August Meetup - Network Virtualisation

Our presentation this month introduces the architecture, engineering and implementation of VMware NSX Network Virtualisation.

Abstract: Remember life in IT before software abstraction and server virtualisation? VMware's ESX platform brought rapid application deployment to server hardware. Now VMware NSX virtualises networks and security for enterprise applications on any general purpose hardware.

This presentation will cover platform components, interfaces, tools, deployment cases, partner ecosystem, and more.

See http://www.vmware.com/go/nsx for background.

Presenter: Trevor Gerdes is Strategic Architect - Security and Networking for VMware Asia Pacific Japan. He has extensive experience in engineering and technical support, and has been with VMware for over six years. When he's not in planes and airline lounges, he spends time in the dark with stars and in the water with his kids.

Food and drinks are provided courtesy of Google Australia, our generous host for this meeting. Please arrive before 6pm so you can get in to the venue, and to assist the smooth running of this event.

*** Don't be late, and note the new location - Wharf 7! ***

Program:

17:45 meet outside Wharf 7

18:00 Pre-meeting drinks and food thanks to Google

18:30 Meeting commences promptly - don't be late!

• Introductions and any general business
• Presentation
• Q & A and topical debate

20:30 (approx) Close - optionally adjourn to nearby pub for anyone keen to continue discussion.

RSVP: Please RSVP before noon on the day, here or by email to william.shipway at member.sage-au.org.au. Google's security requirements mean we must know who's attending. See "How to find us" above if you're late.

Online attendance may be an option - keep an eye out for updates here.

Archive: Previous presentation recordings are posted at

http://vimeo.com/groups/sysadmin/videos

Distribution: Please feel free to redistribute this notice to anyone who may be interested.

Purpose: SAGE-AU is the peak member-focused organisation for IT professionals who are looking to build and grow their careers, as well as connect with other like-minded individuals. Our meetings bring together systems and network administrators, developers, infosec people, and other ICT professionals.

SAGE-AU meetings are intended as professional development for our members. If you are not a SAGE-AU member, you are welcome to attend several meetings before we will ask you to join. Please consider the benefits of becoming a member: http://www.sage-au.org.au/membership