Expert Picks

Top 5 SMB Firewalls for 2025 | Expert Guide

Ehsan Ghasisin 01/30/2025 10:01am 9 minute read

Buying Guide | Expert Picks | Cisco | Fortinet | Firewall

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the backbone of the global economy, but they are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. A firewall is your first line of defense against...

Cisco Catalyst 9200 vs 9200CX Comparison - A visual comparison showcasing the Cisco C9200 for scalability and the compact, fanless Cisco C9200CX for space-constrained environments.

Cisco Catalyst 9200 vs. 9200CX: The Ultimate Comparison

Govind Jha 12/24/2024 10:42am 5 minute read

Comparison | Expert Picks | Cisco | Switch

Switches form the backbone of modern networking, ensuring seamless communication between devices, servers, and applications. The Cisco Catalyst 9200 is an ideal choice for scalability and modularity in...

Image of Cisco Catalyst 9300 and 9300X switches side by side, highlighting their design differences in a comparison for performance and scalability.

Cisco Catalyst 9300 vs 9300X: Which Switch is Right for You?

Govind Jha 11/21/2024 10:26am 7 minute read

Comparison | Expert Picks | Cisco | Switch

Choosing between the Cisco Catalyst 9300 and 9300X switches depends on understanding their differences in performance, scalability, and use cases.The Cisco Catalyst 9300X is essentially an enhanced,...

Cisco Silicon One vs. Broadcom: Chipset Battle Royale

Ankit Sharma 07/30/2024 10:56am 8 minute read

Comparison | Expert Picks | Cisco

In the highly competitive industry of ASIC chipsets, two giants, Cisco and Broadcom, stand out. This article delves into the key features, performance, and use cases of Cisco Silicon One and Broadcom...

Cisco Licensing: DNA, Network Essentials vs. Network Advantage

Govind Jha 05/23/2024 6:34am 9 minute read

Comparison | Software/License/Protocol | Expert Picks | Cisco

This article dives deep into the comparison between Cisco Network Essentials, Network Advantage, DNA Essentials, and DNA Advantage.Cisco provides various license types for traditional networking devices...

Cisco CBS vs. C1200 vs. C1300 Switches

Muhammad Arif Shams 02/01/2024 10:23am 18 minute read

Comparison | Product Review | Expert Picks | Cisco | Switch

This comprehensive article will delve into the features, capabilities, and distinctions between Cisco's CBS and Catalyst C1200 and C1300 switches. This will provide essential insights for small and...

Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software: Overview and Comparison

Govind Jha 07/20/2023 11:31am 7 minute read

Comparison | Software/License/Protocol | Expert Picks | Cisco

This article will dive deep into Cisco IOS software, the feature-rich operating system. We will cover the key features of Cisco IOS, IOS XE, and Cisco IOS XR & NX OS.Cisco Internetwork Operating...

Cisco DNA Center vs. Aruba Central

Govind Jha 07/11/2023 11:48am 8 minute read

Comparison | Software/License/Protocol | Expert Picks | Cisco | Aruba

The following article provides a comprehensive comparison of Cisco DNA Center and Aruba Central to better understand each platform's features, pros and cons.Various network management systems were...

Juniper SRX Firewall Configuration: A 14-Step Guide

Carmen Tosun 02/17/2023 7:15am 9 minute read

How To | Expert Picks | Juniper | Firewall

Juniper SRX series firewalls are well known for delivering performance and security to protect your network edge, data center, and cloud applications. The highly flexible Juniper firewall offers...