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Presentations (1)

Data Center Virtualization Video

Brochures (15)

Cisco and VMware Facilitate Virtualization Strategies

Cisco AON Streamlines Financial Market Data and Trade-Order Latency

Cisco Application Networking Assessment

Cisco Branch Consolidation Assessment

Cisco Data Center Network Architecture and Solutions Overview (PDF - 1 MB)

Cisco Data Center Networking (DCN) Storage Assessment

Cisco Data Center Networking Architecture and Operations Assessment

Cisco Data Center Networking Architecture Assessment

Cisco Data Center Networking Business Continuance Assessment

Cisco Lifecycle Services for Cisco Optical Network Systems

Cisco SONA At-A-Glance (PDF - 270 KB)

Data Center Network Applications Lab Brochure (PDF - 590 KB)

Data Center Network Architecture At-A-Glance (PDF - 150 KB)

Data Center Networking Services At-a-Glance (PDF - 290 KB)

Independent Tests Verify Cisco Wireless WAN Access  (PDF - 960 KB)

White Papers (5)

Efficient Transport of Storage & Ethernet Across Hybrid DWDM & SONET/SDH Networks

Facilities Consideration for the Data Center (PDF - 3 MB)

Network Implications of Server Virtualization in the Data Center

Next-Generation Federal Data Center Architecture

Transport Options for Data Center Optical Interconnection

Design Guides (6)

Application Networking--Optimizing Oracle E-Business Suite 11i across the WAN (PDF - 1 MB)

Cisco Application Networking for SAP Design Guide (PDF - 2 MB)

Data Center Infrastructure Design Guide 2.5 (PDF - 3 MB)

Integrating Oracle E-Business Suite 11i in the Cisco Data Center (PDF - 1 MB)

Server Farm Security in the Business Ready Data Center Architecture v2.1 (PDF - 4 MB)

Service Provider Service Delivery Design Guide. (PDF - 4 MB)

Case Studies (137) view all

Dutch Defense Ministry Improves IT Service Provision And Cuts Costs with Cisco Data Center Technology (PDF - 480 KB)

Monsanto Enhances Collaboration with Cisco, Microsoft Technologies

Australia's Oldest University Aims for Excellence with New Data Center Architecture (PDF - 1 MB)

Cisco Provides Bright Future for Hong Kong Education Sector (PDF - 420 KB)

Community College Moves into Self-Service Model (PDF - 200 KB)

Naples University Set to Bring Scientific R&D to Market Faster with High Performance Computing (PDF - 470 KB)

Science Department at Ivy League University Innovates IT Architecture (PDF - 130 KB)

Seattle University Regains Control of Desktop Applications (PDF - 190 KB)

Stanford University Dramatically Expands Compute Capacity with Cisco and Dell (PDF - 390 KB)

University Builds High-Performance Computing Cluster

University Builds Scalable Data Center

University Changes the Education Model with Help from Cisco ACE Module (PDF - 150 KB)

University Deploys Unified Fabric in Data Center

University Improves Data Center Services Delivery (PDF - 240 KB)

University of Salerno Builds Next Generation Data Center to Improve Education Services (PDF - 500 KB)

University of Stuttgart: SAN Solution

University Pioneers Grid Computing and High-Speed Networking

University Selects Appliance-based Solution to Improve Web Access (PDF - 300 KB)

University Selects Director-Class Switches to Create a New Scalable SAN

Engineering Firm Accelerates Application Delivery to Remote Users, Increases SAN Scalability (PDF - 180 KB)

Engineering Firm Gains Business Continuity with WAN Optimization (PDF - 290 KB)

Tutor Perini Deploys Cisco's Unified Computing System for Data Center

WAN Optimization Helps Engineering Firm with Collaboration (PDF - 240 KB)

Cisco Data Center Strategy Improves Business Continuity for the Largest News Website in Belgium (PDF - 790 KB)

Cisco Helps Swiss National Broadcaster Transform Efficiency, Cost and Productivity for Remote Location Broadcasting (PDF - 670 KB)

Cisco helps Swiss national broadcaster transformefficiency, cost and productivity for remote location broadcasting (PDF - 670 KB)

Entertainment Company Deploys Application Delivery Solution (PDF - 150 KB)

NOB Implements New Storage Environment (PDF - 350 KB)

Online Ad Sales Company Accelerates Application Delivery (PDF - 180 KB)

Online Consumer Media Company Optimizes Broadband Video

Players of the World’s Largest Multiplay Online Game Get Improved Customer Service and Support with Cisco Data Center Technology (PDF - 470 KB)

Poland’s Internet Video Favorite Gears Up for Future (PDF - 250 KB)

BPS, Innovation As A Model For Business Continuity (PDF - 520 KB)

Credit Union Deploys SAN to Meet Disaster

Empowering Mobile Workers (PDF - 480 KB)

Financial Firm Accelerates Citrix Remote Print Services (PDF - 260 KB)

Italian Online Bank Improves Services Quality and Performance with Cisco Data Center Network Architecture (PDF - 570 KB)

Kotak Group Builds State-of-the-Art Data Center on Cisco Nexus 7000

Leading Financial Holding Company Centralizes IT (PDF - 140 KB)

Online Bank Secures Future Leadership (PDF - 240 KB)

Australia Department of Education Improves e-learning experience through WAN optimization and unified communications (PDF - 90 KB)

Cisco is Helping Oeiras Municipal Improve E-Government Services and Productivity (PDF - 480 KB)

City Accelerates Applications Across WAN to Police, Fire, and Parks (PDF - 320 KB)

City of Zurich Deploys Next Generation Data Center to Improve Services and Reduce Costs (PDF - 500 KB)

County Agency Selects Data Center Switches to Solve Connectivity Issues (PDF - 180 KB)

Federal Agency Enables Global Collaboration over Low-Bandwidth Links

Government Agency Upgrades Application Network Infrastructure

Most Powerful R&D Computing Center in France Advances toward Next Generation Data Center (PDF - 490 KB)

Nexus for the Golden City (PDF - 260 KB)

Research Laboratory Builds World-Class Data Center

Groupe Agrica Rises to Challenge of Data Centre

Health Care System Speeds Delivery of Applications to Remote Facilities (PDF - 220 KB)

Healthcare Company Builds Data Center for the Future (PDF - 1 MB)

Healthcare Provider Builds Parallel PBX Voice Network

Healthcare Provider Moves Virtual Machines

Healthcare Provider Saved $1 Million on Data Center (PDF - 380 KB)

Healthcare Provider Utilizes Virtual Switching System to Provide Maximum Network Uptime

Hospital Owner Centralizes Electronic Medical Records  (PDF - 200 KB)

Hospital Reduces Data Center Costs (PDF - 300 KB)

Improving Guest Relations with Advanced IT Infrastructure Based on Cisco SAN Architecture

Independent Review Organization Builds Private Cloud (PDF - 460 KB)

Netherlands Looks to Cisco to Support 70% of Healthcare Insurance Data Processing (PDF - 480 KB)

Ohio Healthcare Organization Upgrades SAN Fabric (PDF - 140 KB)

Westminster PCT Improves Health Care Services for Local community (PDF - 460 KB)

Citizens and Tourists in Portugal's Top Holiday Region Get Improved E-Government Services and Information Access with Cisco (PDF - 460 KB)

Improving Guest Relations with Advanced IT Infrastructure Based on Cisco SAN Architecture (PDF - 300 KB)

Travel Leader Centralizes IT, Speeds Applications, and Lowers Risk (PDF - 390 KB)

Global Law Firm Selects Switch Solution and Storage Upgrade for Data Center

Top U.S. Law Firm Delivers Quality Service While Containing Costs

Bissell Selects Cisco WAN Optimization Solution (PDF - 190 KB)

Cabinetry Manufacturer Centralizes Remote Servers through WAN Optimization (PDF - 140 KB)

Coca Cola Bottling Company Virtualizes Data Center

Construction Materials Provider Centralizes Branch-office Servers with Cisco Data Center Solutions (PDF - 170 KB)

Global Manufacturing Company Saves by Optimizing Branch IT Structure (PDF - 140 KB)

Italian Cement Manufacturer streamlines Branch IT Operations through WAN Optimization (PDF - 2 MB)

Manufacturer Boosts Engineering Productivity and Operating Profits (PDF - 140 KB)

Manufacturer Optimizes Data Center Network for SAP Portal (PDF - 250 KB)

Manufacturer Reduces Infrastructure Cost and Conserves WAN Bandwidth (PDF - 350 KB)

Multinational Manufacturing Business Transforms Global IT Services with Cisco (PDF - 2 MB)

Nanometrics' replaced a tunnel-based WAN optimization solution with Cisco WAAS for better VoIP quality and higher savings

Service Provider Transforms Evidence Management in Law Enforcement (PDF - 2 MB)

Storage Manufacturer Virtualizes Data Center Applications

Yokogawa Advances Towards a Single Global Business Model with a Cisco WAAS (PDF - 490 KB)

Call Center Deploys Virtual Blade Technology to Streamline Infrastructure (PDF - 150 KB)

Information Solutions Provider Upgrades to Cisco 4Gbps FICON Switching and Storage (PDF - 630 KB)

Information Technology and Services Firm SRA International Reduces Branch IT Costs (PDF - 160 KB)

WAN Performance Optimization As A Basic Module Of A Globally Consolidated Outsourcing Infrastructure (PDF - 200 KB)

German Scientifc R&D Center Builds Next Generation Data Center to Manage 1PB a Week Data Throughput (PDF - 500 KB)

Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum speeds up data storage transfer for high-performance computers with the Cisco Nexus 5020 (PDF - 300 KB)

Auto Dealership Boosts Branch Efficiency

European Consumer Electronics Giant Drives Up Cost Savings, Efficiency and Revenue Growth Opportunities with Next Generation Data Center (PDF - 470 KB)

Lawn and Garden Leader Speeds WAN while Centralizing Servers (PDF - 280 KB)

Retailer Expands PeopleSoft Portal, Improves Web Access

Top Swiss Supermarket Backs Up High Level Customer Service with Cisco Data Center Networking Solution (PDF - 670 KB)

Delivering Faster and More Cost-Effective e-Government (PDF - 600 KB)

E-Mail Provider Continues Growth with Trimmer Infrastructure (PDF - 180 KB)

Five Virtualised Data Centres Deliver Cloud Computing (PDF - 630 KB)

Irish Mobile Service Provider, Meteor, Builds Service Innovation and Business Expansion Around Next Generation Data Center Strategy (PDF - 470 KB)

IT Infrastructure Provider Increases Capacity to Prepare for Growth (PDF - 180 KB)

Release Notes (1)

Data Center Infrastructure Design Guide 2.1--Readme notes (PDF - 200 KB)

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