VMware SaaS-ifies HCX With HCX+
In this article, W. Curtis Preston examines VMware’s presentation at Tech Field Day Extra, specifically their novel HCX+ product. This cloud-based version of their HCX product aims to simplify operations and help customers navigate through their mobility and migration needs. The focus of HCX+ is to modernize enterprises by assisting a seamless, disruption-free migration—from on-prem vSphere to cloud services like VMware Cloud on AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure—and provide a cohesive view of a large VMware deployment.
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VMware SaaS-ifies HCX With HCX+
Navigating Arista CV-CUE
This article by Mohammad Ali provides an in-depth look into Arista Networks’ user interface, with a focus on AGNI, UPSK (WPA3), WIPS, and MFR. Exploring the product after Mobility Field Day, Ali covers the navigation system and the primary features, such as Wi-Fi Device Registration and Packets. With step-by-step explanations and screen shots, the author provides valuable insight into the Arista CV-CUE system, from configuring areas like CV-CUE Hierarchy, Folders and Floors, Moving Access Points to understanding the concept of “Groups”.
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AMD Faster, Cheaper, and Greener Than Intel and ARM CPUs, Says AMD
Curtis Preston revisits AMD’s presentation at Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore and discusses AMD’s EPYC CPU outperforming most Intel CPUs – offering greater speed for less cost. The power efficiency of AMD CPUs particularly caught his attention as they deliver equivalent, if not better, performance whilst consuming less power, making them a sustainable and cost-effective choice. Despite competition from ARM, Preston’s conversation with Jason Collier revealed AMD’s resilience in the cloud-native space and he recommends that those building servers consider AMD for a faster, cheaper and greener option.
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AMD Faster, Cheaper, and Greener Than Intel and ARM CPUs, Says AMD
TFDx Cisco Live 2023: BackBox
This LinkedIn article by Eric Stewart gives an overview of BackBox’s presentation at Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live 2023. Stewart describes BackBox’s network task automation offerings, which offer automated testing of functional changes before they are committed and checks for storage space capacity and version compatibility before upgrades. He notes the novelty of being able to scale the push to a subset of equipment, and praises BackBox’s user-friendly interface that enables customization of tasks and checks, as well as its newly announced Network Vulnerability Manager tool.
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TFDx With AMD: More Than Just a Bag of Chips!
Matt Tyrer attended the Tech Field Day Extra presentations at VMware Explore, and discusses AMD’s latest developments in AI and sustainability. The company is focusing on finding a balance between meeting the heavy compute demands of AI and other emerging technologies while maintaining sustainability and efficiency. With their latest generation of EPYC processors, AMD is striving to deliver high-level performance while reducing the resource consumption required to support it.
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TFDx With AMD: More Than Just a Bag of Chips!
VMware Goes for Multi-Cloud Support With NSX+
Curtis Preston shares his insights on VMware’s evolution, specifically its NSX+ product, following their Tech Field Day Extra presentation at VMware Explore 2023. VMware has launched NSX+, which incorporates five key services, including policy management, flow visualization, network detection, response, orchestrating load balancers, and a migration service, aiming to provide effective management across multiple clouds. Right now, NSX+ focusses on managing ESX workloads on several clouds, but future plans aim to manage native workloads, with VMware positioning itself as a centralized orchestrator for multi-cloud setups.
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VMware Goes for Multi-Cloud Support With NSX+
Opengear – Out of Band Management on the First Day
This LinkedIn article by Eric Stewart discusses Opengear’s presentation on its Lighthouse software during Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live 2023, detailing how the software can automate the deployment process from day one. Stewart highlights the software’s ability to accommodate zero-touch provisioning for both in-band and out-of-band gear, creating ease for remote site set up. Opengear’s solution demonstrates its utility by effortlessly managing network infrastructure and optimising deployment speed, all of which is updated with the latest firmware enhancements.
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Opengear - Out of Band Management on the First Day
The Future of VMware: Going Down the Rabbit Hole at VMware Explore 2023
In the VMware Explore article, Allyson Klein delves into Broadcom’s imminent acquisition of VMware and highlights how NSX, and its latest version NSX+, may be the crown jewel of VMware’s portfolio. NSX+ brings new multi-cloud security policy configuration and management, with a single pane of glass view on management of distributed firewalls, gateways, and IDS/IPS policies. As this technology lies at the center of network innovation, Klein surmises it is likely the primary attraction for Broadcom in the acquisition, and will undoubtedly play a significant role in the VMware of the future.
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The Future of VMware: Going Down the Rabbit Hole at VMware Explore 2023
Things Are Heating Up for Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore
We are thrilled to be returning to VMware Explore for 2023 and will be hosting Tech Field Day sessions featuring insights from VMware and AMD. We look forward to a deep dive into VMware NSX in the cloud on Tuesday and a special session from AMD on Wednesday examining their latest data center products, virtualization, and edge portfolio. Don’t miss our exciting lineup of interviews, videos, and Tech Field Day content that will delve into enterprise technology trends and solutions.
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Things Are Heating Up for Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore
Cloud-Style Networking With Nile Service Block
Networking has become increasingly problematic with the growing heterogeneity of assets. At the recent Networking Field Day event, Nile presented the Nile Service Block that provides network as-a-service making everyday operations a breeze. Read about it at Gestalt IT or watch the demos here on the Tech Field Day website.
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Cloud-Style Networking With Nile Service Block
A Look at Broadcom’s Jericho3-Ai Ethernet Fabric: Schedules, Credits, and Cells
Broadcom has devised innovative mechanisms to tackle the issues facing the development of an Ethernet-based fabric supporting AI workloads, offering solutions to alleviate congestion, latency, and prevent dropped frames or packets. These methods, which include a scheduling framework, cells, and credits, have been showcased at Network Field Day 32, demonstrating how Broadcom creates an Ethernet fabric optimized for AI via its Jericho3-AI and Ramon ASICs. By creating a scheduled fabric and dividing Ethernet frames into equal-size cells, Broadcom minimizes tail latency and optimizes load balancing, enhancing the handling of AI and HPC workloads. Read more in this article for Packet Pushers written by Drew Conry-Murray.
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A Look at Broadcom’s Jericho3-Ai Ethernet Fabric: Schedules, Credits, and Cells
Should NAC Services Move to the Cloud?
The enterprise WLAN industry is rapidly moving towards cloud-managed wireless networks, but what about Network Access Control (NAC)? At Mobility Field 9, the shift towards cloud-based NAC solutions was a key topic of discussion. Juniper Networks, after acquiring WiteSand, announced their cloud-native NAC solution called Juniper Mist Access Assurance, which integrates NAC into their Mist cloud platform. The ease of configuration and integration with popular identity providers, such as Microsoft Azure AD, make Mist NAC an attractive option for enterprises looking to streamline their network access control. Read more in this article by Peter Mackenzie.
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Should NAC Services Move to the Cloud?
Life on the Edge – a Roundtable Discussion
Some of the biggest discussions happening in IT are around edge computing. Based on a roundtable discussion from the recent Networking Field Day event, this article throws light on what IT insiders think of this new computing paradigm, and the course it will take in the ever-shifting IT landscape. Read the article at Gestalt IT, or watch the Delegate Roundtable Discussion on the website.
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Life on the Edge – a Roundtable Discussion
Nile’s Changing Up How Enterprises Design, Build, and Consume Access Networks at Network Field Day 32
Nile recently presented their enterprise networking solutions at Networking Field Day, offering Networking as a Service (NaaS) for the enterprise and commercial market. Although Nile has built their own branded hardware and emphasizes IT simplicity, Ed Horley raises concerns about their lack of support for IPv6 and the need for clearer differentiation in the market. However, Nile’s NaaS model and comprehensive solution offering are worth keeping an eye on.
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Accelerated Model Training With Broadcom Jericho-3ai and Tomahawk Family
This Gestalt IT article highlights Broadcom’s specialized solutions for AI processing, which address the challenges faced by enterprises in their AI/ML initiatives. These solutions offer fabric-based networking with receiver-based or endpoint-based scheduling, bypassing issues such as flow collision, link failure, and traffic oversubscription. Watch the demos of Broadcom’s Scheduled Fabric Solutions from Networking Field Day for a more detailed understanding.
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Accelerated Model Training With Broadcom Jericho-3ai and Tomahawk Family
Cisco Live 2023 Highlights- Opengear & LightHouse Enterprise!
Girard Kavelines recently attended Cisco Live 2023 and had the opportunity to learn about Opengear’s networking solutions. Opengear is a leader in Out of Band Management (OOB) solutions, providing hardware and software for visibility into networks without downtime. Their new product, LightHouse Enterprise, offers simplicity, security, and immediate access to network devices across multiple data centers and the edge. I highly recommend checking out Opengear’s booth and experiencing their commitment to resiliency firsthand.
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Cisco Live 2023 Highlights- Opengear & LightHouse Enterprise!
Getting Past the Barriers of Cross-Domain Automation With Anuta Networks’ ATOM
In this Gestalt IT article, we consider how Anuta Networks’ Anuta ATOM overcomes the challenges of automation and enables its widespread adoption in businesses. Anuta ATOM’s closed-loop automation solution addresses these hurdles by offering unified cross-domain automation in hybrid cloud environments, supporting multiple vendors and platforms, and providing real-time visibility to operators. Check out the full article for more details and to see a demo of Anuta Networks’ new enhancements.
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Getting Past the Barriers of Cross-Domain Automation With Anuta Networks’ ATOM
Arista AP-W318 – What’s in a Box
Arista recently unveiled their AP-W318 hospitality wall-plate AP, and this article by Mohammad Ali provides insight into the box contents and capabilities of their hardware. With support for 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz Wi-Fi, the AP-W318 offers dependable wireless connectivity. Visit the link for more details and to engage in further discussions about this access point.
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Arista AP-W318 – What’s in a Box
Tech Field Day Extra- Automating & Securing With BackBox!
According to Girard Kavelines, BackBox is the ultimate automation solution that every organization needs to streamline their infrastructure and improve security. With over 2,000 pre-configured automations and scalability for any need, BackBox simplifies networking tasks and ensures timely updates. By leveraging BackBox, organizations can have the equivalent of a dedicated DevOps team to automate workflows and achieve guaranteed results. Check out their presentations at Networking Field Day and Cisco Live to learn more about their powerful features and capabilities.
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Tech Field Day Extra- Automating & Securing With BackBox!
It’s an Edge-Y NUC World
Mark Houtz had the opportunity to attend the first Edge Field Day where he heard from Scale Computing, Avassa Systems, Mako Networks, Opengear, and more. One topic that stood out was the use of Intel NUCs in edge deployments. While Intel has decided to exit the PC business, other vendors like Simply NUC are stepping in to continue the NUC legacy. Read more about Mark’s experiences at Edge Field Day and thoughts about the demise of the NUC.
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