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What's the State of SDN?
It feels like there have been two extremes in software-defined networking (SDN) discussions over the last few years. On one side, you have people who focus on the fact that SDN hasn’t lived up to its early hype. And on the other side, you...
Network TAPs for Critical Infrastructure
Securing critical infrastructure such as Smart Grid and industrial control systems continues to be an ongoing challenge for IT Managers and Security Architects. State based agents, terrorists and organized crime are increasing their...
Historical Lookback - The Proof is in the Packet
"It's the Unicorn we've been looking for!" This was the response I got the other day when I was explaining to a customer the benefits of looking back at packets before and after they pass through an active, inline device and a packet...
Packet Challenge at Sharkfest - A Great Way to Test Your Skills!
This year at Sharkfest, Garland Technology is sponsoring the group packet challenge (Thank you!). As packet-heads, we all enjoy digging through trace files and finding the hidden gems that lead to resolving a problem. If most of our...
MTP® Brand Connectors versus Generic MPO in Fiber Networks
Generic MPO connectors have been the standard for network architects who require density and strive for shorter install times, as well as simplified cabling infrastructure for their 40G/100G data centers. Multi-mode MPO connectors can pack...
Are my Packets Lying? 4 Things to Look for in Packet Traces
Packets don’t lie – well, most of the time. They tell the truth unless they have been captured incorrectly. In those cases, packets can tell bold-faced lies. When digging through trace files, we can come upon symptoms in the packets that...