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VMworld 2012 TFD Roundtable with Scale Computing

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMworld US 2012

Appearance: Scale Computing Roundtable at VMworld US 2012

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Personnel: Bill Hill, Colin McNamara, Fabio Rapposelli, Howard Marks, Jason Collier, Jeff Ready, Patrick Conte, Roger Lund, Ryan Adzima, Stephen Foskett

In this Tech Field Day Roundtable video, a group of independent influencers discuss the new Scale Computing HC3 converged infrastructure offering introduced that day.

This video includes the following participants:

Stephen Foskett
Jeff Ready, Scale Computing
Colin McNamara
Jason Collier, Scale Computing
Ryan Adzima
Howard Marks
Bill Hill
Roger Lund
Fabio Rapposelli
Patrick Conte, Scale Computing

This 44 minute video touches on the following topics:

Validating the vision for the company and its market.
Scale HC3 uses KVM rather than the VMware hypervisor. How will the market react?
“Sub-Standard” VMware deployments and how cost limits the accessibility of VMware.
Using VDI on HC3.
How supportable is Scale HC3 in a production environment?
Considering software-defined infrastructure. Does Scale count?
Long-term goals of HC3 – implementing a platform and integrating networking.
Using Scale HC3 at larger businesses – remote offices, vertical applications, and more.
Is Scale going up against VMware?
Considering Scale HC3 as a private infrastructure cloud.

VMworld 2012 Booth Tour – Scale Computing with Howard Marks

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMworld US 2012

Appearance: VMworld US 2012 Booth Tour

Company: Scale Computing

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Personnel: Howard Marks, Stephen Foskett

Stephen Foskett and Howard Marks discuss the Scale Computing HC3 converged infrastructure offering at VMworld 2012. Howard introduces Scale’s position in the market and comments on the lower cost of Scale HC3. He says this is a great model for small and mid-sized businesses akin to a Volkswagen compared to a Mercedes-Benz. Howard expects the HC3 to perform reasonably for a few hundred users even without flash storage.

VMworld 2012 Booth Tour – Stephen Foskett Visits Scale Computing

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMworld US 2012

Appearance: VMworld US 2012 Booth Tour

Company: Scale Computing

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Personnel: Jeff Ready, Stephen Foskett

Tech Field Day is coming to VMworld 2012, and we’re visiting some of the most interesting companies at the event.

In this video, Stephen Foskett talks with Jeff Ready, CEO and Founder of Scale Computing about HC3, a converged infrastructure offering which was launched at the show. Jeff describes the HC3 and the choice to introduce it at VMworld. HC3 is smaller and less expensive than other converged offerings and is targeted at small and medium businesses.

Hotspot 2.0 and 802.11u Discussed at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium

Event: WiFi Mobility Symposium

Appearance: Hotspot 2.0 and 802.11u Discussed at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium

Company: Aerohive, HP Networking, HPE Aruba Networking, Ruckus Networks

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Personnel: Andrew vonNagy, Devin Akin, GT Hill, Paul Congdon, Peter Thornycroft

Discussion about Hotspot 2.0 at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium was heated, with much optimism about this new technology. This session was introduced by Andrew von Nagy and moderated by Andrew and Marcus Burton. It features the following panelists (L-R):

Devin Akin, Aerohive Networks
Peter Thornycroft, Aruba Networks
Paul Congdon, HP Labs
GT Hill, Ruckus Wireless

Public Wi-Fi hotspots are predicted to grow at an astounding rate, quadrupling in number from 1.3M to 5.8M between now ant 2015 according to the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). Due in large part to the growing demand for mobile data by consumers and the lack of available capacity on cellular data networks (even after LTE upgrades), Wi-Fi offload has become a key strategy for most mobile network operators. Recognizing this need, the Wi-Fi Alliance and WBA teamed up to create the new Wi-Fi Certified Hotspot program which promises to provide a cellular-like user experience by streamlining Wi-Fi network selection and access. Hotspot operators will also be able to leverage cellular or 3rd party credential providers to facilitate network access and to provide data security. Symposium panelists will present the business drivers for the next generation of Wi-Fi hotspots, and discuss progress made by industry participants to bring Hotspot 2.0 solutions to market.

Gigabit Wi-Fi (802.11ac/ad) Discussed at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium

Event: WiFi Mobility Symposium

Appearance: Gigabit Wi-Fi (802.11ac/ad) Discussed at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium

Company: Aerohive, HP Networking, HPE Aruba Networking, Ruckus Networks

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Vimeo: Gigabit Wi-Fi (802.11ac/ad) Discussed at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium

Personnel: Andrew vonNagy, Devin Akin, GT Hill, Marcus Burton, Paul Congdon, Peter Thornycroft

The Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium panelists discussed the possibilities for gigabit Wi-Fi, including practical applications and questions about the relevance of technologies like 802.11ac and 802.11ad. This session was introduced by Marcus Burton and moderated by Marcus and Andrew von Nagy. It features the following panelists (L-R):

Devin Akin, Aerohive Networks
Peter Thornycroft, Aruba Networks
Paul Congdon, HP Labs
GT Hill, Ruckus Wireless

Speed is king. The desire for in-home video and multimedia distribution is growing as consumers increasingly adopt more dynamic time-shifted and location-shifted media consumption behaviors. Wireless networking is the preferred method due to its ease-of-use, ubiquity, and low-cost compared to wired network installation. Two separate standards are being developed to enable higher capacity and support for multiple high-def video streams: 802.11ac provides gigabit speeds for multi-room access and ensures backward compatibility with existing Wi-Fi equipment in the 5GHz frequency band, while 802.11ad provides multi-gigabit speeds at much shorter ranges but does not provide compatibility due to operation in the much higher 60GHz frequency range. Symposium panelists will present the benefits and development progress for both standards, and discuss use-cases within the home as well as enterprise environments.

BYOD and Mobile Device Management Discussed at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium

Event: WiFi Mobility Symposium

Appearance: BYOD and Mobile Device Management Discussed at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium

Company: Aerohive, HP Networking, HPE Aruba Networking, Ruckus Networks

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Vimeo: BYOD and Mobile Device Management Discussed at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium

Personnel: Andrew vonNagy, Carlos Gomez, Devin Akin, GT Hill, Marcus Burton, Paul Congdon

The Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium panelists discussed the nascent trends of bring-your-own-device (BYOD), its impact on Wi-Fi networks, and how to manage these devices. This session was introduced by Andrew von Nagy and moderated by Andrew and Marcus Burton. It features the following panelists (L-R):

Devin Akin, Aerohive Networks
Carlos Gomez, Aruba Networks
Paul Congdon, HP Labs
GT Hill, Ruckus Wireless

The appeal of the latest generation of smartphones and tablets is undeniable. Consumers are buying mobile devices in record quantities, replacing sales of traditional PCs and laptops, and becoming more tech-savvy than ever. And now they want that flexibility and ease-of-use in the workplace too. The industry is calling this trend the “consumerization of IT” and one thing is clear, enterprise IT departments have little say in the matter due to executive level sponsorship. Symposium panelists will present the challenges and opportunities with mobile devices in the workplace, and discuss solutions that allow IT departments to effectively enable workforce mobility without compromising corporate data security.

Aerohive’s Devin Akin presents at the WiFi Mobility Symposium

Event: WiFi Mobility Symposium

Appearance: Aerohive Presents at the WiFi Mobility Symposium

Company: Aerohive

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Ruckus Wireless’ GT Hill presents at the WiFi Mobility Symposium

Event: WiFi Mobility Symposium

Appearance: Ruckus Presents at the WiFi Mobility Symposium

Company: Ruckus Networks

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Personnel: GT Hill

GT Hill of Ruckus Wireless presents at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium in San Jose, CA on January 25, 2012

HP Labs’ Paul Congdon presents at the WiFi Mobility Symposium

Event: WiFi Mobility Symposium

Appearance: HP Presents at the WiFi Mobility Symposium

Company: HP Networking

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Vimeo: HP Labs’ Paul Congdon presents at the WiFi Mobility Symposium

Personnel: Paul Congdon

Paul Congdon of HP Labs presents at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium in San Jose, CA on January 25, 2012

Aruba Networks’ Carlos Gomez presents at the WiFi Mobility Symposium

Event: WiFi Mobility Symposium

Appearance: Aruba Presents at the WiFi Mobility Symposium

Company: HPE Aruba Networking

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Personnel: Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez of Aruba Networks presents at the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium in San Jose, CA on January 25, 2012

WiFi Mobility Symposium Introductions

Event: WiFi Mobility Symposium

Appearance: Welcome and Introductions for WMS12

Company: N/A

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Vimeo: WiFi Mobility Symposium Introductions

Personnel: Andrew vonNagy, Marcus Burton, Stephen Foskett

Stephen Foskett, Marcus Burton, and Andrew von Nagy introduce the panelists for the Wi-Fi Mobility Symposium in San Jose, CA on January 25, 2012.

Personal Wi-Fi Networks in the Enterprise

Event: Tech Field Day Roundtable at Aruba Airheads 2012

Appearance: Tech Field Day Roundtables at Aruba Airheads Conference 2012

Company: HPE Aruba Networking

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Personnel: Carlos Gomez, Chris Lyttle, Daniel Cybulskie, David Morton, Don Barry, Jennifer Huber, Partha Narasimhan, Randy Monroe, Ryan Holland, Sam Clements, Sean Rynearson

Randy Monroe introduces the first Tech Field Day Roundtable discussion: The panel discusses the implications and technical requirements for personal Wi-Fi networks in the enterprise, focusing especially on Apple AirPlay, AirPrint, and similar protocols. Managing Personal WLANs and service discovery within the confines of Enterprise Wireless LANs.

Large-Scale WLAN Management

Event: Tech Field Day Roundtable at Aruba Airheads 2012

Appearance: Tech Field Day Roundtables at Aruba Airheads Conference 2012

Company: HPE Aruba Networking

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Personnel: Carlos Gomez, Chris Lyttle, Daniel Cybulskie, David Morton, Don Barry, Jennifer Huber, Partha Narasimhan, Randy Monroe, Ryan Holland, Sam Clements, Sean Rynearson

Chris Lyttle introduces the third Tech Field Day Roundtable discussion: The panel discusses large-scale WLAN management, of multiple sites, worldwide deployments or redundant networks.

User Device Security Policies

Event: Tech Field Day Roundtable at Aruba Airheads 2012

Appearance: Tech Field Day Roundtables at Aruba Airheads Conference 2012

Company: HPE Aruba Networking

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Personnel: Carlos Gomez, Chris Lyttle, Daniel Cybulskie, David Morton, Don Barry, Jennifer Huber, Partha Narasimhan, Randy Monroe, Ryan Holland, Sam Clements, Sean Rynearson

Dan Cybulskie introduces the second Tech Field Day Roundtable discussion: The panel discusses using user and device policies to provide contextual role-based access control for mobile devices and BYODs. Using machine credentials in conjunction with user credentials to authenticate wireless client devices to secure WLANs.

High-Density Wireless LAN

Event: Tech Field Day Roundtable at Aruba Airheads 2012

Appearance: Tech Field Day Roundtables at Aruba Airheads Conference 2012

Company: HPE Aruba Networking

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Personnel: Carlos Gomez, Chris Lyttle, Daniel Cybulskie, David Morton, Don Barry, Jennifer Huber, Partha Narasimhan, Randy Monroe, Ryan Holland, Sam Clements, Sean Rynearson

The Tech Field Day presentation on High-Density Wireless LAN, recorded on March 22, 2012, brought together a diverse panel of experts to discuss the challenges and solutions associated with deploying wireless networks in high-capacity venues. Sean Rynearson introduced the roundtable discussion, emphasizing the shift from designing for coverage to designing for high density. This shift is necessitated by the increasing number of devices each user carries, such as phones, tablets, and laptops, which can saturate older wireless cells. The panelists, including representatives from universities, large public venues, and Aruba Networks, shared their experiences and insights on managing high-density wireless environments, particularly in settings with high noise floors and rogue access points.

One of the key points discussed was the importance of minimizing the time each client spends on the air to maximize the efficiency of the wireless network. This involves keeping clients at high data rates and ensuring they quickly roam to access points with better connectivity. The analogy of buses on a road was used to illustrate this concept: smaller packets (or people) allow for more efficient use of the available bandwidth. The panelists also highlighted the need for proper infrastructure utilization, such as ensuring access points are correctly tuned and channels are appropriately managed, whether through static or dynamic channelization. Innovative design strategies, like placing access points under buildings to use the attenuation of concrete floors, were also mentioned as effective ways to reduce cell size and interference.

The discussion also touched on the challenges of dealing with legacy devices and the need for careful planning and validation in high-density deployments. The panelists noted that simply trimming data rates to increase airtime fairness can be complicated by the presence of older devices that still require connectivity. They emphasized the importance of spectrum analysis and adaptive radio management to ensure the airspace is usable and to mitigate the impact of rogue devices. The conversation underscored the necessity of a circular planning process, where continuous validation and adjustment are crucial. The panelists also shared experiences from unexpected high-density scenarios, such as gymnasiums and lecture halls, and discussed the ongoing issue of users bringing their own network devices, which can interfere with the venue’s wireless network.

SolarWinds presents at Tech Field Day 7

Event: Tech Field Day 7

Appearance: SolarWinds Presents at Tech Field Day 7

Company: SolarWinds

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Personnel: Brian Radovich, Daniel O'Connor, Joel Dolisy

At Tech Field Day 7, SolarWinds introduced its distinctive approach to IT management, contrasting it with traditional enterprise vendors like HP and IBM. VP of Products, Daniel O’Connor, emphasized SolarWinds’ focus on the mid-market and its bottom-up, user-centric development model, where products are tested and purchased directly by IT managers rather than being sold top-down to executives. This user-focused strategy necessitates software that is easy to use, install, and delivers value immediately without relying on professional services or heavy sales support. The company engages an active community called THWACK to solicit direct feedback, which heavily influences product design and functionality. This has resulted in a portfolio of over 20 commercial and several free tools, which collectively address the needs of network engineers, system administrators, and other IT professionals.

Expanding beyond its traditional network management roots, SolarWinds showcased several product acquisitions and updates that signal a broader IT management focus. These include Log & Event Manager (formerly Trigeo), designed for affordable and straightforward security information and event management (SIEM), and Virtualization Manager (from the Hyper9 acquisition), which visualizes and optimizes virtualized environments. The demo of Log & Event Manager highlighted its out-of-the-box effectiveness, drag-and-drop rule creation, and ease of exploration via word clouds and visual event correlation. The Virtualization Manager demonstrated resource usage dashboards tailored by role, support for capacity planning, visual topology mapping, cost comparisons to Amazon EC2, and potential for chargeback and showback use cases in private cloud environments.

The presentation concluded with more technical discussions about the integration between Virtualization Manager and SolarWinds Storage Manager, as well as a deep dive into Storage Manager’s performance and capacity tracking capabilities. SolarWinds emphasized plans for greater interoperability between their products through a federated architecture that avoids a monolithic system yet facilitates seamless insights across tools. This approach prioritizes modular deployment, low complexity, and actionable data. The overall SolarWinds strategy showcased at Tech Field Day 7 reinforced its aim to simplify IT management while remaining deeply responsive to the real-world challenges and workflows of IT professionals.