Canonical Ubuntu OpenStack On Autopilot And OpenStack Networking With PLUMgrid

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Title:

Autopilot: the easiest and most flexible Ubuntu OpenStack

Abstract:

The OpenStack Autopilot offers both the easiest install of OpenStack but also the flexibility to choose between SDN, storage and hypervisor options from a wide range of vendors. Join us for a walk-through of the management capabilities in the Autopilot - growing your cloud over time, upgrading from version to version of OpenStack, and extending the cloud to additional regions.

Speaker:

Mark Baker

Speaker Bio:

Mark is the Ubuntu server and cloud product manager at Canonical where he has spent the last 4 years helping drive the platform for next generation application delivery. Prior to Canonical Mark worked at MySQL and Red Hat where he enjoyed disrupting large Billion dollar incumbent technology companies. With OpenStack and Ubuntu Mark continues to have fun following this same path.

Title:

OpenStack Networking & PLUMgrid Open Networking Suite for OpenStack

Abstract:

In this talk, PLUMgrid will discuss OpenStack architecture with a particular focus on networking. We’ll cover some important considerations for networking in your OpenStack cloud, provide a look at common terminology, and discuss how Open Networking Suite works with OpenStack to alleviate networking challenges.

Speaker:

Sharad Ahlawat, PLUMgrid, Inc.

Speaker Bio:

Sharad is Head of Field Engineering and Professional Services at PLUMgrid, Inc. He is a passionate Networking professional with 20+ years of Data & Voice, SDN, Virtualization, OpenStack, DPI, Security and Classification technology experience. Cross-functional leadership experience in Engineering, Field Engineering, Product Management, Customer Engineering and Pre-Sales, with proven capabilities in building strong motivated teams for innovating, developing and supporting cutting edge technology.