than ever to understand the virus, control the spread, and enable safer environments for work, learning, recreation, and other activities. Nonetheless, people want privacy protections to be maintained, and they expect organizations and governments to keep their data safe and used only for pandemic…

I recently had the opportunity to explain my job, leadership, and careers to 5th and 6th grade girls exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through an Explore 2021 camp. If you really want to get crystal clear on your messaging, just sign up to present on the topic to brilliant young women; that will do the trick! One of my goals was to leave these young women understanding that STEM isn’t all about being…

Gigabyte Technology isn’t the first name that comes to mind in data-center hardware. It’s better known as a consumer player, but it is a significant server player none the less, making server motherboards on par with other top names like Supermicro. Now the company has teamed with CoolIT Systems to provide two high-density servers equipped with liquid-cooling technology. The servers, H262-ZL0 and H262-ZL2, are equipped with direct liquid cooling for CPUs designed to support the…

How should an enterprise pick products to build its network? Do they look for the best of each product category, knowing this will increase both integration issues and finger-pointing? Do they select the best vendor overall, knowing that this will invite vendor lock-in and compromises in each product category? This issue is as old as networking, and we’ve still not resolved it. How do enterprises decide when to add a vendor in hopes of getting…