Virtualization stories
The modern data centre's evolution, driven by server virtualisation, has made fabric networking a critical focus for 2012, says Juniper Networks' Ian Quinn.
In a classic Ethernet network, the connections between switches, or Inter-Switch Links are not allowed to form a loop or frames aren't delivered.
IT managers face growing pressure to ensure 'five nines' network availability amid escalating costs of downtime, power challenges, and rising complexity.
Bill McCracken, Chief Executive Officer of CA Technologies, has said that firms may be left behind if they don't embrace today's emerging technology.
The financial crisis has spurred a boom in IT outsourcing, with cloud computing transforming the landscape. IDC forecasts a USD $3.45 billion market by 2025.
In-house data centers face uncertainty as cloud computing gains traction, but have a key role to play in the next 18 months.
