TAP Into Technology Blog: Network Monitoring (15)
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...
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...
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...
[New Product] Garland Introduces Scalable Visibility with Passive Fiber Modular Chassis up to 100G
“How do you scale your network infrastructure to support multiple monitoring tools (at varying network speeds) without adding additional infrastructure - while still ensuring data quality?”
[Video] VLAN Analysis with Wireshark 2.0
When I teach Wireshark classes, I commonly get asked, “What do I do when I get back to my desk?”, “What if I can’t span a port, or don’t have a TAP?” I typically show my attendees dozens of “Baselines” that would only take a few minutes to...
[Video] How To Determine DHCP Option 60 Value Using Wireshark
There are an increasing number of network attached devices, and trying to keep them organized gets to be challenging. Since different devices might require different IP configuration settings and statically configuring them isn’t...