Archive | December, 2009
WAN Emulation vs WAN Simulation
One of the topics we are frequently asked is to explain or clarify the difference between WAN Emulation and WAN Simulation. WAN Simulation methodology is a set of theoretical algorithms which are usually applied on a trace file. These algorithms aim to predict applications response times with different conditions and then applied to the captured [...]
Continue reading...Why Has MPLS Become So Pervasive on Today’s Global Networks?
28. December 2009
Many of the largest networks today employ Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) for a myriad of reasons. So what are some of the key motivators that would entice an organization to make the leap to MPLS? Protocol neutrality, extensibility, adaptability and scalability are among some of the many reasons. Additionally, because MPLS was designed to openly [...]
Continue reading...Discussion & Buzz at the I/ITSEC Show Earlier this Month
28. December 2009
I recently had the pleasure of attending the ITSEC Modeling and Simulation show in Orlando, Florida. This event featured the latest solutions in Gaming and Remote Learning for Dept of Defense clients deployed around the world. Based upon conversations with both the vendors and potential users of these products it quickly became evident that a [...]
Continue reading...Is IPTV coming to your home sooner than expected?
22. December 2009
In today’s Business section of the New York Times, there is an article by Brian Stelter (December 22, 2009) about a proposal by Apple computer to offer TV subscription packages via the Internet. The article points out that ABC and CBS are actively considering joining the Apple venture. Disney, who owns ABC, was the first [...]
Continue reading...Improving the Quality for the End User
21. December 2009
One student at a time… Recently, I visited a company that develops and distributes software for Independent School District’s across USA. Their main product, originally developed for challenged kids, centers around dynamic computerized teaching and testing programs. This product proved to be so successful among this population that the company adapted it for other kids [...]
Continue reading...Applications, Applications, Applications
21. December 2009
I have been asked by a colleague “Why would someone use Application Virtualization?” You may already know that adopting the likes of Application Virtualization is not an easy task. Many applications are simply not built to be deployed in such an environment. Not to mention all the other challenges faced within the IT organization. One [...]
Continue reading...HP tackles the challenges of load testing
17. December 2009
Video: Mark Tomlinson and Steve Feloney from HP address the risk of load testing Web 2.0 applications without considering WAN latency
Continue reading...Video: Test Mobile Performance with Shunra
16. December 2009
Traveling to this week’s HP Software Universe in Hamburg with Mark Tomlinson was a real treat. Not only do Mark and I share many non-professional interests, but our lives as product managers give us plenty to chat about. On our train ride from Berlin to Hamburg, Mark’s insatiable blogging appetite bared itself while we were [...]
Continue reading...Cloud Computing to the Desktop
9. December 2009
VMware is releasing a new technology, developed by Teradici that may greatly improve the performance of remote desktops, quintessence filling a gap in the Cloud Computing paradigm. It will allow the use of PCoverIP protocol instead of using slower methods like RDP. PCoIP is a type of display protocol used by remote desktops when doing [...]
Continue reading...Impact of Latency on Cloud Computing
8. December 2009
The new buzzword around the IT block is “Cloud Computing”, the ability to avoid deploying costly infrastructure on each location by contracting a “virtual” infrastructure environment from dedicated vendors. Need to expand? Just call your provider and double your server capacity and triple your storage. However, we may need to apply a sobriety test, where [...]
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30. December 2009