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Mike Herbet, Principal Engineer, Cisco, Dave Cole, Consulting Systems Engineer, Cisco, Sean Comrie, Technical Solutions Architect, Cisco focused on the application centric infrastructure (ACI) at Cisco Connect Toronto.
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<p>Over the past decade, service providers have invested heavily in network infrastructure due to the exploding growth in IP traffic. Lack of advanced interaction between applications and network infrastructure has contributed to this challenging situation in many ways including stifling service innovation, inefficient use of capital resources, and increased complexity leading to a surge in operating expenses. To solve these challenges a breakthrough solution called Application Engineered Routing (AER) was created based on four architectural goals: simple, agile, scalable, and programmable with three main components: purpose-built applications, intelligent SDN controller, and network infrastructure enabled with Segment Routing. Provided is an in-depth overview of AER with a focus on a phased implementation within current NGN environments. Covered will be business outcomes enabled by AER, use cases, components which comprise AER, and a phased implementation approach to transform current NGN environments to an Evolved Programmable Network
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Mike Herbet, Principal Engineer, Cisco, Dave Cole, Consulting Systems Engineer, Cisco, Sean Comrie, Technical Solutions Architect, Cisco focused on the application centric infrastructure (ACI) at Cisco Connect Toronto.
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Cisco® Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) is an innovative architecture that radically simplifies, optimizes, and accelerates the entire application deployment lifecycle. Cloud, mobility, and big data applications are causing a shift in the data center model. Cisco ACI redefines the power of IT, enabling IT to be more responsive to changing business and application needs, enhancing agility, and adding business value. Cisco ACI delivers a transformational operating model for next-generation data center and cloud applications. This Cisco ACI hands lab will step you through from the ACI Fabric concepts to deployment. • Cisco ACI Overview • ACI Fabric Discovery • ACI Building Basic Network Constructs • ACI Building Policy Filters and Contracts • : Deploying a 3-Tier Application Network Profile • ACI Integrating with VMware • Deploying a Service Graph with Application Network Profile • Exploring Monitoring and Troubleshooting
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<p>Over the past decade, service providers have invested heavily in network infrastructure due to the exploding growth in IP traffic. Lack of advanced interaction between applications and network infrastructure has contributed to this challenging situation in many ways including stifling service innovation, inefficient use of capital resources, and increased complexity leading to a surge in operating expenses. To solve these challenges a breakthrough solution called Application Engineered Routing (AER) was created based on four architectural goals: simple, agile, scalable, and programmable with three main components: purpose-built applications, intelligent SDN controller, and network infrastructure enabled with Segment Routing. Provided is an in-depth overview of AER with a focus on a phased implementation within current NGN environments. Covered will be business outcomes enabled by AER, use cases, components which comprise AER, and a phased implementation approach to transform current NGN environments to an Evolved Programmable Network
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The Cloud is one of the fastest growing solutions today and the significance of the secure multi-tenant data center on business applications is increasing. Cisco IT is building an Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) for Cloud Computing. An ACI environment requires a holistic approach in managing and orchestrating network, server, storage and application resources within a data center and across multiple data centers. This enables Cisco IT to deliver a secure programmable infrastructure that anticipates application requirements and through policies delivers Software as Service offerings to Cisco Business Units. Cisco IT has been a fundamental driver in building and adapting the suite of management tools needed today to orchestrate data center infrastructure and platforms to deliver business services.
Attendees will learn how Cisco IT is designing next-generation application aware solutions and the new policy models required for this journey. Cisco IT is migrating all traditional applications to a radically simplified compute platform and programmable network. Application Centric Infrastructure will significantly reduce the network complexity and improve security, while reducing application deployment cycles. Cisco IT has aggressively deployed an internal private cloud with the goal of offering all IT services as self-service. Attendees will understand the TCO Cisco IT has achieved building Application Centric Infrastructure along with our existing UCS compute platform. Additionally we will share the experience and lessons learned from our journey transforming applications and platforms to an infrastructure aware architecture.
Session highlights include:
• Cisco IT’s adoption of Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
• Application Centric Infrastructure Design
• Nexus 9000
• Unified Compute System
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Improved Application Security
• Reducing data center and network operating costs
• Driving higher utilization of existing servers
• Organizational Alignment
• Application transformation
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Do you know that CCIE SP program has moved to a refreshed blueprint and more changes are coming this summer?<br />
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Studying for the exam by using the right preparation techniques is critical. This session covers these techniques, so you can be certain that you are in the right path. Part of the session is based on lab demos to illustrate the recommended strategies you should use while taking the practical exam. Knowing everything might not be enough, planning and manage your time are the key for your success.<br />
Lastly, this session provides the opportunity to discuss face-to-face with the SMEs that put together the exam.
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- Cisco Multigigabit technology
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- APIC-EM – SDN Controller
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Do you know that CCIE SP program has moved to a refreshed blueprint and more changes are coming this summer?<br />
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CCIE SP Version 4.1 written exam introduces new technologies. The CCIE SP lab format is comprised three completely independent sections: Troubleshooting, Diagnostic, and Configuration.<br />
<br />
This is your change of learning directly from the creators of the CCIE SP version 4 blueprint: The secrets of the new CCIE SP certification.<br />
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Video has drastically transformed the way we work with remote teams, business partners and customers. We have gone from faceless “who just joined?” audio only solutions to HD quality “better than being there” video options that foster active participation no matter your location or device.
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- Cisco Multigigabit technology
- Next Generation Compact Switches
- Catalyst 3850 10G switches and Catalyst 6840-X switches
- Cisco Intelligent WAN Architecture (IWAN)
- Network Plug and Play (for Zero touch deployment)
- APIC-EM – SDN Controller
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Economic gains
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In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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House Keeping Notes Tuesday April 15, 2014
Thank you for attending Cisco Connect Toronto 2014, here are a few
housekeeping notes to ensure we all enjoy the session today.
Please ensure your cellphones / Laptops are set on silent to ensure no one is
disturbed during the session
A power bar is available under each desk in case you need to charge your
laptop
You have RDP client and JAVA support on your laptops
All the lab task will be done on a jump box
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Overloaded Network Constructs
VLAN VLAN VLAN
Subnet Subnet Subnet
Basic Network
Policy
SLAs L4-7 Services
Network constructs are overloaded with unintended functionality.
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Application Language Barriers
Developers
Application
Tiers
Provider /
Consumer
Relationships
Infrastructure Teams
VLANs
Subnets
Protocols
Ports
Developer and infrastructure teams must translate between disparate languages.
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Who is insieme?
$100M+
INVESTED
BY CISCO
250+
EMPLOYEES
20 YEAR
EXECUTION HISTORY
IN SOFTWARE AND
ASIC’S
INSIEME
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What is ACI?
OPEN RESTFUL API’S
CENTRALIZED POLICY MODEL
OPEN SOURCE
CONTROLLER POLICY MODEL
ACI
NETWORK CONNECTS TO ALL COMPONENTS OF DATA CENTER
POLICY MODEL CONTROLS NETWORK AND INFORMATION FLOW
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Two types of language
NETWORK LANGUAGE
VLAN
Subnets
Bridging
Routing
IP Addresses
APP LANGUAGE
WEB
APP
DB
Human
Translator
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APP-Centricity for access control
CLEAR, SIMPLE DESCRIPTION OF HOW TIERS ARE ALLOWED TO COMMUNICATE
APP DBWEB
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APP-Centricity for Service deployment
ANY SERVICE CAN BE ADDED BETWEEN TIERS
ADC APP DBF/W
ADC
WEB
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App-centricity for troubleshooting and Monitoring
Easy to Follow Apps Around
the DC
Visibility into the Health of the
Infrastructure for the App
The Network Knows the App
Structure and Components
APPLICATION
NETWORK PROFILE
Traditional
3-Tier
Application
APPLICATION
NETWORK PROFILE
APPLICATION
NETWORK PROFILE
APPLICATION
NETWORK PROFILE
APPLICATION
NETWORK PROFILE
APPLICATION
NETWORK PROFILE
APPLICATION
NETWORK PROFILE
HEALTH SCORE
LATENCY
DROP COUNT
VISIBILITY
VMs
Servers
Ports
Switches
Services
Faults
Microsecond(s)
Packets Dropped
82%
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Application policy infrastructure controller (APIC)
Single API/
Open/
Restful
XML/JSON
Application
Centric
Reliable
Scalable
ENABLES THE APPLICATION CENTRIC INFRASTUCTURE
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Defining Terms
Tenant - Logical separator for: Customer, BU, group etc.
separates traffic, admin, visibility, etc.
Private-L3 - Equivalent to a VRF, separates routing instances,
can be used as an admin separation
Bridge Domain - NOT A VLAN, simply a container for subnets, CAN
be used to define L2 boundary
End-Point Group - (EPG) Container for objects requiring the same
policy treatment, i.e. app tiers, or services
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Logical Model Overview
rootuni
Tenant A Tenant B
Private-L3 A Private-L3 B Private-L3 A
Bridge
Domain
Subnet A
Bridge
Domain
Subnet B
Subnet C
Bridge
Domain
Subnet A
Bridge
Domain
Subnet B
Private-L3 and subnets are independent between tenants
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Logical Model Overview (cont.)
rootuni
Coke Pepsi
Dev/Test Prod Web Services
Prod-BD
20.1/24
21.1/24
Private-L3 and subnets are independent between tenants
Dev/Test-BD
10.1/24
L2 Enabled = Yes
Web-BD
100.1/16
L2 Enabled = Yes
App-BD
20.1/24
L2 Enabled = Yes
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Defining Terms
Contract - Definition of policy. Defines how an EPG communicates
with other EPGs.
Subject - Something being ‘discussed.’ Used to build definitions of
communication between EPGs. Contains: filter, action, and
optional label.
Filter - Identifier for a subject, i.e. the traffic do you want to take action
on. Required within a subject.
Action - Action to be taken on the filtered traffic with a subject. Required
within a subject.
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Applications and Conversations
Application communication can be defined as who is allowed to talk to whom.
DB Farm
App
ServersWeb FarmUsers
Communication between objects on the network can be thought of as one or two
way conversations (monologue/dialogue.)
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The Provider Consumer Relationship
Users
Consumes
Web Services
Web Farm
Provides Web
Services
Consumes
App Services
App
Servers
Provides App
Services
Provider consumer relationships define application connectivity in application
terms. All objects can provide, consume, or both.
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Contracts for Policy
Contracts are used to define relationships.
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Policy Definition
Current Policy Definition Policy Based on Contracts
Rules
Actions
SLAs Security
L4-7
QoS
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Defining Provider Consumer Relationships
DB Farm
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Defining Provider Consumer Relationships
DB Farm
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How to access Pod
URL: https://labops-out.cisco.com/labops/ilt/
Register your username and select Pod.
Classname: azesulem_v6399
Once Login to RDP you should see a PDF lab guide on the desktop
Follow the instructions on the lab guide.
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Call to Action…
Visit:-
Cisco Campus
Technical Solutions Clinics
Meet the Engineer
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