Моя мечта попасть на Cisco Live 2011 Las Vegas (#CL11), становится явью! Думаю рассказывать о #CL11 нет смысла (вы и так о нем слышали), а @Fryguy_PA написал отличный пост на эту тему.

Мое расписание.

Воскресенье 10 Июля

10:00 – Регистрация

13:00 – Free Vue Exam

Понедельник 11 Июля

9:30 – 11:30 BRKARC-3470

Title:   Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Architecture

Length:   2 Hours Technical

Level:   Advanced

Abstract:   This session presents an in-depth study of the architecture of the Nexus 7000 data center switch. Topics include supervisor, fabric, I/O modules, forwarding engine, and physical design elements, as well as a discussion of key hardware- enabled features that combine to implement high-performance data center network services.

Speaker:   Tim Stevenson Distinguished TME

Cisco

12:30 – 14:30 BRKARC-3471

Title:   Cisco NXOS Software – Architecture

Length:   2 Hours

Technical Level:   Advanced

Abstract:   This session will explore the software architecture, core infrastructure, features, capabilities, and benefits of Cisco’s NX-OS Datacenter operating system. Some of the key areas covered in-depth will include NX-OS’s High-Availability design, device virtualization, command line interface, advanced features, development lifecycle, and multi-platform strategy.

Speaker:   Ian Foo Technical Leader
Cisco

15:00 – 17:00 BRKVIR-2931

Title:   End-to-End Data Center Virtualization

Length:   2 Hours

Technical Level:   Intermediate

Abstract:   Virtualization has been an integral part of IT planning for effective resource optimization, management simplification and isolation on Data Centers. Because virtualization touches multiple layers in the Data Center, understanding the full scope of virtualization technologies is required for effective planning, design and deployments. The effects are applicable to Classical Ethernet, Data Center Bridging, Unified IO, Unified Computing, servers of multiple types, hypervisors, virtual machines, virtual switches, virtualized adapters, storage, fibre-channel, services and transport environments which taken collectively require in-depth understanding for an end-to-end strategy. This session approaches this by inviting you to a «journey» inside an end-to-end virtualized Data Center infrastructure. This journey will take a «day in the life» approach starting from the Data Center Core layer towards the storage on the back-end, being all the infrastructure in between fully virtualized. This session will discuss topics such as VDC, vPC, VN-Link, virtual services, distributed and virtual switching, NIV, virtual adapters, NPV, VSANs and many other «V» technologies associated with the packet flows on an end-to-end virtualized Data Center. Considerations on how to achieve that and how these technologies interact are on the scope of this session as well. Please «Fasten your seat belts» and welcome to the End-to-End Data Center Virtualization journey.

Speaker:   Carlos Pereira Distinguished Systems Engineer II
Cisco

Вторник 12 Июля

8:00 – 9:30 BRKCOM-3002

Title:   Network Redundancy and Load Balancing Designs for UCS Blade Servers

Length:   90 min

Technical Level:   Intermediate

Abstract:   Cisco’s Unified Computing System provides a bold new approach to blade server architecture. Cisco builds on their network leadership by incorporating advanced server networking capabilities and intelligence into the blade server architecture platform – from Cisco’s advanced network and storage adapters to fabric-aware server connectivity settings managed via UCS Service Profiles. This session answers the question «How Does UCS Think?» in regards to frame flow to achieve network redundancy and load balancing for UCS blade servers. Design considerations and best practices for NIC teaming, Fabric Failover, IOM uplinks, etc. are also provided.

Speaker:   M. Sean McGee Consulting Systems Engineer
Cisco

10:00 – 11:00 GENKEY-4700

Title:   Keynote and Welcome Address

Length:   1 Hour

Technical Level:   Introductory

Abstract:   Come hear John Chambers paint a compelling picture of the future of networking and communication technology and the ways it will transform business practices, education, and social relationships. He will help you put your week of learning and training into the broader context of the industry’s evolving future.

Executive Speaker:   John Chambers Chairman and CEO
Cisco

12:30 – 14:30 BRKDCT-2081

Title:   Cisco FabricPath Technology and Design

Length:   2 Hours

Technical Level:   Intermediate

Abstract:   This session provides an introduction to Cisco’s FabricPath technology, which enables simplified high-performance L2 switching fabrics. Topics include a review of FabricPath technology and implementation details, use-case/design considerations including interaction with Classic Ethernet environments, and a brief discussion of how Cisco FabricPath relates to the draft IETF TRILL (Transparent Interconnect of Lots of Links) standard.

Speaker:   Tim Stevenson Distinguished TME
Cisco

16:00 – 18:00 BRKDCT-2049

Title:   Overlay Transport Virtualization

Length:   2 Hours

Technical Level:   Intermediate

Abstract:   This session features a detailed analysis of the architectural aspects, implementation details and deployment benefits behind the Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) technology recently introduced by Cisco. The attendees will learn how OTV, an industry first solution, significantly simplifies Data Center Interconnect (DCI) deployments by extending Ethernet LANs between multiple sites over any network, making multiple data centers look like one logical data center.

The attendees will learn how OTV is aimed at providing Layer 2 connectivity beyond the Layer 3 boundary while maintaining the scalability, failure containment and operational simplicity that the Layer 3 boundary provides. OTV involves foundational changes to the learning and forwarding principles of traditional VPN technologies. OTV is a ?MAC in IP? technology where the MAC address reachability information is conveyed in a control protocol. The OTV architecture is discussed in detail, giving the attendee a clear understanding of the technical aspects of the technology.

The multiple benefits achieved by OTV are discussed in detail during the session. Some of the improvement areas examined in the discussion include core transparency, multi-homing, loop prevention, failure isolation, high availability, bandwidth optimization, etc.

This session does NOT cover the technical aspects of the traditional Layer 2 VPN technologies such as EoMPLS, VPLS, etc.

Speaker:   Natale Ruello Product Manager
Cisco Systems US

Среда 13 Июля

8:00 – 10:00 BRKDCT-2840

Title:   Data Center Networking: Taking Risk Away from Layer 2 Interconnects

Length:   2 Hours

Technical Level:   Intermediate

Abstract:   This intermediate session details a solution for providing a means of Layer 2 communications adjacency to support operating system clustering, file system clustering, virtual machine mobility, symmetric traffic flows, and more in a highly resilient multisite data center infrastructure. Starting from the building blocks of spanning-tree implementations and considerations, the session continues with details on how to control the Layer 2 control and data planes to limit negative effects present today in geographically diverse Layer 2 domains. The emphasis is on multisite data center interconnect and specifics of service advertisement and site failover. Considerations are given for tying users to either site in an active/standby, active/active per application, and active/active within an application relationship. Transport mechanisms such as tag switching, Ethernet over MPLS, Virtual Private LAN Service, MPLSoGRE, OTV, Virtual Ethernet, ServerFarm to User First Hop Redundancy, User to ServerFarm redundancy with Route Health Injection, 802.1s and w, load sharing multisite traffic on intra-data center VLANs, global site load balancing, and others. This session compares alternatives with direct Layer 2 links on dedicated services or DWDM lambdas, point-to-point and multipoint scenarios, configurations using existing RPVST or MST deployments within a data center site, sharing Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, and operations and administration considerations.

Speaker:   David Jansen TSA
Cisco

10:30 – 11:30 GENKEY-4701

Title:   Cisco Techology Keynote

Length:   1 Hour

Technical Level:   Introductory

Abstract:   As Chief Technology Officer, Padmasree Warrior is responsible for helping drive the company’s technological
innovations and strategy, and she works closely with its senior executive team and board of directors
to align these efforts with Cisco’s corporate goals. As an evangelist for what’s possible, she pushes the
organization to stretch beyond its current capabilities both in technology and in its strategic partnerships
and new business models.

Executive Speaker:   Padmasree Warrior Chief Technology Officer
Cisco

12:30 – 14:30 BRKDCT-2121

Title:   Virtual Device Context (VDC) Design and Implementation Considerations with Nexus 7000

Length:   2 Hours

Technical Level:   Intermediate

Abstract:   This session will illustrate use cases for VDCs in the Nexus 7000 series switches. VDCs, a unique differentiator that enables virtualization of a switch into multiple logical devices lends itself to many designs. We’ll focus on the considerations when VDCs are used. Common use cases include device consolidation while maintaining a hierarchical design, co-residency of DMZ and internal networks, FCoE fabric consolidation, and FabricPath designs.

Speaker:   Ron Fuller TSA
Cisco

16:00 – 18:00 BRKCOM-2003

Title:   UCS Networking – Deep Dive

Length:   2 Hours

Technical Level:   Intermediate

Abstract:   This session provides a deep dive into UCS networking components, including 6100 series Fabric Interconnects, 2100 series Fabric Extenders and Mezzanine cards. We?ll cover the basic packet flows through the system, how the system fits into today?s data center networks, and some of the advanced features that are available to network administrators. We will be going into the details of how UCS takes advantage of unified fabric and VN-Link to provide a flexible networking infrastructure that scales without complexity.

Speaker:   Manish Tandon Technical Marketing Engineer
Cisco

Четверг 14 Июля

8:00 – 10:00 BRKARC-3452

Title:   Cisco Nexus 5000/5500 and 2000 Switch Architecture

Length:   2 Hours

Technical Level:   Intermediate

Abstract:   This session presents an in-depth study of the architecture of the Nexus 5000/5550 family of Data Center switches and the Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender. Topics include internal architecture of the Nexus 5000, 5500 and 2000, the architecture of fabric and port extenders as implemented in the Nexus 2000 and Adapter FEX, Unified I/O, and 10G cut-thru Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet.

Speaker:   Mike Herbert Technical Marketing Engineer
Cisco

10:30 – 11:30 GENDCT-4642

Title:   Town Hall: Data Center

Length:   1 Hour

Technical Level:   Introductory

Abstract:   Attend this town hall meetings focusing on key architectures and technologies on the cutting edge of networking and communication. In the first half of these interactive sessions, you’ll hear from John McCool Senior Vice President and General Manager, responsible for the strategic direction of data center technologies. In the second half, you’ll be able to pose your own questions directly to the presenters. The session format encourages frank, unscripted conversations between Cisco experts and the Cisco Live community– designed to give you the information you need to make strategic decisions for your organization.

Executive Speaker:   John McCool Senior Vice President and General Manager, Data Center, Switching and Services Group
Cisco

12:00 – 14:00 BRKARC-3472

Title:   NX-OS Routing & Layer 3 Switching

Length:   2 Hours Technical

Level:   Intermediate

Abstract:   This session will provide attendees with an in-depth look into the architecture, functionality, and performance of Cisco NX-OS Layer 3 IP routing features. This includes a detailed look at the internal routing software architecture outlining its capabilities and limitations.

Speaker:   Ian Foo Technical Leader
Cisco

14:30 – 15:30 GENKEY-4702

Title:   Closing Keynote: William Shatner

Length:   1 Hour Technical

Level:   Introductory

Abstract:   William Shatner has built a career spanning more than fifty years as an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning
actor, director, producer, screenwriter, recording artist, author, philanthropist, and horseman. He is one of
pop culture’s most recognizable figures and has also established himself as a major Hollywood philanthropist.
In addition to his iconic role as “Captain James T. Kirk” in the landmark Star Trek television series and films,
he also captured the public’s imagination in the title role in television’s T.J. Hooker and in his Emmy-winning
role as the eccentric lawyer “Denny Crane” on The Practice. He currently stars in the series in $#*! My Dad
Says and continues to act, write, produce, and direct, while working with charities and pursuing his passion
for equestrian sports.

Executive Speaker:   Wiiliam Shatner Actor

16:00 – 17:30 BRKDCT-9131

Title:   Mobility and Virtualization in the Data Center with LISP and OTV

Length:   90 min

Technical Level:   Advanced

Abstract:   This session discusses how next generation technologies such as LISP and OTV solve the networking issues associated with VM mobility and multi-tenant segmentation in the data center.
An overview of the technologies and their solutions for LAN extension, mobility and segmentation is provided.
Deployment and integration guidelines for the optimal use of the technology combination are provided.

Speaker:   Victor Moreno -

Cisco