Networking

Networking is undergoing tremendous change as both access technologies and core capabilities are shaped by the forces of virtualization, convergence, and cloud. The networking track at Interop will teach you about the impacts of these changes and what they mean for the ways in which we design, build, and operate networking infrastructure. Network interconnects are the linchpins of application performance and datacenter scale. Sessions will delve in to the latest advances in Software Defined Networking (SDN) and how it will affect next generation architectures, as well as looking at changes in data center network design that affect operations today. Advanced technologies, including photonic switching and massive machine-to-machine connection densities that will be driven by The Internet of Things are knocking on networking's door and sessions will deliver a better understanding what's to come.

The Interop networking track sessions draw from implementers and innovators from across the breadth of the network spectrum. You'll gain knowledge and insight into practical paths today and a vision of how to plan for future developments for enterprises, service providers, and network operators of all sizes.

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Track Chair

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Eric Hanselman
Chief Analyst
451 Research

Eric Hanselman is the Chief Analyst at 451 Research. He has an extensive hands-on understanding of a broad range of IT subject areas, having direct experience in the areas of networks, virtualization, security and semiconductors. Eric helps 451 Research’s clients understand how market and technology trends may impact them, and how they can best capitalize on them.

For more than 20 years, Eric has worked with segment leaders in a spectrum of technologies, most recently as CTO of Leostream Corporation, a virtualization management provider. Prior to that, Eric delivered networking security solutions for IBM and Internet Security Systems. At Wellfleet/Bay Networks, Sitara Networks and NEC, he was involved in the introduction of many new technologies ranging from high-performance image analysis to rollouts for IPv6.

Eric is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a VMware Certified Professional (VCP), and he is a frequent speaker at leading industry events.

 

Schedule

Wednesday, May 8
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  Overlay Virtual Networking Explained - Location: Lagoon H

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
  IPv6: It's High Time to Get Started - Location: Lagoon H

Thursday, May 9
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Friday, May 10
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  Death to Spanning-Tree - Location: Lagoon H


Vendor Sessions

For additional sessions on this track topic, check out our Vendor Sessions which are open to all attendees.

Wednesday, May 8
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM


12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM


Thursday, May 9
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM


4:00 PM – 4:45 PM