VMware and Cisco patch vulnerabilities in data-center gear and software

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	VMware and Cisco patch vulnerabilities in data-center gear and software VMware and Cisco Systems released security fixes this week for serious vulnerabilities in networking virtualization and server software typically used in data centers.Cisco patched a persistent denial-of-service vulnerability that could prevent the out-of-band management of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) E-Series Blade servers that are deployed in Cisco Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2).The vulnerability is located in the SSH (Secure Shell) service of the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (Cisco IMC), a specialized micro-controller embedded in server motherboards that allows systems administrators to monitor and manage servers from outside their OS.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More WHITE PAPER: Extreme Networks IdentiFi Brochure IdentiFi Wireless is proven to be the most scalable Wireless solution on the market. This didn't happen overnight; IdentiFi Wireless technology has grown and evolved for over a decade with an extensive and diversified customer base. Learn more about the entire IdentiFi Wireless Solution. Learn more In this Issue Harvard's CompSci intro course boasts record-breaking enrollment The Hybrid WAN requires a new approach to network optimization Enterprise Annexation of Endpoint Security Understanding SDN Vendor Ecosystems SDN and Network Virtualization: A Reality Check WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems Top 5 must-haves to update your WAN optimization solution Read this paper to learn more how WAN optimization offerings need to evolve to provide coverage for these and other business-driven IT trends and initiatives. Read Now Harvard's CompSci intro course boasts record-breaking enrollment Harvard College's CS50, the school's Introduction to Computer Science course for undergrads, has attracted about 1 in 8 students this fall -- a new record for the school and yet another sign of just how hot this field is becoming for the job-hungry. Read More WHITE PAPER: CloudBees The Business Value of Continuous Delivery Download this whitepaper to learn more about the business value of Continuous Delivery and see why it could be a game changer for your organization. Learn More The Hybrid WAN requires a new approach to network optimization Now that the WAN is finally evolving, I think it's time to take a look at the infrastructure that's used to optimize it. Read More WHITE PAPER: CloudBees Ten Factors Shaping the Future of Application Delivery More and more organizations are realizing the impact of delivering applications in an accelerated manner. Download this research report conducted by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) to learn how those that are seeking to do so are leveraging DevOps functions internally and moving towards Continuous Delivery. Learn More Enterprise Annexation of Endpoint Security Malware detection, prevention, and response activities are quickly bringing endpoint and network security together Read More Understanding SDN Vendor Ecosystems In this piece we'll review how network vendors are building relationships across the industry around their SDN platforms, examining what they are trying to achieve and what it means for consumers. Read More SDN and Network Virtualization: A Reality Check The Software Defined Networking movement is still evolving, but profiles of SDN users are becoming more clear and we're getting a bead on some of the common evaluation criteria companies are using to gauge how to go forward. Read More
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