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Streamlining Network Operations With Application Delivery Technologies

Air Date: March 19, 2008 Cost: $250 Couldn't Attend This Teleconference? You can still listen to or watch the teleconference at a time that's convenient for you. We offer the hourlong archived teleconferences in MP3 format (audio only) or in WebEx format (audio with PowerPoint slides). Choose the format this is convenient for you.

Robert Whiteley Principal Analyst, Research Director Forrester Research, Inc.

Who should attend: IT Infrastructure & Operations professionals and Enterprise Architecture professionals.

Description:

Today's network operations staff is challenged with a new set of metrics. Traditionally, network availability was the ultimate goal; this is still necessary, but no longer sufficient. Network managers must incorporate new SLAs around security, application performance, disaster recovery, and more.

This presentation highlights emerging trends and architectures geared at addressing these challenges. It discusses a bifurcation of today's network into packet delivery and application delivery layers. The packet delivery network consists of routers, switches, and other appliances aimed at maintaining network availability. Application delivery consists of a new "network middleware" with application switches, accelerators, and security gateways that bridge the gap between your app infrastructure and the underlying packet transport gear. Why the distinction? Because application delivery provides the necessary intelligence and policy infrastructure to ensure architects and engineers meet the increasing business demands put on the network.

We wade through the hype and confusing terms surrounding application delivery and provide a clear road map for starting your network transformation.

Agenda:

• Why today's IT initiatives are stressing the corporate network
• How the network is evolving to address mounting application concerns
• Understanding the impact of application delivery on network operations
• Recommendations for evolving your network architecture

Vendors mentioned: Alcatel-Lucent, Blue Coat, Cisco Systems, Citrix, F5 Networks, Juniper Networks, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Radware, Riverbed, and VMWare.

Related research:

Network Refresh Trends, 2007

The Forrester Wave™: WAN Optimization Appliances, Q3 2007

Application Delivery Optimization With Your Network

Technical requirements:

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