Higher Calling
The Network
Engineer’s Evolving Role in Optimizing Application Performance
by Jim Metzler, Ashton, Metzler & Associates for NetQoS
Published 2006, Posted October 2006
Abstract:
This Podcast features an interview with Jim Metzler, respected industry analyst with Ashton, Metzler & Associates, and author of a new multi-client study on "Defining an Application Delivery Framework." Metzler will discuss key findings from the early stages of his research into IT's application delivery challenges. He will also present compelling reasons why the network engineer should take the lead in ensuring the performance of applications running over the WAN.
You will learn about:
The role of the networking organization in ensuring application performance |
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Modeling the application delivery framework |
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The relationship between components of the applications delivery framework |
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Organizational challenges and opportunities |
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Stepping stones for putting this framework into place |
About the presenter: Jim Metzler is widely recognized as an authority on network technology and its business applications. In over 30 years of professional experience, he has helped over a hundred enterprises evolve their network infrastructure, numerous vendors refine their product strategies, and multiple service providers deploy technology and services. He is currently collaborating with Distributed Networking Associates on a multi-client study focused on developing a framework for applications delivery.
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