Why you want a bare metal hypervisor and how to choose

	Cisco Aironet APs + vinyl = awesome | Cisco dedicates security project to 'pissing off the bad guys'
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	INSIDER Why you want a bare metal hypervisor and how to choose There are two kinds of virtual machine managers, but for servers, data centers, and clouds there's only one that matters: Bare metal hypervisors. (Insider Story) Read More WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems Hybrid Will Be the New Normal for Enterprise WAN Public cloud services, SaaS, and mobility are driving enterprises to rethink how they architect their WANs. Gone are the days when all applications resided in regional data centers and branches only needed a single MPLS connection. Learn More In this Issue Cisco Aironet APs + vinyl = awesome Cisco dedicates security project to 'pissing off the bad guys' Review: VMware Workstation 12 gets a shine for Windows 10 AT&T's single-number service for connected devices does the carrier a favor, too DARPA wants vanishing drones 8 tips for running a successful remote meeting Does Cisco have to respond to Dell/EMC? Microsoft improves security for Azure SQL Database 10 (mostly) free must-have Windows 10 apps WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems The Power of the Next-Generation WAN This Network World white paper examines these factors and discusses how a software-defined WAN solution can help enterprises ensure application availability, reduce the cost of bandwidth delivery, and ensure the end user experience. Learn More Cisco Aironet APs + vinyl = awesome Sure, white makes sense most of the time for a wireless access point, which is probably why the Cisco Aironet line comes in that color and no other (near as I can tell). However, this state of blandness didn't sit well with Markus Räty, a systems specialist in the NOC at University of the Arts Helsinki. Read More Cisco dedicates security project to 'pissing off the bad guys' Following its disruption of a major distributor of Angler ransomware, Cisco is offering up free security consulting for hosting providers that's aimed at wiping out persistent attacks that abuse providers' services and threaten the rest of the Internet. Read More Review: VMware Workstation 12 gets a shine for Windows 10 VMware's polished and pricey desktop virtualization platform adds formal support for Windows 10 and a host of minor enhancements. Read More WHITE PAPER: McAfee Dissecting the Top Five Network Attack Methods By understanding how an attacker thinks, and making some smart changes, you and your organization can minimize the likelihood of a breach and stay one step ahead of the bad guys. This report provides details on the most common attack methods used by cybercriminals, how they operate, and the technologies you need to stay safe. Learn more >> AT&T's single-number service for connected devices does the carrier a favor, too AT&T now has a way to use the same phone number for all your connected devices, a capability that could simplify some subscribers' lives but may have more to do with the carrier's own goals. Read More DARPA wants vanishing drones It's a description right out of a James Bond or Mission: Impossible script: Create a flock of unmanned aircraft that can be dropped from a larger mothership to take on a mission, then actually vanish once the mission is carried out. Read More 8 tips for running a successful remote meeting You probably work with at least one or two people who is remote, or is remote for part of the week. That means, you've probably also experienced some less than productive virtual meetings. Here are eight tips that will ensure your virtual meeting goes smoothly, no matter how far away your coworkers are. Read More WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems NSS Labs Web Application Firewall Comparative Analysis NSS Labs reported that NetScaler AppFirewall achieved an overall block rate of 99.8% at $1.93 TCO per protected Connection Per Second – the lowest TCO of all contenders – that placed it in the Recommended section of their Web Application Firewall Security Value Map. Learn more >> Does Cisco have to respond to Dell/EMC? Cisco may not have to respond to Dell/EMC as much as other networking vendors. Read More Microsoft improves security for Azure SQL Database Microsoft is giving database administrators working with Azure SQL Database a new suite of security tools to check out. A new Always Encrypted feature will be available as a public beta by the end of the month. Read More 10 (mostly) free must-have Windows 10 apps Apps not only make using your Windows 10 device easier by giving you better ways to do the things you want to do, they can also make the experience a lot more fun. While there are plenty of built-in apps on Windows 10 devices, there's a whole host of free or almost-fee apps that are guaranteed to make you more productive. Read More
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