The media is overflowing with discussions of the benefits of adopting cloud computing and enabling technologies such as virtualization. What has been missing from that discussion is an analysis of what has to happen to the network and the management of the network to enable them to support cloud computing. For example, the deployment of vSwitches will potentially result in IT organizations having to manage hundreds of new switches from multiple vendors. In addition, today's WAN can't effectively support the dynamic movement of VMs nor cloud bursting and most management tools and processes are focused on static not dynamic resources.
The majority of IT organizations have either already adopted, or are in the process of adopting cloud computing. The broad interest in cloud computing is understandable
given that, as explained in this report, the goal of cloud computing is to enable IT organizations to achieve a dramatic improvement in the cost effective, elastic
provisioning of IT services that are good enough.
The role of network management has fundamentally changed. It is no longer just about the availability of networks. It now includes managing the performance of networks, applications and services. In addition, the continued deployment of new functionality, such as mobility and the virtualization of just about every component of IT, is making the task of network management significantly more challenging.
Now that you've implemented server virtualization, the next step to realizing its full potential is to add the management and automation layers to deliver cloud-like services. By optimizing and automating the virtual infrastructure, and adding self-service capabilities, IT can transform itself to run as a private cloud.
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In this presentation, you'll get an understanding of which social capabilities are as necessary as basic voice and data services, which have some incremental value, and which are to be avoided as not worth the security or governance risk.
In this presentation, will cover what is on the horizon in data center technologies and how you can leverage them.In this presentation, Jim Metzler of Ashton, Metzler & Associates will describe in detail the set of challenges created by cloud computing and will also provide an overview of the emerging networking, optimization and management technologies that hold the potential to mitigate these challenges.
This presentation will provide a detailed look at the Air Force's current efforts on IPv6 transition, and how IPv6 will impact many more networked items than just desktop computers.
In this presentation, cybersecurity expert Philip Lieberman will show that fundamentally, the security of each organization hinges on how well IT balances convenience with controls and accountability. -
Interop has compiled a strategic guide featuring delivering key insights, important strategies and best practices for cloud computing. -
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The New IT Agenda: Driving Business Innovation
Software Defined Networks - Simplifying, scaling, and automating the network
The Cloud, Big Data, and analytics are forming the basis of the new enterprise backbone. It's a backbone of data and knowledge that with technology can be turned into real insights. Meet Dario Zamarian, VP/GM Dell Networking and Dr. Spyro Mousses from Translational Genomics Research Institute as they share how cloud technologies, Big Data and integrated analytics are accelerating cancer research and delivering results faster.
Padmasree Warrior, Chief Technology Officer, SVP Engineering, GM Enterprise Business, will discuss the ramifications of the intersection of 3 major macro industry trends (mobility, cloud, video), with the top 3 business mega trends (business volatility, personalization, global transformation), and the how the innovations addressing these transitions are transforming the industry.
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Learn about the critical steps for planning a successful BYOD design and implementation, and the value of using a holistic framework for planning a pervasive secure wireless network and working with your service provider.
This presentation will describe in detail the set of challenges created by cloud computing and will also provide an overview of the emerging networking, optimization and management technologies that hold the potential to mitigate these challenges.
We'll consider both room-based and desktop implementations, looking at the unique factors in each scenario, as well as evaluating whether or not one type of deployment is more effective than the other in certain collaborative situations.
This presentation, which features some of the best-known and most-experienced analysts working the field today, will explore and debate key areas of mobility including wireless networking, mobile computing, operations management, and key recent developments in the field.
If you're planning to build or already have a private cloud deployment in place, this session is a must and will cover: Current Forrester data on private cloud adoption and usage; Case studies of private cloud deployments; Recommendations for addressing common private cloud challenges. -
This presentation is a primer on how to implement advanced management capabilities such as dynamic workload balancing, automated policy-based workflows, self service provisioning, high availability, automated disaster recovery, and capacity and performance management.
This presentation will cover a range of new technologies that provide enterprise-class productivity and data protection without breaking the budget.
A new breed of testing methodologies and tools is required to test or monitor converged networks and to isolate problems. This presentation will analyze and categorize these tools, and list vendors that provide the different kinds of solutions needed to manage today's complex networks.
To thrive in the world of utility computing, you need to think cloudy. In this presentation, you'll learn where common wisdom fails, and how to change your mindset when it comes to on-demand architectures.
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As data centers converge, the lines of responsibility for storage, server, application and network teams are blurring.
