Cloud-based networking solutions are services that establish cost efficiency and scalability benefits to the networking sphere. It is a system where software programs and storage space can be accessed through the Internet. Hence companies use this service to outsource the ownership and management of certain areas of its IT functionality like storage, mail room, webContinue Reading …
A Modern Twist on Malware Production
January 30, 2012 By
Malware has always been a threat to companies and computer users since the early days of the internet, however while prior malware was often created by individuals and small groups for leisure and fame, today malware makers are operating at an organizational capacity similar to legitimate corporations. This industry has been coined Crime as aContinue Reading …
IPv6 Readiness for Datacenter
January 26, 2012 By
IPv6 is a subsequent generation internet protocol that is designed to substitute IPv4, the internet protocol mainly used all through the world and is the base for most of the internet connections. IPv4 addresses are rapidly going out and transitioning to IPv6 will rapidly turn out to be an obligation for all ventures networks. IPv6Continue Reading …
Colocation Pricing Trends
January 5, 2012 By
Data Centers are growing very fast. The Reason is all information is managed in these only and these are now business critical. It is very vital to keep the cost of IT related expenses for organization. All companies need to have dedicated data centers as it might not have proper Return on investment. Colocation isContinue Reading …
SURVEY OF DATA CENTER : AREAS OF INTEREST
December 18, 2011 By
While choosing site for data center, some points shall be pondered. Completed study with following area of interest will help you to indentify best location for your data center. Physical Security External Anonymity Protection (Barriers, Patrols) Observation (Lights, Cameras and Monitoring Station) Entry Points Locks, Guards, Logs, Mantraps Internal Access Control (Passkeys, Compartmentalization, Creation andContinue Reading …
Data Center Migration,Move and Relocation Project Timeline Checklists
December 16, 2011 By
Data Center Migration, Move and Relocation Project Timeline Data Center Migration Planning Phase 1. Define Roles and Responsibility. Create a team and assign responsibilities for all aspects of the move Make sure all areas of expertise are covered Make sure that you may have to look outside of IT for some areas 2. Prepare documentation,Continue Reading …
Facility and Site Selections Guidelines for Data Center
December 16, 2011 By
While looking for Facility and site for Data center, some points should be kept in mind: Locations Related Security Guidelines. 1. Avoid the following: Iconic, trophy, historic, listed, or high-profile sites and/or locations near such sites. Uncontrolled public facilities for vehicles (e.g., tunnels, parking areas, etc.) directly beneath or adjacent to the site. Avoid politicallyContinue Reading …
OPEN SHORTEST PATH FIRST (OSPF) – AN IGP PROTOCOL
December 8, 2011 By
KEYWORDS: OSPF , CCNA, CCNP , LSA, LSDB , Dijkstra , MPLS, DBD Do you recall Dijkstra’s algorithm, shortest path first algorithm in your engineering and CCNA preparation . Its time to know its one of the interesting application . OSPF is an interior gateway protocol that helps to facilitate the routing information in forContinue Reading …
“In Service Software Upgrade” : Vital Tool
December 8, 2011 By
“I have a mission critical switch and I had an issue which cause problem in my production data center, I think, I need to upgrade my switch code software. I cannot ask for outage window from the clients. What should I do?” What shall you as Data Center Planner do to avoid getting into suchContinue Reading …
Achieving High Availability using Cisco VSS
December 8, 2011 By
Introduction Network operators increase network reliability by configuring switches or SIP-400 CWAN line cards in redundant pairs and by provisioning links to the redundant pairs. Redundant network elements and redundant links can add complexity to network design and operation. Virtual switching simplifies the network by reducing the number of network elements and hiding the complexityContinue Reading …
