Carrier Ethernet, MPLS and Network Management: From a single console, effectively provision, monitor, diagnose multi-vendor networks

Monday, July 18, 2011 by Eden Mondanaro
Much is in the news lately concerning advances in Carrier Ethernet technology. Network infrastructure build-out is continuing at a rapid pace on every continent, with some of the biggest growth taking place in the Middle East and Africa. In addition, domestic U.S. service provider infrastructure continues to grow as the insatiable consumer demand for more services such as video, apps and on-demand media content (at ever faster speeds) seems to know no bounds. For example, Light Reading has...Read More »

RC7 Synergy - Solving network problems faster through network collaboration

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Eden Mondanaro
"Collaboration" is a big buzz-word these days - but what exactly does it mean? Along with the word "cloud," this is probably one of the most talked-about - but least understood - concepts in the tech world today. Network management personnel in both the Enterprise and Service Provider spaces are all wanting to get a piece of the efficiency, problem-solving ability and cost savings that collaboration provides. At the same time, there are vendors out there making promises and claims that are...Read More »

Advanced Multi-Vendor Infrastructure Administration

Thursday, February 24, 2011 by Eden Mondanaro
Today we're going to be talking Redcell. While comparisons are nice (and we ALWAYS encourage people who are considering network infrastructure management software to do comparisons!) it's also good to just straight-up answer the question: "Why should I consider buying this product??"

When it comes to mission-critical infrastructure - network or otherwise - the folks running it are necessarily and understandably risk-averse. We wouldn't want it any other way. After all, do we want people to...Read More »

The Impact of Carrier Ethernet on Service Providers

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 by Eden Mondanaro
Managing Next-Generation Service Provider Networks 

-- The Problem
The advent of mobile internet access and the subsequent explosive demand for high bandwidth services on mobile devices has created a pivotal point for service providers. Widely considered the most disruptive technological event for service providers since mobile phones were first introduced, consumer demand for mobile internet access has quickly outstripped the capabilities of existing infrastructure. In addition, mobile phone and...
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Network Management - Device Management Solutions for Cisco

Thursday, January 13, 2011 by Eden Mondanaro

Cisco

Anyone who has television knows Cisco has been ramping it up lately, especially if you made it to the recent Las Vegas CES (Consumer Electronics Show). Since we at Dorado Software are Global Strategic Partners with Cisco, now seems like a great time to share some of our software solutions specifically made for Cisco.

Dorado Software's Redcell ASWAN Solution offers Service Providers a unified Network-Based security service management solution for creating, provisioning, and managing VRF-Aware... Read More »

Carrier Ethernet Service & Network Management - Free White Paper

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 by Eden Mondanaro
From a single console, effectively provision, monitor, diagnose multi-vendor Carrier Ethernet networks

The Redcell Carrier Ethernet solution provides a solid foundation for Service Providers to build successful, flexible and scalable offerings for E-Line, E-LAN and E-Tree services. This includes UNI as well as EVC activation and management, providing Ethernet connectivity to subscribers and offering multiple options for data transport. The system supports Quality of Service provisioning allowing...
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Network Management: detailed network inventory & configuration information in Altiris-managed environments

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
Imagine a tool that can discover and automate your network and storage environment - all from your existing Symantec Management Console.

The Redcell Integration Component for Symantec Altiris Solutions is a Symantec-certified solution that lets you gain unprecedented knowledge and control of you complete IT infrastructure, even in a multi-vendor environment - all within your Symantec Altiris NS system.


Illustration - The Redcell Integration Component for Symantec Altiris Solutions

The integrated solution provides the combined power of application, systems, network &...Read More »

Dell OpenManage Network Manager plus an affordable way to manage network configuration and change

Friday, October 29, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
Let's talk Dell. One of the nice things about Dell is they provide lots of resources for people who buy their products, especially in the B2B space. And one of those resources is - you guessed - it... us!

A Dell ISV certified product, Redcell System Commander provides integration of Dell OpenManage(tm) hardware management functionality for Dell PowerEdge Servers and Blade platforms. In addition to Dell infrastructure (switches, servers, blades, and printers) there are affordable upgrades to...Read More »

Automate IT Operations - Agentless Network Management

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
IT infrastructures are a collection of disparate and converging products, yet all of these technologies must be configured and monitored to ensure viability of mission-critical applications and services.

Deploying, configuring and managing a variety of complex voice and data devices from the same vendor - let alone multiple vendors - is a daily battle that challenges even the most experienced administrator. No matter what software solution you decide to use for managing complex services and...Read More »

Cisco for Service Providers

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
What to do if you're managing Cisco? The first thing to do is research the tools that are out there. Redcell Service Provider Solutions for Cisco provide an integrated network and service management for Cisco advanced technologies. They provide a solid foundation so you can build successful and scalable service offerings for next generation security, Ethernet, VPN and other services, delivering the level of service and range of options your customers expect. With visibility across the network...Read More »

Identify your bandwidth hogs

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 by Alan Taylor
A recent campaign by Dorado Software regarding network monitoring and bandwidth usage is getting a good amount of attention.

Bandwidth hogs have been around since there have been networks. Some high-bandwidth usage is to be expected from most companies: software uploads and downloads, data porting and other activities. The problem with bandwidth arises when users begin oversubscribing to YouTube, Hulu and other high-bandwidth streaming services - requiring a tighter application of network...Read More »

Carrier Ethernet Service & Network Management

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
"Did you know?" The Redcell Carrier Ethernet solution offers complete lifecycle management with OAM capabilities for delivering and supporting next-generation applications and services such as IPTV, Video-on-Demand, Storage extension, Disaster Recovery, and others with a high level of quality to customers while controlling your operational expenditures as demand scales.

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Redcell Carrier Ethernet Services Features

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'What to Consider in Modernizing Your Network Monitoring Solution'

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 by Eden Mondanaro
Today I found a nice, unbiased article on network monitoring from Gus Bekdash. He's a managing consultant at Forsythe Solutions Group.

Gus has a few great tips for companies who are looking for network monitoring solutions; here it is in his own words:
 
Organizations exploring monitoring solutions should do the following:
  • Work with a vendor that can provide consulting about tools, processes and people, as well as help them evaluate representative solutions from all the options above;
  • Define clear...
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