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[Video] Cisco IP DNS Configuration Command and How it Can Improve Your Performance

I love testing out configuration myths. OK, to be fair they are probably not myths - but many of these suggestions work in very specific situations. I try to caution my friends and clients that...

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A Visibility Plane Can Lower Cyber Insurance Costs

Today, cyber insurance is very much like liability insurance but focused on covering the liabilities of a cyber breach. Right now, these plans are based on financial and cyber threat evaluation and...

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Network Monitoring 101: Are SDN & Monitoring Tools The Same?

When it comes to protecting and monitoring your network, there are several different ways to approach these critical tasks. In recent years, SDN and network virtualization have redefined the way in...

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Getting Network Visibility a Bit at a Time

As a consultant I don’t usually get access to my customer’s network management system. Trust me, in many cases I am just fine with that. When troubleshooting or installing new equipment, I want to...

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Lacking APM Deprives You Of 90% Faster Troubleshooting

The growth in size of data centers – from bandwidth to traffic and beyond – is no secret. However, fewer stakeholders in network management are leveraging application performance monitoring (APM) in...

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Surprising Blind Spots In Your Network Visibility

As the “modern” network continues to grow in size and complexity, the change presents new challenges in network management. One of the most prevalent issues you face today is network visibility.

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