Cloud-Native Global File Systems, Data Services, and Cyber Resiliency from CTERA

Event: Storage Field Day 26

Appearance: CTERA Presents at Storage Field Day 26

Company: CTERA

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Personnel: Oded Nagel

CTERA delivers a cloud-native global file system over public or private object storage, with a rich data services ecosystem that enables enterprises to gain full control of their data environment, for optimal edge performance, granular security, data insight, and governance. In this presentation, CTERA’s CEO Oded Nagel provides a company introduction and business landscape overview.


Making Migration Easy: VMware Architecture Migration Tool with AMD

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore US 2023

Appearance: AMD Presents at Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore 2023

Company: AMD

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Personnel: Chuck Gilbert, Jason Collier

The VMware Architecture Migration Tool (VAMT) was developed jointly by AMD and VMware to automate the migration of legacy VMs from Intel architecture to AMD architecture, with the goal of delivering a better user experience and better business value. This presentation and live demo will walk users through the features, functionality and roadmap for this quickly evolving open source tool.

Presented by Chuck Gilbert, Technical Director of Solutions Architecture for Architecture and Strategy, and Jason Collier, Principal Member of Technical Staff for Architecture and Strategy, AMD

In their presentation, Chuck Gilbert and Jason Collier explained the challenges involved in migrating virtual machines between different CPU architectures, particularly between Intel and AMD. Gilbert pointed out that while VMware’s Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) can smooth the migration process within generational families of CPUs by standardizing the feature sets across different hardware, it effectively locks performance to the lowest common denominator. Recognizing that live migration between Intel and AMD platforms remains complex due to differences embedded in the VMware portfolio, AMD and VMware co-developed the VMware Architecture Migration Tool (VAMT) to facilitate streamlined cold migrations. This tool not only supports migrations between Intel and AMD architectures but also within homogeneous or heterogeneous x86 environments.

The presentation emphasized that the VAMT simplifies the migration process by automating many traditionally manual steps through a combination of PowerShell scripting, scheduling, and task management. Operators are no longer required to individually handle each migration task as VAMT packages steps involved in cold migration, such as shutting down VMs, moving data, and ensuring VMware tools are properly functioning on the new environments. The tool also supports throttling and outage window scheduling, bringing efficiency and reliability to large-scale migrations. Jason Collier demonstrated the tool’s capabilities with a live demo, showcasing its ease of use and integration into existing workflows, making it a valuable resource for both small IT shops and large cloud providers.

Finally, the presentation highlighted that VAMT is an open-source project available on GitHub, inviting the community to contribute and suggest enhancements. Kudos were given to the fundamental aim of improving business value and user experience by simplifying VM migrations. AMD sees this tool as the starting point for broader infrastructural upgrades, potentially extending support in the future for other virtualization environments like KVM and Hyper-V, as well as cloud migrations. The overarching message was clear: VAMT represents a pragmatic, collaborative effort to solve real-world IT operational challenges, and AMD actively seeks user feedback to refine and expand the tool’s capabilities.


Meeting the Demands of the Modern Datacenter with AMD

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore US 2023

Appearance: AMD Presents at Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore 2023

Company: AMD

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Personnel: Robert Hormuth

Increasing demand for AI capabilities in your business means IT decision makers must adapt quickly or be left behind. How do you meet the AI demand though with constrained budgets, not to mention limited space and power in your data centers? The simple answer: consolidation. AMD has you covered with compute density, automation, and efficiency to free up the headroom required to pursue the AI demands on your business. AMD will walk you through the end-to-end ways AMD is ready to help your business succeed in the new era of pervasive AI.

Robert Hormuth, Corporate Vice President for Architecture and Strategy, presented at Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore US 2023 and discussed how AMD is addressing the demands of modern data centers. Hormuth highlighted AMD’s extensive portfolio, including the Epic CPU, Pensando DPU, and various data center GPU products, which are all designed to provide high-performance, energy-efficient compute solutions. With AI rapidly transforming businesses, AMD targets high compute density and optimized architectures to mitigate the limitations posed by budget, space, and power constraints in data centers. Hormuth underscored the significance of transitioning to heterogeneous computing to enhance energy efficiency and computational power.

Hormuth delved into the evolving landscape of AI, predicting a shift from ‘big brother’ AI, which influences human behavior, to ‘big mother’ AI, characterized by human assistance and nurturing capabilities. This evolution necessitates robust, heterogeneous compute systems. AMD offers a diverse array of products—from general-purpose CPUs to adaptive system-on-chips, accelerators, and custom solutions—that can cater to specific workloads and drive next-generation use cases. Hormuth emphasized the importance of enhancing user experiences and optimized business outcomes through these cutting-edge technologies while recognizing sustainability and energy efficiency as pivotal factors.

Addressing the intense demand for AI, Hormuth discussed the challenges data centers face, such as limited space and power. He highlighted how AMD’s Epic processors facilitate significant consolidation of older servers, resulting in enhanced performance per watt and space savings. Hormuth also mentioned that AMD’s new CPUs are designed to avoid the necessity of liquid cooling, allowing for efficient air cooling even at higher compute densities. To ensure smooth transitions to AMD’s advanced compute solutions, AMD collaborates with VMware to offer tools like the VMware Architecture Migration Tool (VAMP), which simplifies migration and optimizes workload performance in data centers.


Streamline and Accelerate Workload Migration and Mobility with VMware HCX+

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore US 2023

Appearance: VMware Presents Networking and Security at Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore 2023

Company: VMware by Broadcom

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Personnel: Brianna Williams, Gabe Rosas

Join us to learn about HCX+, a new offering designed to help mitigate the challenges and complexity that comes with multi-cloud management. Get ready to learn about how HCX+ can simplify your data center migration and mobility, accelerate data center modernization, and kickstart public and private cloud consumption.


Accelerate Multi-Cloud App Deployments with VMware SDN Load Balancing

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore US 2023

Appearance: VMware Presents Networking and Security at Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore 2023

Company: VMware by Broadcom

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Personnel: Nathan McMahon, Prashant Gandhi

Introducing NSX+ Advanced Load Balancer Cloud Services – you focus on the applications; we manage the infrastructure. Discover how you can deliver applications consistently in any data center and any cloud with an enterprise-grade software-defined load balancing solution now as a service.


Minimize the Risk of Ransomware with VMware NSX+ Network Detection and Response

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore US 2023

Appearance: VMware Presents Networking and Security at Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore 2023

Company: VMware by Broadcom

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Personnel: Stijn Vanveerdeghem

NSX+ Network Detection and Response proactively detects and responds to potential security incidents across clouds, ensuring business continuity and protecting against financial and reputational damage. Join us to learn about how you can lock down critical apps by identifying threats across the multi-cloud and enforce a zero-trust ransomware defense.


Simplify the Journey to Micro Segmentation and Zero-Trust with VMware NSX+

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore US 2023

Appearance: VMware Presents Networking and Security at Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore 2023

Company: VMware by Broadcom

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Personnel: Ray Budavari

As organizations embrace the multi-cloud, network security teams need a way to streamline security operations and manage network security policy without adding complexity. Look no further – we’re ready to show you how NSX+ achieves end-to-end application visibility and simplifies the journey to micro segmentation and zero trust.


Achieve Consistent Multi-cloud Networking and Security Policy with VMware

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore US 2023

Appearance: VMware Presents Networking and Security at Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore 2023

Company: VMware by Broadcom

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Personnel: Dimitri Desmidt

No more cloud chaos – discover how you can achieve consistent policy across multi-cloud deployments with NSX+ Policy Management. In this presentation, we’ll bring you up to speed on how this NSX+ capability speeds up app and network deployments with a common policy framework, multi-VPC architecture, and automation delivered from a centralized cloud console.


Accelerate Multi-Cloud Deployments with VMware NSX+

Event: Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore US 2023

Appearance: VMware Presents Networking and Security at Tech Field Day Extra at VMware Explore 2023

Company: VMware by Broadcom

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Personnel: Andrew Hrycaj, Pooja Patel

We’re incredibly excited to introduce VMware NSX+, a SaaS multi-cloud networking and security solution that helps customers achieve consistent policy, stronger security, and simpler operations across private and public clouds. Join us to learn about this groundbreaking new offering that will accelerate your multi-cloud journey.


Broadcom Ethernet Fabric for AI ML at Scale Wrap Up

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Broadcom Presents at Networking Field Day 32

Company: Broadcom

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Personnel: Mohan Kalkunte

Broadcom’s silicon solutions and network operating systems drive an ecosystem that promotes Ethernet as a cost-effective and high-performing alternative to InfiniBand. They offer advanced capabilities through silicon solutions like Tomahawk 5 and Jericho 3 AI, which can be complemented by various network operating system options. Ethernet’s impressive network performance has been proven through success stories in platforms like AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, where it has outperformed InfiniBand and provided significant cost savings. As a founding member of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium, Broadcom actively contributes to the development of innovative Ethernet standards, further enhancing its appeal for large-scale cloud data centers. The success stories highlight Ethernet’s effectiveness across diverse applications, solidifying its position as a compelling technology choice for various industries.


Broadcom AI Interconnect and Tomahawk AI Fabrics

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Broadcom Presents at Networking Field Day 32

Company: Broadcom

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Personnel: Pete Del Vecchio

Broadcom’s Tomahawk solution is a game-changer in the AI interconnect realm, offering tailored solutions to hyperscalers with diverse needs. The Tomahawk Fabric provides high bandwidth and high radix, catering to flatter network topologies. To optimize network performance, load balancing, traffic spraying, and advanced telemetry are implemented. Fast link failover ensures uninterrupted traffic flow during link failures, enhancing network reliability. The solution supports various congestion management mechanisms, with flexibility for customization. With Tomahawk 5’s native support for 800 GigE ports, the solution meets the rising demand for higher bandwidth in modern AI architectures. Broadcom’s Tomahawk solution sets new standards in efficient and reliable AI interconnectivity, adapting to the evolving industry requirements.


Broadcom Jericho3 AI Ethernet Fabric

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Broadcom Presents at Networking Field Day 32

Company: Broadcom

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Personnel: Henry Wu

Broadcom offers scheduled fabric solutions, with a focus on switch-based architecture using the Jericho and Ramon families. This architecture ensures congestion-free operations and perfect load balancing for AI workloads. The leaf devices handle switch functionality, lookup, queuing, and scheduling, while the spine devices interconnect the leaf devices and are optimized for AI workloads. The fabric allows for traffic segmentation and reassembly in cells, with hardware-based mechanisms ensuring no impact from network failures. The scalable architecture can support networks ranging from a few hundred boxes to tens of thousands, with the latest generation devices allowing for scaling from 18K to 32K nodes and 400GB to 800GB Ethernet. It provides multi-tenancy and job isolation for AI clusters, and offers hardware-based telemetry and diagnostic tools for visibility into network performance. The future-proof design ensures adaptability to evolving AI models and workloads.


Broadcom Ethernet Fabric for AI and ML at Scale

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Broadcom Presents at Networking Field Day 32

Company: Broadcom

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Personnel: Mohan Kalkunte

In this discussion, Mohan Kalkuntay, VP of Architecture and Technology at Broadcom, highlights the significance of Ethernet fabric and introduces Broadcom’s solutions tailored for AI applications. AI applications are characterized by their complex requirements, including large models with billions of parameters. GPUs play a vital role in AI processing, and networking is essential for interconnecting and coordinating large GPU clusters. The compute, communication, and synchronization phases are crucial in AI training, where large neural networks are trained and gradients and parameters are exchanged. Networking in AI is unique, with fewer flows, high bandwidth, synchronization, bursty traffic, and potential challenges like flow collisions and link failures. Tail latency greatly impacts the performance of AI training, and minimizing it leads to faster job completion. To improve AI networking, techniques like network telemetry, packet spraying, load-aware ECMP, zero impact failure, and credit control mechanisms are employed.


Is Edge Networking Important to Edge Computing?

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Networking Field Day 32 Delegate Roundtable Discussion

Company: Tech Field Day

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Personnel: Tom Hollingsworth

Edge is one of the hottest topics in the enterprise today. Companies are exploring the suitability of edge computing for a variety of workloads. But how can edge computing work with modern networks to provide value? In this Networking Field Day delegate roundtable you’ll hear discussions of the complexity in redefining workloads for the edge, how transport networks can cause issues with edge computing resources, and how the cloud is changing the way we look at data aggregation.


Is SONiC The Future of Switching?

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Networking Field Day 32 Delegate Roundtable Discussion

Company: Tech Field Day

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Personnel: Tom Hollingsworth

Modern switches need modern operating systems. We’ve seen innovation all around with the latest software offerings from a variety of vendors. How does the open source community stack up? The Networking Field Day delegates discuss SONiC, the open source NOS from Microsoft and how it compares. Discussions include suitability for the enterprise, governance and stewardship by the community, and potential for disruption in the switch OS market.


Anuta ATOM Core Competencies Service Lifecycle Automation with Cross Domain Automation

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Anuta Networks Presents at Networking Field Day 32

Company: Anuta Networks

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Personnel: Kiran Sirupa

In this final session Kiran, VP of Marketing shares ATOM Cloud-Native Platform advantages such as Multi-Tenancy, Scale, Out-of-Box integrations and customization.


Anuta ATOM Cross Domain Automation Use Cases and Demo

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Anuta Networks Presents at Networking Field Day 32

Company: Anuta Networks

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Personnel: Sitaram Jakka

Sitaram Jakka, Principal Solutions Architect with Anuta Networks, explores diverse applications of Cross-domain Automation. The session demonstrates the integration of multiple domain controllers and shares details of complex implementations such as 5G O-RAN, Closed-Loop Assurance, and Cloud On-Ramp.


Cross Domain Automation with Anuta ATOM

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Anuta Networks Presents at Networking Field Day 32

Company: Anuta Networks

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Personnel: Kiran Sirupa

Kiran Sirupa, VP of Anuta Networks, introduces Anuta Networks and highlights Anuta ATOM’s differentiators in Cross-Domain Automation. The session also deep-dives into ATOM’s latest enhancements including the advanced Workflow automation platform and it’s role in elevating the customer experience.


Extending the Principles of Zero Trust Security to Enterprise Access Networks with Nile

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Nile Presents at Networking Field Day 32

Company: Nile

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Personnel: Suresh Katukam, Todd Ellison

Security and network design have traditionally been tackled separately. Mostly because the enterprise network elements traditionally did not speak the language of the cybersecurity team. Join us to learn how Nile’s full stack solution for enterprise access networks is making it possible to eliminate complex policy definitions via VLANs, ACLs and NAC configs, and instead to rapidly translate zero trust security policies to the enterprise edge.


Live Demo: Simplified IT and End User Experience on Your Nile Network

Event: Networking Field Day 32

Appearance: Nile Presents at Networking Field Day 32

Company: Nile

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Personnel: Austin Hawthorne, Rishit Lakhani, Suresh Katukam

In this live demo, team Nile demonstrates how IT administrators can easily gather insights with regards to user experience on a Nile network, quickly start any troubleshooting efforts towards resolution and allow for end users to access their own experience metrics using my.nilesecure.com portal.


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