This presentation looks at the evolution of DC architecture. Initially it discusses the problems our industry has faced and outlines key problem points that persist within the industry.
This is then leads the conversation to traditional network architectures and their salvation through CLOS leaf and spine architecture. This foundation serves as the network titan, holding up the overlay's in the DC.
Afterwards we look at how the problems aforementioned are solved with Overlay networking.
Swan(sea) Song – personal research during my six years at Swansea ... and bey...
The Strength of Titans
1. The strength of titans
building networks that support vertical
growth
2. Who am I ?
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Enterprise Network
Architect at ESTA 000
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Cisco certified
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Juniper Ambassador and
certified
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Tech Field Day delegate
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blog.ciscoinferno.net
@pandom_
28. Business culture
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Sweat equity = amazing
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Hulk ‘silo’ Smash
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Lift the veil - dissolve
the marketing
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Involvement and
understanding
29. Takeaways
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CLOS - Leaf spines are a sound and stable underlay
for tunnel fabrics
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Foundation - Services - Scale - Drivers - Culture
ALL play their part.
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NFV and SDN isn’t scary and technology such as
NSX allows you to work more closely with your
networking department and NOT around them.