Title :
Enterprise LAN trends: migrating to new technologies
Author :
Rabinovitch, Eddie
Author_Institution :
Extreme Networks, Saddle Brook, NJ, USA
Abstract :
This paper analyzes trends in enterprise LAN and describes solutions for IT managers considering migrating their token ring networks to other technologies. The paper examines forces influencing the decision to migrate, and offers step-by-step solutions for migration to Ethernet/Fast Ethernet and/or ATM network infrastructures. Especial emphasis is given to technology comparison and manageability issues throughout and following the migration process
Keywords :
asynchronous transfer mode; business communication; computer network management; local area networks; technological forecasting; token networks; ATM network infrastructures; Fast Ethernet; IT managers; enterprise LAN; manageability; token ring networks; trends; Communication system traffic control; Ethernet networks; Local area networks; Multimedia databases; Multimedia systems; Network servers; TCPIP; Technology management; Telecommunication traffic; Token networks;
Conference_Titel :
Communication Technology Proceedings, 2000. WCC - ICCT 2000. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Beijing
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6394-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICCT.2000.890992
