Advanced Data Network Solutions using Linux by Dan Malek

Abstract
The data communication networks within data centers, enterprises and between offices and data centers have drastically changed over past several years. This presentation will discuss some of the technology implementing these changes. This is about using Linux in network switches, optical appliances, and Linux use for the control plane of networking devices. Its not a tutorial on Linux networking in general.

Details of a several years old, commercially successful, intent-based network control plantform based upon Linux, will also be revealed.

Bio

Dan Malek is a serial entrepreneur and technology consultant.

In his career that has now spanned over 35 years, he has developed or influenced technology in a variety of areas. Mobile devices, consumer electronics, medical technology, aerospace, automotive systems, and data communications are products for which he developed systems and software technology. As an avid embedded Linux developer for nearly 20 years, Dan has contriubted to the Linux kernel and other open source projects to ensure use in real products.