Optimizing Virtual Memory on Linux

Virtual memory is one of the most essential elements of an operating system (OS). Linux virtual memory works differently than other OS. Linux virtual memory uses different techniques, such as copy-on-write, demand paging, and page aging in order to improve performance by offloading redundant or unnecessary processes from the disk. This article will explain how […]

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IBM wants drag-and-drop connectivity for hybrid cloud applications

IBM is developing a SaaS package to help enterprises securely network heterogenous environments, including edge, on-prem and multicloud resources. The IBM Hybrid Cloud Mesh is a SaaS service that implements a virtualized Layer 3-7 environment to rapidly enable secure connectivity between users, applications, and data distributed across multiple locations and environments, according to Andrew Coward, […]

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7 Best Network Switches to Speed Up Connectivity in 2023

As the demand for faster and more reliable connectivity grows, investing in the right network switch becomes crucial for businesses of all sizes.  Network switches play a vital role in managing and directing data traffic in a local area network (LAN). A good quality network switch ensures a stable, efficient and high-speed connection.  Here are […]

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Private 5G and Wi-Fi: New Paradigm on the Horizon

By: Stuart Strickland, Wireless CTO and Fellow, Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company. Although Wi-Fi will undoubtedly remain the dominant wireless technology for enterprise networks, over the coming years we can expect private cellular to gain a significant foothold. It will be deployed to serve an increasing number of use cases, particularly where wide coverage areas, deterministic […]

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MPLS TE Unequal Cost Load Balancing

Regular IP routing uses equal-cost load balancing (or sharing). EIGRP is an exception because it can load balance over feasible successors. When multiple paths with the same metric exist between two routers, traffic is distributed evenly across those paths. Depending on your IOS version and platform, the router supports up to 32 parallel paths. Load […]

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What Is a Computer Worm? Definition, Protection, and Recovery

A computer worm is a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads across a network or system without any user intervention. Unlike other forms of malware, such as viruses and Trojan horses, worms do not need to attach themselves to a host program or file.  Once a worm infects a system, it typically exploits security […]

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HPE to acquire Axis Security to deliver a unified SASE offering

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to buy cloud security services provider Axis Security, its third acquistion since January, to deliver a unified secure access service edge (SASE) offering. The acquisition is aimed at incorporating the Axis security service edge (SSE) platform into HPE’s edge-to-cloud network security capabilities with to deliver integrated networking and security solutions […]

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4 Recent Ransomware Attack Examples

Despite increased awareness among organizations about cybersecurity, ransomware attacks are going up. Cyber extortionists are targeting organizations and governments with impunity, holding their data hostage and demanding ransom in the range of millions of dollars. Such is the severity that global ransomware damages are expected to cross $30 billion by 2023. And as per the […]

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Give Employees and Customers the Network Experience They Deserve

Today’s CEOs have three top priorities for their CIOs: improve the customer experience, strengthen IT and business collaboration, and improve the employee experience, according to the Foundry 2023 State of the CIO. There’s certainly room for improvement: 80% of respondents to a Juniper Networks survey said poor network connectivity interrupts their work, on average, two […]

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MPLS TE Class-Based Tunnel Selection (CBTS)

Class-based tunnel selection (CBTS) is an MPLS Traffic Engineering (TE) feature where you can forward traffic with certain EXP values onto different TE tunnels. You can assign one or more EXP values to a tunnel and assign a TE tunnel as the default. This way, you don’t have to assign all EXP values separately. CBTS […]

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