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VMware ESXi gets critical patches for in-the-wild virtual machine escape attack

Network World

Hypervisors, or virtual machine monitors, are the virtualization software used to create and run virtual machines.

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Cisco security warnings include firewall holes, Nexus software weaknesses

Network World

Cisco has issued another batch of security warnings that include problems in its Firepower firewall (FXOS), Unified Computing System (UCS) software and Nexus switch operating system (NX-OS). Network pros react to new Cisco certification curriculum.

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Cisco IoT wireless access points hit by severe command injection flaw

Network World

However, the access points are only vulnerable if they are running vulnerable software in URWB mode, Cisco said. Admins can confirm whether URWB mode is in operation by using the show mpls-config command. and with no workarounds available, fixing the flaw requires admins to apply software patches through Cisco’s update channel.

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Cisco urges software update to thwart counterfeit switches

Network World

Cisco is encouraging users of its popular Catalyst 2960X/2960XR switches to upgrade their IOS operating systems in an effort to combat counterfeiting. Because of the pervasiveness of these switches on the gray market, it’s imperative that customers enable the latest software release – IOS release 15.2(7)E4

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CompTIA introduces foundational tech certification

Network World

The Tech+ certification covers basic concepts from security and software development as well as information on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing. Software development: Comprehend programming language categories, interpret logic, and understand the purpose of programming concepts.

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SONiC pioneer Aviz Networks raises $17M for AI network management push

Network World

Networking software provider Aviz Networks today announced a $17 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth in open networking solutions and artificial intelligence capabilities.

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Former Arista COO launches NextHop AI for customized networking infrastructure

Network World

So we are participating by making that infrastructure layer a lot more efficient for cloud customers, or the hyperscalers, which, in turn, of course, gives the benefits to all of these software companies trying to run AI applications in these cloud companies. NextHop is also working at the software layer.

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