In this presentation, Michael Wells, Tech Marketing Engineer at Dell Technologies, discusses the management experience of the APEX Cloud Platform. He highlights the platform’s ability to provide a consistent hybrid management experience across different environments without requiring users to leave their usual management interfaces. Wells demonstrates the integration of Dell APEX Cloud Platform within the […]
Dell Technologies APEX Cloud Platform Hardware Configurations
Michael Wells, Tech Marketing Engineer for Dell Technologies, discusses the hardware configurations for the APEX Cloud Platform. The APEX Cloud Platform uses specialized configurations of PowerEdge servers called MC nodes, specifically the MC660 (1U 10 drive) and MC760 (2U 24 drive). The nodes support Intel scalable fourth-generation processors with 2 to 4 terabytes of memory […]
Dell Technologies APEX Cloud Platform Cluster Deployment
Michael Wells, a Tech Marketing Engineer at Dell Technologies, discusses the APEX Cloud Platform and its deployment process for Microsoft Azure and Red Hat OpenShift. He explains that the deployment for both platforms involves a similar set of steps, such as node discovery, configuration settings, and network information. APEX Cloud Platform for Azure is built […]
Dell Technologies APEX Block Storage for Public Cloud Multi-AZ Storage Resilience
Krithika Gopal, a Product Manager at Dell Technologies, discusses the deployment and resilience of APEX Block Storage, particularly in a scenario where one of the three availability zones (AZs) is taken offline. The demonstration uses SQL Server 2022 to illustrate the process, but the principles apply to any application. The APEX Block Storage cluster is […]
Dell Technologies APEX Navigator for Multicloud Storage APEX Block Storage for AWS Deployment
In this presentation, Chad Gray from Dell Technologies is demonstrating how to deploy the APEX Block Storage for AWS using APEX Navigator. He explains the process in four easy steps: Select Product, Cloud, and Region: Chad selects APEX Block Storage for AWS with Navigator, version 4.5.1, and chooses a region available in the US. Connect […]
Dell Technologies APEX Navigator for Multicloud Storage AWS Account Connection Demo
Chad Gray of Dell Technologies presented APEX Navigator, a product designed to simplify the management of multicloud storage, particularly block storage for AWS. He discussed the product’s five focus areas: security, deployment, management, monitoring, and mobility. Gray emphasized the importance of secure access to customer AWS accounts and explained how APEX Navigator uses AWS roles […]
Dell Technologies APEX Block Storage For Public Cloud Deep Dive
Kiruthika Gopal, a product manager, presents the key features and differentiators of APEX Block Storage. The main points of differentiation include extreme performance, with millions of IOPS for a single volume; flexibility and scalability, with the ability to scale up to 512 storage nodes and independently scale compute and storage; multi-AZ durability, offering the option […]
Dell Technologies APEX Block Storage For Public Cloud Overview
Krithika Gopal, a product manager at Dell Technologies, is discussing the features and benefits of Dell APEX Block Storage, which is part of Dell’s universal storage layer initiative aimed at bringing Dell storage to the public cloud. APEX Block Storage is based on PowerFlex IP, a software-defined storage solution that has been around for over […]
Policy Assistant and Experience Insights with Cisco Secure Access
This presentation by Fay Lee and Justin Murphy, focuses on Cisco Secure Access and the integration of Generative AI (Gen AI) and ThousandEyes technology for enhancing security and user experience. Justin Murphy introduces Cisco Secure Access, which is a cloud-provided security solution offering secure access to apps and the internet. It includes features such as […]
Cisco Event-Driven Automation with Shangxin Du
Shangxin Du, a technical marketing engineer from Cisco’s data center switching team, discusses Event-Driven Automation (EDA) in network operations. EDA is a method that automates network configuration changes in response to specific events, aiming to streamline repetitive tasks and mitigate risks during network incidents. Initially, Shangxin outlines how customers currently manage network configuration, using tools […]
Cisco Secure Interconnection of Heterogeneous Fabrics (ACI and VXLAN EVPN)
In this presentation, Lukas Krattiger and Max Ardica from Cisco’s Data Center Business Unit discuss new functionalities for Cisco Data Center networking. They focus on the secure interconnection of heterogeneous fabrics, specifically integrating ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and standard VXLAN EVPN (Ethernet VPN) fabrics. Max introduces the concept of the ACI Border Gateway, which is […]
NIS2 Compliance with Cisco Industrial Security
Andrew McPhee, a solution manager for industrial security at Cisco, discusses how Cisco Cyber Vision and Cisco Secure Equipment Access can assist with NIS2 compliance. NIS2 is a European standard that mandates cybersecurity measures for critical industries. Andrew explains the importance of NIS2 as a forcing factor for industries to implement security measures, which apply […]
IP Fabric and NetBox Cloud – Better Together Demo
Alex Gittings, a solution architect at IP Fabric, presents a demonstration of a plugin that integrates IP Fabric with NetBox, a source of truth database for network automation. The plugin allows for the automatic synchronization of observed network state data into NetBox, which can be used to maintain an up-to-date source of truth for network […]
Network Assurance in the Automation Ecosystem with IP Fabric
Daren Fulwell, the Product Evangelist for IP Fabric, presented on how IP Fabric’s Automated Network Assurance Platform can transform network management. The platform is designed to proactively manage and measure networks, replacing manual documentation with interactive tools and providing an API for network intelligence. It works in conjunction with NetBox Cloud to enrich the automation […]
NetBox Cloud as Part of a Modern Network Automation Architecture with NetBox Labs
In this presentation, Rich Bibby, a technical advocate with NetBox Labs, introduces NetBox Cloud and discusses its importance in network automation architecture. NetBox Labs, founded in 2023 in New York, is the commercial steward of the open-source project NetBox and has developed NetBox Cloud, an enterprise-grade, software-as-a-service version of NetBox. Rich explains that a network […]
Cisco Routed Optical Networking Automation
Jochen van Guyse and Pedro Do Vale Brites from the automation team present a demo on routed optical networking (RON) and its automation. They explain the benefits of RON, which include simplifying network architecture by eliminating the need for separate transponders and reducing power consumption, space, and overall operational costs. They discuss the need for […]
Automated Assurance with Cisco Crosswork and Accedian
Rana El Desouky Kazamel and Tom Footit discuss the collaboration between Cisco Crosswork and Accedian, which is now part of Cisco, focusing on automated assurance for mass scale networks. Their goal is to help network operators monitor services, monetize SLAs, and deliver enhanced digital experiences. They explain how their solution provides a single pane of […]
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Cloud Evolution: Born Meraki
Alex Burger and Nico Darrow from the Meraki Product Organization discuss the expansion of the Catalyst 9300-M portfolio and its integration into the Meraki Dashboard. The Catalyst C9300-M is designed to bring together Cisco’s hardware capabilities with the cloud management features of the Meraki Dashboard, offering flexibility and a unified platform for various customer environments. […]
What’s Next for Cisco Meraki Switching in 2024
Brennan Martin and Alex Burger from Cisco Meraki discussed the upcoming MS17 firmware release for Meraki Switching platforms. The key features they highlighted include: Device Health: MS17 will provide detailed information on CPU and memory utilization, as well as switch and environmental temperature for each individual switch. This will help in understanding if issues are […]
Cisco Meraki and Catalyst Wireless – Better Together
Scott Irey presented the launch announcement of Cloud Monitoring for Catalyst Wireless, which is an extension of Cloud Monitoring for Catalyst Switching introduced about 18 months prior. Starting in April, users can access the early public beta release to onboard Catalyst wireless controllers. This release marks the first round of native integration with iOS XE, […]