TAP Into Technology Blog: Network Infrastructure (7)
The 101 Series: Link Failure Propagation and High Availability
Many customers that we talk to have more than one Internet connection at their facility. Referred to as a high availability (HA) scenario, this active/active or active/passive link setup ensures customers that when the primary link goes...
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...
[Get the Data You Want] Simplify PCI DSS Compliance with an MSSP
For years, the financial services industry was the most targeted industry for sophisticated cyber attackers (and some not so sophisticated). This was never too surprising—attackers often follow the money, starting with the low hanging...
[Demo] Chaining the Edge of your Network
In our recent webinar with Palo Alto Networks' Fuel User Group I asked the attendees a survey question: "How many security tools do you currently deploy?" The answer from the majority of the group was "4 or more." The attendees - all Fuel...
Should You Be Worried About Bending A Fiber Cable?
Fiber wires lose light no matter what. They have a db/km loss rate, this is subject matter we have covered in my other blog on Split Ratio & Budget Light Loss. But, did you know your bend radius could affect the db loss of a fiber cable?
Load Balancing at the Edge – Saves Budget While Keeping Up with Network Speed
Every security architect is facing the same problem today—pack more in-line security appliances into the stack on a limited budget. However, the challenge goes deeper than simply adding DDoS protection to your existing intrusion prevention...