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This blog is about the concepts underlying SD-Access segmentation. It covers the forms of segmentation, where enforcement can occur, and some practical advice. Previous blogs in this series: What Is [...]

Network Field Day 23 took place from September 29 through October 2. I was able to attend (virtually) since NetCraftsmen likes to track current trends to provide the best guidance [...]

Challenge Employees of a NetCraftsmen client reported highly variable performance of applications, particularly file transfers between two global locations. It was intermittent, with performance being acceptable at some times and [...]

NetCraftsmen is pleased to join the Cisco Systems, Inc. team in participating in the virtual Team Hopkins Kids Race being held on Saturday October 17th. “We are excited to join [...]

This is the second blog in a series of blogs about Cisco’s SD-Access (“SDA”). It will cover device roles and SDA terminology, and some of the high-level choices (how to [...]

Just when you thought you had a handle on SD-WAN and its place in the market, enter Gartner’s newest technology – the Secure Access Services Edge (SASE).   SD-WAN is now [...]

When a single router serves two buildings how can you configure it to support emergency services? Configuring SRST support for 2 sites Let’s say there are two buildings on a [...]

NetCraftsmen, a leading IT consulting and solutions provider, announced that it has won second place in Best Places to Work Awards among medium-size companies in the Baltimore region by Baltimore [...]

New Technology with dozens of vendors spouting terms like SD-WAN and SASE with substantially different capabilities are confusing the marketplace.  SD-WAN and SASE   Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a [...]

Using recent Cisco technology, Software Defined Access (SDA) provides user and device access security and could be the future of your campus switching environment.  Enhanced with powerful automation, it provides [...]

IT automation offers an increase in productivity and a reduction in risk. Unfortunately, there are often internal barriers to implementation.   Benefits of IT Automation  Increased Productivity  Computers and software systems [...]

A significant security breach can be very expensive. At best, it disrupts budgets and profits. At worst, smaller companies can be forced into bankruptcy. How can you avoid this outcome?  [...]