Access "Why are network engineers so bitter about managing virtualization?"
This article is part of the June 2011 Vol. 2, No. 3 issue of How networks are adapting to virtualization
Network engineers are tired of being viewed as plumbers—especially when it comes to managing virtualization. After all, the job of supporting virtualized traffic goes so much deeper than providing an always-available pipe. Systems teams understand the complexity of a virtualized environment, but don't always see the network admin's role in the virtual network management process. The split results in ineffective troubleshooting strategies and network architectures that don't always better a virtualized environment. Virtualization architect Bob Plankers recognized that problem amongst his own ranks at a large Midwestern university and set out to change things by opening up conversation—and management tools— between the two teams. The result? A new network architecture and an effective approach to managing virtualization. Is there really a disconnect between networking and systems folks when it comes to managing virtualization? Bob Plankers: Absolutely. Virtualization or systems people don't include the network guys in what's going on. In traditional data ... Access >>>
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