Open source networking

Open source networking introduces tools to help enterprises with routing, scripting, network performance monitoring and other tasks. Get expert advice about the benefits and challenges associated with open source, and learn about new features open source groups are developing to help enterprises improve their operational performance.

December 17, 2020 17 Dec'20
Cloud recasts global data center switch market

Cloud providers and enterprise cloud makers have dramatically changed the global switch market, dampening traditional networking gear's importance in the modern data center.
November 05, 2020 05 Nov'20
Dell readies server with Sonic SmartNIC for branch offices

Companies could install and manage the business application server remotely. The product would be small enough to mount on a wall and use open source Sonic for networking.
May 14, 2020 14 May'20
Enterprises struggle to learn Microsoft Sonic networking

Problems with Microsoft Sonic include a lack of management tools, weak support from hardware vendors and a steep learning curve for engineers, companies said at the OCP Virtual Summit.
May 07, 2020 07 May'20
Nvidia acquisitions open up AI opportunities

Nvidia's recent acquisition of Cumulus Networks and Mellanox provide the components for building systems to power future AI applications.

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What is the Citrix vSwitch Controller and what does it do?

The vSwitch Controller provides admins with extensive visibility into the network environment, making it easier to optimize that environment and improve application performance. Continue Reading
Network operating system advantages extend to white box switching

The network operating system is changing, moving toward software acceleration, open APIs and white box switching. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of the new NOS. Continue Reading
Helping enterprises adapt to open source switching

Enterprise adoption of open source switching hasn't kept pace with cloud providers and telcos. What are some of the barriers blocking the use of disaggregation? Continue Reading

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Will enterprises adopt SONiC OS and disrupt proprietary WAN?

As a cloud-native modular architecture focused on network disaggregation, the SONiC OS can offer several benefits for enterprises, especially at the network edge. Continue Reading
Open RAN architecture gives operators options, challenges

Open RAN architecture could give telecom operators more flexibility as they deliver enterprise-grade 5G services. But making the RAN a virtual function takes careful planning. Continue Reading
A comprehensive guide to Open vSwitch and its capabilities

Distributed multilayer switches are essential to managing several network connections between VMs. Open vSwitch offers admins automated and dynamic network control for virtual systems. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Open Compute Project influence, open source hardware gain momentum

With open source hardware more feasible than ever, catch up on how Open Compute Project consortium uses open source to develop more efficient server and infrastructure designs. Continue Reading
Discover key OpenStack deployment methods for networks

In this book excerpt, explore best practices for OpenStack deployment methods, and glean expert advice on how to achieve an efficient OpenStack network deployment. Continue Reading
Business culture is key in OpenStack network requirements

Network teams should expect a shift in their day-to-day routines if their organization embraces OpenStack. However, if the business culture is flexible, changes will be positive. Continue Reading

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Overcoming network functions virtualization implementation challenges

Carriers need network functions virtualization implementation prespecification, so they'll look to TM Forum and cloud management models for help. Continue Reading