February 12, 2010 - (Free Research) During this unique and interactive event, learn more what unified physical infrastructure entails and how it can help you address the challenges of the core systems – control, power, completion, security and communications – that have traditionally existed in a siloed environment.
August 20, 2010 - (Free Research) This At-A-Glance document, created by Cisco and Panduit, provides an overview of the key design considerations in addressing the interdependencies between the logical network and physical layer infrastructure for successful deployment of Cisco Nexus™ 5000 Series Switches in a high-density data center environment.
April 01, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper will examine Cisco's Unified Computing System as a solution to the requirements of today's highly complex data centers and will describe the journey that organizations that invest in UCS can expect to experience.
July 15, 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper will provide an overview of some of Cisco’s data center platforms and their virtualization aware features; specifically the Nexus product line of switches (1000V, 2000, 5000, 7000) and the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).
May 13, 2009 - (Free Research) It may be surprising to some that Cisco routers run many services that could create vulnerabilities. This paper is meant to be a vehicle for discussion regarding the security of Cisco routers. Additionally, some best practices for securing your Cisco routers are defined.
February 10, 2009 - (Free Research) This paper explains the need to select Cisco IP Phones, switches, routers for your home lab and explores how to configure the options of VMware so that you can load Cisco Call Manager and Cisco Unity virtual machines in a lab environment.
August 20, 2010 - (Free Research) This At-A-Glance document, created by Cisco and Panduit, provides an overview of the key design considerations in addressing the interdependencies between the logical network and physical layer infrastructure to optimize data center storage networking.
August 20, 2010 - (Free Research) This At-A-Glance document, created by Cisco, Intel and Panduit, the market leaders in enterprise switching,network adapters, and structured cabling, discusses how to deliver high-performance, cost-effective, and efficient next-generation RJ-45-based server connectivity.
August 20, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper discusses 10 Gigabit readiness for the physical infrastructure of the data center, in the form of I/O consolidation at the rack level using a Top of Rack (ToR) networking configuration, and reviews the advanced physical layer infrastructure elements to support Cisco switches, including cabinets, cabling media, and more.
August 20, 2010 - (Free Research) This video presentation includes leading industry experts from Cisco, Intel and Panduit discussing 10GBASE-T and how it makes data center 10Gig migration easy and cost effective.
November 05, 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper is a guide to the top ten causes of trouble in a Cisco network and how to address them, but is not intended to be a troubleshooting guide.
December 08, 2009 - (Free Research) When preparing to conduct a site survey for a Cisco® wireless LAN (WLAN) installation, follow the Cisco network design methodology: Prepare, Plan, Design, Implement, Operate, and Optimize (PPDIOO). PPDIOO addresses network implementation in phases. This paper will address the first four phases of this methodology.
August 20, 2010 - (Free Research) This At-A-Glance document, created by Cisco and Panduit, provides an overview of the key design considerations in addressing the interdependencies between the logical network and physical layer infrastructure to optimize high-performance, flexible, scalable, and reliable data centers.
April 21, 2010 - (Free Research) Compare the major brands of security products by UTM throughput per MSRP dollar to see where you will get the best value for your money. Find out how you can have full UTM capabilities for comprehensive protection and still have blazing fast throughput to keep your network humming.
October 2008 - (Free Research) This paper helps students understand the types of information required to pass the new 640-802 CCNA composite exam by providing a convenient review of the exam's critical concepts.
August 2009 - (Free Research) Presence can be defined as the indication, based on user-provided information, on whether co-workers are available and how they prefer to be reached. We will discuss an option that will allow our users to see availability status information of other users in the network via the Cisco Unified Presence Solution version 7.0. (CUPS).
December 2008 - (Free Research) Cisco's unified communications vision combines individual systems with different communications capabilities into a cohesive, powerful communications ecosystem that allows a business to revolutionize itself overnight.
June 2010 - (Free Research) Are you worried about how server administrators configure virtual switches? Do you wonder when virtualization and live VM migration will create chaos on the network?If so, you are invited to a Webinar that discuss both performance inhibitors and solutions for critical applications migrated to a virtualized environment.
August 2010 - (Free Research) This application note includes strategies for routing, managing, and protecting cables for several different switch architectures and line card combinations.
February 2009 - (Free Research) Smart information technology (IT) practices reduce the environmental impact of conducting business, and help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) reduce expenses.
August 2010 - (Free Research) This design guide examines how physical infrastructure designs can support a variety of network layer topologies in order to achieve a truly integrated physical layer infrastructure.
May 2009 - (Free Research) Vendor market share positions shuffled once again in 1Q09: With Cisco down 30%, Riverbed down 10%, and Blue Coat holding steady, Blue Coat is back on top with 30% revenue market share. This market has essentially become a 3-horse race, with the top 3 vendors capturing roughly 3/4 of the overall market.
