Change and Configuration Management

Article (5)

Server virtualisation creates a network configuration burden
Networking vendors are looking for ways to solve the configuration problems created by server virtualisation.
Server Manager: A closer look at its role in Windows Server 2008
Integrating a central wizard-driven interface, Server Manager in Windows Server 2008 helps IT departments tailor their servers just the way they want them.
As network configuration management matures, documentation woes linger
Documentation of networks is a tertiary consideration. Is this hurting your business?
Cisco keeps the PACE with automated change management
Cisco Systems Inc. yesterday announced a new suite of products to help network engineers and architects automate configuration and change management.
Change can be a good thing according to configuration management vendors
A facelift for AlterPoint's change and configuration management tool gives users more control of network-level compliance.

News (1)

HP-Mercury deal sweetens systems management
Although the short-term impact of HP's recent acquisition of Mercury is uncertain, some analysts say that users will in the long term have a more robust management system.

Tips (3)

Server virtualisation and its impact on network configuration
There are three major challenges that server virtualisation poses for the network. This tip explains each, and how you can cope with them.
Document your network cabling
Because updating your network documentation is a time-consuming, error-prone process, keeping track of your network cables can be a big mess. When moving things around, or in the case of a security audit, a poorly-documented layout can turn into an emergency situation. In this tip, learn about dedicated documentation software that helps keep things organised.
Migrating to MPLS
As more organizations begin to take advantage of providers' MPLS offerings, network engineers must learn how to prepare their current networks for transition. This tip explains basic MPLS implementations and shows you some common configurations for MPLS VPNs. It also provides a sample configuration and routing considerations to keep in mind.

Q&A Interview (2)

Cisco Spotlight Series: Bridging networks and applications
CEO John Chambers says Cisco Systems Inc. hasn't taken enough risks in recent years. If that's true, then its Application-Oriented Networking (AON) initiative may be making up for lost time. AON, in a nutshell, is Cisco's strategy to use a mix of hardware and software to enhance the network's ability to recognize and manage application data packets, reducing the need for middleware and other application integration products. While the networking giant sees it as the natural evolution of both its own business and the industry as a whole, some question whether the network is best suited to handle applications, and if Cisco can successfully court IT pros outside of its traditional customer base. SearchNetworking.com spoke with Taf Anthias, vice president and general manager of Cisco's AON business unit and a former 32-year IBM veteran, about the business case for AON, how it reduces infrastructure complexity and whether cooperation with Microsoft is in the works.
When router management is your worst nightmare
Michael W. Lucas is a network engineer with decades of experience in corporate networks. Recently, Lucas authored Cisco Routers for the Desperate, which he said is "designed to be read once, and then left on top of the router until something breaks." Lucas spoke with SearchNetworking.com about networking issues and Cisco router futures and provided helpful tips for the "desperate" IT pros who need quick fixes to common router problems.

© 2010 TechTarget ANZ. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the TechTarget ANZ Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

TechTarget ANZ sites: SearchCIO.com.au | SearchNetworking.com.au | SearchSecurity.com.au | SearchStorage.com.au | SearchVoIP.com.au