Carly Stoughton, a Technical Marketing Engineer at Cisco, presented an in-depth look at the Cisco ACI policy model during a Tech Field Day session on February 13, 2015. She emphasized the unique aspects of the ACI policy model, which focuses on the needs of applications rather than the traditional method of configuring individual network devices. […]
The Best of Tech Field Day
These videos have been selected by the Tech Field Day delegates and audience as the best examples of presentations and discussions over the years!
Cisco Live Milan Multigigabit Ethernet and NBaseT Introduction and Discussion
Peter Jones, Principal Engineer at Cisco and Chairman of the NBaseT Working Group, presented an in-depth discussion on NBaseT and Cisco Multigigabit Ethernet at Cisco Live Milan 2015. He began by introducing the concept of NBaseT, which aims to provide 2.5 and 5 gigabit Ethernet speeds over existing Cat 5e and Cat 6 cabling. This […]
Dell PowerEdge FX Architecture
Carol Pflueger, Servers Product Manager at Dell, introduced the Dell PowerEdge FX architecture, which integrates Dell’s networking, servers, and storage into a modular 2U chassis. The FX architecture, where FX stands for flexible, aims to maximize workloads, simplify operations, and enhance efficiency. The FX2 chassis, a key component, can house various compute and storage nodes, […]
SimpliVity and OmniStack Overview
Jesse St. Laurent, VP of Product Strategy at SimpliVity, introduces the company’s OmniStack technology, emphasizing its vision to transform and simplify IT infrastructure. He begins by contrasting traditional data center stacks with SimpliVity’s approach, which aims to replace conventional components like servers, storage, and networking with standardized x86 systems. This transformation is likened to the […]
Nimble Storage Performance Correlation Analysis Demo
Gim Mahasintunan, Principal Engineer at Nimble Storage, presented a demonstration of Nimble Storage’s Performance Correlation Analysis on November 7, 2014, during a Tech Field Day event. The focus of the presentation was on the capabilities of InfoSight, Nimble Storage’s comprehensive monitoring and analytics platform. InfoSight is designed to provide proactive wellness, performance troubleshooting, and an […]
Veeam Snapshot Hunter
Rick Vanover’s presentation on Veeam’s new Snapshot Hunter feature, recorded on October 16, 2014, delves into the necessity and functionality of this tool. Vanover begins by explaining the common issues faced in VMware environments, particularly when backup processes do not go as planned. He highlights that Veeam leverages vSphere APIs for data protection, but sometimes […]
Introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – What It Is
Joe Onisick, Principal Engineer at Cisco, introduces the concept of Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) in this Tech Field Day presentation. He begins by clarifying that ACI is a form of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), addressing initial confusion about whether ACI fits within the SDN framework. Onisick emphasizes that ACI is designed to modernize network operations, making […]
Cisco MU-MIMO Deep Dive
In the Tech Field Day presentation titled “Cisco MU-MIMO Deep Dive,” Matt Silverman, a Technical Leader at Cisco, provides an in-depth exploration of MIMO technology, focusing on the transition from single-user MIMO (SU-MIMO) to multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO). Silverman begins by explaining the basics of SU-MIMO, which has been a part of the 802.11 standards since […]
Cisco Catalyst 3850 SFP Fiber Switch Announcement at CLUS 2014
On May 19, 2014, at Cisco Live US, Steven Song, a senior marketing manager at Cisco, announced the new Cisco Catalyst 3850 SFP Fiber Switch. This announcement was part of a larger presentation on the Cisco Catalyst 3850 switch family, which was initially introduced at Cisco Live London the previous year. The Catalyst 3850 series […]
Jeff Gray Introduces Glue Networks Software-Defined Wide-Area Networks
Jeff Gray, CEO of Glue Networks, introduced the company’s software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) solution, emphasizing its role in powering intelligent WAN architectures. Unlike many software-defined network (SDN) solutions that are still in the proof-of-concept or pilot stages, Glue Networks’ SD-WAN is already in global production, serving Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. The company has […]
Comparing Modern All-Flash Architectures – Dave Wright, SolidFire
In this Tech Field Day presentation recorded on April 24, 2014, SolidFire CEO and Founder Dave Wright delves into the architectural design decisions and trade-offs of three major all-flash storage systems: SolidFire, EMC XtremIO, and Pure Storage. Wright emphasizes the importance of understanding the strengths and weaknesses of different architectures rather than simply claiming superiority. […]
Avaya Fabric Connect SPB Deep Dive
Avaya Fabric Connect, based on IEEE 802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging (SPB), is revolutionizing large network infrastructures globally, including the network for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Paul Unbehagen, Chief Architect for Avaya Networking and co-author of the IEEE 802.1aq specification, presented a deep dive into this technology. He explained how Avaya Fabric Connect simplifies […]
Introduction to Tail-f and NCS
Carl Moberg, VP of Technology at Tail-f, presented an introduction to Tail-f and its Network Control System (NCS) at Tech Field Day on February 19, 2014. Tail-f, a Swedish software company founded in 2005, initially focused on providing software to equipment providers, embedding their solutions into routers and switches from major vendors. Their first product, […]
Matthew Gast Presents Multi-User MIMO in 802.11ac
Matthew Gast’s presentation on Multi-User MIMO in 802.11ac, recorded on August 7, 2013, delves into the intricacies and future potential of the technology. Gast begins by humorously acknowledging the lack of physical products to demonstrate, as the technology was still in development stages, with expected industry rollout the following year. He outlines the four key […]
Meraki (now part of Cisco) Cloud Architecture Deep Dive with Sean Rhea
In this Tech Field Day presentation recorded on February 15, 2013, Sean Rhea delves into the backend architecture of Meraki’s cloud-based Dashboard. Rhea, who joined Meraki in 2007 and became the head of the backend scalability performance team in 2010, explains the tools and systems that enable Meraki to rapidly develop and deploy new features. […]
NetEx HyperIP Beer Bottle Demo from TFD5
Recorded at Tech Field Day 5 on February 11, 2011, the NetEx presentation by Bob MacIntyre and Nancy Golio showcased their HyperIP software’s capabilities in WAN acceleration using a memorable beer bottle analogy. The presenters began by providing background on NetEx, a company that spun out of StorageTek in 1999 and is based in Minneapolis. […]
Why do we have Wi-Fi controllers in the enterprise? Airespace co-founder Bob O’Hara explains at WFD1
In his presentation at Wireless Field Day 1, Bob O’Hara, co-founder of Airespace, delves into the origins and evolution of the controller-based architecture for enterprise Wi-Fi networks. He recounts the early 2000s when managing a multitude of access points was a significant challenge for enterprises. To address this, Airespace developed a centralized hierarchical system that […]
Carter George presents Ocarina Networks capacity optimization in 2009 at TFD1
Recorded at Tech Field Day 1 on November 13, 2009, Carter George presented Ocarina Networks’ capacity optimization technology. He discussed various data deduplication and compression approaches, contrasting them with Ocarina’s “application-aware” technology. Ocarina Networks, which was later acquired by Dell, focused on creating free space on existing storage rather than selling new storage solutions. George […]
Dheeraj Pandey, CEO and co-founder gives a quick introduction to Nutanix and business update
The presentation by Dheeraj Pandey, CEO and co-founder of Nutanix, at Tech Field Day 2 on November 9, 2012, provided a comprehensive overview of Nutanix and its business updates. The session began with Howard Ting, VP of Marketing, introducing the company and highlighting the experienced team assembled from top tech companies like Oracle, Google, VMware, […]
Part 1: What is an Ethernet Fabric?
Part 1 of the Virtual Symposium focuses on Ethernet fabrics: Historical Ethernet LAN design: The 3-layer Hierarchy with Spanning Tree The demand for fabric technology, from Ethernet to Fibre Channel Core-Edge Ethernet Fabric Architecture The design of Ethernet and Fibre Channel switches Brocade’s VCS technology: Auto-healing and improved utilization Virtual machine-aware network automation (port profiles and […]
