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The Biggest Thing Since Ethernet: OpenFlow
New technology could disrupt the networking market, which for decades has relied on Ethernet and TCP/IP standards--and stalwart vendors like Cisco.
OpenFlow Tutorial: Next-Gen Networking Has Much To Prove
The emerging protocol promises to make it easier to deal with virtualization while also using lower-cost switches.
OpenFlow's Impact: The Industry Debate Rages
What's new about the networking protocol, and why some argue it isn't a game changer.

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Virtualization Security Checklist
Take these 4 steps to improve the security of your virtualization infrastructure.
Virtualization Vs. Networking
Server VMs create new problems for switching, security.
Three Leaders Make The Most Of Your WAN
Our IT Pro Ranking report evaluates six WAN optimization vendors.
DLL Hell Redux
By Dino Esposito
Windows 8: Microsoft's Development Re-Do
By Andrew Binstock

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CIO Profiles: Steve Hannah Of CRST International
Stay flexible, this CIO advises, but always have a multiyear tech plan.

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