Data center networking solutions help companies manage the information flowing between data centers and infrastructural assets. Software-defined data center networking solutions control data in transfer and the workloads of machines processing the information. Data center networking tools facilitate communication and information exchange between their connected components and both internal and external networks. Companies use these tools to create stable connections between data centers and their connected devices. They often integrate with Data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions to better manage hardware components and optimize resource usage.
To qualify for inclusion in the Data Center Networking solutions category, a product must:
Facilitate the transfer of data between data center facility components
Connect data center information with cloud computing platforms or external networks
Allow users to manage networking requirements