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Backups, security, compliance, network operations…SR-MPLS can serve as a drop-in replacement for the traditional MPLS control plane while supporting MPLS/VPN services when properly implemented. The scenario also highlights why configuration history, compliance checks, topology visibility, and controlled automation matter in day-to-day network operations.
Read articleThe Internet relies on IP (Internet Protocol) addresses to allow devices to communicate. However, the rapid growth of connected devices has created a major issue: the exhaustion of available IP addresses. While IPv6 was introduced to solve this, its adoption has been slow. A new proposal, IPv8, aims to provide a simpler and more practical solution.
Read articleDigital sovereignty is no longer just a strategic concept—it’s a critical requirement for any organization that wants to stay in control of its infrastructure, its data, and ultimately its future. Yet today, many companies unknowingly give up that control. They rely on vendor platforms to manage their network equipment, store their data, and define how their infrastructure operates. What seems convenient at first quickly turns into dependency.
Read articleModern enterprise networks are more complex than ever. Switches, routers, firewalls, trunk links, VLAN segmentation, wireless infrastructure… all these components create environments where understanding the real network architecture becomes difficult. Yet many organizations still rely on static network diagrams created in tools like Visio or Draw. The reality is simple: Static diagrams cannot keep up with modern networks.
Read articleIn today’s cybersecurity landscape, corporate networks are under constant pressure from internal and external threats. While firewalls and antivirus solutions remain essential, they are no longer sufficient on their own. One of the most critical — yet often underestimated — security mechanisms is Network Access Control (NAC). NAC ensures that only authorized and compliant devices can access your internal network. Without it, your LAN becomes an open door.
Read articleAs enterprise networks grow in size and complexity, traditional manual provisioning methods are no longer sustainable. Configuration errors, security gaps, and slow deployments can quickly become major operational risks. Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) addresses these challenges by automating device onboarding, ensuring configuration conformity, strengthening security, and dramatically reducing deployment time.
Read articleFor decades, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) has been the backbone of network monitoring. It powered dashboards, alerts, capacity planning, and fault management across enterprises and service providers alike. And yet, despite its long reign, a growing consensus is emerging in the networking community: SNMP is no longer fit for modern networks. It’s not that SNMP suddenly stopped working. It’s that the world around it has fundamentally changed — and SNMP hasn’t kept up.
Read articleIn modern network design, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) are essential for improving performance, enhancing security, and simplifying management. By segmenting traffic into logical groups, VLANs isolate network domains, reduce broadcast traffic, and give administrators granular control over data flow.
Read articleIn today’s networked enterprises, the real challenge isn’t just connecting devices — it’s governing complexity. With multiple vendors, evolving firmware, and growing compliance requirements, IT teams often lose visibility and control. This article explores how ConnectMyAssets brings back operational freedom through open standards, compliance, and interoperability, breaking away from the limitations of vendor-locked solutions.
Read articleAccess Control Lists (ACLs) are a quick, low-cost, high-impact way to restrict who can reach your devices’ management interfaces. Apply ACLs to management VLANs or interfaces to allow only a well-defined admin subnet.
Read articleEver caught yourself typing “enable” on a switch that still uses a local admin password from 2012? Yeah… same. The truth is, most of our network gear still trusts anyone who knows a single password — and that’s terrifying. Enter TACACS+, the protocol that gives your switches trust issues (in a good way). It centralizes authentication, tells each admin exactly what they can or can’t do, and keeps a detailed log of who did what. Because when something goes wrong, “I don’t know who changed that” isn’t an acceptable answer anymore.
Read articleDHCP Snooping is a security feature that plays a critical role in protecting local area networks (LANs). Commonly enabled on access or distribution switches, it acts as a barrier against rogue DHCP servers and ensures that clients receive legitimate IP addresses. This article explains: - What DHCP Snooping is - Why it is essential in enterprise networks - How to configure it correctly, with a practical Aruba CX example ---
Read articleVLAN 1 may look harmless — it’s the default VLAN on almost every switch. But tagging VLAN 1 on uplinks can cause interoperability issues, packet drops, or even security risks. Here’s why you should never tag VLAN 1 — and how Aruba CX handles native VLANs differently.
Read articleIn modern network environments, visibility and logging are critical. Whether managing a LAN, data center, or WAN backbone, Syslog provides a standardized, lightweight, and powerful way to collect and centralize event data from routers, switches, and firewalls — essential for troubleshooting and cybersecurity.
Read articleManaging networks built from different vendors is a daily challenge for enterprises. Learn how to overcome fragmentation, improve automation, and standardize operations across heterogeneous infrastructures.
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