On-Premises Networks Need to Work Like Cloud Networks

On-premises networks are still very common for specialize applications and need to adopt cloud network operational models. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by experts Ron Westfall, Chris Grundemann, and Jeremy Schulman as they discuss how to better implement these preferred methods. They also debate how each model has different requirements and may face headwinds in an enterprise.


Networking Field Day Returns This April!

Tom Hollingsworth, writing for Gestalt IT, announces the return of Networking Field Day this month with a lineup of stellar presenters, including BackBox, Itential, HashiCorp, and Kentik. Tom notes that with the rise of remote work, this Networking Field Day event will focus on technologies that can support distributed teams. From software-defined networking to open-source networking, attendees will get a chance to learn about the latest trends and innovations in the industry.


State of the Industry: Network Analytics

Gestalt IT just debuted a new feature, a weekly State of the Industry post. For their first week, they’re looking at the state of network analytics. They take a look at two competing methodologies to the problem. The first is SolarWinds NetPath tool, which sits in the network. The SolarWinds approach seems to take the ideas behind existing tools, and looks to perfect them. The other method is Forward Networks, which is presenting a top-down approach to do live mapping purely in software. Both are interesting, and point to further investment and development in the space going into 2017.


Wires Are The Exception

Wires Are The Exception


Software-Defined WAN: A Primer

Software-Defined WAN: A Primer


Tail-F Systems….Another one Bites the Dust?

Tail-F Systems….Another one Bites the Dust?


Thoughts on Cisco Acquiring Tail-F Systems

Thoughts on Cisco Acquiring Tail-F Systems


Winning With Ecosystems

Winning With Ecosystems


Could Cisco ACI Kill APM?

Could Cisco ACI Kill APM?


Whitebox Switching: Would You? Should You?

Whitebox Switching: Would You? Should You?


No One Cares About Our SDN

No One Cares About Our SDN


SDDC14: Brocade – Something Defined Networking

SDDC14: Brocade – Something Defined Networking


SDN Is The Mother(******) of Invention

SDN Is The Mother(******) of Invention


OpenDaylight at Networking Field Day 7

OpenDaylight at Networking Field Day 7


Dell Fabric Manager & The Future for CCIEs

Dell Fabric Manager & The Future for CCIEs


Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure: Nexus 9000

Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure: Nexus 9000


40GbE Over A Single MMF Pair? With QSFP-40G-SR-BD, You Can.

40GbE Over A Single MMF Pair? With QSFP-40G-SR-BD, You Can.


Networking Field Day 3: The Links

Tech Field Day always draws a great deal of attention, including thousands of tweets and dozens of blog posts and videos from delegates and bystanders alike. As usual, we will attempt to collect those links for reference and review, but this time we will start even before the event! We will undoubtedly miss some – […]


Networking Field Day 3 – Silicon Valley

Gestalt IT’s third networking-focused Field Day event was held on March 29 and 30 in Silicon Valley! Our sponsors included Brocade, SolarWinds, NEC, Arista, Infineta, Cisco, and Spirent.