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SDN: Behind The Buzzword
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
Who Is The Networking Nerd?
• Over a decade of network engineering and architecture experience
• Blogging, writing, and prognostication
• Access to early-stage startups through Tech Field Day organization
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
What is SDN?
*Remember, everything must
be more reliable and easier to
use!!!
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
SDN Defined
A modern, disaggregated network with programmable
interfaces that can be orchestrated and automated to reduce
workload and improve reliability.
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
SDN Myths
or, how I learned to stop worrying and start loving all things
software defined
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
Myth #1: SDN is going to take my job!
• Mid-tier management jobs are likely affected
• Low-level installers will always be needed
• Think of the conversion of server admins from bare metal to virtualization
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
Myth #2: SDN is just marketing!
• It’s only marketing if you believe that way
• SDN has already generated several
networking advances
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
Myth #2: SDN is just marketing!
• Marketing heavy problems come from traditional marketing departments
• See also: “Whitebox Switching/Fabrics/NFV/OpenFlow are/is SDN”
(Marketing gone wrong)
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
Myth #3: SDN is forcing me to program!
• SDN adds programmability, but doesn’t require you to be one
• Think of mobile phones: You don’t need to be a developer, but you can if
you want
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
SDN Truths
or, You *can* handle the truth!
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
Truth #1: SDN is a process, not a product
• SDN is a feature (no magic quadrant)
• Just like security, you have to build it in to everything
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
Truth #2: Your Organization Hates You
• Biggest SDN barrier is existing organization
• Look to DevOps for ideas on how to transform
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
Truth #3: SDN Isn’t A Destination
• SDN transforms your network but never ends
• Don’t get hung up on the results but focus on the journey
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
Get Involved with SDN
• Read blogs, articles, and interviews
• Watch videos (http://TechFieldDay.com)
• Talk SDN on social media
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
Last Minute Questions (or cool stories)
Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth

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SDN: Behind the Buzzword - TECH.unplugged

  • 1. SDN: Behind The Buzzword Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 2. Who Is The Networking Nerd? • Over a decade of network engineering and architecture experience • Blogging, writing, and prognostication • Access to early-stage startups through Tech Field Day organization Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 3. What is SDN? *Remember, everything must be more reliable and easier to use!!! Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 4. SDN Defined A modern, disaggregated network with programmable interfaces that can be orchestrated and automated to reduce workload and improve reliability. Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 5. SDN Myths or, how I learned to stop worrying and start loving all things software defined Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 6. Myth #1: SDN is going to take my job! • Mid-tier management jobs are likely affected • Low-level installers will always be needed • Think of the conversion of server admins from bare metal to virtualization Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 7. Myth #2: SDN is just marketing! • It’s only marketing if you believe that way • SDN has already generated several networking advances Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 8. Myth #2: SDN is just marketing! • Marketing heavy problems come from traditional marketing departments • See also: “Whitebox Switching/Fabrics/NFV/OpenFlow are/is SDN” (Marketing gone wrong) Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 9. Myth #3: SDN is forcing me to program! • SDN adds programmability, but doesn’t require you to be one • Think of mobile phones: You don’t need to be a developer, but you can if you want Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 10. SDN Truths or, You *can* handle the truth! Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 11. Truth #1: SDN is a process, not a product • SDN is a feature (no magic quadrant) • Just like security, you have to build it in to everything Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 12. Truth #2: Your Organization Hates You • Biggest SDN barrier is existing organization • Look to DevOps for ideas on how to transform Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 13. Truth #3: SDN Isn’t A Destination • SDN transforms your network but never ends • Don’t get hung up on the results but focus on the journey Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 14. Get Involved with SDN • Read blogs, articles, and interviews • Watch videos (http://TechFieldDay.com) • Talk SDN on social media Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth
  • 15. Last Minute Questions (or cool stories) Amsterdam, 24th September 2015Tom Hollingsworth

Editor's Notes

  1. Brent Salisbury – It’s Time To Ditch the Definition of SDN - http://networkstatic.net/time-to-ditch-the-definition-of-sdn/