Cumulus content roundup: August

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Cumulus content roundup: August
// Cumulus Networks Blog

It's time for another Cumulus content roundup! To bring you some of our favorite think-pieces about open source networking trends, both from our website and around the Internet, we've wrangled all the links into one convenient spot. From virtual network optimization to private clouds to hyperscale data centers, we've got all of the best topics covered. Take a look at these exciting new developments, and let us know what you think in the comments section below.

 

Cumulus Networks' latest and greatest

Private cloud vs. public cloud: If you're getting ready for a data center refresh or thinking about moving to a private cloud, this article is for you. We break down the major differences, benefits and use cases between each type of cloud environment, giving you the information you need to make the right choice for your organization. Read on and find out if it's time for you to switch to a private cloud.

Monash University video: How did Cumulus Networks manage to migrate Monash University's entire data center in just two weeks? Senior Consulting Engineer Eric Pulvino breaks it down for you and explains how Cumulus was able to do the impossible. Watch the video to learn more.

Virtual networking optimization and best practices: Are you making the most of network optimization? It is an incredibly important component to scalability and efficiency. Network optimization aids a business in making the most of its technology, reducing costs and even improving upon security. Through virtualization, businesses can leverage their technology more effectively — they just need to follow a few virtual networking best practices. Learn more here.

Want to read even more of what Cumulus Networks has to offer? We have plenty of information about open source, web-scale networking, and more. Feel free to check out our learn center, resource page, or solutions section for more information.

 

The best from around the web

Enterprises mirror hyperscale data centers to build new infrastructure: The rise of large cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and the Google Cloud Platform has led to a new kind of infrastructure, and smaller enterprises are learning how to emulate these hyperscale data centers. Read this article to find out how they're accomplishing this.

Open source is powering the digital enterprise: By leveraging broad based collaboration and strong communities of independent developers, open source innovation is transforming the very core of information technology and enabling organizations to win in today's digital economy. As a community we all gain from these efforts. Find out how Dell EMC is supporting open source.

Open source network tools compete with shrinking vendor equipment: There was a time when a dozen vendors offered a given piece of service provider network equipment. Vendor consolidation has pared that number to as few as three, and with vendors facing further profit pressure, it's likely the number will fall further. Read about how open source is giving vendor consolidation a run for its money.

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