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What Are SDN and NFV, and Are They Related?

SDN and NFV are acronyms you hear frequently in discussions of modern networking. In fact, they appear so commonly that they can be easy to confuse or conflate with one another. But that would be a mistake. SDN and NFV are related terms, but they are also distinct. You can use SDN without using NFV, and the benefits of NFV are not the same as the benefits of SDN in general. Keep reading for a breakdown of what SDN and NFV have to do with each other, and what to use when.

What Are Management Information Bases (MIBs)?

You have probably seen (or even been to) your company's data center. If not, chances are you have looked at photos of one from a major company like Facebook or Google. Why bring this up? Because when some folks think about the word 'database,' images of rows upon rows of servers holding data come to mind. Others think of the cloud, with zettabytes of data stored in rows, columns and tables.

The OSI Model in 7 Layers: How It's Used Today

The Open System Interconnection model (OSI Model) is a foundational concept that shapes how we build digital environments. The OSI Model is a conceptual framework that describes how different computer systems communicate with each other inside network or cloud/internet environments. Today, let’s look at how the OSI Model affects our digital lives, applications and networks.

Cool Things You Can Do with Metrics on AWS

Public cloud environments are heavily instrumented and can give you metrics on practically any level of the infrastructure. AWS is no exception. Metrics are not only useful for monitoring and troubleshooting issues in a cloud environment - they can also be tied directly to automated actions. So you can leverage them to remediate issues instantly, as they happen.

Overcoming Complexity: Part II

This is the second in a three-part series on Taming Complexity for Competitive Advantage. Part I of this series discusses the need to develop orchestration strategies to deal with the complexities of integrating cross-domain infrastructure. In part II, we introduce the temporal element of change, including the integration technology journeys brought on by mergers and acquisitions.

Key metrics for application performance monitoring

High availability and flawless performance of business applications are vital to maintaining a company’s online reputation and keeping its customers satisfied. If a business-critical application crashes, frustrated users may abandon the service, leading to a loss in brand value and revenue. Internal business application performance issues can also cause a drop in employee productivity. To prevent these performance issues, enterprises turn to application performance monitoring solutions.

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What are the Levels of Automation and How Can AIOps Help You Move Forward

Automation has become an essential component of modern workplaces, enabling organizations to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. However, the process of implementing automation is complex and requires careful planning and execution. One key aspect of automation is the concept of levels of automation, which refers to the degree to which machines or software can operate independently.

Top Effective Solutions to Level Up Your Freight and Logistics Operations

Are you finding it increasingly difficult to manage your freight operations? Are the logistical elements of day-to-day operations intimidating and overwhelming? You're not alone; many business owners struggle with their logistics, leading them astray from success. The good news is that optimizing freight and logistic processes doesn't require reinventing the wheel - there are plenty of solutions out there designed to help businesses take their operational strategies into their own hands. In this article, we'll be discussing some of the top effective solutions to level up your freight and logistic operations for maximum efficiency.