Media
Audio/Video Appearances:
Tech Field Day: Networking Field Day 19
[Cisco FutureWAN ’18 EMEA] (https://vshow.on24.com/vshow/sdwanapac/content/1906830/):
- The On-Premise IT Roundtable, [The Traditional Office is Dying] (https://gestaltit.com/podcast/rich/the-tradition-office-is-dying-the-on-premise-it-roundtable/)
- SD-WAN Beyond the Hype
- The Value of Certifications
- [CloudFlare’s Karma, Managing MSPs, and Agile Security] (https://thenetworkcollective.com/2019/07/cloudflare-msp-agile/)
Packet Pushers: Network Virtual Design Clinic 4 (AMA Panel)
Sponsored Content:
- [Moving a Data Center: Communication is Key (local PDF)] (/static/pphi44.pdf)
- [The Business of Networking (local PDF)] (/static/TechTarget_NetworkEvolution_NE_1117_Final.pdf)
- [CCIE Exams: Still Worth It?] (https://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/opinion/CCIE-exams-Still-worth-it)
- [What Options Do 5G WAN Services Bring to Business?] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/5g-wan-services-and-business) An examination of the transition from LTE to 5G and the impact it is expected to have on future WAN architectures.
- [What are Some of the Problems with SD-WAN?] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/problems-with-sd-wan) Large-scale SD-WAN deployments have a lot of moving parts to consider. How do you evaluate your needs and quantify the risks?
- [2019 Thoughts on Selecting an MPLS Provider] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/2019-selecting-an-mpls-provider-vendor): Examination of costs, features, and risks associated with MPLS service.
- [The 2019 IT Manager’s Large Enterprise Guide to Global SD WAN] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/large-enterprise-global-sd-wan-guide) (ghostwritten). An overview of technologies and considerations when managing and deploying global networks with SD WAN including examining the question of whether or not MPLS and private WAN connections are still necessary.
- [An IT Manager’s Perspective: What is SD-WAN?] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/what-is-sd-wan) (ghostwritten)
- [An IT Manager’s Perspective: How to Buy Managed SD-WAN Services?] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/buying-sd-wan-services) Things to consider from a business perspective.
- [Is Your Business Considering Managed SD-WAN Services?]
(https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/considering-managed-sd-wan-services) An
examination of some of the business drivers behind contracting a managed SD
WAN service. - [Comparison of SD WAN Vendor Capabilities] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/sd-wan-comparion-vendor-capabilities). A look at controller architecture, VPN routing architectures, and other features across different SD WAN vendor platforms.
- [Where Does SD WAN Over MPLS Fit in Today’s Networks?] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/sd-wan-over-mpls) Why MPLS is still relevant with today’s SD-WAN architectures.
- [What are the Options for Private WAN Infrastructure?] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/private-wan-options) (ghostwritten). Overview of Layer 1 leased lines, Layer 2 connections like dark fiber and optical wavelength services, VPLS, MPLS L3VPN, IPsec, and more.
- [How to Select Your Next WAN Provider?] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/selecting-your-next-wan-provider) An overview of migrating your company’s WAN to a new provider including requirements gathering, technology evaluation, project management, the Request For Proposal (RFP) process, and actual migration.
- [An Overview of VLL: Virtual Leased Lines] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/bt-ethernet-services-wholesale-partner). An explanation of different kinds of Metro Ethernet services and topologies.
- [Managed SD-WAN Services with Cisco Meraki and Viptela] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/managed-sd-wan-services). A high-level overview and comparison of using Merki and Viptela SD-WAN features.
- [How to Book a Meraki SD WAN Demo] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/meraki-sd-wan-demo) (ghostwritten). Overview of SD-WAN specific to Cisco Meraki.
- [What are Meraki SD WAN Limitations?] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/content/cisco-meraki-limitations)
- [Managed Ethernet Access Services] (https://www.thenetworkunion.com/bt-managed-ethernet-access-service). An overview of different kinds of Ethernet Layer 2 services including technology and hardware differentiation along with different design aspects.
- Hybrid WAN. A product page centered around SD-WAN that describes how different kinds of connectivity (MPLS/VPLS, private circuits, wireless/5G) support a high- performance network design.