Bringing provider networks into OpenStack using L2 gateway

Cloud computing technologies like Neutron have made overlay networking a solution for multi-tenant environments: workloads, themselves virtualized, are interconnected through isolated logical networks that are layered on top of the physical networking. However, in typical data centers, not every machine is virtualized: “bare metal” servers are still common, as they run software that is not… Continue reading Bringing provider networks into OpenStack using L2 gateway

Midokura: Open Source Network Virtualization – Flow Tracing and Analytics in MidoNet

Embraced by DevOps practitioners, MidoNet is the open source network virtualization solution that allows web-scale companies, enterprises and service providers to build, operate and manage virtual networks at scale, with agility and security. In this session, we will provide an overview of Midokura Enterprise MidoNet (MEM) and demonstrate the latest features in MEM like aggregated… Continue reading Midokura: Open Source Network Virtualization – Flow Tracing and Analytics in MidoNet

Tacker: Virtual Network Function Life-cycle Management for OpenStack

NFV (Network Function Virtualization) represents a strong use case for OpenStack in the telco space. Up to this point, however, the NFV MANO (management and orchestration) working group has penciled in OpenStack as only a single component: the VIM (virtual infrastructure manager). In this talk, we will discuss OpenStack Tacker, a network service lifecycle management… Continue reading Tacker: Virtual Network Function Life-cycle Management for OpenStack

Delivering a Carrier-Grade Platform with OpenStack: From Sprints to Marathons

Telco Network Equipment Vendors (NEPs) and Communication Services Providers (CSPs) are fast moving from Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) solutions in their respective labs to real world deployments with OpenStack as the overwhelming Cloud Operating System. NFV deployments pose a number of additional unique challenges over any traditional enterprise cloud deployment and vendors are looking up… Continue reading Delivering a Carrier-Grade Platform with OpenStack: From Sprints to Marathons

Lancope Enhances Network Visibility and Security Analytics in StealthWatch System 6.6

Increased capacity for cloud and virtual deployments

Lancope, Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, has unveiled the latest version of its context-aware security analytics platform, StealthWatch® System 6.6. With new security algorithms, enhanced network visualization, and more operationalized threat intelligence, the new platform enables enterprises to more quickly and effectively detect and respond to advanced threats. “Many enterprises have… Continue reading Lancope Enhances Network Visibility and Security Analytics in StealthWatch System 6.6

VMware vCloud Air Network: Find a Service Provider

Part 2 in a 3-part animated series on the VMware vCloud Air Network which provides customers with unprecedented levels of extensibility, flexibility, and choice of public and hybrid cloud services. Learn how to use the “Find a Provider” tool to select the cloud service type, location, compliance requirements, and vertical market expertise to pinpoint the… Continue reading VMware vCloud Air Network: Find a Service Provider

NETGEAR Pushes Performance Boundaries With Powerful New Products

The NETGEAR ProSAFE M6100 Chassis Series

NETGEAR, a global networking company that delivers innovative products to businesses, consumers, and service providers, today announced three new products providing higher throughput and new capabilities for improved network performance in businesses and education facilities. With these new, scalable offerings for wireless access management, switching, and storage in higher-density environments, the NETGEAR commercial product portfolio… Continue reading NETGEAR Pushes Performance Boundaries With Powerful New Products