Network Virtualization

Perhaps you’ve heard some talk about network virtualization, and wondered what it was all about. How can something physical, like network hardware, become something entirely existing in software? And how does it change the way networks operate and IT professionals do their jobs?

Welcome to Network Virtualization For Dummies, your guide to a new and greatly improved approach to networking and security. This book teaches you the basics of virtualization and explains how it can help a business save money, run faster, and be more secure.

Keeping up with modern business’s expectations is a tall order for any network. A network needs to be

» Agile and configurable enough to move as fast as the business itself

» Smarter and faster than the cybercriminals who are always looking for a way in

» Flexible enough to enable users to run applications and access data from anywhere in the world

Network virtualization can help your company realize all those goals and more.

This book is loaded with information that can help you understand and capitalize on network virtualization. In plain and simple language, we explain what network virtualization is, why it’s such a hot topic, how you can get started, and steps you can take to get the best bang for your IT buck