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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...

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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...

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[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...

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[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...

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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...

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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...

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