Topic: Network Visibility in the Next Generation Software Defined Data Center
Summary:
Arista Networks, an established leader in software driven cloud networking, is partnering closely with VMware to deliver the industry’s first scalable, best-of-breed solution for network virtualization in the data center. Arista and VMware’s vision leverages core data center virtualization technologies to transform data center economics and business agility. Their approach of automation and non-disruptive deployment embraces and extends existing infrastructure investments.
Arista also has developed joint solutions with partners like Palo Alto Networks to provide enhanced visibility and security solutions in the software defined data center. This integration provides a more scalable solution for virtual security appliances.
This session will walk you through some of the unique capabilities of these joint solutions. Additionally, the session will cover using Tap Aggregation devices to increase the visibility of your network while decreasing cost all while network speeds move from 1Gbps to 10G/40G/100G.
Presenter: Josh Frank
Josh Frank is a Systems Engineer with 8+ years experience in selling into major service providers and enterprise networks, as well as 8 years experience prior to that testing multi-vendor switching and routing architectures at a major Service Provider. He specializes in the architecture and implementation of a wide variety of network designs including Data Center and WAN solutions.