Software-Defined Networking (SDN) in 2017
2017 looks to be a promising year for software-defined networking (SDN) enthusiasts. According to recent research by IDC, the worldwide SDN market is expected to grow to $12.5 billion by 2020. This includes physical network infrastructure, control software, SDN applications, and last but not least professional services. Software-defined networking gained
An Introduction to Docker Technology
Containers are tools that run multiple applications on a single host. Docker is one such open source tool which runs on Linux. Docker technology is very similar to Virtualization, except the fact that containers are more efficient and cost effective while virtualizing the operating system because they run multiple workloads on a single host. Docker
Insights on SDDC Expo 2016
The most awaited SDDC (Software-Defined Datacenter) expo is just weeks away, this year it will be held on 3-5 November 2016 at Santa Clara Convention Center, California. Software Defined Datacenter virtualized the various elements of infrastructure such as CPU, Networking, Security and storage and delivers
OpenDaylight Summit 2016
OpenDaylight Summit, a flagship event of technology, is just few days away and it’s been held in Meydenbauer Center, Seattle. This year OpenDaylight have more than 40 sessions, keynotes, tutorials, speakers, etc., which will talk about various topics under the roof of open networking. The major topics which
Container Clustering & Management: Docker Swarm, Kubernetes & Apache Mesos and Marathon
Docker Swarm: Swarm is the native Docker clustering solution, Swarm extends the existing Docker API to make a cluster of machines look like a single Docker API. Key Components: Managers: Distribute tasks across the cluster, with one manager orchestrating the worker nodes that make up the swarm.
Nutanix Acquisition of PernixData and Calm.io – Key Observations
We all heard the news right; Nutanix a leader in enterprise cloud computing has finally announced that it is acquiring PernixData a pioneer in scale-out data acceleration and analytics company and Calm.io an innovator in DevOps automation. PernixData makes software that aggregates all flash-based
DPDK – Boosting The Networking Revolution
The success of server virtualization is infectious. This prompted a search for a similar technological advancement in the networking industry. There was a need to replicate the model of how server virtualization reduced the cost of running isolated applications & improved agility. NFV or Network
Highlights of VMworld 2016
VMware is forming the eventual fate of virtualization across the globe as it is about to host world’s biggest event “VMworld – 2016”. VMworld has always excited its attendees/ sponsors/ exhibitors with its new agenda and insights on cutting edge technology. This year the event will be focused on …
Green Storage – Saving the World One Terabyte at a Time
How the carbon footprint is impacting the atmosphere rules most conversations today and is one of the most burning issues we are faced with. With organisations concentrating more on carbon management programmes, there is a need to revamp storage practices. CIO’s are looking….
Top 5 Storage acquisitions in first half of 2016
Every year acquisitions are changing the storage landscape, adding a lot of dynamism and churn in the entire storage industry. First half of year 2016 has been no exception. We have seen some key acquisitions happened which may impact storage industry in the long run. They were 27 acquisitions….